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Ron Hanks

Republican, Colorado
State House of Representatives

Hanks served in the U.S. Air Force for over 32 years before joining the state House. Based on voting history, policy positions, and public statements, Ron Hanks demonstrates a Somewhat Right political bias. Compare Ron Hanks with other politicians in our Politician Bias Chart.

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Very Right

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

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Ron Hanks’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

    Based on the information available, Rep. Ron Hanks appears to hold conservative views on criminal justice issues. He has sponsored legislation to expand gun rights and restrict electronic voting systems, indicating a preference for traditional law enforcement approaches. However, the sources do not provide detailed information on his specific stances regarding criminal justice reform, sentencing, or rehabilitation programs. Overall, the available evidence suggests that Rep. Hanks leans towards a Medium Right position on criminal justice policy.
    Source: colorado politics

  • Economy

    Somewhat Right

    Based on the information available, Ron Hanks appears to have a Somewhat Right stance on economic policy. He has voted against measures that would expand state regulations, such as increasing disclosure requirements for oil and gas companies and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, he has also supported some fiscally conservative policies, such as establishing a state tax deduction cap on high-income individuals to provide free school lunches. Overall, Hanks seems to lean towards a moderate conservative position on economic issues.
    Source: Vote Smart

  • Education

    Very Right

    Ron Hanks believes that federal involvement in education has been an "expensive failure" and wants to remove "distant bureaucracy" and return control to the states and people. He is fighting for education tax credits for parents and wants to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, stating that schoolchildren are being "brainwashed" in public schools. Hanks takes a Very Right stance on education policy, advocating for reduced federal oversight and increased parental choice.
    Source: on the issues

  • Energy

    Very Right

    Ron Hanks takes a Very Right stance on energy policy. He believes the U.S. should restore energy independence by issuing permits to drill for oil and natural gas, stating that the state of Wyoming alone has enough clean-burning coal underground to supply the entire United States for 400 years. Hanks argues that restoring energy independence is a vital national security issue, as it would reduce the country's reliance on foreign powers. He believes that increasing domestic energy production would also help address inflation by reducing transportation costs and bringing down the price of goods.
    Source: Hanks for Colorado.

  • Government Dependency

    Very Right

    Based on the information provided, Ron Hanks appears to have a Very Right stance on government dependency. He believes that the federal government has become too large and intrusive, and that many of the country's economic and social problems are caused by excessive government involvement and spending. Hanks has advocated for reducing the size and scope of the federal government, including eliminating the Department of Education and reforming the welfare system to reduce fraud and waste. Overall, Hanks seems to favor a more limited role for the federal government in addressing social and economic issues.
    Source: cpr

  • Healthcare

    Very Right

    Based on the information provided, Ron Hanks appears to have a Very Right stance on healthcare policy. He has stated that he would vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act, which would allow insurance companies to deny coverage or charge higher premiums to people with pre-existing conditions. Hanks has criticized the ACA and complained that Republicans "could have [gotten rid of Obamacare] a long time ago" if not for the party's failed leadership. Overall, Hanks' position on healthcare aligns with a Very Right approach that prioritizes rolling back government involvement in the healthcare system.
    Source: Vote Smart

  • Immigration

    Very Right

    Based on the information provided, Ron Hanks takes a Very Right stance on immigration. He views the border as a national security crisis, with millions of "unvetted people" crossing the border and causing issues like increased crime and the influx of fentanyl. Hanks advocates for completing the border wall, re-empowering the Border Patrol, and taking a hardline approach to securing the border. He believes these measures are necessary to address the national security threats posed by illegal immigration. Overall, Hanks' position on immigration is firmly on the Very Right end of the spectrum.
    Source: cpr

  • National Security

    Very Right

    Ron Hanks views national security as a top priority, describing the current situation as the "worst national security crisis" he has seen in his adult lifetime. He believes the porous southern border is a major national security threat, allowing the influx of unvetted immigrants, Chinese fentanyl, human trafficking, and other criminal activities. To address this, Hanks supports increased border security measures such as completing the border wall and enhancing northern and coastal security. He is also critical of the federal government's response to the January 6th events, citing poor crowd control by law enforcement. Overall, Hanks takes a Very Right stance on national security issues.
    Source: Cpr

  • Reduce Budget Deficit

    Very Right

    Based on the information provided in the sources, Ron Hanks takes a Very Right stance on reducing the budget deficit. He supports deep spending cuts across federal agencies, including potentially eliminating the Departments of Education and Energy, to significantly reduce government spending and the deficit. Hanks believes the federal government is "weaponized and out-of-control" when it comes to spending and wants to limit the growth of government. He has endorsed proposals to cap spending growth and tie it to economic indicators, rather than allowing the budget to continue growing. Overall, Hanks' approach to reducing the budget deficit is firmly rooted in conservative principles of drastically shrinking the size and scope of the federal government.
    Source: The Durango Herald

  • War on Drugs

    Medium Right

    Based on the information provided in the Contexts, Ron Hanks' stance on the war on drugs appears to be conservative. While his campaign website and legislative record do not directly address the war on drugs, his background as a counternarcotics officer in Kazakhstan suggests he likely supports a hardline approach to combating drug trafficking and use. Hanks has emphasized national security issues as a key focus, which could indicate a continued emphasis on the war on drugs from a law enforcement perspective. However, the Contexts do not provide enough detail to definitively characterize his specific policy positions on this issue.
    Source: Ballot Pedia

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