
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
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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