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 The Common Interest already has proven itself to be a valuable resource on issues of public policy. There is an important place in any public policy discussion for a well-researched, facts-based voice of reason. We may not always agree, but the essence of sound public policy is open discussion and constructive disagreement that leads to better ways of empowering individuals and communities to succeed.
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--Governor Butch Otter (Republican—Star)
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I appreciate The Common Interest. I like the non-partisan, research based approach and analysis of issues that you do. I have studied your work. It’s very thorough and well done, and helped inform my debate and votes.
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--Representative George Sayler, Assistant Minority Leader (Democrat--Coeur d’Alene)
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Legislators continually require three things. Creative new ideas, a sense of what our constituents either desire or detest, and good information; The Common Interest has been a good source of all three.
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--Senator Brad Little, Majority Caucus Chairman, Idaho Senate (Republican--Emmett)
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As Idaho's Senate Majority Leader I have found that various lobbying groups take a narrow focus to solving Idaho's complex problems. Often their solution is the solution from a singular point of view. The "Common Interest," however, focuses on the issue, studies the various points of view, then reflects back to the legislature a reasoned opinion of Idahoans. I have found this approach to be more helpful to the legislative process.
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--Senator Bart Davis, Majority Leader, Idaho Senate (Republican--Idaho Falls)
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The analysis that the Common Interest presents to us is complete and informative and offers us in many cases data and opinion in opposition to what is presented and often biased to one side in committee. Idaho Legislators are citizen legislators which means that we must do our own research, try to obtain information on issues in a very short time at the Idaho Legislature. The Common Interest is a wonderful addition to the mix!
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--Representative Wendy Jaquet, Minority Leader, Idaho House of Representatives (Democrat--Ketchum)
How refreshing it is to work with an organization that is truly nonpartisan and reaches out to educate and involve all citizens in the Idaho political process! The Common Interest has become a trusted source of information, public opinion, and balanced reporting for the members of the Idaho Legislature.
The Common Interest focuses on important bills, providing pros and cons of each issue. Our lives in Idaho are greatly affected by The Common Interest and its members. I, for one, am very grateful that the effect has been such a positive one!
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--Senator Brent Hill, Chairman, Local Government and Taxation Committee (Republican--Rexburg)
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As I have watched the organization evolve I have become impressed with the work that is done, the quality of the analysis, and the dedication of the participants in the organization to take time to research, understand all sides of an issue and then come to a decision on a position on some very complex issues that we face in Idaho . . .
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--Senator Shawn Keough, (Republican—Sandpoint)
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. . . I have come to look on The Common Interest as one of the credible resources I utilize to measure how Idahoans are thinking about our important issues and what they think are the resolutions to those issues. I would encourage anyone to become involved in The Common Interest for the in-depth analysis on complex issues of the moment and the opportunity to become involved in a process in which the outcomes are seriously considered by lawmakers and policy leaders.
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--Senator Shawn Keough, (Republican—Sandpoint)
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As legislators we are asked to vote on bills covering a wide range of complicated issues. Many of us hold down a more traditional job the rest of the year when we aren’t in session. Any collection of materials we can access to objectively explain the issues before us and help inform our decision-making are welcome. The Common Interest issues briefings and members’ analyses have proven useful in that regard.
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--Senator Kate Kelly, Minority Caucus Chair (Democrat--Boise)
As your homeowners’ exemption climbs and shields you from property tax increases in years to come, credit a fledgling group of independents who have swiftly become players at the Legislature.
If you’re an independent voter looking for an alternative, check out TheCommonInterest.org. I think you’ll be impressed.
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--Dan Popkey, columnist, Idaho Statesman, May 7, 2006
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[The bill to retain independents’ ability to vote in primary elections] is a contribution of Keith Allred and The Common Interest. Last year The Common Interest proposed the housing price index for the homeowners’ exemption. This year they’re coming in and perhaps providing a solution that really needs to be addressed. Hopefully, [the Legislature] will bow to the independents which are about 30% of the electorate in Idaho and give them an opportunity to participate.
