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Common Ground Scorecard for Marsha Blackburn

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U.S. Senate

Marsha Blackburn (TN - R)

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Marsha Blackburn, the first woman to represent Tennessee in the Senate, is a self-described “hardcore, card-carrying Tennessee conservative” and a determined opponent of the Biden administration, large technology companies, illegal immigration, and abortion. After moving to Tennessee from Mississippi, she founded her own marketing company, then founded the Williamson County Young Republicans.

(Bloomberg Government biography of Marsha Blackburn)

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Up for Reelection in 2024

Top Organizations and Groups

  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
  • Senate Committee on the Judiciary
  • Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
  • Senate Committee on Armed Services

Common Ground Score is

38
*Common Ground Maverick*
Somewhat Above Average

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

Official PerformanceMAX 30
8
Personal ActionsMAX 30
10
CommunicationsMAX 20
20
CommitmentsMAX 20
0
BONUS: Outstanding Common GrounderMAX 10
0

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Official Performance Commentary

Official Performance score increased 7 points based on 2023 performance. Top 50% for Official Performance.

Personal Actions Commentary

Joined Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal 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.

Communications Commentary

"We know that in finding common ground--when we find common ground--we see potential, and potential gives us hope."

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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