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Aside 78% Procedure 22%
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Madam President, Aside · 123 words before I begin my formal remarks, I just want to stand here and give a formal apology to John Merlino. I have for years maligned him. I have disrespected, disregarded him. You know how I operate sometimes. And I just want to say he is a man of honor. I have taken him off my list, and now he is on the good list. So just for anyone who wants to know, the U.S. senior Senator from New Jersey has praised John Merlino--perhaps for his first time because he is not a man that really generates a lot of praise usually. So I just want you to know, before I go into my formal remarks for the day, that John Merlino--you the man. Aside Procedure · 34 words Now, I would like for the record to separate a little bit so I can start some of my formal remarks after I have tried to redeem the soul of a friend and colleague. Procedure Off point
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Signal · 0
10 of 20 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.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “before I begin my formal remarks, I just want to stand here and give a formal apology to John Merlino.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “I have for years maligned him.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “I have disrespected, disregarded him.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “You know how I operate sometimes.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “And I just want to say he is a man of honor.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “I have taken him off my list,” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “and now he is on the good list.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “So just for anyone who wants to know, the U.S. senior Senator from New Jersey has praised John Merlino--perhaps for his first time because he is not a man that really generates a lot of praise usually.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “So I just want you to know, before I go into my formal remarks for the day, that John Merlino--you the man.” An aside: 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 → “Now, I would like for the record to separate a little bit so I can start some of my formal remarks after I have tried to redeem the soul of a friend and colleague.” 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. Measured against the bill under debate.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “before I begin my formal remarks, I just want to stand here and give a formal apology to John Merlino.” A personal apology, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “I have for years maligned him.” Continues the personal apology about Merlino.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “I have disrespected, disregarded him.” Continues the personal apology about Merlino.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “You know how I operate sometimes.” Personal aside about his own manner, not the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “And I just want to say he is a man of honor.” Praise of an individual, not the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “I have taken him off my list,” Personal list joke, not the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “and now he is on the good list.” Personal list joke, not the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “So just for anyone who wants to know, the U.S. senior Senator from New Jersey has praised John Merlino--perhaps for his first time because he is not a man that really generates a lot of praise usually.” Personal praise of an individual, not the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “So I just want you to know, before I go into my formal remarks for the day, that John Merlino--you the man.” Personal praise closing the apology, not the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “Now, I would like for the record to separate a little bit so I can start some of my formal remarks after I have tried to redeem the soul of a friend and colleague.” Procedural transition, not about the bill.
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 · no score
No score. Excluded from the average.
Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.
Claims · 0
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