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Charlie Crist

Democrat, Florida
Former US House of Representatives

Charlie Crist is an American Republican politician and lawyer who currently serves in the U.S. House of Representatives for Florida's 13th congressional district as of 2017. Crist previously served as the 45th Governor of Florida and the 35th Attorney General of Florida after time as the Education Commissioner and member of the Florida state senate. Charlie Crist is 68 years old. Based on voting history, policy positions, and public statements, Charlie Crist demonstrates a Somewhat Left political bias. Compare Charlie Crist with other politicians in our Politician Bias Chart.

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

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Charlie Crist’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

    Somewhat Left

    Based on the information provided, Charlie Crist appears to have a Somewhat Left policy leaning on criminal justice issues. While he previously supported tough-on-crime measures like chain gangs and requiring prisoners to serve at least 85% of their sentences, he has more recently advocated for criminal justice reform, including restoring voting rights for ex-felons and supporting the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act to reimagine law enforcement. Overall, Crist seems to favor a balanced approach that combines elements of both conservative and liberal criminal justice policies.Charlie Crist unveils justice for all agenda.
    Source: Florida Politics

  • Economy

    Somewhat Left

    Based on the information provided in the contexts, Charlie Crist appears to have a Somewhat Left policy leaning on economic issues. He initially supported the economic stimulus package in 2009, then criticized it during his Senate campaign, but later supported it again, praising it for saving thousands of teaching jobs in Florida. Overall, Crist seems to favor a balanced approach that combines elements of both liberal and conservative economic policies.
    Source: AEI

  • Education

    Somewhat Left

    Based on the information provided in the contexts, Charlie Crist appears to have a Somewhat Left policy leaning on education issues. While he initially supported performance-based teacher evaluations and merit pay as a Republican governor, he later vetoed a similar bill as he became concerned that the system unfairly evaluated teachers based on the performance of students they did not teach. As a Democrat, Crist has advocated for increased funding for public schools and accountability measures for charter schools, though he does not seem to oppose school choice programs entirely. Overall, Crist seems to favor a balanced approach that combines elements of both conservative and liberal education policies. Students, eduactors tell Charlie Crist higher education comes with high price tag.
    Source: Florida Politics

  • Energy

    Somewhat Left

    Based on the available information, Charlie Crist appears to have a Somewhat Left stance on energy policy. As governor, he championed renewable energy initiatives, particularly solar power, aiming to make Florida a leader in this sector. Crist supported a goal of 20% renewable energy production by 2020 and directed the Florida Public Service Commission to develop a renewable portfolio standard policy. He also advocated for reducing dependence on fossil fuels and foreign oil, promoting energy diversification through alternatives like ethanol, biofuels, solar, wind, and nuclear energy. However, his approach seems to balance environmental concerns with economic considerations, recognizing the need for a diverse energy mix.
    Source: (PSC Backs Crist on Renewables Goal, n.d.)

  • Government Dependency

    Somewhat Left

    Based on the available information, Charlie Crist appears to have a Somewhat Left stance on government dependency issues. He has supported expanding eligibility and spending under programs like the Community Services Block Grant Program, which aims to address poverty and provide assistance to low-income individuals and communities. This approach suggests a belief in using government resources to support vulnerable populations. However, the information provided does not indicate an extreme position on government dependency, and Crist's overall policy stance seems to balance providing assistance with maintaining some level of individual responsibility.
    Source: Charlie Crist and 21-most famous political party switchers of all tiem - ABC news

  • Healthcare

    Somewhat Left

    Based on the information provided in the contexts, Charlie Crist appears to have a Somewhat Left policy leaning on healthcare issues. While he initially opposed the Affordable Care Act as a Republican, he later expressed support for the law as an independent and Democrat, though he has also criticized certain aspects of it. Overall, Crist seems to favor a balanced approach that combines elements of both liberal and conservative healthcare policies.
    Source: Vote Smart - Policies for all

  • Immigration

    Somewhat Right

    Based on the information provided, Charlie Crist appears to have a Somewhat Right stance on immigration. He supports sealing the borders and enforcing existing immigration laws, which aligns with more conservative views. However, he also advocates for an “earned path to citizenship“ for illegal immigrants already in the country, a position that leans more moderate. Crist opposes amnesty but believes in providing opportunities for legal immigration. He emphasizes the need to balance border security with the economic benefits of immigration, suggesting a pragmatic approach that combines elements of both conservative and liberal policies.
    Source: ( Charlie Crist on Immigration , n.d.)

  • National Security

    Somewhat Left

    Based on the information provided, Charlie Crist appears to have a Somewhat Left policy leaning on national security issues. He has expressed support for a strong national defense and maintaining World Bank funding as part of multilateralism. However, he has also opposed torture and military force against Iran without Congressional approval. Overall, Crist seems to favor a balanced approach that combines elements of both conservative and liberal national security policies.
    Source: Charlie Crist and 21 Most-Famous Political Party Switchers of All Time - ABC News

  • Reduce Budget Deficit

    Somewhat Right

    Based on the information provided in the contexts, Charlie Crist appears to have a Somewhat Right policy leaning on reducing the budget deficit. While he did not push for tax increases to cover the entire budget shortfall, he did approve fee and tax increases that totaled $2.2 billion. Crist also utilized trust fund raids and spending cuts to balance the state's budget during the recession, rather than relying solely on tax hikes. Overall, Crist seems to favor a balanced approach that combines elements of both conservative and liberal fiscal policies.
    Source: Fiscal Policy Report Card on America’s Governors: 2008 | Cato Ins
    titute https://www.cato.org/policy-analysis/fiscal-policy-report-card-americas-governors-2008

  • War on Drugs

    Somewhat Left

    Based on the available information, Charlie Crist appears to have shifted from a more conservative to a more liberal stance on drug policy over time. Earlier in his career, he supported stricter drug enforcement measures, including increased penalties for selling illegal drugs, mandatory jail sentences, and more funding for drug education and treatment programs. However, more recently, Crist has expressed support for legalizing recreational marijuana. This evolution suggests a move towards a more progressive approach to drug policy, though his overall stance seems to balance elements of both enforcement and reform.
    Source: ( Charlie Crist on Drugs , n.d.

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