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Common Ground Scorecard for Mike Thompson

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U.S. House

Mike Thompson (CA-4 - D)

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Thompson is an avid duck hunter who pushes for what he says is common-sense restrictions on gun ownership. He focuses heavily on issues important to Napa Valley, where he has a 20-acre vineyard. After his army service in Vietnam, Thompson returned to California and worked in vineyard maintenance, becoming a supervisor for Beringer Vineyards.

(Bloomberg Government biography of Mike Thompson)

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Up for Reelection in 2024

Top Organizations and Groups

  • House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Joint Committee on Taxation

Common Ground Score is

32
*Common Ground Maverick*
Average

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

Official PerformanceMAX 30
12
Personal ActionsMAX 30
0
CommunicationsMAX 20
20
CommitmentsMAX 20
0
BONUS: Outstanding Common GrounderMAX 10
0

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Official Performance Commentary

Official Performance score decreased 5 points based on 2023 performance. Top 25% for Official Performance.

Personal Actions Commentary

There is no information available to support this score.

Communications Commentary

"If you don't like our ideas, join with us and let's find common ground."

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?

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  • 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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