Dave Wilson

Independent | Washington

Candidate Profile

Leans Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Dave Wilson


Party

Independent


Election Year

2016


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 5


Incumbent

No


Links

Dave Wilson websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, MA

St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA, BA

WORK & MILITARY

Interface College, President and Founder, 1982-2011

RadioShack, Regional Manager, 1977-1982

AFFILIATIONS

Accrediting Council for Continuing Education, Commissioner, Chair (2009-2012), Northwest Career College Foundation

President 1998-1999, Vice President 2003-2004, Washington State Private School Advisory Committee, Member

Spokane Chamber of Commerce, Chair of K-12 Education committee 1987-1989

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

US House of Representatives, WA-5, 2014

Race

Previous Races

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).

Disagree

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Neutral

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

Neutral

The U.S. military should wait for militant Islamic groups to directly threaten our national security on our shores, rather than eradicate them now wherever they may be worldwide.

Neutral

The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.

Agree

I support legislation such as the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA) that would prohibit discrimination against individuals, organizations and small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

Disagree

The federal government should establish Common Core as a nationwide academic standard for high school graduation.

Disagree

I oppose the resettlement of Syrian refugees into the U.S. without proper vetting.

Agree

Current regulations on domestic oil exploration and drilling are more restrictive than are necessary.

Disagree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.

Neutral

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

No Answer

More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.

Neutral

The founders established pure democracy in the Constitution because they believed that it is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.

Strongly Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.

Agree

Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions until they are economically feasible.

Agree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.

Disagree

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.

Disagree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Neutral

The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.

Agree

Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.

Disagree

Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.

Disagree

Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.

Agree

Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.

Voters, Constitution, Congress, Supreme Court.

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Abortion should be rare, but legal and safe, especially when the mother's life is threatened.

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

Their historical experience with the British Empire's absolutist rule, and the belief that power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe in God and that my relationship with Him is a deeply personal matter.

Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?

Moderate

Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.

Though I have not served in elective political office, my website contains my positions on multiple issues, and I am generally a moderate.

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.

jackson@davewilsonforcongress.com 509-294-0392

Additional comment from candidate:

No Answer

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