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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Reasoning and Clarity. Reasoning rests on one conclusion, too few to hold the grade down. Average 83 / 100
Signal
80 / 100
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Relevance
100 / 100
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Reasoning
53 / 100
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Respect
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Clarity
100 / 100
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A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.
Claims 81% Procedure 19%
Structure · 3 steps
Claims · 2
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. President, Claims · 46 words I am so pleased that we could find unanimous agreement on a resolution against a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell.1 If Republicans advance Todd Blanche’s nomination tomorrow in the Judiciary Committee, this is the least they can do to make their opposition to a Maxwell pardon clear.2 No reason given Procedure · 11 words I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum. Procedure
At a glance
Lost points for Procedure ×2 No reason given
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What the tags mean →
Signal · 80
2 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.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “I yield the floor.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “I suggest the absence of a quorum.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 100
0 of 3 deductions are Relevance
Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue. Measured against the bill under debate.
Nothing lost points.
Reasoning · 53
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.
No reason given A conclusion stated with no reason given for it. What the tags mean → “If Republicans advance Todd Blanche’s nomination tomorrow in the Judiciary Committee, this is the least they can do to make their opposition to a Maxwell pardon clear.” Nothing in the statement connects Blanche’s nomination to a Maxwell pardon or shows why supporting the resolution would be the smallest possible gesture.
Conclusions found · 1
Conclusion “If Republicans advance Todd Blanche’s nomination tomorrow in the Judiciary Committee, this is the least they can do to make their opposition to a Maxwell pardon clear.”
Because No reason given
No reason given Nothing in the statement connects Blanche’s nomination to a Maxwell pardon or shows why supporting the resolution would be the smallest possible gesture.
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 · 2
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 “we could find unanimous agreement on a resolution against a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell” The Senate passed by unanimous consent a resolution expressing that Ghislaine Maxwell should not be granted a presidential pardon or clemency. search 2 “Republicans advance Todd Blanche’s nomination tomorrow in the Judiciary Committee” Todd Blanche’s nomination is scheduled to be advanced by Republicans in the Senate Judiciary Committee on July 30, 2026. search
