Question 1

Where does Dave Dawson stand on: How should Social Security and Medicare be changed, if at all?

Accepted Answer

Lift the payroll tax cap on high earners to fully fund current benefits

Reduce or restructure benefitsExpand benefits

Would lift the Social Security payroll tax cap on high earners and oppose any benefit cuts.

Question 2

Where does Dave Dawson stand on: What should the federal government's role be in setting wages and protecting workers?

Accepted Answer

Significantly raise the minimum wage and strengthen union organizing rights

Less federal labor regulationStronger federal worker protections

Supports raising the federal minimum wage and passing the PRO Act to strengthen union rights.

Question 3

Where does Dave Dawson stand on: How should the federal government structure healthcare coverage and costs?

Accepted Answer

Keep and strengthen the ACA; add a public option for those who want it

Market-based, private insuranceSingle-payer government insurance

Would protect the ACA and add a voluntary public option while preserving private coverage.

Question 4

Where does Dave Dawson stand on: How should the federal government approach democratic institutions and elections?

Accepted Answer

Restore the Voting Rights Act's preclearance regime. Would restore the Voting Rights Act protections struck down by the Supreme Court. (Confidence: Some evidence, inferred from Dave Dawson's public record.)

Where Dave stands