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@rayesmithjr
@RayESmithJr · — · —
Posts61
Engagement174
Voting-record position0.137
CoverageMay 7, 2020 to Feb 16, 2022
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 Education 41.3 pp above the party median
- Topics
- 22
- Over
- 6
- Under
- 16
Voice fingerprint. 14 topics shown on a symmetric scale from −41.3 pp to +41.3 pp. Most distinctive topic: Education, 41.3 pp above the party median.
Under-indexed Party median Over-indexed
- Education Over-indexed +41.3 pp
- Uncategorized Under-indexed −23.7 pp
- Culture Over-indexed +8.4 pp
- Environment Over-indexed +6.8 pp
- Health Under-indexed −6.7 pp
- Civil Rights Under-indexed −5.8 pp
- Government Operations Over-indexed +4.8 pp
- Law and Crime Under-indexed −4.1 pp
- Labor Under-indexed −1.9 pp
- Macroeconomics Under-indexed −1.8 pp
- Transportation Under-indexed −1.3 pp
- Housing Over-indexed +1.0 pp
- Defense Over-indexed +0.9 pp
- Public Lands Under-indexed −0.9 pp
Bars share a symmetric scale of ±41.3 pp. Showing 14 of 22 topics under the selected ordering.
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| Topic | Legislator share | Party median | Difference | Direction | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 45.9% | 4.6% | +41.3 pp | Over-indexed | 28 |
| Uncategorized | 9.8% | 33.6% | −23.7 pp | Under-indexed | 6 |
| Culture | 9.8% | 1.4% | +8.4 pp | Over-indexed | 6 |
| Environment | 8.2% | 1.4% | +6.8 pp | Over-indexed | 5 |
| Health | 0.0% | 6.7% | −6.7 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| Civil Rights | 1.6% | 7.5% | −5.8 pp | Under-indexed | 1 |
| Government Operations | 16.4% | 11.6% | +4.8 pp | Over-indexed | 10 |
| Law and Crime | 0.0% | 4.1% | −4.1 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| Labor | 0.0% | 1.9% | −1.9 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| Macroeconomics | 0.0% | 1.8% | −1.8 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| Transportation | 0.0% | 1.3% | −1.3 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| Housing | 3.3% | 2.3% | +1.0 pp | Over-indexed | 2 |
| Defense | 1.6% | 0.7% | +0.9 pp | Over-indexed | 1 |
| Public Lands | 0.0% | 0.9% | −0.9 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| Social Welfare | 3.3% | 4.1% | −0.8 pp | Under-indexed | 2 |
| Energy | 0.0% | 0.5% | −0.5 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| Agriculture | 0.0% | 0.4% | −0.4 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce | 0.0% | 0.4% | −0.4 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| Immigration | 0.0% | 0.4% | −0.4 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| International Affairs | 0.0% | 0.4% | −0.4 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| Technology | 0.0% | 0.2% | −0.2 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.0% | 0.0% | −0.0 pp | Under-indexed | 0 |
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The North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus met with NC Speaker Tim Moore last week. Our meeting with Speaker Moore was productive. He indicated that he wants a unanimous vote in support of the State Budget. We informed him that it will require compromise and inclusion !!! https://t.co/7Mdhc3pgY9
@theNCForum Q5. One size does not fit all in public education. LEA's are more than capable of determining class size, especially when the requirement to reduce class size is in the form of an unfunded mandate.#covidNCed
RT @cooper_suggs: I can't wait for next Wednesday for this discussion with @RayESmithJr and our fellow educators. Join us at https://t.co/p…
RT @NCHDLeader: Watch @RayESmithJr's message for this Memorial Day weekend and take time to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice…
@theNCForum A4. One purpose of public education is to create a more civil society. Therefore public education should always have a seat at the head of the table of consideration. Going forward, I see no reasonable circumstance that should adversely affect teacher employment.#covidNCed
RT @jennawadsworth: I asked Rep. @RayESmithJr to join @EOPAmerica to speak at a #FlagDay2021 Press Conference on #ClimateChange. He said so…
Yes, we All participated in those efforts ... Looking forward to working with you to increase them in the coming session !! https://t.co/MuJZwmxO2s
@theNCForum School systems should be allowed the flexibility, in collaboration with non-profits, to negotiate internet service contracts with providers. Also, 1 to 1 device delivery to low income families with k-12 students would close that gap.
@theNCForum A6. Medicaid Expansion!!!!!#covidNCed