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Common Ground Scorecard for Josh Gottheimer

U.S. House

Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5 - D)

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A former speechwriter for President Bill Clinton and onetime executive at Microsoft Corp., Gottheimer is now co-chairman of the bipartisan and bicameral Problem Solvers Caucus and has made bringing more federal investment back to his swing district in northern New Jersey his priority in Congress. Representing a commuter district to New York City, Gottheimer’s other locally focused efforts have included cosponsoring the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund and calling for funding the Gateway Tunnel infrastructure project that connects New York and New Jersey.

(Bloomberg Government biography of Josh Gottheimer)

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Top Organizations and Groups

  • House Committee on Homeland Security
  • House Committee on Financial Services

Common Ground Score is

70
Champion

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

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

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Common Ground Score History for Josh Gottheimer

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Official Performance Commentary

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Personal Actions Commentary

Held a public conversation with Congressman Tom Reed as a bipartisan response to the State of the Union. Joined Republican Congresswoman Claudia Tenney for a conversation on Fox News Special Report with Bret Baier's Common Ground segment as well as on Bret Baier's Common Ground podcast. Had a public conversation with Republican Congressman Tom Reed on school during the pandemic hosted by A Starting Point. Joined Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick for a visit of his district. Member of the Problem Solvers Caucus and the Civility and Respect Caucus.

Communications Commentary

Lost 20 points for insulting a political opponent as "despicable."

Commitments Commentary

Affirmed Common Grounder Commitments.

Outstanding Commmon Grounder Commentary

Championed common ground by co-founding the Problem Solvers Caucus and by co-authoring a bipartisan op-ed with Republican Congressman Mike Lawler.

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  • Average
  • Somewhat Below Average
  • Well Below Average

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