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Common Ground Scorecard for David Cicilline

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U.S. House

David Cicilline (RI-1 - D)

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Equal rights, antitrust protections, gun control, and limiting the role of money in political campaigns are among the top issues that propel David Cicilline to be counted among the most prolific sponsors of legislation. The Rhode Island Democrat is usually among the top ten House lawmakers introducing bills. He worked as a public defender in Washington after graduating from Georgetown University law school. Returning to Rhode Island, Cicilline was elected in 1994 to the Rhode Island House of Representatives, where he championed gun control.

(Bloomberg Government biography of David Cicilline)

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Up for Reelection in 2024

Top Organizations and Groups

  • House Committee on Foreign Affairs
  • House Committee on the Judiciary

Common Ground Score is

47
*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
7
Personal ActionsMAX 30
10
CommunicationsMAX 20
20
CommitmentsMAX 20
0
BONUS: Outstanding Common GrounderMAX 10
10

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Official Performance Commentary

Top 50% for Official Performance.

Personal Actions Commentary

Had a public conversation with Republican Congressman Ken Buck on big media tech regulation hosted by A Starting Point.

Communications Commentary

"Americans across the country expect action by Congress and the only way that can happen is by working together. By working with colleagues from across the aisle, we can create a more bipartisan institution that allows us to get more done for those we represent and to be more effective in solving the great challenges of our time. We may have very different views, but still must find a way to work together for the sake of our country."

Commitments Commentary

The politician has not affirmed the commitments.

Outstanding Commmon Grounder Commentary

Championed common ground by launching the Congressional Common Ground Caucus.

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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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