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Common Ground Scorecard for Don Davis

U.S. House

Don Davis (NC-1 - D)

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Donald Davis was born in Snow Hill, North Carolina. Davis served in the United States Air Force and reached the rank of captain. He earned a B.S. in social sciences from the United States Air Force Academy, an M.S. in administration from Central Michigan University, an M.A. in sociology from East Carolina University, and an Ed.D. in educational leadership from East Carolina University. Davis’ career experience includes working as a college instructor, admissions advisor, and lay minister.

(Biography courtesy of https://ballotpedia.org/Donald_Davis)

Learn what Don Davis says about finding common ground

Up for Reelection in 2024

Common Ground Score is

110
Champion

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

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

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Official Performance Commentary

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Personal Actions Commentary

Visited the districts of Republican Congressman David Rouser and Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales. Had a public conversation with Republican Congressman Juan Ciscomani about rural development hosted by the NRECA Conference. Had a public conversation with Republican Congressman Tony Gonzalez about the US-Israel relationship hosted by AIPAC. Had a public conversation on PBS-NC with Republican NC Rep. John Fraley on economic opportunity. Joined Republican Congressman John James for a conversation on Fox News Special Report with Bret Baier's Common Ground segment as well as on Bret Baier's Common Ground podcast. Member of the Problem Solvers Caucus and For Country Caucus.

Communications Commentary

"We must allow humility, civility, and respect to guide us. I strive to be empathetic and work to understand our differences, embrace our commonalities, and cooperate in good faith to tackle the most challenging issues facing us. We owe it to the American people to work across party lines and through our differences for good public policy and to demonstrate the best of our government and democracy daily."

Commitments Commentary

Affirmed Common Grounder Commitments.

Outstanding Commmon Grounder Commentary

Championed common ground by co-authoring an op-ed with Republican Congressman Zach Nunn saying, "Bipartisanship is not about compromising our individual values but working toward strengthening our shared goals. In an era of constant political polarization, we have relentlessly committed to finding common ground, not as a talking point or a buzzword but as a philosophy that guides our actions."

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