Analysis · Floor speech · beta

Mike Rounds

Republican on Tribute to Baylie Somsen 2026-07-21

114 words · 6 sentences · 7 clauses

Statement grade

B–

Average 74 / 100

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

Claims 49%Positioning 26%Thanks 25%

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

Mr. President, Claims · 56 wordstoday I recognize Baylie Somsen, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all the hard work she has done on behalf of my office and the State of South Dakota. Ms. Somsen is a graduate of Webster High School in Webster, SD.¹ She is currently attending South Dakota State University, ²where she studies business economics.³ Positioning · 30 wordsMs. Somsen is a dedicated and diligent individual who has been devoted to getting the most out of her internship experience. She has been a true asset to my office.Positioning Thanks · 28 wordsI extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Ms. Somsen for all of the work she has done and wish her continued success in the years to come.Thanks

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 48

3 of 3 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Ms. Somsen is a dedicated and diligent individual who has been devoted to getting the most out of her internship experience.”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 “She has been a true asset to my office.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Ms. Somsen for all of the work she has done and wish her continued success in the years to come.”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 3 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 · 3

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“a graduate of Webster High School in Webster, SD”Baylie Somsen graduated from Webster High School in Webster, South Dakota.search
2“currently attending South Dakota State University”Baylie Somsen is attending South Dakota State University in 2026.search
3“studies business economics”Baylie Somsen studies business economics at South Dakota State University.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15