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Common Ground Scorecard for Cathy McMorris Rodgers

U.S. House

Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-5 - R)

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McMorris Rodgers has shifted from the front lines of leadership as the highest elected Republican woman in the House to now championing her party’s agenda on the influential and wide-ranging Energy and Commerce Committee. A major priority for McMorris Rodgers is what she’s outlined as her “Big Tech Accountability Platform.” She became interested in politics at an early age and began her career as an aide in the Washington House. When her boss left the House to take a seat in the Senate, McMorris Rodgers, then only 24, was appointed to replace him.

(Bloomberg Government biography of Cathy McMorris Rodgers)

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Top Organizations and Groups

  • House Committee on Energy and Commerce (Ranking Member)

Common Ground Score is

60
Well Above Average

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

Official PerformanceMAX 30
15
Personal ActionsMAX 30
25
CommunicationsMAX 20
20
CommitmentsMAX 20
0
BONUS: Outstanding Common GrounderMAX 10
0

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Official Performance Commentary

Official Performance score increased 12 points based on 2023 performance. Top 25% for Official Performance.

Personal Actions Commentary

Participated in the American Congressional Exchange with Democratic Congressman David Trone. Joined Democratic Congressman Frank Pallone for a conversation on Bret Baier's (Fox News) Common Ground podcast.

Communications Commentary

"We may not always agree with one another, but we can all come together and find common ground to create change and progress."

Commitments Commentary

The politician has not affirmed the commitments.

Outstanding Commmon Grounder Commentary

There is no information available to support this score.

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  • Well Above Average
  • 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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