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Common Ground Scorecard for John Sarbanes

U.S. House

John Sarbanes (MD-3 - D)

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John Sarbanes is a low-key, policy-minded lawmaker in the mold of his father Paul Sarbanes, who served in Congress for 36 years. His profile has grown in recent years as he’s focused on curbing corruption in politics and government. Like his dad, Sarbanes is a dependable Democratic vote, and he espouses a vigorous role for the federal government in providing a social safety net, modern transportation infrastructure, education, job training, and defense of minorities’ rights. He clerked for Judge J. Frederick Motz of the federal district court in Baltimore and practiced law at Venable LLP for 18 years, six of them as chairman of the firm’s health-care practice.

(Bloomberg Government biography of John Sarbanes)

Learn what John Sarbanes says about finding common ground

Not up for Reelection: Retiring

Top Organizations and Groups

  • House Committee on Energy and Commerce
  • House Committee on Oversight and Reform

Common Ground Score is

20
Somewhat Below Average

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

Official PerformanceMAX 30
0
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 John Sarbanes

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Official Performance Commentary

Bottom 25% for Official Performance.

Personal Actions Commentary

There is no information available to support this score.

Communications Commentary

"I am ready to have that debate and to find common ground that can move us forward on a comprehensive and responsible long-term deficit reduction package."

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?

  • 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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