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Common Ground Scorecard for Dan Kildee

U.S. House

Dan Kildee (MI-8 - D)

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Dan Kildee is a leading advocate in Congress for protecting drinking water, preserving the Great Lakes, aiding workers adversely affected by trade pacts, and revitalizing cities like his hometown of Flint, where aging infrastructure led to a massive water crisis. In 2002, serving in the county treasurer post, Kildee founded the Genesee County Land Bank, which helps redevelop abandoned properties in Michigan. In 2009, Kildee left the treasurer’s office after about 13 years and co-founded the Center for Community Progress, a national nonprofit that works for the redevelopment of cities with blighted properties.

(Bloomberg Government biography of Dan Kildee)

Learn what Dan Kildee says about finding common ground

Not up for Reelection: Retiring

Top Organizations and Groups

  • House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
  • House Committee on Budget
  • House Committee on Ways and Means

Common Ground Score is

54
Well Above Average

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

Official PerformanceMAX 30
14
Personal ActionsMAX 30
10
CommunicationsMAX 20
20
CommitmentsMAX 20
0
BONUS: Outstanding Common GrounderMAX 10
10
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Common Ground Score History for Dan Kildee

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Official Performance Commentary

Official Performance score increased 7 points based on 2023 performance. Top 25% for Official Performance.

Personal Actions Commentary

Member of Problem Solvers Caucus.

Communications Commentary

"It is time to set aside our differences, find common ground."

Commitments Commentary

The politician has not affirmed the commitments.

Outstanding Commmon Grounder Commentary

Teamed up with Republican Congressman Steve Womack for the Anheuser-Busch Brew Across America Congressional Brewing Competition.

What are the score ranges?

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

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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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