What Josh Barro thinks about benchmarks

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1 dated position, 2026, in their own words. Our reading of what Josh Barro has said — not written or endorsed by them.

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1. 3 Jun 2026

   Our readingA member of Congress should be better, on most measures, than the people they represent.

   Their wordsa member of Congress should be better, on most measures, than the people he or she represents.

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