Analysis · Floor speech · beta

Donald G. Davis

Democrat on Remembering Xavien Harrison 2026-09-01

114 words · 6 sentences · 11 clauses

Statement grade

B+

Average 81 / 100

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

Greeting 18%Claims 63%Thanks 18%

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

Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 21 wordsit is with a heavy heart that I honor the life and legacy of Nashville town councilman and pastor, Xavien Harrison.¹Greeting Claims · 72 wordsXavien was a devoted public servant, pastor, and advocate for young people who believed in the power of community. He truly invested in the next generation, helping young people to see their full potential. He brought the same spirit of service to the Nashville Town Council, where he worked to build partnerships and make his community stronger. His faith, compassion, and commitment to Nashville left a lasting mark on eastern North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 21 wordswe pray for Jacquetta, his family, the Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church, ²and the people of Nashville, and we stand with them.Thanks

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 62

4 of 4 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.

Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “it is with a heavy heart that I honor the life and legacy of Nashville town councilman and pastor, Xavien Harrison.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “we pray for Jacquetta, his family, the Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and the people of Nashville,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and we stand with them.”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.

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 · 100

0 of 4 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“Nashville town councilman and pastor, Xavien Harrison”Xavien Harrison was a town councilman and pastor in Nashville, North Carolina.search
2“the Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church”Xavien Harrison was associated with the Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church in Nashville, North Carolina.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15