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David Kim

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David Kim is a lawyer as well as a member of his neighborhood council. He has long history of advocating for those who couldn't advocate for themselves, starting with when he would translate calls for members of his church as a kid. Based on voting history, policy positions, and public statements, David Kim demonstrates a Center political bias. Compare David Kim with other politicians in our Politician Bias Chart.

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

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David Kim’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

    Very Left

    David Kim appears to have a progressive, liberal stance on criminal justice reform. He advocates for demilitarizing the police, holding officers accountable, and shifting funding from law enforcement to community-based services that address the root causes of crime, such as poverty, mental health issues, and homelessness. Kim supports eliminating mandatory minimum sentences, banning no-knock raids, and decriminalizing certain offenses. Overall, his policy positions on criminal justice indicate a Very Liberal leaning.
    Source: Police Reform - David Kim For Congress, n.d.

  • Economy

    Very Left

    David Kim appears to have a very liberal stance on economic policy. He supports expanding federal funding for social safety net programs like Social Security and Medicare, as well as implementing a wealth tax to pay for public programs. Kim also advocates for federal spending to promote economic growth, such as through a Green New Deal, and increasing funding for affordable housing programs. Overall, Kim's economic policy positions align with a very liberal approach.
    Source: Vote Smart - Facts For All, n.d.

  • Education

    Very Left

    David Kim's policy stance on education appears to be strongly liberal. He advocates for free public higher education, student loan forgiveness, increased funding for public schools, and a focus on social-emotional learning and restorative justice programs. Kim aims to make education more accessible and equitable, with a focus on empowering students and teachers. Overall, his education platform aligns with a Very Liberal position on the conservative-liberal scale.
    Source: Education - David Kim - Candidate for Congress, Financial Freedom, Love & Justice for All - Los Angeles, California #CA34 - California’s 34th Congressional District, n.d.

  • Energy

    Very Left

    David Kim appears to have a very liberal stance on energy and environmental policy. He strongly supports government funding for the development of renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and geothermal, and advocates for a Green New Deal to transform the US energy system to 100% renewable energy while creating millions of new jobs. Kim also opposes new drilling permits on public lands and wants to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for their environmental damage. Overall, Kim takes a firmly progressive stance on energy and climate change issues.
    Source: Vote Smart - Facts For All, n.d.

  • Foreign Relations

    Very Left

    David Kim appears to have a liberal stance on foreign policy. Kim advocates for diplomacy over military intervention, reducing the defense budget, and ending the influence of military contractors on elected officials. He also supports human rights both domestically and abroad, cancelling unjust global debts, and reforming international institutions like the IMF to address climate change and global inequity. Overall, Kim's foreign policy positions lean towards the liberal end of the spectrum.
    Source: Home - David Kim For Congress, n.d.

  • Government Dependency

    Very Left

    David Kim appears to have a very liberal stance on government dependency. He strongly supports expanding federal funding for social safety net programs like Social Security and Medicare, as well as implementing a universal basic income to provide economic security for all Americans. Kim believes that the government should play a significant role in supporting its citizens, especially the most vulnerable, through robust social programs and direct cash assistance. His policy positions indicate a clear commitment to using government intervention and resources to empower and uplift the people.
    Source: Vote Smart - Facts For All, n.d.

  • Healthcare

    Very Left

    David Kim appears to have a very liberal stance on healthcare policy. He strongly supports a government-run, single-payer healthcare system like Medicare-for-All, which would provide comprehensive and universal healthcare coverage for all Americans. Kim has also advocated for expanding Medicaid/Medi-Cal funding and services, and opposing any cuts or restrictions to the program that would reduce access to healthcare for vulnerable populations. Overall, Kim's healthcare policy positions align closely with progressive, left-wing ideals.
    Source: California Healthcare Workers Head to DC to Fight Threatened Medicaid Cuts - SEIU UHW, n.d.

  • Immigration

    Very Left

    California representative David Kim has a very liberal stance on immigration. He advocates for abolishing ICE, closing detention centers at the border, and providing a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, including those brought to the US as children. Kim also supports expanding protections for LGBTQIA+ immigrants and asylum seekers, as well as ensuring universal healthcare access for undocumented immigrants. Overall, Kim's immigration policy positions align with a very liberal approach.
    Source: Immigration - David Kim - Candidate for Congress, Financial Freedom, Love & Justice for All - Los Angeles, California #CA34 - California’s 34th Congressional District, n.d.

  • National Security

    Somewhat Left

    David Kim's stance on national security appears to be somewhat liberal. He does not support economic intervention as a means of resolving international conflicts, indicating a more diplomatic approach to foreign policy. However, his specific policy positions on national security issues are not clearly outlined in the available sources. Overall, Kim seems to lean towards a more progressive stance on national security matters, favoring diplomacy and de-escalation over economic or military interventions.
    Source: Vote Smart - Facts For All, n.d.

  • Reduce Budget Deficit

    Somewhat Left

    David Kim appears to have a somewhat liberal stance on reducing the budget deficit. He supports implementing a Universal Basic Income (UBI) program, which would provide $1,000 per month to every U.S. citizen. Kim argues that this would help stimulate the economy, reduce poverty, and provide financial security for Americans, thereby reducing the need for certain social safety net programs and potentially lowering the budget deficit over time. However, he acknowledges that funding the UBI would require new revenue sources, such as a value-added tax, rather than relying solely on spending cuts. Overall, Kim's approach seems to prioritize economic and social welfare over strict deficit reduction.
    Source: Universal Basic Income - David Kim for U.S. Congress - CA’s 34th CD - Los Angeles, n.d.

  • War on Drugs

    Very Left

    David Kim takes a very liberal stance on the war on drugs. Kim advocates for decriminalizing drugs and treating drug addiction as a mental health and medical issue rather than a criminal one. He supports legalizing marijuana and expunging past convictions, as well as ending the failed war on drugs by shifting to strategies based on treatment and harm reduction. Kim's comprehensive criminal justice reform platform aims to end mass incarceration and excessive sentencing, which disproportionately impact marginalized communities.
    Source: Criminal Justice Overhaul - David Kim For Congress, n.d.

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