Tony O'Donnell
Republican | Maryland
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Tony O'Donnell
Party
Republican
Election Year
2012
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 5
Incumbent
No
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ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (2)
RNCLife PAC
National Rifle Association
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
National Right to Life Committee
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
1. Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self interest into the fairest and most productive economic system there is, and is the key to national prosperity.
Strongly Agree
2. Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Strongly Agree
3. It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
4. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
5. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
6. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
7. The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Strongly Agree
8. Efforts to bring Islamic law (shariah) to America pose a threat to our country and its Constitution.
Strongly Agree
9. U.S. disarmament entailed in President Obama’s defense budget cuts will endanger our national security.
Strongly Agree
10. Pure democracy is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Disagree
11. Who has the primary responsibility to be sure children are properly educated?
Parents have the primary responsiblity.
12. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
Only to save the life of the mother.
13. 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, Voters, Constitution, Congress, Supreme Court
14. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers within the Constitution?
The Founders studied all forms of government and understood the nature of man to dominate his fellow man. They established a form of government with checks and balances to circumscribe these tendencies of man. The Founders knew that government must be constrained to protect creator endowed rights including life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.
15. Please list your educational, military and vocational history, and any church and civic leadership positions held, and political positions held or sought.
Served in the United States Navy for over 8 years. BS, Liberal Studies, Excelsior College US Navy Nuclear Propulsion School US Navy Electronics Technician School Delegate Republican National Convention 1996,2000,2004 and 2008 Member, RNC National Platform Committee 2008
16. What charitable, educational, religious, or political organizations have you been affiliated with as a member, contributor, or volunteer?
Member of the Board of Directors of the Drum Point Road Company Coached youth soccer. Long-time member of the Arick L. Lore American Legion Post #274.
17. Please list the six (6) most important endorsements (groups or individuals) of your current candidacy.
Red Maryland conservative and Republican political blog site editorial board
