Analysis · Floor speech · beta

John Barrasso

Republican on Tribute to Charleigh Mellish 2026-07-21

185 words · 12 sentences · 15 clauses

Statement grade

C–

59 / 100, held down by Signal

A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.

Thanks 45%Claims 30%Positioning 24%

This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.

Mr. President, Thanks · 44 wordsI would like to take the opportunity to express my appreciation to Charleigh Mellish for her hard work as an intern in my office in Cheyenne, WY.¹ I recognize her efforts and contributions to my office, as well as to the State of Wyoming.Thanks Claims · 56 wordsCharleigh is a native of Cheyenne.² She graduated in 2025 from South High School.³ She is a sophomore at Hastings College, ⁴where she plays on the collegiate softball team.⁵ After she graduates with majors in philosophy and religion, along with minors in sociology and writing, she hopes to attend law school at the University of Wyoming. Positioning · 33 wordsShe has demonstrated a strong work ethic, which has made her an invaluable asset to our office. The quality of her work is reflected in her great efforts over the last several months.Positioning Thanks · 18 wordsI want to thank Charleigh for the dedication she has shown while working for me and my staff.Thanks Positioning · 12 wordsIt is a pleasure to have her as part of our team.Positioning Thanks · 22 wordsI know she will have continued success with all of her future endeavors. I wish her all my best on her journey.Thanks

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 29

10 of 10 deductions are Signal

Signal checks whether every part makes a point, gives a reason, or asks for action. A low score means the speaker filled time with fluff, pleasantries, or attacks.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I would like to take the opportunity to express my appreciation to Charleigh Mellish for her hard work as an intern in my office in Cheyenne, WY.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I recognize her efforts and contributions to my office,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “as well as to the State of Wyoming.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “She has demonstrated a strong work ethic,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “which has made her an invaluable asset to our office.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “The quality of her work is reflected in her great efforts over the last several months.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I want to thank Charleigh for the dedication she has shown while working for me and my staff.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “It is a pleasure to have her as part of our team.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I know she will have continued success with all of her future endeavors.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I wish her all my best on her journey.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.

Respect · no score

Not checked: graded before this measurement existed. Excluded from the average.

Respect checks whether the speaker argued with people’s positions and records rather than attacking the people: insults, mockery, or bad motives assigned to them. Criticism of what someone did, however strong, is not marked.

Clarity · 100

0 of 10 deductions are Clarity

Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.

Nothing lost points.

Claims · 5

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

1“her hard work as an intern in my office in Cheyenne, WY”Charleigh Mellish worked as an intern in Senator John Barrasso’s office in Cheyenne, Wyoming.search
2“Charleigh is a native of Cheyenne”Charleigh Mellish is a native of Cheyenne, Wyoming.search
3“She graduated in 2025 from South High School”Charleigh Mellish graduated in 2025 from South High School in Cheyenne, Wyoming.search
4“She is a sophomore at Hastings College”As of July 2026, Charleigh Mellish is a sophomore at Hastings College.search
5“she plays on the collegiate softball team”Charleigh Mellish plays on the Hastings College softball team.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15