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Common Ground Scorecard for Ben Sasse

U.S. Senate

Ben Sasse (NE - R)

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Ben Sasse has made a unique political career: The Ivy League-educated author, consultant, and former college president with deep roots in rural Nebraska favors limited government and strong national security. His work as a senator is focused on “the future of work, the future of war, and the First Amendment,” according to his office. But he may be most widely known as a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump, though one who still votes with his party on most issues.

(Bloomberg Government biography of Ben Sasse)

Up for Reelection in 2026

Top Organizations and Groups

  • Senate Committee on Finance
  • Senate Committee on the Judiciary
  • Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
  • Senate Committee on Budget

Common Ground Score is

30
Average

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

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

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Official Performance Commentary

Bottom 25% for Official Performance.

Personal Actions Commentary

There is no information available to support this score.

Communications Commentary

There is no information available to support this score.

Commitments Commentary

The politician has not affirmed the commitments.

Outstanding Commmon Grounder Commentary

Wrote a book titled "Them: Why We Hate Each Other--and How to Heal." Focused his first speech on the Senator floor on healing the dysfunction in the legislature.

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