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Brandon Williams

Republican, New York
Former US House of Representatives

Brandon Williams is 58 years old. Based on voting history, policy positions, and public statements, Brandon Williams demonstrates a Somewhat Right political bias. Compare Brandon Williams with other politicians in our Politician Bias Chart.

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Our policy leanings for Brandon Williams show what policies Brandon supports and opposes including Brandon'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.

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The A.I. media portrayal of Brandon Williams shows how positively or negatively the media portrays Brandon. Negative and positive sentiment scores are on a scale of -100% to 100% with higher negative scores showing that more media companies see Brandon in a negative light and higher positive scores showing that more media companies see Brandon in a positive light.

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Brandon Williams’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

    Medium Right

    Brandon Williams takes a conservative stance on criminal justice issues. He has criticized the state's bail reform laws and policies like the HALT Act, arguing they have contributed to a rise in crime. Williams supports tougher measures to address crime, including increased funding for law enforcement and stricter sentencing. However, he has also expressed support for drug courts and treatment programs to address the opioid crisis. Overall, Williams leans towards a Medium Right position on criminal justice policy.
    Source: Williams, Mannion clash on crime, bail reform and more during second debate | WRVO Public Media

  • Economy

    Medium Right

    Based on the information provided in the contexts, Brandon Williams has a conservative leaning on economic policy. He supports renewing former President Trump's tax reforms that lowered the corporate tax rate, opposes raising the federal minimum wage, and questions the president's authority to cancel student debt without congressional approval. However, he does support expanding the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and securing federal funding for affordable housing projects. Overall, Williams can be considered Medium Right on economic issues.
    Source: What issues separate Brandon Williams, John Mannion in race for Congress? - syracuse.com

  • Education

    Very Right

    Based on the information provided, Brandon Williams has a conservative stance on education policy. He opposes "radical government mandates" that require schools to teach young children about gender identity and sexual orientation, and he supports prohibiting pornographic images from school curriculums. Williams has also backed legislation targeting the content and ideology presented in and out of the classroom, while questioning the efficacy of the public education system. Additionally, he has touted a voucher system that would provide government support for parents who want to send their kids to private school, indicating his preference for limited federal involvement in education.
    Source: The public teacher vs. the home-schooler: How Mannion and Williams split on education - syracuse.com

  • Energy

    Medium Right

    Based on the information provided in the contexts, Rep. Brandon Williams appears to have a conservative leaning on energy policy. He has emphasized the need for an "all-of-the-above" energy approach that includes fossil fuels, while criticizing "extremist environmental policies" and investment in renewable energy. Williams has also defended the rights of fossil fuel companies, indicating his support for the industry. Overall, his stance suggests a Medium Right to Somewhat Right leaning on energy and environmental issues.
    Source: Energy Subcommittee Chairman Brandon Williams Opening Statement at Joint Energy & Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee Hearing Return on Unprecedented Investment: An Analysis of the Department of Energy’s Implementation of the IIJA, the IRA, and the CHIPS and Science Act - Opening Statements - House Committee on Science Space & Tech - Republicans

  • Government Dependency

    Very Right

    Based on the information gathered from the contexts, Brandon Williams has a conservative stance on government dependency. He supports reducing government intervention in people's lives and believes in individual freedom. Williams opposes expanding government programs like free community college and increasing the minimum wage, as he believes these measures would increase government dependency. Instead, he favors policies that promote self-reliance, such as school choice and tax reforms. Overall, Williams leans towards a Very Right position on the issue of government dependency.
    Source: What issues separate Brandon Williams, John Mannion in race for Congress?

  • Healthcare

    Somewhat Right

    Brandon Williams supports keeping and improving the Affordable Care Act, and would pass a federal law to make "surprise billing" illegal and allow health insurance to be sold across state lines. He also supports allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug costs with pharmaceutical companies. Overall, Williams takes a Somewhat Right stance on healthcare policy, as he aims to maintain and improve the current healthcare system rather than pursue more liberal reforms like a public option or Medicare expansion.
    Source: What issues separate Brandon Williams, John Mannion in race for Congress? - syracuse.com

  • Immigration

    Medium Right

    Based on the information provided in the Contexts, Brandon Williams appears to have a conservative stance on immigration. He believes that legal immigration has built America, but illegal immigration is tearing the country apart. Williams is working to secure the southern border and enforce existing immigration laws, with the goal of rewarding those who obey the laws and disincentivizing those who choose to break them. He also aims to protect American citizens from harm. Overall, Williams's immigration policy leans towards the conservative side of the spectrum.
    Source: IMMIGRATION — Brandon Williams NY 22

  • National Security

    Medium Right

    Based on the information provided in the Contexts, Brandon Williams appears to have a conservative stance on national security. He believes in maintaining a strong and prepared military to deter enemies and defend U.S. interests worldwide. Williams is against reducing funding for the Virginia-class submarine program, which he sees as critical to preserving America's undersea advantage as adversaries become more militant. Overall, Williams seems to favor a "peace through strength" approach to national security.
    Source: STRONG MILITARY — Brandon Williams NY 22

  • Reduce Budget Deficit

    Very Right

    Based on the information provided in the Contexts, Brandon Williams appears to have a Very Right stance on reducing the budget deficit. He supports measures such as cutting government spending, lowering taxes, and reducing the national debt in order to address inflation and renew the economy. Williams has voted for legislation like the "Limit, Save, Grow Act" that aims to significantly reduce federal spending and the deficit. He has also criticized reckless government spending and the use of borrowed money to fund programs. Overall, Williams' policy positions indicate a strong commitment to fiscal austerity and deficit reduction through conservative economic policies.
    Source: Rep. Williams: “Passage of Largest Spending Reduction in History” | Urban CNY

  • War on Drugs

    Somewhat Right

    Based on the information provided in the contexts, Brandon Williams appears to have a conservative leaning on the war on drugs. He supports securing the southern border to cut off the supply of fentanyl, and has co-sponsored legislation to research synthetic opioids and provide law enforcement and medical professionals with tools to combat the opioid crisis. However, he also acknowledges the potential benefits of cannabis in reducing opioid use and addressing withdrawal symptoms, suggesting a more nuanced stance on drug policy. Overall, Williams seems to take a balanced approach, combining conservative measures to restrict drug supply with openness to exploring harm reduction strategies.
    Source: Brandon Williams (New York) - Ballotpedia

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