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Common Ground Scorecard for Paul Gosar

U.S. House

Paul Gosar (AZ-9 - R)

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Arizona Republican Paul Gosar represents one of the most conservative districts in the state and says he “pursues policies that allow for more individual liberty and less government involvement” by seeking to advance proposals that would reduce federal spending and regulations. Increasingly he’s been in the spotlight for championing extreme far-right causes with rhetorical and legislative broadsides against those he opposes. The lawmaker has promoted a variety of conspiracy theories, including what he views as “deep state” efforts within the government to undermine conservative officials and policies. A former dentist, Gosar ran a dental practice in Flagstaff for 25 years.

(Bloomberg Government biography of Paul Gosar)

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Common Ground Score is

-20
Well 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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Official Performance Commentary

Bottom 25% for Official Performance.

Personal Actions Commentary

There is no information available to support this score.

Communications Commentary

Lost 20 points for advocating physical violence against a domestic political opponent by saying that "In a better society, [Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Mark Milley] would be hung," and for suggesting physical violence by posting an anime video of himself killing Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and preparing to attack President Joe Biden.

Commitments Commentary

The politician has not affirmed the commitments.

Outstanding Commmon Grounder Commentary

There is no information available to support this score.

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