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The average of Signal, Relevance, Reasoning and Clarity is 48. The grade is held to 44, 30 above Relevance. 44 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
70 / 100
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Relevance
14 / 100
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Reasoning
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Respect
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Clarity
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Procedure 14% Positioning 13% Claims 57% Reasoning 10% Promise 4% The ask 3%
Structure · 30 steps
Claims · 6
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 9 words I yield myself such time as I may consume. Procedure Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 41 words our colleagues on the other side of the aisle are saying we are wasting our time here when we talk about all that we have accomplished in this session of Congress. They especially don’t like it when we talk about socialism. Positioning Claims · 62 words I encourage the American people to go online and look at this manifesto from the Democratic Socialists of America. It is out there for all the world to see. This is an expanded version from the first one that I saw that looked like it was written by a seventh grader. This one really fills out what these people want to do, Reasoning · 21 words and it is why we are bringing one measure today, under this rule, to condemn what these people want to do. Positioning · 6 words It is abhorrent to all Americans. Positioning Unearned certainty Claims · 75 words Its goals are repugnant to the principles that form the foundation for American constitutional liberties that benefit all Americans. There is simply no way to reconcile what the DSA envisions for America with the Constitution that protects us all. Unearned certainty For example, the DSA’s stated long-term goals, to completely replace the Presidency and the Supreme Court, threaten the foundation of separation of powers and the stability of American democracy.1 No reason given The DSA seeks to centralize State power. Reasoning · 29 words We all know that expanding State control crowds out civil society and individual choice. Logical leap Unearned certainty Even under a ``Democratic’’ banner, hyper-centralized authority diminishes opportunities for dissenting views and personal freedoms. Claims · 7 words The DSA seeks to abolish national boundaries. Procedure · 3 words Think about that. Procedure Claims · 49 words The chaos we experienced when President Biden allowed millions of illegal immigrants to enter the U.S. will seem like child’s play in comparison.2 We know of the security risks caused by President Biden’s open borders. Unearned certainty Murderers, child rapists, and other criminals were granted carte blanche to terrorize American communities. Hidden agency Procedure · 21 words Think about the implications of a permanent absence of borders. We know the financial costs caused by President Biden’s open borders. Procedure Unearned certainty Claims · 16 words In one sanctuary State alone, emergency housing for illegal immigrants surpassed $1 billion in FY 2025.3 Logical leap Reasoning · 12 words Providing such services on a permanent, ongoing basis would bankrupt every State. Procedure · 11 words Let me just quote from a few pages of this manifesto. Procedure Claims · 73 words They want to have ``publicly owned energy and transit infrastructure.4 Phase out the use of fossil fuels. Reclaim and repair our Earth’s resources for all.’’ This sounds like free buses in New York that have been promised. ``Feminism for All: Socialist feminism fights for queer liberation and the freedoms for all working-class women.’’ ``Healthcare for All: Guarantee universal healthcare at no cost to individuals, including complete access to reproductive and gender- affirming care.’’5 Procedure · 6 words What does that mean, Mr. Speaker? Procedure Claims · 10 words That means abortions at any point in the child’s life. Procedure · 5 words They want housing for all: Procedure Claims · 22 words ``Build new, publicly owned social housing, strictly regulate investment properties, establish universal rent control, 6 and guarantee right to counsel for all tenants.’’ Off point Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 3 words this is dangerous. Positioning Claims · 46 words There are people who are going to be in this Congress in the next session who support these programs. Again, I encourage the American people to look at this manifesto from the DSA. They are called Democratic Socialists of America. That is what they are called. Procedure · 9 words That is what is asked for here, Mr. Speaker. Procedure Off point Positioning · 35 words As I said at the outset of the debate, we have a solid slate of bills contained under this rule. They are substantive, impactful, and address pertinent issues occurring across the Nation like this manifesto. Positioning Promise · 27 words We can and should pass this rule and each of the underlying bills to continue our work in service to the Nation and to the American people. No reason given Mr. Speaker, The ask · 16 words I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes’’ on the previous question and ``yes’’ on the rule. No reason given Procedure · 23 words The material previously referred to by Mr. McGovern is as follows: An Amendment to H. Res. 1499 Offered by Mr. McGovern of Massachusetts Procedure
At a glance
Lost points for Off point ×42 Procedure ×12 Positioning ×7 Unearned certainty ×5 No reason given ×3 Logical leap ×2 Hidden agency Unsupported This statement drew 5 conclusions, but gave no reasons for 3 of them.