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--Jim Weatherby, BSU professor emeritus and KTVB political analyst
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Bingham County
House B
CANDIDATES' THE COMMON INTEREST IN ACTION SCORE
The Common Interest in
Action Score reflects the percentage of Common Interest in Action
positions that a candidate supports. The Common Interest in Action
takes positions when there is a consensus of two-thirds or more on a given
proposal among the more than 100 members randomly assigned to review our
policy brief for that issue.The Past Score reflects issues on
which we took positions that have already been voted on by both the House
and the Senate. The Future Score reflects positions that we have
taken that have not yet come before both the House and the Senate for
votes. The Past Score for incumbents is based on their actual
votes. The Future Score for incumbents, as well as the Past
and Future Scores for challengers, are based on candidates' answers
to our questionnaire.
| Name |
Status |
Party |
The Common
Interest in Action Score - Past |
The Common
Interest in Action Score - Future |
Average Incumbent
Score: |
97% |
76% |
Average Challenger
Score: |
96% |
80% |
| Jim Marriott |
Incumbent |
Republican |
100% |
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 Means that
the candidate did not respond to our questionnaire
Details for The Common Interest in Action Score - Past
(Issues that have already been voted on by the full Legislature)
| Issue |
TCI in
Action |
Jim
Marriott
Position |
| % of the 100
+ randomly assigned members for or against |
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| For |
Against |
Our
Position |
| Property Tax - Increased Homeowner's Exemption
'06 H 421a |
79% |
21% |
For |
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| Property Tax - Increased Circuit Breaker '06 H
422a |
85% |
15% |
For |
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| Property Tax - Closed the "Developer's Discount"
'06 H 676a |
97% |
3% |
For |
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| Property Tax - Deferral for Circuit Breaker '06
H 680 |
70% |
30% |
For |
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| Eminent Domain - Only Significantly Deteriorated
Properties Can be Condemned for Urban Renewal '06 H
555 |
67% |
33% |
For |
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| Eminent Domain - Further Specification of Scope
of Taking Required '06 S1243a |
96% |
4% |
For |
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| Eminent Domain - "Quick Take" Procedure
Available to All Property Owners and Govt Entities '06 S1247 |
76% |
24% |
For |
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| Eminent Domain - Required the Govt to Pay at Least
as Much as Pre-litigation Appraisal '06 S1429 |
89% |
11% |
For |
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Legislative Committees Can Only Close Meetings
for Certain Extraordinary Circumstances '06
HR 003
SR108 |
68% |
32% |
For |
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| Election Reform - Required that calls placed by
an automatic dialing-announcing device (robocalls) must state at start
of call the name of person and for whom call is being made '07 H0223 |
93% |
7% |
For |
For |
| Overcrowded Prisons - $15 million for statewide
substance abuse treatment services '08 H0695 |
87% |
13% |
For |
For |
| Overcrowded Prisons - Required counties to provide
trained and certified probation officers for misdemeanor probationers
'08 H0408 |
88% |
12% |
For |
For |
| The Common Interest in Action Score
- Past |
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100% |
Details for The Common Interest in Action Score - Future
(Issues that have not yet been voted on by the full Legislature)
| Issue |
TCI in
Action |
Jim
Marriott Position |
| % of the 100 +
randomly assigned members for or against |
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| For |
Against |
Our
Position |
| Election Reform - Fully Closed Primary in Which
Independents Could Not Vote |
7% |
93% |
Against |
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| Election Reform - Party Option to have a State Run
and Financed Closed Primary '07 H0185 |
9% |
91% |
Against |
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| Election Reform - Common Interest Modified Open
Primary (independents vote in primary of their choice) '08 S1506 |
79% |
21% |
For |
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| Election Reform - Vote by Mail '07 H0094 |
86% |
14% |
For |
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| Election Reform - Instant Runoff Voting |
80% |
20% |
For |
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| Election Reform - Public Campaign Financing '08
S1292 |
80% |
20% |
For |
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| Overcrowded Prisons - Raising Beer & Wine Tax
to Fund Substance Abuse Treatment '08 |
75% |
25% |
For |
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| Overcrowded Prisons - Prevention, Treatment, Diversion,
and In-Prison Programs that are Proven to be Cost Effective at Reducing
Crime (CI percentages depend on particular program) |
69%-95% |
31%-5% |
For |
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- Future |
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| Race: |
House B |
The
Common Interest in Action Score |
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Candidate |
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| Past |
100% |
97% |
| Future |
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76% |
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| Party: |
Republican |
| Status: |
Incumbent |
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