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John Ratcliffe
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John Ratcliffe

John Ratcliffe

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Appointed Official— This position is not elected. John Ratcliffe was appointed to serve as CIA Director.
Presidential · TX · Since 2015
Party AlignmentStrong Party Line
97%aligned with Republican positions

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Breaks from Republican Line

Issues where this official takes a different direction than the typical Republican position

Social Security & Medicare
Leans ForMixed
Infrastructure & Transportation
ForUndecided
Technology & AI Regulation
Leans AgainstMixed

Issues & Stances

Positions based on voting record, public statements, and party platform

Education & Student Debt
Est.Leans Against

Critical of one-size-fits-all education policies and supports alternatives to traditional public schooling.

Skeptical of government-mandated emissions standards and opposes policies that could raise energy prices.

Advocates for protecting American interests abroad, strong diplomacy backed by military readiness.

Supports protecting current benefits while open to bipartisan reforms for long-term program stability.

Supports infrastructure investment while seeking fiscal responsibility in how projects are funded.

Advocates for peace through strength, military modernization, and support for defense industry jobs.

Opposes federal housing mandates, preferring local control over zoning and housing policy.

Takes a balanced approach to technology policy, weighing privacy concerns against economic growth.

Champions strict border security including physical barriers, increased border patrol, and visa enforcement.

Gun Policy & 2nd Amendment
Est.Strongly Against

Strongly opposes restrictions on firearm ownership, viewing them as violations of constitutional rights.

Critical of policies perceived as being soft on crime or reducing penalties for offenders.

Critical of healthcare expansion proposals, citing concerns about cost, quality, and government overreach.

Estimated from party affiliation — not yet verified

Wants to switch to solar and wind. Wants to use less oil and gas.

Economy & Jobs
Est.Strongly For

Estimated from party affiliation — not yet verified

Wants the government to create jobs and raise pay for workers.

Reproductive Rights & Abortion
Est.Strongly Against

Estimated from republican party platform

LGBTQ+ Rights
Est.Against

Estimated from republican party platform

Estimated from republican party platform

Estimated from republican party platform

Taxes & Government Spending
Est.Strongly Against

Estimated from republican party platform

Labor & Unions
Est.Against

Estimated from republican party platform

Estimated from republican party platform

Trade & Tariffs
Est.Against

Estimated from republican party platform

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