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RepublicanOregon SenateParty nominee

David Brock Smith

Political group

Unclassified

Race role

Challenger

Leadership Score (WATT)Scale 0–100
31.81Media impression score derived from bias-weighted sentiment analysis.
Raw Leadership Score36.75
Friction-4.95
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’) — estimatedEstimated, not measured
3.18/10Reactive capability index reflecting custom voter priorities.

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Estimated score — no federal voting record

This candidate hasn't served in the U.S. Senate, so there's no voting record to measure. Instead, we estimate their score from what similar candidates in their political group typically prioritize. A lower number here means their group deprioritizes this issue, not that this candidate would.

Career background

No U.S. Senate record found

No U.S. Senate record found. David Brock Smith has not previously served in the U.S. Senate. Legislative effectiveness data is unavailable and cannot be calculated.

Legislative record0Bills authored in Congress
Amendments passed: 0
Bipartisan index--GovTrack bipartisanship index
High voting alignment (echo-chamber)
Campaign Funding
Grassroots (individual)91%
PAC / corporate9%
Missed votes--

Leadership strengths

Adaptability

Articles: 3 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.803

Conflict Resolution

Articles: 2 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.800

Learning Agility

Articles: 1 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.800

Emotional Intelligence

Articles: 2 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.700

Organizational Development

Articles: 1 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.700

Leadership frictions

Corruption / Dishonesty

Articles: 2 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.700

Arrogance / Narcissism

Articles: 2 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.690

Callousness

Articles: 2 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.641

Blame-shifting

Articles: 4 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.532

Indecisiveness

Articles: 1 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.500