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Common Ground Scorecard for Beto O’Rourke

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Beto O’Rourke (TX - D)

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Beto O’Rourke is a fourth-generation Texan, born and raised in El Paso where he has served as a small business owner, a city council representative, and a member of Congress. He was also a candidate in the 2020 United States presidential election before suspending his campaign to endorse Joe Biden. O’Rourke founded and currently leads Powered by People, a Texas-based organization that works to expand democracy and produce Democratic victories through voter registration and direct voter engagement.

(Biography courtesy of https://betoorourke.com/)

Learn what Beto O’Rourke says about finding common ground

No Longer in Office

Common Ground Score is

93
Champion

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

Official PerformanceMAX 30
13
Personal ActionsMAX 30
30
CommunicationsMAX 20
20
CommitmentsMAX 20
20
BONUS: Outstanding Common GrounderMAX 10
10

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Official Performance Commentary

Official Performance score is based on last session served in Congress

Personal Actions Commentary

While serving in the U.S. House, he had many public conversations across differences while livestreaming a cross-country roadtrip with a Republican colleague. Personal Actions points can also be provisionally awarded for a commitment to take the action within the first six months of office, if elected. Congressman O'Rourke has committed to join an official from the opposing party for a visit of their district, if elected Governor.

Communications Commentary

"We need to stop making assumptions and writing one another off, because only by coming together and finding common ground can we finally meet this moment."

Commitments Commentary

Affirmed Common Grounder Commitments.

Outstanding Commmon Grounder Commentary

Championed common ground on a cross-country roadtrip with Republican Congressman Will Hurd.

What are the score ranges?

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

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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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