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Common Ground Scorecard for John Moolenaar

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U.S. House

John Moolenaar (MI-2 - R)

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John Moolenaar is a low-key former chemist who uses his seat to promote health research and projects important to his central Michigan district. He is Michigan’s most senior member on the influential Appropriations committee since 2011. He worked as a chemist and industry specialist at Dow Chemical, was director of the Small Business Center at Middle Michigan Development Corp. and was an administrator at the Midland Academy of Advanced and Creative Studies.

(Bloomberg Government biography of John Moolenaar)

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Up for Reelection in 2024

Top Organizations and Groups

  • House Committee on Appropriations

Common Ground Score is

39
*Common Ground Maverick*
Somewhat Above Average

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

Official PerformanceMAX 30
4
Personal ActionsMAX 30
15
CommunicationsMAX 20
20
CommitmentsMAX 20
0
BONUS: Outstanding Common GrounderMAX 10
0

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Official Performance Commentary

Top 75% for Official Performance.

Personal Actions Commentary

Joined Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi for a conversation on Bret Baier's (Fox News) Common Ground podcast. Signed the Commitment to Civility.

Communications Commentary

"We're working in a bipartisan way to address the most urgent needs of our country, and that should continue."

Commitments Commentary

The politician has not affirmed the commitments.

Outstanding Commmon Grounder Commentary

There is no information available to support this score.

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