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Aaron Schock

Republican, Illinois
Former US House of Representatives

Aaron Schock is a former American politician. He previously served as a U.S. Representative for Illinois's 18th congressional district. Aaron Schock is 44 years old. Based on voting history, policy positions, and public statements, Aaron Schock demonstrates a Center political bias. Compare Aaron Schock with other politicians in our Politician Bias Chart.

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Our policy leanings for Aaron Schock show what policies Aaron supports and opposes including Aaron's conservative and liberal leanings based on the news.

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*Our bias meter rating uses data science including sentiment analysis, machine learning and our proprietary algorithm for determining biases in news articles. Bias scores are on a scale of -100% to 100% with higher negative scores being more liberal and higher positive scores being more conservative and 0% being neutral. The rating is an independent analysis and is not affiliated nor sponsored by the news source or any other organization.

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The A.I. media portrayal of Aaron Schock shows how positively or negatively the media portrays Aaron. Negative and positive sentiment scores are on a scale of -100% to 100% with higher negative scores showing that more media companies see Aaron in a negative light and higher positive scores showing that more media companies see Aaron in a positive light.

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Aaron Schock’s Policy Stances

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  • Criminal Justice
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Gov. Dependency
  • Healthcare
  • Immigration
  • National Security
  • Reduce Budget Deficit
  • Criminal Justice
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Government Dependency
  • Healthcare
  • Immigration
  • National Security
  • Reduce Budget Deficit
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  • Criminal Justice

    Somewhat Right

    Representative Aaron Schock appears to have a Somewhat Right stance on criminal justice issues. He voted against enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes, indicating a more traditional approach to crime. However, he also supported harsher sentencing for "pill mill" operators, suggesting a tough-on-crime stance. Additionally, Schock received a rating of 85% from the National Association of Police Organizations, signaling a generally pro-law enforcement position. Overall, Schock's criminal justice policy leans Somewhat Right.
    Source: On the Issues

  • Economy

    Somewhat Right

    Aaron Schock appears to take a Somewhat Right stance on economic policy. While he supported some measures to boost economic growth, such as free trade agreements, he also signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge against raising taxes and opposed a value-added tax. Schock's overall approach seems to balance conservative fiscal policies with a desire to increase exports and market access for American businesses. His positions suggest a Somewhat Right leaning on economic issues.
    Source: Americans for Tax Reform

  • Education

    Somewhat Left

    Aaron Schock appears to have a Somewhat Left stance on education policy. He has expressed support for measures to improve public schools and support educators, indicating a focus on equity and investment in education. Schock's background as a college counselor also suggests a progressive approach to enhancing educational opportunities and accessibility. While his positions do not reflect an extreme liberal stance, they lean more towards the liberal end of the spectrum when it comes to education policy.
    Source: On the Issues

  • Energy

    Very Right

    Representative Aaron Schock appears to have a Very Right stance on energy policy. He has consistently voted against measures to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change, such as opposing EPA regulation of greenhouse gases and voting to bar the EPA from regulating carbon pollution. Schock has also supported expanding domestic oil and gas production, including opening up the Outer Continental Shelf for drilling. Overall, Schock's voting record and policy positions indicate a strong alignment with conservative, pro-fossil fuel energy policies.
    Source: On the Issues

  • Government Dependency

    Somewhat Left

    Representative Aaron Schock appears to have a Somewhat Left stance on government dependency policies. While the Contexts do not provide detailed policy positions, they indicate that Schock has personal experience receiving public assistance such as food stamps and housing support when he was younger. This experience has shaped his views, leading him to believe that government programs can provide crucial support to help hardworking individuals and families get ahead. Schock has worked to expand access to healthcare and other social services in Illinois.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • Healthcare

    Very Right

    Aaron Schock appears to have a Very Right stance on healthcare policy. He has consistently voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, and has supported measures to limit federal funding for abortion and Planned Parenthood. Schock has also favored policies that would give individuals more choice in healthcare plans, such as the Ryan Budget, while opposing the expansion of government healthcare programs like the Children's Health Insurance Program. Overall, Schock's healthcare positions reflect a strong conservative approach that emphasizes limiting government involvement and expanding private market options.
    Source: LegiStorm

  • Immigration

    Somewhat Left

    Representative Aaron Schock appears to have a Somewhat Left stance on immigration policy. While he did vote in favor of measures to prohibit the enforcement of administrative amnesty for undocumented immigrants, he later expressed support for finding a legal status for those already in the country illegally. Schock argued that industries in his district, such as agriculture, faced challenges in hiring immigrant workers legally, indicating a more pragmatic approach to addressing the issue. Overall, Schock's positions suggest a Somewhat Left leaning on immigration.
    Source: Politico

  • National Security

    Center

    Aaron Schock appears to take a balanced and moderate stance on national security issues. While the contexts do not provide detailed policy positions, they indicate that Schock has focused on protecting families and pursuing justice in his role as a state representative. His priorities seem to center on upholding constitutional rights and engaging with the community, rather than taking an ideological extreme position. Overall, Schock's approach to national security appears to be centered and balanced, rather than leaning strongly conservative or liberal.
    Source: The Heritage Foundation

  • Reduce Budget Deficit

    Very Right

    Congressman Aaron Schock appears to take a Very Right stance on reducing the budget deficit. He strongly criticized President Obama's deficit reduction plan, arguing that it lacked substantive spending cuts and instead focused on raising taxes, which Schock believed would hinder economic growth. Schock advocated for a balanced approach of both spending reductions and economic growth, and he introduced legislation to create a bipartisan commission to identify and eliminate unnecessary federal programs. Schock's vocal opposition to increased government spending and his support for aggressive deficit reduction measures indicate a Very Right position on this issue.
    Source: LegiStorm

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