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Marcy Kaptur

Democrat on Honoring Cassy Dornbusch on Her Retirement 2026-07-22

266 words · 14 sentences · 15 clauses

Statement grade

Average 91 / 100

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Claims 63%The ask 34%Procedure 3%

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 140 wordsthe President’s reckless and power-hungry administration has made yet another attempt to stifle the rights of millions of hardworking Americans.Logical leap He implemented a lawless database that violated privacy rights. He compiled citizens’ private Social Security information to illegally distribute that to States eager to purge voter rolls.¹ This is on top of the administration’s secret plan, alongside Speaker Mike Johnson here in this House, to cut hard-earned Social Security and Medicare benefits. Not only was this data collection started under Elon Musk and his DOGE illegal team, a myriad of so-called data was fabricated and inaccurate.² Americans were mislabeled as noncitizens or deceased by the database.³ They had their voter registrations canceled without any notification whatsoever: ⁴Thank goodness for the work of prosecutors and an ethical district court judge for blocking their illegal action.⁵ The damage has already been done. The ask · 50 wordsI urge every citizen listening, especially those who are senior citizens, go to a website called vote.org to check your registration status to ensure your rightful access to the ballot box.⁶ That is Vote.org to check your voter registration status to ensure your rightful access to the ballot box itself. Claims · 28 wordsSadly, you and I both know that this will not be the last time this administration and their billionaire buddies try to limit your sacred right to vote.Unearned certainty The ask · 40 wordsThis year, please make your voices heard, check whether or not your name is registered as a voter that can vote this November or an early vote in your State if that is allowed. Check your voter registration at Vote.org. Procedure · 8 wordsCompensating Veterans with Disability Pay and Retirement BenefitsProcedure

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What the tags mean

Signal · 96

1 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “Compensating Veterans with Disability Pay and Retirement Benefits”Procedure or throat-clearing: 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.

Reasoning · 90

1 of 3 deductions are Reasoning

Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.

A conclusion that does not follow from the reasons given for it.What the tags mean “the President’s reckless and power-hungry administration has made yet another attempt to stifle the rights of millions of hardworking Americans.”Past attempts asserted in c2 are used to predict a continuing future pattern.

Conclusions found · 5

Conclusion“Thank goodness for the work of prosecutors and an ethical district court judge for blocking their illegal action.”

Because“He implemented a lawless database that violated privacy rights.”

“He compiled citizens’ private Social Security information to illegally distribute that to States eager to purge voter rolls.”

Reason given
Conclusion“I urge every citizen listening, especially those who are senior citizens, go to a website called vote.org to check your registration status to ensure your rightful access to the ballot box.”

Because“Americans were mislabeled as noncitizens or deceased by the database.”

“They had their voter registrations canceled without any notification whatsoever:”

“The damage has already been done.”

Reason given
Conclusion“Sadly, you and I both know that this will not be the last time this administration and their billionaire buddies try to limit your sacred right to vote.”

Because“the President’s reckless and power-hungry administration has made yet another attempt to stifle the rights of millions of hardworking Americans.”

Reason flawed
Conclusion“This year, please make your voices heard, check whether or not your name is registered as a voter that can vote this November or an early vote in your State if that is allowed.”

Because“Americans were mislabeled as noncitizens or deceased by the database.”

“They had their voter registrations canceled without any notification whatsoever:”

“The damage has already been done.”

Reason given
Conclusion“Check your voter registration at Vote.org.”

Because“Americans were mislabeled as noncitizens or deceased by the database.”

“They had their voter registrations canceled without any notification whatsoever:”

“The damage has already been done.”

Reason given

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 · 87

1 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “you and I both know”A shared-knowledge formula substitutes for any source for the prediction that follows.

Claims · 6

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1“He compiled citizens’ private Social Security information to illegally distribute that to States eager to purge voter rolls.”The Trump administration compiled citizens’ private Social Security information and distributed it to states for use in voter roll purges.search
2“this data collection started under Elon Musk and his DOGE”The data collection effort was started under Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).search
3“Americans were mislabeled as noncitizens or deceased by the database.”The database mislabeled some Americans as noncitizens or deceased.search
4“They had their voter registrations canceled without any notification whatsoever”Some voters had their voter registrations canceled without notification.search
5“an ethical district court judge for blocking their illegal action.”A federal district court judge blocked the database action in question.search
6“a website called vote.org to check your registration status”Vote.org is a website where citizens can check their voter registration status.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15