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Bryan J. Breitling

Republican, South Dakota
State Senator

Breitling served in the Army National Guard for 11 years before obtaining a B.S. degree from Northern State University and a Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of Sioux Falls. Before joining the South Dakota Senate, Breitling was a healthcare administrator. Based on voting history, policy positions, and public statements, Bryan J. Breitling demonstrates a Center political bias. Compare Bryan J. Breitling with other politicians in our Politician Bias Chart.

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Medium Right

A.I. Policy Leanings
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Our policy leanings for Bryan J. Breitling show what policies Bryan J. supports and opposes including Bryan J.'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.

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

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Bryan J. Breitling’s Policy Stances

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

    Somewhat Right

    Based on the information available, Bryan J. Breitling appears to have a Somewhat Right stance on criminal justice issues. He has sponsored bills aimed at improving the criminal justice system, such as providing informational materials on palliative care and making fraudulent solicitation of charitable contributions a deceptive act. However, he has also supported measures to restrict the ownership of agricultural land and affirm South Dakota's support for the defense of the southern border. Overall, Breitling seems to favor a balanced approach that emphasizes accountability and public safety while also considering rehabilitation and community-based solutions.
    Source: Bryan Breitling - Ballotpedia

  • Economy

    Somewhat Right

    Based on the information provided in the Ballotpedia article, Bryan J. Breitling appears to have a conservative leaning on economic policy. He has sponsored bills such as one to establish maximum fees for legal publications and remove related rule-making authority from the Bureau of Administration, which suggests a fiscally conservative approach. However, the article does not provide detailed information on Breitling's specific positions on other economic issues, so his overall stance on the economy cannot be determined with certainty.
    Source: Bryan Breitling - Ballotpedia

  • Education

    Somewhat Right

    Based on the information available, Bryan J. Breitling's stance on education appears to be moderately conservative. He has sponsored legislation to improve rural healthcare recruitment and increase funding for infrastructure at state universities, indicating support for traditional education priorities. However, there is limited information on his specific positions regarding issues like curriculum, school choice, or higher education funding. Overall, Breitling seems to take a pragmatic approach focused on practical improvements rather than ideological education reforms.
    Source: Bryan Breitling - Ballotpedia

  • Government Dependency

    Somewhat Right

    Based on the limited information available, it appears that Bryan J. Breitling has a Somewhat Right stance on government dependence. He seems to favor policies that reduce reliance on government assistance and promote self-sufficiency, though he likely recognizes the need for a social safety net. Breitling likely believes in encouraging personal responsibility and limiting government involvement in people's lives, while still providing aid to those in genuine need. Overall, his position on this issue appears to be Somewhat Right.
    Source: Halfway through the 2024 Legislative Session - Prairie Pioneer

  • Healthcare

    Somewhat Right

    Based on the information from the Ballotpedia page, Bryan J. Breitling appears to have a Somewhat Right stance on healthcare policy. He sponsored bills to provide for the distribution of informational materials regarding palliative care and to analyze and report information on the healthcare workforce in South Dakota. This suggests a focus on improving access to healthcare services and addressing workforce challenges, which aligns with a Somewhat Right approach to healthcare policy.
    Source: Bryan Breitling - Ballotpedia

  • Immigration

    Somewhat Right

    Based on the information provided in the contexts, Bryan J. Breitling appears to have a Somewhat Right stance on immigration policy. While the contexts do not explicitly state his position, they mention that Breitling supports efforts to "protect our borders and affirm South Dakota's support of the defense of the southern border." This suggests he favors stronger border security measures and limiting illegal immigration, though the contexts do not indicate whether he supports or opposes legal immigration. Overall, Breitling's stance on immigration seems to lean Somewhat Right.
    Source: Halfway through the 2024 Legislative Session - Prairie Pioneer

  • National Security

    Somewhat Right

    Based on the information available, Bryan J. Breitling appears to have a conservative stance on national security. He has sponsored bills that acknowledge the need to protect US borders and affirm South Dakota's support for the defense of the southern border. Breitling has also sponsored a resolution celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan, indicating support for US alliances and partnerships. Overall, Breitling's policy positions suggest a Somewhat Right leaning on national security issues.
    Source: Https://Mylrc.Sdlegislature.Gov/Api/Documents/Combined.Pdf?Ids=220568&Ids=220569&Ids=222564

  • Reduce Budget Deficit

    Somewhat Right

    Based on the information provided, Bryan J. Breitling appears to have a conservative stance on reducing the budget deficit. As a Republican state senator, he served as the vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, indicating a focus on fiscal responsibility and controlling government spending. Breitling sponsored several bills aimed at improving infrastructure and supporting healthcare, suggesting a balanced approach to addressing budgetary concerns. Overall, Breitling's record suggests a Somewhat Right leaning on policies related to reducing the budget deficit.
    Source: Bryan Breitling - Ballotpedia

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