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RepublicanKentucky SenateParty nominee
Garland Andy Barr
Political group
Unclassified
Race role
Challenger
Leadership Score (WATT)Scale 0–100
27.90Media impression score derived from bias-weighted sentiment analysis.
Raw Leadership Score60.53
Friction-32.63
Leadership Score (WATT): a 0–100 score measuring positive leadership momentum, weighted by outlet bias. “Mount Rushmore” names the top of the scale as a brand metaphor — a measurement, not a literal historical calibration. How we score.
Effectiveness (‘e’) — measuredMeasured from federal record
2.79/10Problem-solving capability measured from sponsored legislation, committee roles, and tenure.
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Career background
Legislative record210Bills authored in Congress
Amendments passed: 0
Bipartisan index0.81GovTrack bipartisanship index
High cross-aisle alignment
Campaign Funding
Grassroots (individual)81%
PAC / corporate19%
Missed votes--
Leadership strengths
Bipartisanship is an aspect of Political Acumen
Articles: 1 · Bias weight: 1x
Weighted score0.900
Ethical Leadership
Articles: 2 · Bias weight: 1x
Weighted score0.740
Economic Understanding
Articles: 64 · Bias weight: 1x
Weighted score0.697
Top sources
https://eu.courier-journal.com/story/sports/horses/horse-racing/2026/04/17/kentucky-horse-industry-is-a-major-economic-driver-for-state/88594076007/https://www.cnhinews.com/kentucky/news/article_6017f963-050d-5f71-840b-343b20ed432a.htmlhttps://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/rep-andy-barr-secures-over-16-million-in-federal-grants-for-kentuckys-6th-districtPolitical Acumen
Articles: 165 · Bias weight: 1.008x
Weighted score0.685
Top sources
https://www.cnhinews.com/kentucky/news/article_6017f963-050d-5f71-840b-343b20ed432a.htmlhttps://eu.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/2026/03/11/kentucky-politicians-react-to-trump-visit-heres-what-they-said/89075513007/https://eu.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/05/29/how-andy-barr-won-kentucky-republican-us-senate-primary-2026/90200013007/Communication Skills
Articles: 62 · Bias weight: 0.997x
Weighted score0.684
Leadership frictions
Corruption / Dishonesty
Articles: 22 · Weight: Friction Coefficient
Friction score-0.707
Cultural Intelligence
Articles: 16 · Weight: Friction Coefficient
Friction score-0.679
Cowardice
Articles: 23 · Weight: Friction Coefficient
Friction score-0.662
Toxic / Abuse of Power
Articles: 28 · Weight: Friction Coefficient
Friction score-0.639
Callousness
Articles: 47 · Weight: Friction Coefficient
Friction score-0.630