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Douglas Ducey

Republican, Arizona
Former Governor

Ducey graduated from ASU and is the former CEO of Cold Stone Creamery. Douglas Ducey is 61 years old. Based on voting history, policy positions, and public statements, Douglas Ducey demonstrates a Somewhat Left political bias. Compare Douglas Ducey with other politicians in our Politician Bias Chart.

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

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Douglas Ducey’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 Right

    Based on the available information, Doug Ducey's stance on criminal justice appears to be moderately conservative with some openness to reform. While he has signed legislation for modest reforms, such as allowing earlier release for drug offenders who complete rehabilitation programs, he has also vetoed more substantial reform measures. Ducey's approach seems to prioritize maintaining Arizona's determinate sentencing system while making incremental changes. His veto of a bill clarifying repeat offender designations suggests a preference for prosecutorial discretion. However, Ducey has shown some willingness to engage with criminal justice reform initiatives, albeit in a limited and cautious manner
    Source: arizonacriminaldefense lawyer

  • Economy

    Very Right

    Doug Ducey's economic policy stance leans strongly conservative. He has consistently advocated for and implemented tax cuts, including a major reduction to a 2.5% flat income tax rate. Ducey prioritized shrinking government, reducing regulations, and attracting businesses to Arizona through pro-growth policies. Under his leadership, Arizona saw significant economic growth, job creation, and increased personal income. However, his tax cuts and school voucher program have led to budget deficits and potential cuts to public services. While Ducey's policies aimed to stimulate economic growth, critics argue they disproportionately benefited wealthier Arizonans and may lead to long-term fiscal challenges.
    Source: CBPP

  • Education

    Very Right

    Doug Ducey's stance on education leans conservative, with a strong emphasis on school choice and charter schools. He has positioned Arizona as a leader in school choice initiatives and supports expanding educational options beyond traditional public schools. Ducey has increased overall education funding during his tenure, including teacher pay raises, but has also cut funding for higher education in the past. He opposes federal involvement in education, including Common Core standards. While Ducey has invested in some public education initiatives, his policies generally favor market-based approaches and alternatives to traditional public schooling, aligning with conservative education reform principles.
    Source: azcentral

  • Energy

    Medium Right

    Based on the available information, Doug Ducey's stance on energy policy appears to lean conservative. He has supported measures that protect utilities from proposed renewable energy requirements and has advocated for the legislature to have more control over energy policy rather than the Arizona Corporation Commission. Ducey signed a law in 2020 that prevents Arizona cities and towns from banning natural gas, indicating a preference for traditional energy sources. While he has recognized the importance of clean energy to some extent, his actions generally favor maintaining the status quo in energy policy rather than pushing for significant shifts towards renewable energy or emissions reductions.
    Source: azmirror

  • Government Dependency

    Somewhat Right

    Based on the available information, Doug Ducey's stance on welfare and government dependency programs appears to lean conservative, but with some nuanced approaches. He has supported measures that encourage self-sufficiency while providing temporary assistance. For example, Ducey proposed extending food stamp benefits for 12 additional months for those actively seeking employment, indicating a willingness to provide support while incentivizing work. He also addressed issues in the foster care system by ending the 'grandmother penalty' in foster care compensation, potentially reducing reliance on state services. These policies suggest a approach that aims to balance assistance with promoting independence and employment.
    Source: on the issues

  • Healthcare

    Medium Right

    Doug Ducey's healthcare policy stance leans conservative. He has advocated for changes to Arizona's Medicaid expansion that would introduce more personal responsibility elements, such as work requirements, premiums, and copays for able-bodied adults. Ducey proposed a five-year lifetime limit on Medicaid coverage and supported efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. However, he has also expressed the need to protect those with pre-existing conditions and ensure continuity of coverage. While seeking to reduce Medicaid enrollment and costs, Ducey has maintained support for some form of safety net healthcare program, albeit with more restrictions and individual accountability measures than the existing system.
    Source: CBPP

  • Immigration

    Medium Right

    Based on the available information, Doug Ducey's stance on immigration appears to lean conservative. As governor of Arizona, Ducey implemented policies aimed at restricting illegal immigration, such as busing migrants to Washington, D.C., and constructing a makeshift border wall using shipping containers topped with razor wire. He justified these actions by criticizing the Biden administration's border policies, stating that “Arizona is going to do the job that Joe Biden refuses to do – secure the border in any way we can.“ However, these efforts have been criticized as potentially illegal, ineffective, and environmentally harmful. Ducey's approach emphasizes stricter border control and enforcement rather than more liberal immigration policies.
    Source: axios

  • National Security

    Medium Right

    Based on the available information, Doug Ducey appears to lean conservative on national security issues. He has taken a strong stance on border security, calling for increased investment in border enforcement and partnering with Texas to control drug flows. Ducey has also opposed the placement of Middle Eastern refugees in Arizona and supported revoking firearm permits for those convicted of violent offenses. While he supports some measures like increased background checks for firearms, his overall approach emphasizes tougher enforcement and restrictions rather than more liberal policies. However, the sources do not provide a comprehensive view of all his national security positions.
    Source: azcentral

  • Reduce Budget Deficit

    Medium Right

    Based on the available information, Doug Ducey's approach to reducing the budget deficit appears to lean conservative. While he previously praised paying down state debt as “the responsible thing to do,“ his more recent actions suggest a shift towards prioritizing tax cuts, particularly for wealthy households, over debt reduction. Ducey supported a flat tax proposal that would significantly reduce state revenues by $1.9 billion, despite existing state debt of approximately $7.6 billion. This approach aligns with conservative ideology that favors tax cuts as a means of economic stimulation, even at the expense of increasing deficits or reducing funding for public services.
    Source: Azmirror

  • War on Drugs

    Medium Right

    Based on the available information, Doug Ducey's stance on the war on drugs appears to lean conservative, with some openness to addressing the opioid crisis through a public health approach. In 2017, Ducey declared a statewide emergency to address opioid overdoses and deaths, followed by legislative action in 2018 to enact the Arizona Opioid Epidemic Act. This act included measures to limit opioid prescriptions, increase pain clinic regulation, and provide funding for addiction treatment. However, Ducey's approach still emphasizes stricter controls and regulations rather than more liberal harm reduction strategies. His policies seem to balance public health concerns with a traditional law enforcement approach to drug issues.
    Source: tucson news

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