
Glenn Geissinger
Republican | Pennsylvania
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Glenn Geissinger
Party
Republican
Election Year
2016
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 17
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Moravian College, Bethlehem, BA-Acct, 1988
Lehigh University (ROTC), Bethlehem, DMG, 1988
WORK & MILITARY
723d MP 1O, SGT, 1986-1988
82nd ABN DIV, LT/ PLT LDR - Asst S3, 1988-1991
XVIII ABN CORPS, LT/Det Commander, 1991-1992
AFFILIATIONS
PA State GOP, Elected State Party Member, American Legion
Paid for Life Member, NRA, Endowment member
Pinebrook Services, Board of Directors member, Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority
Board of Governors executive member, Northampton County Retirement Board, Member
Slate Belt Area YMCA, Board Member, The Church of Jesus Christ of LDS
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Northampton County Council, 2014 - present
PA State GOP, 2015 - present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Firearms Owners Against Crime
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Ernie Preate, Jr. - Former AG PA
Fredrick Anton III - Chairman of PMA
Margaret "Peg" Ferraro - Asst Sec, PAGOP
Ketih Eckel - Former Chrmn Nationwide Ins.
Mario Scavello - PA State Senator (PA 40)
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)
Anne Covey
Emil Giordano
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
National Republican Congressional Committee
Romney Victory Inc.
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.
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.
Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
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.
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?
When there is danger to the life of the mother, there has been rape or incest.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Our founders understood it was in the inherent nature of mankind for power to be a corrupting force and that in order for this republic to maintain the liberties and protections of our Constitution, we must separate these powers and protect the individual's rights to life, liberty, and property. They further understood that a central government given powers outside of those expressly granted to it by the people or the states could become destructive of the very purposes for which it was created
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a believing Christian who follows the doctrinal points of my faith. I further believe, as stated in the doctrine of my faith, that all mankind should have the privilege of worshiping how they choose as long as this worship does not interfere with the rights of others to do the same.
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.
This depends on your definition of conservative versus very conservative. Some say I am very conservative and others say I am conservative. I am pro-life, yet allow for the exceptions in rape and incest. I am fiscally conservative and believe government should live within its means. I have served in the military and believe in defending this nation and its founding principles. I support the protections in the Bill of Rights and believe in the balance and separation of powers detailed in the Constitution. I believe government has eroded certain rights, especially those guaranteed under the first and second amendments of the Constitution. My record and life indicate all these things but does that make me very conservative or just conservative?
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
Glenn@Geissinger4Congress.com 610-360-9084
Additional comment from candidate:
This election year stands as a pivotal time in our nation and for our district in particular. Now is the time to bring real representation back to the 17th district of PA. I will work to defend our national security, eradicate radical Islam, bring good paying jobs back to our area by reducing government regulation and promoting policies that encourage business, job, and wage growth. We must care for our military and veterans and ensure that they have the weapons, training, equipment, and support they need and deserve. We must protect our fundamental rights.
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