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John Barrasso

Republican on Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of Crum Electric 2026-07-21

299 words · 20 sentences · 27 clauses

Statement grade

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Average 88 / 100

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

Greeting 12%Claims 80%Positioning 8%

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Mr. President, Greeting · 12 wordsI rise today to recognize Wyoming’s Crum Electric on its 50th anniversary.Greeting Claims · 75 wordsThis outstanding Wyoming-based business has spent five decades helping power American communities, industries, and economic growth. David H. Crum founded Crum Electric Supply in 1976 in Casper, WY.¹ He grew it into one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the Rocky Mountain region. Since its founding in 1976, Crum Electric has grown from a single location electrical distributor into a trusted partner serving customers at 10 locations across Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, ²and South Dakota. Positioning · 23 wordsThroughout that journey, the company has remained committed to the values that define American business: hard work, innovation, integrity, and exceptional customer service.Positioning Claims · 164 wordsDavid has been a longtime leader in the industry. He served as the National Association of Electrical Distributors Chairman in 1996.³ He also received the Arthur W.⁴ Hooper Award in 2005. It is the association’s highest individual honor for service and leadership.⁵ In 1999, the University of Wyoming recognized David with its Distinguished Alumni award.⁶ In 2024, David announced his retirement after leading the company for nearly 50 years.⁷ David’s legacy continues with his son Dave, who is now at the helm of Crum Electric as its CEO.⁸ Electrical distributors like Crum Electric are often the unsung heroes of our economy. They ensure contractors, manufacturers, utilities, and businesses have the products and expertise needed to build schools, hospitals, factories, energy infrastructure, and the technologies that keep Wyoming and our country moving ahead. As America modernizes its electric grid, expands domestic manufacturing, and invests in new energy technologies, Crum Electric will continue to play an indispensable role in strengthening our Nation’s infrastructure and supply chains. Greeting · 25 wordsCongratulations to the entire Crum Electric team, past and present, on 50 years of excellence. I wish them continued success for many years to come.Greeting

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What the tags mean

Signal · 77

6 of 6 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.

Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “I rise today to recognize Wyoming’s Crum Electric on its 50th anniversary.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Throughout that journey, the company has remained committed to the values that define American business:”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 “hard work, innovation, integrity,”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 “and exceptional customer service.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “Congratulations to the entire Crum Electric team, past and present, on 50 years of excellence.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “I wish them continued success for many years to come.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

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Respect · no score

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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 6 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 · 8

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“Crum founded Crum Electric Supply in 1976 in Casper, WY.”David H. Crum founded Crum Electric Supply in 1976 in Casper, Wyoming.search
2“Crum Electric has grown from a single location electrical distributor into a trusted partner serving customers at 10 locations across Wyoming, Colorado, Utah,”Crum Electric serves customers at 10 locations across Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and South Dakota.search
3“He served as the National Association of Electrical Distributors Chairman in 1996.”David Crum served as Chairman of the National Association of Electrical Distributors in 1996.search
4“He also received the Arthur W.”David Crum received the Arthur W. Hooper Award in 2005.search
5“It is the association’s highest individual honor for service and leadership.”The Arthur W. Hooper Award is the National Association of Electrical Distributors’ highest individual honor for service and leadership.search
6“the University of Wyoming recognized David with its Distinguished Alumni award.”The University of Wyoming gave David Crum its Distinguished Alumni award in 1999.search
7“In 2024, David announced his retirement after leading the company for nearly 50 years.”David Crum announced his retirement from Crum Electric in 2024.search
8“his son Dave, who is now at the helm of Crum Electric as its CEO.”David Crum’s son Dave is the current CEO of Crum Electric.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15