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Common Ground Scorecard for G.K. Butterfield

U.S. House

G.K. Butterfield (NC-1 - D)

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[Retiring at end of current term.] Representing a Democratic-leaning area, one with pockets of poverty and large rural expanses, G.K. Butterfield Jr. typically has a political pulse to match his district in the northeast part of the state. He’s a staunch advocate for government programs aimed at addressing poverty and joblessness. He’s also been a life-long advocate for voting rights. In 1988, Butterfield was elected resident Superior Court judge for North Carolina’s First Judicial Division, and for 12 years presided over civil and criminal court in 46 counties. He was appointed to the North Carolina Supreme Court in 2001.

(Bloomberg Government biography of G.K. Butterfield)

Learn what G.K. Butterfield says about finding common ground

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Top Organizations and Groups

  • House Committee on Energy and Commerce
  • House Committee on House Administration
  • Joint Committee on Printing

Common Ground Score is

31
Average

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

Official PerformanceMAX 30
11
Personal ActionsMAX 30
0
CommunicationsMAX 20
20
CommitmentsMAX 20
0
BONUS: Outstanding Common GrounderMAX 10
0
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Common Ground Score History for G.K. Butterfield

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Official Performance Commentary

Top 25% for Official Performance.

Personal Actions Commentary

There is no information available to support this score.

Communications Commentary

"It is my sincerest hope that as this Congress comes together we will find common ground."

Commitments Commentary

The politician has not affirmed the commitments.

Outstanding Commmon Grounder Commentary

There is no information available to support this score.

What are the score ranges?

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

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