Dave Dawson

Democrat

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Where Dave stands

Positions inferred from the public record. Each one shows our confidence level — and when the evidence isn't there, we say so.

What should the federal government's overall approach to taxes and spending be?
Limited evidence
Raise taxes on corporations and high earners to fund major new programs
Lower taxes, smaller governmentHigher taxes, expanded programs
⚠ The evidence here is thin — treat this as a rough read, not a firm record.
Would close corporate tax loopholes and lift the payroll cap on the wealthiest.
How should Social Security and Medicare be changed, if at all?
Some evidence
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.
What should the federal government's role be in setting wages and protecting workers?
Some evidence
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.
How should the federal government structure healthcare coverage and costs?
Some evidence
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.
How should the federal government address climate change and energy policy?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
What should federal abortion policy be?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
What should federal firearms policy be?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
What should US immigration policy be?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
How should the federal government approach criminal justice and policing?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
What should drive US foreign policy?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
How should the federal government approach democratic institutions and elections?
Some evidence
Restore the Voting Rights Act's preclearance regime
Would restore the Voting Rights Act protections struck down by the Supreme Court.