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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance and Clarity is 52. The grade is held to 46, 30 above Signal. 46 / 100, held down by Signal
Signal
16 / 100
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Relevance
100 / 100
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Reasoning
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Respect
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Clarity
40 / 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.
Greeting 10% Thanks 65% Claims 16% Procedure 9%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 3
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. President, Greeting · 15 words I am very pleased that we could pass these two very important bills this afternoon. Greeting Thanks · 99 words I would be remiss if I did not mention that the University of Maine has an excellent lab that specializes in testing ticks for pathogens, 1 and it has worked very closely with our game wardens, with foresters, with the others who are routinely in the woods of Maine and are exposed to tick bites. It actually has developed a little tick kit where you can send the tick into the lab, 2 and it will be tested for pathogens. So I would be remiss if I did not salute the University of Maine for its excellent work on tick-borne illnesses. Thanks Off point Claims · 25 words This legislation is going to make a big difference in helping to advance their work, Vague promise as well as the research at the MaineHealth research institute. Procedure · 13 words I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Moreno).3 The Senator from Colorado. Procedure
At a glance
Lost points for Thanks ×5 Off point ×5 Procedure ×4 Greeting Vague promise Little substance Much of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points. Vague Much of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.
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What the tags mean →
Signal · 16
10 of 16 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.
Greeting Greetings and pleasantries. What the tags mean → “I am very pleased that we could pass these two very important bills this afternoon.” A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I would be remiss if I did not mention that the University of Maine has an excellent lab that specializes in testing ticks for pathogens,” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “and it has worked very closely with our game wardens, with foresters, with the others who are routinely in the woods of Maine and are exposed to tick bites.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “It actually has developed a little tick kit where you can send the tick into the lab,” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “and it will be tested for pathogens.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “So I would be remiss if I did not salute the University of Maine for its excellent work on tick-borne illnesses.” Thanks: 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 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 → “The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr.” 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 → “Moreno).” 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 → “The Senator from Colorado.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 100
5 of 16 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.
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 would be remiss if I did not mention that the University of Maine has an excellent lab that specializes in testing ticks for pathogens,” Pivots to the University of Maine tick lab rather than the bill itself.
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 it has worked very closely with our game wardens, with foresters, with the others who are routinely in the woods of Maine and are exposed to tick bites.” Describes the lab’s work with game wardens and foresters, not the legislation 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 → “It actually has developed a little tick kit where you can send the tick into the lab,” Details the tick kit the lab developed, a different subject from 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 it will be tested for pathogens.” Continues describing tick testing rather than addressing 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 would be remiss if I did not salute the University of Maine for its excellent work on tick-borne illnesses.” Salutes the university’s work on tick-borne illnesses without speaking to the bill.
Reasoning · no score
No score: nothing is concluded. Excluded from the average.
Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.
Conclusions found · 0
None: nothing is concluded.
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 · 40
1 of 16 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.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “going to make a big difference” Predicts a benefit with no actor, measure, or condition by which a reader could check whether it occurred.
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 “the University of Maine has an excellent lab that specializes in testing ticks for pathogens” The University of Maine operates a laboratory that specializes in testing ticks for pathogens. search 2 “It actually has developed a little tick kit where you can send the tick into the lab” The University of Maine’s tick lab has developed a tick kit program under which members of the public can submit ticks to the lab for pathogen testing. search 3 “Moreno” Senator Bernie Moreno was the presiding officer in the Senate during this debate on August 6, 2026. search
