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Common Ground Scorecard for Vern Buchanan

U.S. House

Vern Buchanan (FL-16 - R)

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A wealthy auto dealer on Florida’s Suncoast, Vern Buchanan has a focus in Congress on trade, water quality and business growth for the coastal communities he represents between Tampa and Fort Myers. Born in Michigan, Buchanan grew up with five siblings in a blue-collar household. Buchanan worked his way through college, joining the Michigan Air National Guard where he served for six years.

(Bloomberg Government biography of Vern Buchanan)

Learn what Vern Buchanan says about finding common ground

Up for Reelection in 2024

Top Organizations and Groups

  • House Committee on Ways and Means

Common Ground Score is

35
Average

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

Official PerformanceMAX 30
15
Personal ActionsMAX 30
0
CommunicationsMAX 20
20
CommitmentsMAX 20
0
BONUS: Outstanding Common GrounderMAX 10
0

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Official Performance Commentary

Top 25% for Official Performance.

Personal Actions Commentary

There is no information available to support this score.

Communications Commentary

"I am hopeful that as we embark on a renewed effort to improve the agency that we can work hand-in-hand with Members on both sides of the aisle. Working together, I am confident that we can find common ground and make progress."

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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