Glen Robertson

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Glen Robertson


Party

Republican


Election Year

2016


Election

Primary Runoff


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 19


Incumbent

No


Links

Glen Robertson websites FacebookXYouTube

EDUCATION

Texas Texh University, Lubbock, None, 1977

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Lubbock Cooper School Board, Trustee, Southland ISD School Board

Trustee, Southwest Little League, Coach and board member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Mayor of Lubbock Texas, 4

Mayor Pro-Tem Ransom Canyon, 2

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)

Glenn Hegar

Greg Abbott

Jeff Miller

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations

State Republican Party Organizations

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).

Strongly Agree

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

Strongly Agree

The U.S. military should wait for militant Islamic groups to directly threaten our national security on our shores, rather than eradicate them now wherever they may be worldwide.

Strongly Disagree

The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.

Strongly Agree

I support legislation such as the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA) that would prohibit discrimination against individuals, organizations and small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

Strongly Agree

The federal government should establish Common Core as a nationwide academic standard for high school graduation.

Strongly Disagree

I oppose the resettlement of Syrian refugees into the U.S. without proper vetting.

Strongly Agree

Current regulations on domestic oil exploration and drilling are more restrictive than are necessary.

Strongly Agree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.

Strongly Disagree

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.

Strongly Disagree

The founders established pure democracy in the Constitution because they believed that it is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.

Strongly Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.

Strongly Agree

Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions until they are economically feasible.

Strongly Disagree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.

Strongly Agree

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.

Strongly Agree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.

Strongly Agree

Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.

Strongly Disagree

Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.

Strongly Disagree

Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.

God, Constitution, Voters, Congress, Supreme Court

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Only with the life of the mother is endangered.

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

Passion, selfishness and disorder.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian and believe that the best sermons are lived, not preached. The Ten Commandments are my moral compass.

Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?

No Answer

Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.

I have voted against every tax increase as Mayor except for the one that was voter approved. I have fought bureaucratic overreach and held debt level. I have fought to protectt he Second Amendment Rights of Lubbock citizens and battled corruption in our public utility.

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.

Glen@glenforcongress.com 806-993-0043

Additional comment from candidate:

I am a what you see is what you get type of individual. I say what I'm thinking and do not worry about being politically correct. I have a proven track record of standing up and fighting for what I believe in and I refuse to quit.

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