Bob Marshall, Virginia Representative
| Bob Marshall | ||
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| Virginia House of Delegates District 13 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1992 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 8, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 21 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $17,640/year | |
| Per diem | $135/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | 1991 | |
| Next election | November 5, 2013 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Belmont Abbey College | |
| Master's | California State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 05/03/1944 | |
| Place of birth | Tacoma Park, MD | |
| Profession | Independent research consultant | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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In 2008, Marshall was a candidate for the United States Senate, but failed to obtain the Republican nomination. Marshall was a 2012 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. Senate from Virginia.
Marshall currently is a self-employed research consultant. He has previously worked as Vice President for Business Development, Shenandoah Electronic Intelligence from 2001-2005, and Director of the American Life League.[2]
Marshall earned his B.A. in history and philosophy from Belmont Abbey College and his M.A. in humanities from California State University.
Issues
Marshall's official website lists his views on a number of issues. These include:[3]
- 2nd Amendment- "I strongly support the right of competent, law abiding citizens to own and possess arms in order to defend themselves, to hunt or to pursue sporting interests."
- Marriage - Marshall authored the "Marriage Amendment” (one man, one woman) in Virginia, "we must protect the institution of marriage to keep the basic unit of society, the family, strong."
- Taxes - "I never voted for a tax increase since I was elected in 1992 because I believe that Government should live within its means just as families must."
- Conservation- "Because I believe that the fruits of the earth are gifts given for ourselves and our posterity, it is imperative that we remain good stewards and protect our natural resources."
Marshall's answers to the Virginia State Legislative Election 2007 National Political Awareness Test are available. The test provides voters with an overview of a candidate's views on a number of issues. Marshall did not answer the question asking for his top priorities.[4]
Campaign themes
2012
According to his website, Marshall's campaign platform includes the following issues[5]
- Reduced debt
- School choice through vouchers or tax credits
- Challenge Obamacare
Foreclosures
Sen. John Chapman "Chap" Petersen and Del. Marshall want to introduce legislation to start reforming and shedding more light on the foreclosure process.
“It would start to bring transparency to those who cut corners to make a profit,” Marshall said.
In Virginia, once a foreclosure notice of sale is posted, a house can be sold at auction just 14 days later in some cases, although most foreclosure processes take more time.
Marshall is introducing a bill to make sure borrowers can easily find out who owns their mortgages. His bill would require county filing fees when a loan is transferred between lenders.
“I had constituents call me who didn’t know who owned their loans,” Marshall said.
“Currently, Virginia law does not require that assignments of mortgages be recorded,” said Tom Domonoske, a Harrisonburg attorney who has represented homeowners facing foreclosure.[6]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 session, Marshall served on the following committees:
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 session, Marshall served on the following committees:
- Finance
- Subcommittee #1
- Science and Technology
- Counties, Cities and Towns
- Subcommittee #1
Sponsored legislation
- HB 1587 REAL ID Act; State will not comply with provision thereof that they determine would compromise.
- HB 1639 Human beings, preborn; constitutional right to enjoyment of life from moment of fertilization.
- HB 1656 Concealed handguns; allows faculty members at institutions of higher education to carry on campus.[7]
Elections
2012
Marshall ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. Senate, representing Virginia. Marshall was defeated by George Allen in the Republican primary on June 12, 2012.[1]
Allen was at one point considered the front-runner, as he initially outraised his Republican challengers and had the benefit of greater name recognition. Marshall ran to the right of Allen, although all four candidates agreed on most issues.[8]
The University of Virginia's Center for Politics published an article called Sabato's Crystal Ball on March 22, 2012 detailing the 8 races in the Senate in 2012 that would impact the political fate of which party ended up with control in 2013.[9] The seat rated a toss-up that Sabato's Crystal Ball believed was most likely to depend on the outcome of the Presidential election in November is the Senate seat in Virginia.[9] According to the article, "outcome of this race will largely be determined by which party claims Virginia’s 13 electoral votes in November."[9]
| U.S. Senate Virginia Representative Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 George F. Allen |
65.5% | 167,452 |
| Jamie L. Radtke | 23.1% | 58,980 |
| Bob Marshall | 6.8% | 17,308 |
| E. W. Jackson | 4.7% | 12,086 |
| Total Votes | 255,826 | |
2011
