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Dean Phillips

Democrat, Minnesota
Former US House of Representatives

Dean Phillips is a businessman and politician. He graduated from Brown University and went on to earn his MBA from the University of Minnesota. Dean Phillips is 56 years old. Based on voting history, policy positions, and public statements, Dean Phillips demonstrates a Somewhat Right political bias. Compare Dean Phillips with other politicians in our Politician Bias Chart.

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Somewhat Left

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Our policy leanings for Dean Phillips show what policies Dean supports and opposes including Dean's conservative and liberal leanings based on the news.

16% Somewhat Right

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

31% negative

Dean Phillips’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

    Dean Phillips takes a moderate, balanced approach to criminal justice issues. He supports measures to enhance public safety and accountability for law enforcement, including backing the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act to ban chokeholds, increase transparency, and end qualified immunity. However, Phillips also emphasizes the importance of recruiting and retaining high-quality police officers, and has introduced legislation to provide resources for police departments. Overall, his criminal justice positions can be characterized as Somewhat Left.
    Source: Phillips House

  • Economy

    Somewhat Right

    Dean Phillips takes a moderate, centrist approach to economic policy. He supports targeted student debt relief and making college more affordable, but does not advocate for sweeping loan forgiveness. On taxes, he has not proposed major changes to the top personal or corporate rates. Phillips emphasizes fiscal responsibility, backing measures to address the national debt and deficits, while also supporting continued investment in infrastructure. Overall, his economic positions can be characterized as Somewhat Right.
    Source: Minn Post

  • Education

    Somewhat Left

    Dean Phillips takes a progressive, liberal stance on education policy. He has been a vocal advocate for ensuring equal educational opportunities for all students, including through his support for fully funding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and expanding access to mental health services in schools. Phillips has also emphasized the importance of recruiting and retaining high-quality teachers, backing measures to address teacher shortages and improve compensation. Overall, his education positions can be characterized as Somewhat Left.
    Source: Philliips House

  • Energy

    Somewhat Left

    Dean Phillips takes a moderate, balanced approach to energy policy. He supports expanding incentives and investments for renewable energy sources like wind and solar, while also emphasizing the importance of a reliable and affordable energy grid. Phillips has voted for legislation to assist rural electric cooperatives in developing renewable energy projects. Overall, his stance on energy policy can be characterized as Somewhat Left.
    Source: Phillips House

  • Government Dependency

    Somewhat Left

    Dean Phillips takes a moderate, centrist approach to government dependence. He supports targeted government programs and investments to address economic challenges and support working families, but does not advocate for expansive expansion of the social safety net. Phillips emphasizes fiscal responsibility and reducing the national debt, while also backing measures to make college more affordable and strengthen retirement security. Overall, his stance on government dependence can be characterized as Somewhat Left.
    Source: Phillips House

  • Healthcare

    Somewhat Left

    Dean Phillips takes a progressive, liberal stance on healthcare policy. He has been a vocal advocate for expanding access to affordable, high-quality healthcare, including through his support for a public health insurance option and efforts to lower prescription drug costs. Phillips has also emphasized the importance of protecting coverage for pre-existing conditions and expanding mental health services. Overall, his healthcare positions can be characterized as Somewhat Left.
    Source: Phillips House

  • Immigration

    Somewhat Left

    Dean Phillips takes a progressive, liberal stance on immigration policy. He supports a pathway to citizenship for existing undocumented immigrants and their children, and has helped pass legislation in the House to provide legal status for certain immigrant groups. Phillips emphasizes the importance of welcoming hard-working immigrants and refugees, arguing that immigration is a “human issue“ and an “economic issue“ that requires bipartisan solutions. Overall, his immigration positions can be characterized as Somewhat Left.
    Source: Phillips for Congress

  • National Security

    Somewhat Left

    Dean Phillips takes a moderate, bipartisan approach to national security issues. He has advocated for strengthening U.S. defense capabilities and partnerships, while also emphasizing the importance of diplomacy and international cooperation. Phillips has criticized partisan gridlock on security matters, calling for Congress to work across the aisle to address evolving threats. Overall, his national security positions can be characterized as Somewhat Left.
    Source: VoteSmart

  • Reduce Budget Deficit

    Somewhat Left

    Dean Phillips takes a moderate, bipartisan approach to addressing the federal budget deficit. He has advocated for fiscal responsibility, supporting measures to reduce the national debt and deficits, while also emphasizing the need for targeted investments in areas like infrastructure. Phillips has worked across the aisle on bills aimed at improving the budget process and bringing more transparency to government spending. Overall, his stance on reducing the budget deficit can be characterized as Somewhat Left.
    Soucre: Phillips House
    https://phillips.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=761

  • War on Drugs

    Somewhat Left

    Dean Phillips takes a progressive, liberal stance on drug policy. He has endorsed the legalization of adult recreational cannabis in Minnesota, arguing that “laws prohibiting recreational marijuana use defy both common sense and the will of the people.“ Phillips supports measures to expunge non-violent cannabis offenses and invest tax revenue from legalized cannabis into communities disproportionately impacted by the “failed War on Drugs.“ Overall, his stance on the war on drugs can be characterized as Somewhat Left.
    Soucre: Ballotpedia
    https://ballotpedia.org/2024_presidential_candidates_on_opioids_and_drug_issues

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