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Common Ground Scorecard for Charlie Crist

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Charlie Crist (FL- - D)

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[Resigned to run for Governor.] Charlie Crist, Florida’s party-switching former governor, entered Congress as a self-described populist striving to stay out of the partisan fray. Many of his legislative efforts reflect that goal. Representing a Gulf Coast district, he has offered bills to provide low-interest flood mitigation loans, address shoddy military-base housing, enforce prohibitions on spam phone calls, and expand access to veteran treatment courts. He’s also called for more civility in Congress. First elected to the House in 2016, Crist won’t be making Congress his political home for long. In May 2021, Crist announced a 2022 campaign for governor.

(Bloomberg Government biography of Charlie Crist)

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Top Organizations and Groups

  • House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
  • House Committee on Appropriations

Common Ground Score is

83
Champion

Based on a scale of 0-100, below is a breakdown of the Common Ground Score:

Official PerformanceMAX 30
13
Personal ActionsMAX 30
20
CommunicationsMAX 20
20
CommitmentsMAX 20
20
BONUS: Outstanding Common GrounderMAX 10
10

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Common Ground Score History for Charlie Crist

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Official Performance Commentary

Top 25% for Official Performance.

Personal Actions Commentary

Had a public conversation across political differences with Republican Congressman Gus Bilirakis to discuss how COVID-19 is impacting veterans. Founded the Honor and Civility Caucus.

Communications Commentary

"Despite our political differences, at the end of the day we must work together to move our country forward, putting people over politics and treating each other with respect — even when we disagree.”

Commitments Commentary

Affirmed Common Grounder Commitments.

Outstanding Commmon Grounder Commentary

Championed common ground by founding the Honor and Civility Caucus. Focused his first House floor speech on common ground and civility. Co-sponsored legislation designating a National Day of Civility.

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  • Champion
  • Well Above Average
  • Somewhat Above Average
  • Average
  • Somewhat Below Average
  • Well Below Average

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For candidates without congressional or gubernatorial service, Official Performance points are a predictive estimate using statistical modeling.

Personal Actions points can be provisionally awarded for a commitment to take the action(s) within the first six months of office, if elected.

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