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Common Ground Scorecard for David McKinley

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U.S. House

David McKinley (WV-1 - R)

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[Defeated in 2022 Republican primary.] David McKinley is an advocate for the coal industry and its workers, saying they represent “the backbone of rural America.” His lawmaking portfolio has broadened as West Virginia’s challenges grew to include not only environmental and energy issues, but also coal miner pension troubles and an opioid epidemic. Prior to serving in the West Virginia House of Delegates, McKinley worked at engineering and construction companies before founding his own architectural and engineering company.

(Bloomberg Government biography of David McKinley)

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No Longer in Office

Top Organizations and Groups

  • House Committee on Energy and Commerce

Common Ground Score is

68
*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
23
Personal ActionsMAX 30
25
CommunicationsMAX 20
20
CommitmentsMAX 20
0
BONUS: Outstanding Common GrounderMAX 10
0

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Official Performance Commentary

Top 10% for Official Performance. Official Performance score decreased 7 points based on 2021 performance.

Personal Actions Commentary

Had a public conversation with Democratic Congressman Kurt Schrader on climate change hosted by A Starting Point. Participated in the American Congressional Exchange with Democratic Congressman Paul Tonko. Signed the Commitment to Civility.

Communications Commentary

"We should be focused on finding common ground for a solution."

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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  • 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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