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Todd Baker Achilles

Political group

Unclassified

Race role

Challenger

Leadership Score (WATT)Scale 0–100
40.11Media impression score derived from bias-weighted sentiment analysis.
[~] Limited Coverage

Based on 69 articles — limited coverage.

Raw Leadership Score42.55
Friction-2.44
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
4.01/10Reactive 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. Todd Baker Achilles 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)99%
PAC / corporate1%
Missed votes--

Leadership strengths

Integrity & Honesty

Articles: 4 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.746

Political Acumen

Articles: 16 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.731

Top sources

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/02/flat-out-broken-independent-candidates-bet-idaho-is-fed-up-with-party-politics/https://katv.com/news/nation-world/democratic-dropout-david-roth-in-idahos-us-senate-race-could-boost-independents-todd-achilles-bid-republican-jim-rischhttps://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/jul/29/democrat-david-roth-to-withdraw-from-idaho-senate-/

Communication Skills

Articles: 13 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.716

Top sources

https://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/local/risch-v-achilles-may-be-idaho-s-most-active-us-senate-race-in-years-here/article_a9177edd-2c6e-44f1-ae4a-2b3acedd7aa0.htmlhttps://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/02/flat-out-broken-independent-candidates-bet-idaho-is-fed-up-with-party-politics/https://www.bradenton.com/news/nation-world/national/article316706497.html

Visionary Thinking

Articles: 6 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.708

Focus on the Common Good

Articles: 20 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.693

Top sources

https://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/local/achilles-draws-third-party-endorsement-risch-unmoved-as-two-set-to-face-off/article_858fd7e2-aa19-5887-a192-07a1477dd108.htmlhttps://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/02/flat-out-broken-independent-candidates-bet-idaho-is-fed-up-with-party-politics/https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/jul/30/with-no-democrat-on-the-ballot-does-idahos-jim-ris/

Leadership frictions

Blame-shifting

Articles: 1 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.600

Manipulativeness

Articles: 3 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.485

Cowardice

Articles: 1 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.400

Toxic / Abuse of Power

Articles: 1 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.400

Poor Communication

Articles: 1 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.200