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Common Ground Scorecard for Tom Emmer

U.S. House

Tom Emmer (MN-6 - R)

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A former conservative talk radio host known for his bombast, Tom Emmer is once again leading the Republican charge to win control of the House. Emmer’s legislative interests include transportation, agriculture, financial technology, expanded trade with Cuba, and supporting military veterans. After serving on the city councils of Independence and Delano in the western exurbs of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Emmer won a state House seat in 2004 and was re-elected easily in 2006 and 2008. He also was in private law practice.

(Bloomberg Government biography of Tom Emmer)

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Up for Reelection in 2024

Top Organizations and Groups

  • House Committee on Financial Services

Common Ground Score is

20
Somewhat 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

Official Performance score decreased 7 points based on 2023 performance. Bottom 25% for Official Performance.

Personal Actions Commentary

There is no information available to support this score.

Communications Commentary

"I wish the President well in our shared mission to bring the country together, find common ground, and work constructively together to advance policies important to the American people."

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

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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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