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Ako Abdul-Samad
@akoabdulsamad · IA · H
Posts5,008
Engagement111.2K
Voting-record position-0.198
CoverageJan 10, 2020 to May 20, 2023
Voting-record position is available for 3,335 of 5,927 legislators. Missing values are shown, not hidden.
Voice fingerprint
Percentage-point difference between this legislator’s topic share and the party median. Bars left are under-indexed; bars right are over-indexed.
Most distinctive Uncategorized 11.0 pp above the party median
- Topics
- 22
- Over
- 10
- Under
- 12
Voice fingerprint. 14 topics shown on a symmetric scale from −11.0 pp to +11.0 pp. Most distinctive topic: Uncategorized, 11.0 pp above the party median.
Under-indexed Party median Over-indexed
- Uncategorized Over-indexed +11.0 pp
- Social Welfare Over-indexed +7.4 pp
- Government Operations Under-indexed −7.2 pp
- Civil Rights Over-indexed +7.0 pp
- Education Over-indexed +3.7 pp
- Housing Under-indexed −1.9 pp
- Macroeconomics Under-indexed −1.8 pp
- Health Under-indexed −1.8 pp
- Labor Under-indexed −1.6 pp
- Environment Under-indexed −1.1 pp
- International Affairs Over-indexed +1.1 pp
- Transportation Under-indexed −1.1 pp
- Agriculture Over-indexed +1.0 pp
- Public Lands Under-indexed −0.9 pp
Bars share a symmetric scale of ±11.0 pp. Showing 14 of 22 topics under the selected ordering.
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| Topic | Legislator share | Party median | Difference | Direction | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncategorized | 44.6% | 33.6% | +11.0 pp | Over-indexed | 2,232 |
| Social Welfare | 11.5% | 4.1% | +7.4 pp | Over-indexed | 577 |
| Government Operations | 4.5% | 11.6% | −7.2 pp | Under-indexed | 223 |
| Civil Rights | 14.5% | 7.5% | +7.0 pp | Over-indexed | 724 |
| Education | 8.3% | 4.6% | +3.7 pp | Over-indexed | 417 |
| Housing | 0.4% | 2.3% | −1.9 pp | Under-indexed | 20 |
| Macroeconomics | 0.0% | 1.8% | −1.8 pp | Under-indexed | 1 |
| Health | 4.9% | 6.7% | −1.8 pp | Under-indexed | 246 |
| Labor | 0.3% | 1.9% | −1.6 pp | Under-indexed | 13 |
| Environment | 0.3% | 1.4% | −1.1 pp | Under-indexed | 13 |
| International Affairs | 1.5% | 0.4% | +1.1 pp | Over-indexed | 74 |
| Transportation | 0.2% | 1.3% | −1.1 pp | Under-indexed | 11 |
| Agriculture | 1.4% | 0.4% | +1.0 pp | Over-indexed | 70 |
| Public Lands | 0.0% | 0.9% | −0.9 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| Law and Crime | 4.8% | 4.1% | +0.8 pp | Over-indexed | 242 |
| Energy | 0.0% | 0.5% | −0.5 pp | Under-indexed | 1 |
| Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce | 0.0% | 0.4% | −0.4 pp | Under-indexed | 1 |
| Immigration | 0.0% | 0.4% | −0.4 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| Culture | 1.7% | 1.4% | +0.3 pp | Over-indexed | 84 |
| Technology | 0.4% | 0.2% | +0.1 pp | Over-indexed | 18 |
| Defense | 0.8% | 0.7% | +0.1 pp | Over-indexed | 41 |
| Unclassified | 0.0% | 0.0% | −0.0 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
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RT @CoryBooker: This crisis is especially difficult for domestic abuse victims. For anyone experiencing domestic violence, know that you de&
The time is now and has been to stand for what matters. The struggle is real and we can and must win. Much love https://t.co/tuMNOKal3h
A dear friend died this morning, my car got hit, a man stopped me 2 tell me about some people didnt like me & I could go on. Then about 8:30 pm. My Friend Gwen from Fongs called and said I have some pizzas to donate. So off I go so I could deliver some pizzas to the homeless. <� https://t.co/QB23sxdnOu
I want to thank all who supported and voted for me. A special thank you to my campaign manager April Wells and the team. Now we must look ahead to the work and November. We are all in this together. Your Voice, My Voice. Your Voice Matters. #akoforIowa.com, #yourvoicematters. https://t.co/oXNcxP5kDS
I am taking a me day. As I say my prayers, I want 2 thank all who have stood up 4 what matters. My family & friends who have supported me especially these last 4 weeks. The community who has shown so much love. The joy, pain, &love have been lessons. To all much love your servant https://t.co/83I7b9o3E3
April I was 2 see my Dr. about my heart. That was not done. I needed 2 be involved n what was going on n r city and state. The pain got worse so the appointment was made. At this time I am in preparation for a angiogram and possible stents on Thursday. Much love your brother. https://t.co/k3TlShIMlz
Today your voice can be heard, today you can make a difference, today you can stand for justice and today you can stand for what matters. Yes, today your VOTE can help continue this work. I am asking for your support and Vote today. Your Voice, My Voice and your Voice Matters. https://t.co/Y3OkU5Zk59
It is an insult 2 have HF 222 pass out of the education committee. The bill denies history of slavery so we can’t educate people the root causes of racism. A bill that punishes colleges financially if used as part of their curriculum. Tell your representatives Jim Crow must end. https://t.co/3VDNirN9En
A heartfelt Thank You goes to the Des Moines Register for helping tell the story of my son, who we lost to gun violence in 1997. https://t.co/kavwfH342m