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Common Ground Scorecard for Abigail Spanberger

U.S. House

Abigail Spanberger (VA-7 - D)

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Abigail Spanberger’s work in Congress is influenced by her background as a former CIA operative, which she said entailed asking lots of questions and gathering information to help policymakers make decisions. Her areas of focus in Congress include improving broadband internet service, making workforce training more affordable and accessible, and lowering prescription drug prices. Spanberger spent eight years in clandestine service in counterterrorism and counternarcotics work before returning to Virginia and taking a job with EAB–Royall & Co., which specializes in higher education enrollment and retention services.

(Bloomberg Government biography of Abigail Spanberger)

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Up for Reelection in 2024

Top Organizations and Groups

  • House Committee on Agriculture
  • House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Common Ground Score is

100
Champion

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

Official PerformanceMAX 30
30
Personal ActionsMAX 30
20
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

Had a public conversation with Republican Congressman Blake Moore as part of One Small Step Congress, hosted by StoryCorps. Held a public conversation with Republican Congressman Michael Waltz. Held a public conversation with the Tea Party group in her district saying, "It's important to me to have conversations with all my constituents - even if we don't agree on every issue." Member of the Problem Solvers Caucus.

Communications Commentary

"Sometimes you are justified in thinking that bipartisanship and progress on legislation, or even just old-fashioned civility, might be impossible. But in fact, it’s happening... You eek forward and find compromise. That’s how you make progress."

Commitments Commentary

First elected official to affirm the Common Grounder Commitments.

Outstanding Commmon Grounder Commentary

Championed common ground alongside Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick on the Let's Find Common Ground podcast.

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  • Somewhat Below Average
  • Well Below Average

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