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Signal · 70
19 of 72 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 myself such time as I may consume.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “our colleagues on the other side of the aisle are saying we are wasting our time here when we talk about all that we have accomplished in this session of Congress.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “They especially don’t like it when we talk about socialism.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “It is abhorrent to all Americans.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. 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 → “Think about that.” 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 → “Think about the implications of a permanent absence of borders.” 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 → “We know the financial costs caused by President Biden’s open borders.” 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 → “Let me just quote from a few pages of this manifesto.” 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 → “What does that mean, Mr. Speaker?” 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 → “They want housing for all:” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “this is dangerous.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. 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 → “That is what is asked for here, Mr. Speaker.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “As I said at the outset of the debate, we have a solid slate of bills contained under this rule.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “They are substantive, impactful,” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “and address pertinent issues occurring across the Nation like this manifesto.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. 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 material previously referred to by Mr. McGovern is as follows:” 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 → “An Amendment to H.” 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 → “Res.” 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 → “1499 Offered by Mr. McGovern of Massachusetts” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 14
42 of 72 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 → “our colleagues on the other side of the aisle are saying we are wasting our time here when we talk about all that we have accomplished in this session of Congress.” Commentary on colleagues’ remarks about the session’s accomplishments, not the bills or rule 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 → “They especially don’t like it when we talk about socialism.” A jab at the other side’s dislike of a topic, unrelated to the mining bill or the rule.
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 encourage the American people to go online and look at this manifesto from the Democratic Socialists of America.” Directs readers to the DSA manifesto, a subject outside the bills being considered.
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 is out there for all the world to see.” Continues the aside about the manifesto’s visibility, not the pending measures.
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 → “This is an expanded version from the first one that I saw that looked like it was written by a seventh grader.” Commentary on the manifesto’s editing quality, unrelated to the rule or bills.
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 → “This one really fills out what these people want to do,” Describes the manifesto’s content rather than the measures under consideration.
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 is why we are bringing one measure today, under this rule, to condemn what these people want to do.” Frames the day’s business as condemning the DSA manifesto, substituting that political point for the bills in the rule.
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 is abhorrent to all Americans.” Condemnation of the manifesto, not the mining bill or rule.
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 → “Its goals are repugnant to the principles that form the foundation for American constitutional liberties that benefit all Americans.” Attacks the manifesto’s goals rather than addressing the pending measures.
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 → “There is simply no way to reconcile what the DSA envisions for America with the Constitution that protects us all.” Further argument about the DSA’s vision versus the Constitution, off the pending business.
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 → “For example, the DSA’s stated long-term goals, to completely replace the Presidency and the Supreme Court, threaten the foundation of separation of powers and the stability of American democracy.” Discussion of DSA long-term goals on separation of powers, unrelated to the bills under the rule.
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 → “The DSA seeks to centralize State power.” Accusation about DSA centralizing state power, not the pending measures.
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 → “We all know that expanding State control crowds out civil society and individual choice.” General argument about state control, unrelated to the rule or mining 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 → “Even under a ``Democratic’’ banner, hyper-centralized authority diminishes opportunities for dissenting views and personal freedoms.” Argument about centralized authority and dissent, continuing the manifesto attack.
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 → “The DSA seeks to abolish national boundaries.” Claim that the DSA seeks to abolish borders, off the pending business.
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 → “Think about that.” Rhetorical prompt about borders, unrelated to the bills.
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 → “The chaos we experienced when President Biden allowed millions of illegal immigrants to enter the U.S. will seem like child’s play in comparison.” Discussion of past immigration under President Biden, unrelated to the measures.
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 → “We know of the security risks caused by President Biden’s open borders.” Claims about security risks from open borders, not the rule or mining 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 → “Murderers, child rapists,” Catalog of criminals tied to open borders, off the pending business.
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 other criminals were granted carte blanche to terrorize American communities.” Continues the immigration argument rather than the bills 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 → “Think about the implications of a permanent absence of borders.” Rhetorical point about absent borders, unrelated to the measures.
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 → “We know the financial costs caused by President Biden’s open borders.” Pivots to financial costs of immigration, not the pending bills.
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 → “In one sanctuary State alone, emergency housing for illegal immigrants surpassed $1 billion in FY 2025.” A statistic about sanctuary-state housing costs unrelated to the mining 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 → “Providing such services on a permanent, ongoing basis would bankrupt every State.” Speculation about state bankruptcy from immigration services, off the pending business.
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 → “Let me just quote from a few pages of this manifesto.” Introduces quotations from the manifesto rather than the bills.
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 → “They want to have ``publicly owned energy and transit infrastructure.” Quote from the DSA manifesto, a subject outside the rule’s measures.
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 → “Phase out the use of fossil fuels.” Continued manifesto quotation unrelated to the mining 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 → “Reclaim and repair our Earth’s resources for all.’’” Continued manifesto quotation, not the pending business.
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 → “This sounds like free buses in New York that have been promised. ``Feminism for All:” Links manifesto text to New York bus policy, off the measures 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 → “Socialist feminism fights for queer liberation and the freedoms for all working-class women.’’ ``Healthcare for All:” Further manifesto quotation on feminism, unrelated to the rule.
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 → “Guarantee universal healthcare at no cost to individuals, including complete access to reproductive and gender- affirming care.’’” Manifesto quotation on healthcare, not the pending bills.
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 → “What does that mean, Mr. Speaker?” Rhetorical setup for attacking the manifesto’s healthcare plank, off the business.
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 → “That means abortions at any point in the child’s life.” Interpretation of the manifesto’s healthcare language rather than the bills.
