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Common Ground Scorecard for Phil Scott

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Governor

Phil Scott (VT - R)

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Governor Phil Scott has consistently focused on economic and affordability issues during his three terms as Governor of Vermont. Scott has made critical investments in economic and workforce development, housing, childcare and early learning, career technical training, higher education, clean water, and addressing the opioid crisis. For more than thirty years, Scott was a co-owner of his family construction business and active in community service projects. He served in the state Senate as Vice Chair of the Transportation Committee and as Lieutenant Governor before ascending to his current role.

(Biography courtesy of https://governor.vermont.gov/)

Learn what Phil Scott says about finding common ground

Up for Reelection in 2024

Common Ground Score is

60
*Common Ground Maverick*
Well Above Average

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

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

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Official Performance Commentary

Maximum credit for Official Performance. Net job approval 93 points higher than would be expected if purely based on partisanship.

Personal Actions Commentary

There is no information available to support this score.

Communications Commentary

"It is now up to each of us to rise above the anger and divisiveness and to turn our focus to our common humanity and love of family, freedom and country. We can start by treating those with whom we disagree on public policy or politics with dignity and respect, knowing vigorous debate can still be civil. We can listen to, and learn from, others -- putting ourselves in another person's shoes. And we can work to find common ground rather than creating conflict."

Commitments Commentary

The politician has not affirmed the commitments.

Outstanding Commmon Grounder Commentary

Championed common ground in substantive addresses on the topic.

What are the score ranges?

  • Champion
  • Well Above Average
  • Somewhat Above Average
  • Average
  • Somewhat Below Average
  • Well Below Average

Insufficient Data to Score

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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