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Charlie McClintock

Republican, Iowa
State House of Representatives

Charlie went to the University of Phoenix to get a bachelor’s degree in Justice Administration. He served in the United States Army and The Iowa Army National Guard. He also worked as a 911 manager and a police officer with the Cedar Rapids Police Department. Based on voting history, policy positions, and public statements, Charlie McClintock demonstrates a Center political bias. Compare Charlie McClintock with other politicians in our Politician Bias Chart.

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

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Charlie McClintock’s Policy Stances:

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

    Medium Right

    Charlie McClintock appears to have a conservative leaning on criminal justice policy. He has a background in law enforcement, having served as a police officer and 911 manager for the Cedar Rapids Police Department. Additionally, he sponsored a bill related to harassment by the dissemination of personal information, indicating a focus on public safety and law and order. Overall, McClintock's stance on criminal justice seems to align more with conservative principles of tough-on-crime approaches and protecting public safety.
    Source: Charlie McClintock - Ballotpedia, n.d.

  • Economy

    Somewhat Right

    Charlie McClintock appears to have a conservative leaning on economic policy. He has sponsored bills related to restricting government spending, protecting personal information, and promoting law enforcement. However, he has also sponsored bills related to supporting veterans and increasing physical activity requirements for students, indicating a more balanced approach. Overall, McClintock seems to have a Somewhat Conservative stance on economic policy.
    Source: (Charlie McClintock - Ballotpedia, n.d.

  • Education

    Somewhat Right

    Charlie McClintock appears to have a somewhat conservative stance on education policy. While he acknowledges the need to review the Area Education Agencies (AEAs), he believes the AEAs are "fully capable" of reviewing their own processes without the need for legislation to be "forced upon them." McClintock also expressed concerns that the proposed bill will negatively impact education in Iowa, indicating a cautious approach to major education reforms. Overall, McClintock seems to favor a more measured, incremental approach to education policy changes rather than sweeping reforms.
    Source: Senate Sends Bill on Area Education Agencies, School Funding to Governor • Iowa Capital Dispatch, n.d.

  • Energy

    Somewhat Right

    Charlie McClintock appears to have a somewhat conservative stance on energy policy. While he acknowledges the need to address rising gas prices and their impact on Iowans, he seems open to exploring offshore drilling and other domestic energy production options, despite potential environmental concerns. McClintock believes that a balanced approach is necessary, weighing the economic benefits of increased energy supply against the need to protect Florida's natural resources and tourism industry. Overall, his position on energy policy can be characterized as Somewhat Conservative.
    Source: State Senator, n.d.

  • Foreign Relations

    Medium Right

    Congressman Tom McClintock appears to have a conservative leaning on foreign relations. He has expressed strong support for Israel and Saudi Arabia, and a confrontational stance towards Iran. McClintock has also been critical of NATO and threatened to withdraw the US from the alliance. Additionally, he has argued for aggressive action against China to protect American workers and reduce trade deficits. Overall, McClintock's foreign policy positions align more with a conservative approach focused on national security, military strength, and economic protectionism.
    Source: Foreign Aid Package | Congressman Tom Mcclintock, n.d.

  • Government Dependency

    Somewhat Right

    Charlie McClintock appears to have a somewhat conservative stance on government dependency policies. He has sponsored bills that aim to reduce government assistance, such as a bill to establish work requirements for public assistance programs. However, he has also sponsored bills to support certain groups, like providing tax exemptions for military veterans. Overall, McClintock seems to lean towards a moderate conservative position on government dependency policies.
    Source: Charlie McClintock - Ballotpedia, n.d.

  • Healthcare

    Somewhat Right

    Senator Charlie McClintock has a conservative leaning on healthcare policy. While his specific stances are not clearly outlined, as a Republican state senator, he is likely to support policies that emphasize limited government involvement, personal responsibility, and market-based solutions in the healthcare system. However, without more detailed information on his policy positions, it is difficult to determine the exact degree of his conservatism on this issue.
    Source: State Senator, n.d.

  • Immigration

    Very Right

    Representative Tom McClintock has a very conservative stance on immigration policy. He has consistently supported harsh immigration enforcement measures, including ending DACA, dismantling sanctuary protections, and pushing for aggressive deportation policies. McClintock has also voted against providing pathways to citizenship and has criticized the Biden administration's immigration policies as "insanity" that have led to the "largest illegal mass migration in history." Overall, McClintock's record demonstrates a strong alignment with restrictive and enforcement-focused immigration policies.
    Source: Opening Statement of Chairman Tom McClintock Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement: Restoring Immigration Enforcement in America | Congressman Tom Mcclintock, n.d.

  • National Security

    Medium Right

    Charlie McClintock appears to have a medium conservative stance on national security. He has sponsored bills that aim to strengthen border security, such as increasing surveillance and personnel, as well as measures to protect against online threats. However, he has also supported efforts to improve transparency and accountability in national security agencies. Overall, McClintock seems to favor a balanced approach that prioritizes security while also upholding civil liberties.
    Source: Charlie McClintock - Ballotpedia, n.d.

  • Reduce Budget Deficit

    Very Right

    Congressman Charlie McClintock appears to have a very conservative stance on reducing the federal budget deficit. He has consistently advocated for fiscal responsibility, including supporting the Fiscal Responsibility Act which aims to constrain future spending growth and reduce welfare spending. McClintock has also introduced legislation to implement a Balanced Budget Amendment, indicating his strong belief in balancing the federal budget. Overall, his policy positions and actions demonstrate a very conservative approach to addressing the budget deficit.
    Source: Why I Support the Fiscal Responsibility Act | Congressman Tom Mcclintock, n.d.

  • War on Drugs

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    Charlie McClintock has a somewhat conservative stance on the war on drugs. While he acknowledges the need for evidence-based treatment and harm reduction approaches, he has also proposed harsher criminal penalties for drug offenses, including mandatory life sentences for possession of small amounts of fentanyl. McClintock has criticized harm reduction programs like supervised consumption sites and prescribed alternatives, and has vowed to prevent the opening of new overdose prevention sites if elected. Overall, his policy positions seem to lean more towards a law enforcement-focused approach to the drug crisis.
    Source: War on Drugs: Opposing Viewpoints | Office of Justice Programs, n.d.

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