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Dennis DeConcini

Democrat, Arizona
Former US Senator

Born in 1937 in Arizona and attending the University of Arizona in 1959, he went on to serve in Active Duty and Army Reserves. He went on to work for the governor and as a county attorney until he was elected into the US Senate in 1977 where he served multiple terms until 1995. Dennis DeConcini is 88 years old. Based on voting history, policy positions, and public statements, Dennis DeConcini demonstrates a Center political bias. Compare Dennis DeConcini with other politicians in our Politician Bias Chart.

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

64% positive

Dennis DeConcini’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

    Somewhat Right

    Denis DeConcini had a balanced stance on criminal justice policies. He introduced and supported bills aimed at assisting state and local agencies in preventing crime against the elderly, establishing sentencing enhancements for hate crimes, and limiting plea agreements for drug kingpins. This suggests a moderate to somewhat conservative leaning on criminal justice issues, with a focus on crime prevention and harsher sentencing for serious offenders.
    Source: Dennis DeConcini - GovTrack

  • Economy

    Somewhat Left

    Dennis DeConcini, a Democratic senator from Arizona, played a pivotal role in the economic expansion of the 1990s. In 1993, he cast a crucial vote that allowed Vice President Al Gore to break a Senate tie and launch the Clinton/Gore economic boom, including budget surpluses in the late 1990s. DeConcini's stance on the economy can be considered Somewhat Liberal, as he supported policies that led to economic growth and fiscal responsibility during his time in the Senate
    Source: Dennis DeConcini - Democrats of Greater Tucson

  • Education

    Center

    There is not enough information to provide a policy analysis.

  • Energy

    Somewhat Right

    Dennis DeConcini's stance on energy policy appears to be somewhat conservative. He introduced a bill in 1994 to eliminate a maximum daily diversion restriction with respect to the pumping of certain water from Lake Powell, which suggests a focus on increasing energy production and utilization.
    Source: Dennis DeConcini - Congress.Gov

  • Foreign Relations

    Somewhat Left

    Senator Dennis DeConcini had a moderate stance on foreign relations. He supported a balanced approach, advocating for strong national security while also promoting diplomacy and international cooperation. DeConcini was known for his bipartisan efforts to address global challenges, including his work on issues like nuclear nonproliferation and human rights. Overall, his foreign policy positions can be characterized as Somewhat Liberal, as he sought to balance conservative and liberal perspectives on America's role in the world.
    Source: Dennis DeConcini - CSCE

  • Government Dependency

    Somewhat Right

    Dennis DeConcini's stance on government dependency was somewhat conservative. He introduced a bill in 1992 to amend the Internal Revenue Code to limit the inclusion of individual retirement plan amounts in determining eligibility for aid to families with dependent children, suggesting a desire to reduce government assistance in certain cases.
    Source: Dennis DeConcini - Congress.Gov

  • Healthcare

    Somewhat Right

    Senator Denis DeConcini received $32,455 in contributions from health-related political action committees (PACs) between 1983 and 1988. This suggests that he had a moderate stance on healthcare policy, as he received funding from both conservative and liberal healthcare groups. However, the sources do not provide detailed information on his specific policy positions or voting record on healthcare issues. Overall, his healthcare policy leaning appears to be Somewhat Conservative.
    Source: Dennis DeConcini - The Washington Post

  • Immigration

    Somewhat Left

    Senator Dennis DeConcini sought to temporarily halt the deportation of illegal immigrants from El Salvador and Nicaragua by attaching a rider to a spending bill. This suggests that DeConcini had a somewhat liberal stance on immigration, as he aimed to provide temporary protection for certain undocumented immigrants rather than support strict deportation policies.
    Source: Dennis DeConcini - The Washington Post

  • National Security

    Somewhat Right

    Denis DeConcini had a somewhat conservative stance on national security. He sponsored bills to improve the counterintelligence and security posture of the U.S. intelligence community and enhance the investigative authority of the FBI in counterintelligence matters. DeConcini also sponsored a bill to create a commission to investigate the roles and capabilities of the U.S. intelligence community. Overall, his policy positions on national security appear to lean slightly towards the conservative side.
    Source: Dennis DeConcini - GovTrack

  • Reduce Budget Deficit

    Medium Right

    Senator Denis DeConcini believed that reducing the budget deficit should be a priority in the economic recovery plan. He proposed making additional cuts to defense spending and foreign aid to free up funds for deficit reduction, while maintaining the overall spending cap. DeConcini emphasized the need to address the mounting national debt, stating that "deficits are our long term enemy" and that deficit reduction should account for at least half of any savings from defense and foreign aid cuts. This suggests a medium to somewhat conservative stance on reducing the budget deficit.
    Source: Dennis DeConcini - TaxNotes

  • War on Drugs

    Medium Right

    As a senator, Dennis DeConcini took a tough stance on the war on drugs, supporting increased funding and enforcement efforts. He criticized the Reagan administration for cutting funding for the Anti-Drug Abuse Act and criticized Vice President George Bush for his leadership of the National Narcotics Border Interdiction System, which was deemed a failure. DeConcini's approach aligned more with conservative policies focused on law enforcement and interdiction rather than rehabilitation and education. Overall, his stance on the war on drugs can be characterized as Medium Conservative.
    Source: Dennis DeConcini - Los Angeles Times

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