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Common Ground Scorecard for Mike Simpson

U.S. House

Mike Simpson (ID-2 - R)

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Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson says he has a proven conservative record, pointing to high marks from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National Right to Life and National Rifle Association. But the moderate Republican also displays a willingness to be pragmatic and listen to views from across the aisle on such matters as deficit reduction. Simpson was accepted into dental school at Washington University in St. Louis, and then returned to Blackfoot to work alongside his father and uncle in their family dental practice. His first foray into public office was as a member of the nonpartisan Blackfoot City Council. He served four years and then was elected to the Idaho legislature in 1984.

(Bloomberg Government biography of Mike Simpson)

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Up for Reelection in 2024

Top Organizations and Groups

  • House Committee on Appropriations

Common Ground Score is

25
Somewhat Below Average

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

Official PerformanceMAX 30
5
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 Mike Simpson

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Official Performance Commentary

Top 75% for Official Performance.

Personal Actions Commentary

There is no information available to support this score.

Communications Commentary

"I know that in the face of such profoundly deep division, the hardest thing to do is to understand or empathize with people who hold starkly different views from our own. But we must. We must move forward with civility, respect, and tolerance being our guiding principles and seek common ground. Both sides must stop shouting into their respective echo chambers and at each other. We are Americans first, and it is time for us to do the difficult work of reconciliation. Our democracy depends on it."

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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