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Dennis Pyle

Republican, Kansas
State Senator

Pyle is a member of the Kansas State Senate, representing District 1. He was elected in 2005. His current term ends in 2025. Pyle's labor experience includes working as a cattle and grain farmer. Based on voting history, policy positions, and public statements, Dennis Pyle demonstrates a Center political bias. Compare Dennis Pyle with other politicians in our Politician Bias Chart.

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Our policy leanings for Dennis Pyle 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 Pyle 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.

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Dennis Pyle’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 Right

    Dennis Pyle has a conservative stance on criminal justice issues. He has criticized the Kansas Supreme Court for overturning death penalty verdicts and blocking anti-crime laws, indicating a tough-on-crime approach. Pyle has also supported measures to increase accountability for the judiciary, suggesting a belief that the courts have overstepped their role. Overall, Pyle seems to favor a more traditional, law-and-order approach to criminal justice policy.
    Source: Dennis Pyle - Death Penalty News

  • Economy

    Very Right

    Dennis Pyle appears to have a very conservative stance on economic issues. He is a strong advocate for reducing taxes and government spending, believing that this will create a more business-friendly environment and attract more private sector jobs to Kansas. Pyle has stated that he has "yet to meet a tax increase that [he] likes" and that the state government needs to change its spending habits and prioritize dollars more effectively. Overall, Pyle's economic policy positions align closely with traditional conservative principles.
    Source: Dennis Pyle - BallotPedia

  • Education

    Somewhat Right

    Senator Dennis Pyle has a mixed stance on education policy. He voted against a bill that would strengthen the public education system by providing parents more control over their child's education through a "Parent's Bill of Rights" (Sen. Dennis Pyle via the Institute for Legislative Analysis, n.d.), indicating a somewhat conservative leaning. However, he also voted for a bill that would expand eligibility under the Low Income Students Scholarship Act, which could be seen as a more liberal approach to school choice (Sen. Dennis Pyle via the Institute for Legislative Analysis, n.d.). Overall, Senator Pyle's stance on education appears to be Somewhat Conservative.
    Source: Dennis Pyle - Institute For Legislative Analysis

  • Energy

    Very Right

    Dennis Pyle has a very conservative stance on energy policy. He has sponsored resolutions urging the President to restore energy independence and disapproving the designation of the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species, indicating his support for fossil fuel production and opposition to environmental regulations. Pyle's campaign website also emphasizes reducing taxes and spending to create a business-friendly environment, suggesting he favors a deregulatory approach to energy. Overall, Pyle appears to have a very conservative leaning on energy policy.
    Source: Dennis Pyle - Kansas Legislative Sessions

  • Foreign Relations

    Medium Left

    Senator Dennis Pyle appears to have a conservative stance on foreign relations. He has sponsored resolutions urging the President to restore energy independence in the United States and stop importing oil and gas from Russia, indicating a focus on domestic energy production and reducing reliance on foreign sources. Pyle also seems to prioritize protecting Kansas industries and jobs, suggesting a more protectionist approach to foreign policy. Overall, his positions on foreign relations appear to lean towards the conservative end of the spectrum.
    Source: Dennis Pyle - Kansas Legislative Sessions

  • Government Dependency

    Very Right

    Dennis Pyle has a conservative stance on government dependency. He has expressed concerns about the federal government's overreach and the need to limit its power and spending. Pyle believes that states should have more authority to check the abuses of the federal government, and he has supported measures to impose term limits on members of Congress. Overall, Pyle seems to favor reducing government dependency and increasing individual and state-level autonomy.
    Source: Dennis Pyle - University of Kansas

  • Healthcare

    Medium Right

    Dennis Pyle appears to have a conservative stance on healthcare policy. He is described as a "strong advocate for judicial reform" and has a record of voting 100% pro-life. While specific details on his healthcare positions are limited, his overall conservative leanings suggest he likely supports more limited government involvement in healthcare and a focus on personal responsibility and market-based solutions.
    Source: Dennis Pyle - BallotPedia

  • Immigration

    Very Right

    Dennis Pyle appears to have a very conservative stance on immigration. He supported a bill that would nullify parts of a Wyandotte County ordinance limiting law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities, arguing that the state should have a uniform statewide response to immigration policy rather than a patchwork of local policies. Pyle also expressed concerns about municipal IDs potentially being used by undocumented immigrants to vote illegally, despite the fact that undocumented immigrants are already barred from voting in Kansas. Overall, Pyle's stance on immigration seems to be firmly on the very conservative end of the spectrum.
    Source: Dennis Pyle - The Kansas City Star

  • National Security

    Very Right

    Dennis Pyle is a strong advocate for national security and a robust military. He believes that America's defense and the safety of our soldiers is of the utmost importance, citing his own military service as a US Army veteran. Pyle supports ensuring that our military has sufficient resources and a clearly defined mission to deter aggressors and ensure rapid victory if deterrence fails. He also believes that national security and the strength of the economy are closely related. Overall, Pyle takes a Very Conservative stance on national security.
    Source: Dennis Pyle - BallotPedia

  • Reduce Budget Deficit

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    Dennis Pyle appears to have a very conservative stance on reducing the budget deficit. He is quoted as saying "Spending continues to grow. The state budget is fat and obese. Estimates and projections continue to demand more spending growth. The State of Kansas must change its habits and begin budgeting based off of prior years' actual revenue." Pyle also states "I have yet to meet a tax increase that I like. It is the family that needs to be empowered not the state. My record on taxes is clear." This indicates a strong opposition to increased government spending and taxes, aligning him with a very conservative position on reducing the budget deficit.
    Source: Dennis Pyle - BallotPedia

  • War on Drugs

    Medium Right

    Dennis Pyle has taken a conservative stance on the war on drugs. He has voted in favor of bills that prohibit gender-affirming medical care for minors and restrict the administration of drugs, diagnostic tests, or behavioral health treatments to minors without parental consent. These votes suggest that Pyle supports stricter regulations and limitations on drug-related policies, particularly when it comes to minors. Overall, Pyle's voting record indicates a Medium Conservative leaning on the war on drugs.
    Source: Dennis Pyle - VoteSmart

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