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In reply to the discussion: Progressive Tom Steyer takes the lead in the California governor race. [View all]karynnj
(61,007 posts)but he wasn't as progressive as most Representatives especially given how Democratic his District was. I know that any organization creating rankings looks at specific votes important to them and especially as "progressive" seems to be defined differently by different groups, rankings can differ a lot. Here is one: https://progressivepunch.org/scores.htm?house=house
However Progressive Punch has a listing that ranks representatives by how progressive they are relative to their districts leaning. On this, he is ranked very poorly. 214! Not to mention, if you look at the raw percentages of correct votes, one in the high 80s, one in the low 90s, he is lower than many representatives considered to be moderates.
The only issue I know about Steyer is that he was very good on the environment. I realize that not having years of votes cast, he will have the luxury to define his positions mostly based on what he believes now