Candidates in California's San Joaquin Valley tout their moderation and bipartisanship, but a closer look reveals variances in their voting records on key issues and bills.
Rep. David Valadao has consistently voted against the GOP majority, ranking 27th out of 435, with 14.7% of his votes breaking party lines, showcasing a willingness to collaborate.
John Duarte, while also leaning moderate, ranks 101st out of 435 for breaking with party lines, showing a less pronounced but still significant trend towards bipartisanship.
The ratings from ProPublica and VoteView reveal a landscape where 'moderate' candidates may still align closely to party ideologies, necessitating scrutiny of their claims.
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