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Common Ground Scorecard for Gretchen Whitmer

Governor

Gretchen Whitmer (MI - D)

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander who is focused on getting things done that will make a difference in people’s lives. She’s an attorney, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative, and Senator. Whitmer remains dedicated to investing in small businesses, improving schools, creating better jobs, and cleaning up Michigan’s drinking water.

(Biography courtesy of https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer)

Learn what Gretchen Whitmer says about finding common ground

Not up for Reelection: Term Limited

Common Ground Score is

52
Well Above Average

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

Official PerformanceMAX 30
22
Personal ActionsMAX 30
0
CommunicationsMAX 20
20
CommitmentsMAX 20
0
BONUS: Outstanding Common GrounderMAX 10
10

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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

"Michigan was built by leaders who found common ground in the understanding that the people of our state must always come before partisan games."

Commitments Commentary

The politician has not affirmed the commitments.

Outstanding Commmon Grounder Commentary

Championed common ground in a major speech saying, "I've been thinking a lot about these two interlocking ideas; seeking to understand with compassion and love; and being curious, not judgmental... I wanted to talk to a range of people who represented many communities and viewpoints within our great state... These necessary conversations don't make for good clickbait. They're not driven by dunking on one another or making a headline. They're an investment of time, they may be uncomfortable and may not necessarily end with a concrete answer... Seeking to understand. Being curious, not judgmental... We would all be better served if we started listening to each other's stories... Healing our divide will take a long time. But it is the most critical thing we must do... My commitment to you today is simple: I will make a seat at the table and work with anyone who wants to get things done for Michigan's families. Because the truth is we can't find common ground if we don't talk to each other."

What are the score ranges?

  • Champion
  • 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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