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David R. Bowen

Democrat, Mississippi
Former US House of Representatives

Born in Mississippi, Bowen attended the University of Mississippi, Harvard, and Oxford University throughout the 1950s. He served his country in the United States Army in the late 1950s. After working as a professor, Bowen filled a few different political positions including working in the Office of Economic Opportunity and the United States Chamber of Commerce in the 1960s. In 1972, he successfully ran for the United States House of Representatives. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Mississippi's 2nd District from 1973-1983. David R. Bowen is 92 years old. Based on voting history, policy positions, and public statements, David R. Bowen demonstrates a Center political bias. Compare David R. Bowen with other politicians in our Politician Bias Chart.

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Somewhat Right

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

56% negative

David R. Bowen’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

    Center

    There is not enough information to provide an policy analysis for David R Bowen on the issue.
    Source: Ballotpedia

  • Economy

    Somewhat Left

    Based on the information provided, David R. Bowen appears to have a Somewhat Left stance on economic policies. He sponsored a "living wage" ordinance that would require companies doing business with Milwaukee County to pay their employees at least 110% of the federal poverty line, in order to help pull "hard-working poor people of Milwaukee County out of poverty." Bowen criticized the county executive for not publicly supporting an increase in the minimum wage, indicating his support for policies that would raise wages for low-income workers. Overall, Bowen's economic stance seems to lean Somewhat Left.
    Source: FOX6 Milwaukee

  • Education

    Somewhat Right

    Specific records detailing David R. Bowens positions on education policy are limited. However, his subsequent involvement in academia—as a visiting political science professor at Mississippi State University and a columnist discussing political affairs—suggests a commitment to education and intellectual discourse. Given his Democratic affiliation and engagement in educational activities, it is plausible that he supported policies favoring public education and academic development, indicating a Somewhat Left stance on education.
    Source: Mississippi State University

  • Energy

    Center

    There is not enough information to provide an policy analysis for David Bowen on the issue.
    Source: Congress gov

  • Government Dependency

    Somewhat Right

    Based on the limited information available, David R. Bowen appears to have a Somewhat Right stance on government dependency. He sponsored a bill to suspend Social Security benefit payments to inmates of penal institutions, suggesting a desire to limit government assistance to certain groups. This aligns with conservative principles of reducing reliance on government programs. However, Bowen also introduced legislation related to social security benefits for military widows and surviving children, indicating a nuanced approach that recognizes the need for some government support in specific circumstances. Without more comprehensive information on his broader views, it's difficult to definitively place him on the conservative-liberal spectrum for this issue.
    Source: Congress gov

  • Healthcare

    Somewhat Left

    Bowen appears to have a balanced and neutral stance on healthcare policy. As the staff director for health on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, Bowen has played a key role in major healthcare legislation like the Affordable Care Act. He seems to approach healthcare policy from a pragmatic, non-partisan perspective, focusing on finding practical solutions rather than ideological stances. Bowen's experience in both the scientific and policy realms has likely contributed to his ability to navigate the complexities of healthcare reform. Overall, Bowen's stance on healthcare policy can be characterized as Somewhat Left.
    Source: Delphic Research

  • Immigration

    Center

    There is not enough information to provide an policy analysis for David Bowen on the issue.
    Source: Congress gov

  • National Security

    Center

    There is not enough information to provide an policy analysis for David Bowen on the issue.
    https://www.library.msstate.edu/mpc/david-r-bowen

  • Reduce Budget Deficit

    Center

    There is not enough information to provide an policy analysis for David Bowen on the issue.
    Source: Office for Budget Responsibility

  • War on Drugs

    Center

    There is not enough information to provide an policy analysis for David Bowen on the issue.
    Source: Mississippi State University

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