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Common Ground Scorecard for Andy Beshear

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Governor

Andy Beshear (KY - D)

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Governor Andy Beshear values family, faith, and public service. These values and his experience as a private practice attorney led him to run for State Attorney General in 2016. As Attorney General, Beshear was an independent voice who fought to uphold Kentucky’s constitution and laws. He fought against the Opioid epidemic and sought justice for victims of sexual assault. As Governor, Beshear is committed to an open, transparent and inclusive administration.

(Biography courtesy of https://governor.ky.gov/)

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Not up for Reelection: Term Limited

Common Ground Score is

60
*Common Ground Maverick*
Well Above Average

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

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

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Official Performance Commentary

Maximum credit for Official Performance. Net job approval 62 points higher than would be expected if purely based on partisanship.

Personal Actions Commentary

There is no information available to support this score.

Communications Commentary

At his inauguration, Governor Beshear said, "We see our neighbors viewing neighbors as the enemy. Kentuckians refusing to shake the hand of other Kentuckians, but right here and right now we have a moment in history to get this right."

Commitments Commentary

The politician has not affirmed the commitments.

Outstanding Commmon Grounder Commentary

Championed common ground, describing his top priorities using the acronym 'W.H.E.R.E.' in which the last E stands for 'example' in setting a tone of civility and finding common ground.

What are the score ranges?

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

Insufficient Data to Score

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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