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Common Ground Scorecard for Sam Graves

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U.S. House

Sam Graves (MO-6 - R)

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Sam Graves developed his fascination with transportation young—washing planes and cadging rides at the small airport in the middle of his family’s Missouri farmland. He grew up to become a general aviation pilot and sixth generation farmer, and eventually the top Republican on the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

(Bloomberg Government biography of Sam Graves)

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Up for Reelection in 2024

Top Organizations and Groups

  • House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (Ranking Member)
  • House Committee on Armed Services

Common Ground Score is

30
*Common Ground Maverick*
Average

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

Official PerformanceMAX 30
10
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 increased 5 points based on 2023 performance. Top 50% for Official Performance.

Personal Actions Commentary

There is no information available to support this score.

Communications Commentary

"There are solutions, but they will require leaders who are prepared to make tough choices. It will require us to find the common ground rather than playing politics."

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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