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Switch to the of this page.A nonpartisan organization has a new tool to help Michigan voters identify elected leaders and candidates for office who are willing to reach across the aisle.The evaluates the degree to which politicians will work with members of the opposing party through listening and productive conversation.Pearce Godwin, executive director of the , helped develop the tool and said it also highlights those who have vowed to take specific actions towards a common good.He noted in Michigan, it's a commitment made by both 6th District Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, and his challenger, State Rep. Jon Hoadley, D-Kalamazoo."And indeed, that is the only race in the country in which both candidates, the incumbent and the challenger, have responded to our invitation to affirm those commitments and be celebrated for that common-ground spirit and practice," Godwin disclosed.Nationally, a total of 21 challengers and incumbents made the pledge.Michigan voters can search for officials that will appear on their ballot by ZIP code, and find out how elected leaders have performed on making bipartisan progress.Erik Olsen, co-Founder of the , said it's becoming increasingly apparent partisan politics are preventing elected leaders from working on solutions to the myriad of challenges facing the country."So much of the problems that exist in Washington are just a matter of leadership making a point of not working with those across the aisle," Olsen contended. "There's plenty of legislation which could be done very quickly if people were just willing to work together and not be concerned about whether they're viewed as working together with the opposite side of the aisle."The Common Ground Scorecard does not endorse any candidates, or assess other criteria which voters may also want to consider.Stay on top of Detroit news and views. for our weekly issue newsletter delivered each Wednesday.Tags: , , , , ,We welcome readers to submit letters regarding articles and content in Detroit Metro Times. Letters should be a minimum of 150 words, refer to content that has appeared on Detroit Metro Times, and must include the writer's full name, address, and phone number for verification purposes. No attachments will be considered. Writers of letters selected for publication will be notified via email. Letters may be edited and shortened for space.Email us at .Detroit Metro Times works for you, and your support is essential.Our small but mighty local team works tirelessly to bring you high-quality, uncensored news and cultural coverage of Detroit and beyond.Unlike many newspapers, ours is free – and we'd like to keep it that way, because we believe, now more than ever, everyone deserves access to accurate, independent coverage of their community.Whether it's a one-time acknowledgement of this article or an ongoing pledge, your support helps keep Detroit's true free press free.&nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp;|October 28- 3, 2020Subscribe now to get the latest news delivered right to your inbox.No results30 E. Canfield St.Detroit, MI 48201Main: (313) 961-4060Advertising: (313) 961-4060Classified: (313) 961-4060All parts of this site Copyright © 2020 Detroit Metro Times.© 2020Detroit Metro Times -Website powered by

Switch to the of this page.A nonpartisan organization has a new tool to help Michigan voters identify elected leaders and candidates for office who are willing to reach across the aisle.The evaluates the degree to which politicians will work with members of the opposing party through listening and productive conversation.Pearce Godwin, executive director of the , helped develop the tool and said it also highlights those who have vowed to take specific actions towards a common good.He noted in Michigan, it's a commitment made by both 6th District Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, and his...

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