John Murphy
Independent | Pennsylvania
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
John Murphy
Party
Independent
Election Year
2012
Election
General
Race
Representative in Congress, Dist. 16
Incumbent
No
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SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
National Pro-Life Alliance
Palmetto Freedom PAC
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Green Party
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
United for A Strong America PAC
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 Disagree
2. Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Agree
3. It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Agree
4. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
No Answer
5. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Disagree
6. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Neutral
7. The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Strongly Disagree
8. Efforts to bring Islamic law (shariah) to America pose a threat to our country and its Constitution.
Disagree
9. U.S. disarmament entailed in President Obama’s defense budget cuts will endanger our national security.
Strongly Disagree
10. Pure democracy is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Strongly Agree
11. Who has the primary responsibility to be sure children are properly educated?
The government
12. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
When desired by the woman involved
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.
The only source of authority recognized by either document is that of the people and their representatives in Congress. Constitution is derivative most of the founders were Deists and saw God merely as a philosophical first cause and the Supreme Cour
14. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers within the Constitution?
I don't know that mankind has specific nature. Not sure the founders recognized any such existential principle either. After all this was the "enlightenment" where reason was preeminent.
15. Please list your educational, military and vocational history, and any church and civic leadership positions held, and political positions held or sought.
I'm a graduate of Saint Anne's grammar school (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) St. Joseph's Prep (Philadelphia Pennsylvania) St. Joseph's University, Bachelor's in Political Science (Philadelphia PA) Drexel University, MBA (Philadelphia Pennsylvania) I have been a high school history teacher, an industrial chemical sales representative, a bartender, a tire sales representatives, a marketing manager, a university professor and a business owner. I am a member of the American Marketing Association and past chapter president. I am also a member of the American Management Association. I am a member of the ACLU, Common Cause, and Amnesty International. I am a Roman Catholic (former proclaimer of the word) and previously sought political office in 2006 and in 2008.
16. What charitable, educational, religious, or political organizations have you been affiliated with as a member, contributor, or volunteer?
Is a member of the Catholic Church I have been associated with the "Catholic Charities" drive I taught history in a Catholic high school for 10 years and of course I'm a regular contributor to the Catholic Church. Political organizations were mentioned above such as the ACLU, Common Cause, and Amnesty International. There have probably been others associated with antiwar activities which I have simply forgotten but I have been an active antiwar demonstrator since the late 60s.
17. Please list the six (6) most important endorsements (groups or individuals) of your current candidacy.
I have been endorsed by Ralph Nader, the Lancaster County Green party, the Berks County Green Party and expect to be endorsed by several others in the next month.
