Q: Where does Micah Charles Lasher stand on: What should the federal government's overall approach to taxes and spending be?

Raise taxes on high earners to fund expanded programs. Would repeal tax breaks for the rich and fund safety-net and child care expansions. (Confidence: Some evidence, inferred from Micah Charles Lasher's public record.)

Q: Where does Micah Charles Lasher stand on: How should the federal government structure healthcare coverage and costs?

Transition to a single-payer (Medicare for All) system. Would push Medicare for All or a similar universal plan, plus stronger ACA subsidies. (Confidence: Some evidence, inferred from Micah Charles Lasher's public record.)

Question 1

Where does Micah Charles Lasher stand on: What should the federal government's overall approach to taxes and spending be?

Accepted Answer

Raise taxes on high earners to fund expanded programs

Lower taxes, smaller governmentHigher taxes, expanded programs

Would repeal tax breaks for the rich and fund safety-net and child care expansions.

Question 2

Where does Micah Charles Lasher 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

Would raise and index the federal minimum wage and co-sponsor the PRO Act.

Question 3

Where does Micah Charles Lasher stand on: How should the federal government structure healthcare coverage and costs?

Accepted Answer

Transition to a single-payer (Medicare for All) system

Market-based, private insuranceSingle-payer government insurance

Would push Medicare for All or a similar universal plan, plus stronger ACA subsidies.

Question 4

Where does Micah Charles Lasher stand on: How should the federal government approach democratic institutions and elections?

Accepted Answer

Pass federal voting access protections and ban partisan gerrymandering. Backs the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. (Confidence: Some evidence, inferred from Micah Charles Lasher's public record.)

Where Micah stands