On November 8, 2011, Marshall won re-election to District 13 of the Virginia House of Delegates. He was uncontested in the August 23 primary and defeated Carl Genthner in the November 8 general election.[10]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 13 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Bob Marshall Incumbent |
59.7% | 6,008 | |
| Democratic | Carl Genthner | 40.3% | 4,054 | |
| Total Votes | 10,062 | |||
2009
In 2009, Marshall was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. He defeated John Bell in the General Election. [11]
| Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 13 (2009) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bob Marshall (R)
|
22,982 | |||
| John Bell (D) | 14,472 | |||
| Virgina House of Delegates, General Election, District 13 (2009) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bob Marshall (R)
|
22,974 | 61.37% | ||
| John J. Bell (D) | 14,462 | 38.63% | ||
2007
In 2007, Marshall was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. He defeated Bruce Roemmelt in the General Election. [12]
| Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 13 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bob Marshall (R)
|
14,866 | |||
| Bruce Roemmelt (D) | 10,578 | |||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Marshall received $144,599 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[13]
| Virginia House of Delegates 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bob Marshall, Virginia Representative's campaign in 2011 | |
| John C Grimberg Co Inc | $6,500 |
| Fabyanic, Col Thomas | $5,000 |
| Fabyanic, Col Thomas | $5,000 |
| Fabyanic, Col Thomas | $5,000 |
| Curt, Mr Walter | $4,855 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $144,599 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 6,008 |
| Cost of each vote received | $24.07 |
2009
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The top 5 donors to Marshall's 2009 campaign:[14]
| Contributor | 2009 total |
|---|---|
| Dominion Leadership Trust | $9,000 |
| NCS Technologies, Inc | $5,000 |
| Richard Gilliam | $5,000 |
| Paula O'Keefe | $5,000 |
| Walter M. Curt | $5,000 |
Disabled children controversy
At a press conference to oppose state funding for Planned Parenthood on February 18, 2010, Marshall suggested that disabled children are God's punishment to women who have aborted their first pregnancy.
He stated:
"The number of children who are born subsequent to a first abortion with handicaps has increased dramatically. Why? Because when you abort the first born of any, nature takes its vengeance on the subsequent children. In the Old Testament, the first born of every being, animal and man, was dedicated to the Lord. There's a special punishment Christians would suggest."[15]
The remarks led to a firestorm of controversy, especially on the Internet, and on February 22, Marshall released a formal apology, stating:
"No one who knows me or my record would imagine that I believe or intended to communicate such an offensive notion. I have devoted a generation of work to defending disabled and unwanted children, and have always maintained that they are special blessings to their parents. Nevertheless, I regret any misimpression my poorly chosen words may have created as to my deep commitment to fighting for these vulnerable children and their families."[16]
Many have called for Marshall's resignation, including Richard Anthony, a Democrat running for Congress. Anthony has started an online petition to this effect, which simply states, "Enough is enough. The name calling and outrageous language must stop. Bob Marshall’s comments are offensive and totally unacceptable. Attacking the families of disabled children for crass political gain should not and will not be tolerated. Del. Marshall, you should resign."
Personal
Marshall and his wife, Catherine, have five children.
External links
- Delegate Bob Marshall official website
- Virginia House of Delegates - Rep. Marshall
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions:2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 2001, 1999
- Bob Marshall on Facebook
- Bob Marshall on Twitter
- Richmond Sunlight profile
- Bob Marshall for Senate 2008 campaign website
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Virginia State Board of Elections "Election Results" Accessed June 12, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Delegate Marshall
- ↑ Delegate Bob Marshall Issues
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Delegate Marshall Issue Positions
- ↑ Bob Marshall campaign website "Issues," Accessed June 9, 2012
- ↑ "Lawmakers set out to reform quick foreclosures," Virginia Statehouse News, December 8, 2010
- ↑ Bill Tracking - Legislation as Chief Patron
- ↑ Washington Post "Virginia’s Republican Senate race is the main event in Tuesday’s primaries," June 9, 2012
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Center for Politics "Tilting the Toss Ups – the Eight Races That Will Decide the Senate" Accessed April 9, 2012
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections - November 2011 General Election Official Results
- ↑ Virginia House of Delegates 2009 General Election Results
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2009 Campaign Contributions
- ↑ News Leader, "Legislator: Disabled kids are God's punishment (Audio added)," February 22, 2010
- ↑ Washington Post, "Del. Marshall says abortion remark misconstrued, apologizes," February 23, 2010
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