From the OC Register:
But judging a legislator simply by this criteria overlooks other key aspects of the job, according to former Rep. John Campbell, R-Irvine. In November, we had a conversation about what makes an effective legislator. “You can have a major impact on a major bill and not have your name on it,” said Campbell, who is teaching political science at UC Irvine. For instance, winning compromises on a bill you may largely disagree with is something that doesn’t show up in the Legislative Effectiveness Scores.

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