Michael Peroutka
| Michael Peroutka | |
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| Member of the Anne Arundel Council from the 5th district |
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Assumed office 1 December 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Dick Ladd |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Michael Anthony Peroutka 1952 (age 64–65) |
| Political party |
Constitution (Before 2014) Republican (2014–present) |
| Alma mater |
Loyola University, Maryland University of Baltimore |
| Religion | Christianity |
Michael Anthony Peroutka (born 1952) is a Maryland lawyer, the founder of the Institute on the Constitution. He once held a position in the United States Department of Health and Human Services and was the Constitution Party candidate for president in 2004. He is co-host of The American View radio program.
Peroutka was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He is a graduate of Loyola College in Maryland and the University of Baltimore School of Law. He was the Chairman of the Constitution Party of Maryland and a member of the Executive Committee of the Constitution Party National Committee. In 2014 he became a Republican and won election to the County Council of Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
In the United States presidential election, 2004, he was the Constitution Party's candidate. His campaign theme was "God, Family, Republic" and he emphasized the Bible, the traditional family, and the need for constitutionally limited government. His running mate was independent Baptist minister Chuck Baldwin. He gained support from many paleoconservatives, and was also endorsed by the America First Party and Alaskan Independence Party. Peroutka was also endorsed by the League of the South and supported by a group called "Southerners for Peroutka". Peroutka accepted the endorsement from the League at their 2004 national convention. Radio host Alex Jones stated he would be voting for Peroutka.
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