RT @USNavy: Today. Forget the sales. Resist the urge to wish anyone a "happy" #MemorialDay. Today isn't THAT day. Today, is a day to #Rem…
Michael Rush
@SenatorMikeRush · MA · S
Posts6,144
Engagement54.6K
Voting-record position-0.370
CoverageJan 3, 2020 to Jun 17, 2024
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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 Defense 8.8 pp above the party median
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Voice fingerprint. 14 topics shown on a symmetric scale from −8.8 pp to +8.8 pp. Most distinctive topic: Defense, 8.8 pp above the party median.
Under-indexed Party median Over-indexed
- Defense Over-indexed +8.8 pp
- Public Lands Over-indexed +7.5 pp
- Government Operations Under-indexed −7.2 pp
- Uncategorized Under-indexed −6.7 pp
- Culture Over-indexed +5.5 pp
- Transportation Over-indexed +5.2 pp
- Civil Rights Under-indexed −4.4 pp
- Macroeconomics Over-indexed +3.6 pp
- Law and Crime Under-indexed −3.3 pp
- Health Over-indexed +3.0 pp
- Social Welfare Over-indexed +1.7 pp
- Environment Over-indexed +1.5 pp
- Labor Under-indexed −1.1 pp
- Education Under-indexed −0.7 pp
Bars share a symmetric scale of ±8.8 pp. Showing 14 of 22 topics under the selected ordering.
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| Topic | Legislator share | Party median | Difference | Direction | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defense | 9.5% | 0.7% | +8.8 pp | Over-indexed | 585 |
| Public Lands | 8.4% | 0.9% | +7.5 pp | Over-indexed | 516 |
| Government Operations | 4.5% | 11.6% | −7.2 pp | Under-indexed | 274 |
| Uncategorized | 26.9% | 33.6% | −6.7 pp | Under-indexed | 1,653 |
| Culture | 6.9% | 1.4% | +5.5 pp | Over-indexed | 422 |
| Transportation | 6.5% | 1.3% | +5.2 pp | Over-indexed | 398 |
| Civil Rights | 3.0% | 7.5% | −4.4 pp | Under-indexed | 187 |
| Macroeconomics | 5.5% | 1.8% | +3.6 pp | Over-indexed | 337 |
| Law and Crime | 0.8% | 4.1% | −3.3 pp | Under-indexed | 48 |
| Health | 9.7% | 6.7% | +3.0 pp | Over-indexed | 595 |
| Social Welfare | 5.7% | 4.1% | +1.7 pp | Over-indexed | 353 |
| Environment | 2.9% | 1.4% | +1.5 pp | Over-indexed | 176 |
| Labor | 0.7% | 1.9% | −1.1 pp | Under-indexed | 45 |
| Education | 3.9% | 4.6% | −0.7 pp | Under-indexed | 239 |
| Housing | 2.8% | 2.3% | +0.5 pp | Over-indexed | 172 |
| Immigration | 0.0% | 0.4% | −0.4 pp | Under-indexed | 1 |
| Technology | 0.6% | 0.2% | +0.3 pp | Over-indexed | 34 |
| International Affairs | 0.0% | 0.4% | −0.3 pp | Under-indexed | 2 |
| Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce | 0.6% | 0.4% | +0.2 pp | Over-indexed | 37 |
| Agriculture | 0.6% | 0.4% | +0.1 pp | Over-indexed | 34 |
| Energy | 0.6% | 0.5% | +0.1 pp | Over-indexed | 36 |
| Unclassified | 0.0% | 0.0% | −0.0 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
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RT @BostonPWD: PWD crews are working very hard during this difficult time, but we need @CityOfBoston residents to help. We continue to find&
It was an honor to be sworn into the @BPLBoston Board of Trustees. Thank you @marty_walsh for giving me the opportunity to serve on the board. https://t.co/JRRnYxcp74
RT @BostonFireC1: June 17,1972 Nine Boston Firefighters paid the ultimate sacrifice at the Hotel Vendome Fire. Lt. Thomas Carroll, Lt John&
Happy 246th Birthday to the Worlds Finest @USNavy! #SemperFortis #AnchorsAweigh <U+0001F1FA><U+0001F1F8> https://t.co/KBGnh0DhC0
Remembering my good friend Senator Tom Kennedy on the 5th anniversary of his death today. I had the pleasure of serving in both the House and Senate with Tom where we shared many memories including the love for our Irish heritage. Forever in my thoughts and prayers TPK! https://t.co/93MHx43Tv9
Today is the 76th Anniversary of #DDay Thank you to the #GreatestGeneration for your service and sacrifice #DDay76 https://t.co/rKY3zWbIFd
RT @marineband: Happy 245th Birthday @USMC! // Here's the @marineband playing The Marines' Hymn to start your day. https://t.co/k4ZG2kVDcZ
RT @marty_walsh: I urgently need all Bostonians to complete the #2020Census by TOMORROW, Oct 15th. Boston relies on the funding that comes&
Thank you to the people of the Norfolk and Suffolk district for re-electing me as your State Senator. I am honored and privileged to represent you! https://t.co/L4PbWzUErw