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Anna G. Eshoo

Democrat, California
Former US House of Representatives

N/A Anna G. Eshoo is 82 years old. Based on voting history, policy positions, and public statements, Anna G. Eshoo demonstrates a Center political bias. Compare Anna G. Eshoo with other politicians in our Politician Bias Chart.

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Medium Left

A.I. Policy Leanings
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Our policy leanings for Anna G. Eshoo show what policies Anna G. supports and opposes including Anna G.'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 Anna G. Eshoo shows how positively or negatively the media portrays Anna G.. Negative and positive sentiment scores are on a scale of -100% to 100% with higher negative scores showing that more media companies see Anna G. in a negative light and higher positive scores showing that more media companies see Anna G. in a positive light.

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Anna G. Eshoo’s Policy Stances

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

    Somewhat Left

    Based on the available information, Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo's stance on criminal justice policy appears to be Somewhat Left. She has supported measures to reduce mass incarceration and address racial disparities in the criminal justice system. Eshoo has co-sponsored bills to reform federal sentencing laws, expand access to alternative rehabilitation programs, and increase oversight of law enforcement practices. While not taking an extreme position, Eshoo's voting record and public statements indicate a general alignment with progressive criminal justice reform efforts.
    Source: American Constitution Society

  • Economy

    Somewhat Left

    Based on the information provided in the contexts, Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo appears to have a moderate to liberal policy leaning on trade-related legislation. She voted against the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), or "fast track" authority, which would have limited Congress's ability to debate and amend trade agreements. However, she voted in favor of reauthorizing the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program, which helps American workers displaced by globalization. Overall, Eshoo's voting record suggests a Somewhat Left stance on trade policy.
    Source: Legistorm

  • Education

    Very Left

    Anna G. Eshoo has a Very Left stance on education policy. She has consistently voted against school voucher programs and in favor of increased funding for public schools, including $40 billion for green public schools. Eshoo also supported extending subsidized federal student loan rates and recruiting women and minorities for STEM teaching. Overall, her voting record indicates a strong commitment to public education and opposition to privatization efforts.
    Source: On The Issues

  • Energy

    Very Left

    Based on the information provided in the contexts, Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo has a liberal leaning on energy policy. She voted for the American Clean Energy and Security Act, which aimed to move the U.S. towards a clean energy future by investing in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and clean energy technologies. The bill included several provisions written by Eshoo that would spur the deployment of electric vehicles, incentivize renewable energy projects, and create a national clean technology business competition. Eshoo stated that the bill would create jobs, spur new industries, and provide sustainable economic growth in her district of Silicon Valley.
    Source: LegiStorm

  • Government Dependency

    Somewhat Left

    Based on the information provided in the ---Contexts---, it appears that Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo has a Somewhat Left leaning on the issue of government dependency. While the contexts do not directly address Eshoo's specific policy positions, they suggest that she may support expanding social safety net programs and increasing government assistance to individuals, such as through increased Medicaid eligibility, expanded Obamacare subsidies, and new entitlement programs proposed by the Biden administration. However, the contexts do not provide a comprehensive overview of Eshoo's full policy platform on this issue.
    Source: House Budget Comittee

  • Healthcare

    Very Left

    Based on the information gathered from the online sources, Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo has a strong liberal leaning on healthcare policy. She has been a champion for healthcare innovation and accessibility, working to ensure that the United States can find cures for diseases and that policies and regulations enable healthcare breakthroughs. Eshoo has also focused on modernizing emergency response systems and securing federal funding for Next Generation 9-1-1 technology, demonstrating her commitment to public safety and community empowerment. Her bipartisan approach and dedication to balancing technological progress with ethical considerations have earned her widespread recognition as a trailblazer in healthcare and technology policy.
    Source:Internet Education Foundation
    Honoring Rep Eshoo's Legacy - Internet Education Foundation

  • Immigration

    Somewhat Left

    Based on the information from the sources, Rep. Anna G. Eshoo has a Somewhat Left leaning on immigration policy. She has been a strong supporter of the DREAM Act and keeping families together, and applauded President Obama's policy change to provide deferred action on deportation for young undocumented immigrants who arrived as children. Eshoo believes the U.S. should make it easier for high-skilled immigrants to obtain green cards, stating "their green card should be stapled ... to their degree" as they are vital to the tech industry in her district. However, she acknowledges that comprehensive immigration reform has been politically challenging to achieve in Congress.
    Source: Legistorm

  • National Security

    Somewhat Left

    Based on the voting records provided, Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo has a Somewhat Left leaning on national security policy. She has voted in favor of bills that strengthen national security measures, such as the Detection Equipment and Technology Evaluation to Counter the Threat (DETECT) Fentanyl and Xylazine Act and the Strategic Homeland Intelligence and Enforcement Legislation to Defend (SHIELD) Against CCP Act. However, she has also voted against bills that could be seen as more conservative, like the Midnight Rules Relief Act. Overall, Eshoo's voting record suggests a balanced approach to national security, with a slight liberal tilt.
    Source: Vote Smart

  • Reduce Budget Deficit

    Somewhat Left

    Based on the information from the Ballotpedia article, Congresswoman Anna Eshoo has a Somewhat Left leaning on policies to reduce the budget deficit. She voted against the 2016 congressional budget proposal, which aimed to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. However, she voted in favor of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, which increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling. This suggests a balanced approach, supporting measures to control spending while also investing in key areas.
    Source: Ballotpedia

  • War on Drugs

    Very Left

    Based on the information provided, Anna G. Eshoo has a Very Left stance on the war on drugs. She acknowledges that the war on drugs has been a failed policy and has disproportionately impacted communities of color. Eshoo advocates for treating drug use as a health issue rather than a criminal one, and supports measures to provide rehabilitation and restorative justice for those impacted by the war on drugs. She also condemns the role of former Federal Bureau of Narcotics Commissioner Harry J. Anslinger in propagating racially-charged rhetoric to criminalize drug use. Overall, Eshoo takes a very progressive approach to addressing the failures of the war on drugs.
    Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office

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