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 → “They want housing for all:” Introduces the manifesto’s housing plank, unrelated to the rule.
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 → “``Build new, publicly owned social housing, strictly regulate investment properties, establish universal rent control,” Manifesto quotation on housing, not the pending measures.
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 guarantee right to counsel for all tenants.’’” Continued housing quotation, off the mining bill and rule.
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 → “this is dangerous.” Labels the manifesto dangerous rather than addressing the bills.
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 → “There are people who are going to be in this Congress in the next session who support these programs.” Warning about future members supporting the programs, unrelated to the measures.
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 → “Again, I encourage the American people to look at this manifesto from the DSA.” Renewed encouragement to read the manifesto, off the pending business.
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 → “They are called Democratic Socialists of America.” Restates the DSA’s name rather than addressing the bills.
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 → “That is what they are called.” Emphatic repetition of the group’s name, not the rule or bills.
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 → “That is what is asked for here, Mr. Speaker.” Frames the day’s ask in terms of the manifesto dispute rather than the measures in the rule.
Reasoning · 20
5 of 72 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 → “For example, the DSA’s stated long-term goals, to completely replace the Presidency and the Supreme Court, threaten the foundation of separation of powers and the stability of American democracy.” The assertion in c14 stands alone; other clauses address centralization and borders, not separation of powers or stability.
Logical leap A conclusion that does not follow from the reasons given for it. What the tags mean → “We all know that expanding State control crowds out civil society and individual choice.” The claim that DSA centralizes power is jumped to the conclusion that its vision is unconstitutional, without connecting the two.
Logical leap A conclusion that does not follow from the reasons given for it. What the tags mean → “In one sanctuary State alone, emergency housing for illegal immigrants surpassed $1 billion in FY 2025.” A single sanctuary state’s $1 billion housing cost is generalized to bankruptcy in every state.
No reason given A conclusion stated with no reason given for it. What the tags mean → “We can and should pass this rule and each of the underlying bills to continue our work in service to the Nation and to the American people.” Once characterisations like ‘substantive’ and ‘impactful’ are struck, nothing remains to support passage.
No reason given A conclusion stated with no reason given for it. What the tags mean → “I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes’’ on the previous question and ``yes’’ on the rule.” Only assertions and characterisations support the call to vote; no substantive reason remains.
Conclusions found · 5
Conclusion “There is simply no way to reconcile what the DSA envisions for America with the Constitution that protects us all.”
Because “The DSA seeks to centralize State power.”
“Even under a ``Democratic’’ banner, hyper-centralized authority diminishes opportunities for dissenting views and personal freedoms.”
Reason flawed The claim that DSA centralizes power is jumped to the conclusion that its vision is unconstitutional, without connecting the two.
Conclusion “For example, the DSA’s stated long-term goals, to completely replace the Presidency and the Supreme Court, threaten the foundation of separation of powers and the stability of American democracy.”
Because No reason given
Conclusion “Providing such services on a permanent, ongoing basis would bankrupt every State.”
Because “In one sanctuary State alone, emergency housing for illegal immigrants surpassed $1 billion in FY 2025.”
Reason flawed A single sanctuary state’s $1 billion housing cost is generalized to bankruptcy in every state.
Conclusion “We can and should pass this rule and each of the underlying bills to continue our work in service to the Nation and to the American people.”
Because No reason given
No reason given Once characterisations like ‘substantive’ and ‘impactful’ are struck, nothing remains to support passage.
Conclusion “I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes’’ on the previous question and ``yes’’ on the rule.”
Because No reason given
No reason given Only assertions and characterisations support the call to vote; no substantive reason remains.
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 · 87
6 of 72 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.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “It is abhorrent to all Americans” Speaks for all Americans without offering any source or evidence for the universal claim.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “There is simply no way to reconcile” Asserts an absolute impossibility in place of an argument or source.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “We all know that” The formula appeals to shared knowledge instead of citing any source.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “We know of the security risks” Certainty asserted without naming any source, report, or evidence.
Hidden agency Wording that hides who did something, or who will. What the tags mean → “were granted carte blanche” A passive that omits who supposedly granted criminals this permission.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “We know the financial costs” Claims established knowledge of costs without citing a source.
Claims · 6
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 DSA’s stated long-term goals, to completely replace the Presidency and the Supreme Court” The Democratic Socialists of America’s stated long-term goals include completely replacing the Presidency and the Supreme Court. search 2 “President Biden allowed millions of illegal immigrants to enter the U.S.” Millions of illegal immigrants entered the U.S. during President Biden’s tenure. search 3 “emergency housing for illegal immigrants surpassed $1 billion in FY 2025” In one sanctuary state, spending on emergency housing for illegal immigrants surpassed $1 billion in fiscal year 2025. search 4 “publicly owned energy and transit infrastructure” The DSA manifesto calls for publicly owned energy and transit infrastructure. search 5 “Guarantee universal healthcare at no cost to individuals, including complete access to reproductive and gender- affirming care” The DSA manifesto calls for guaranteeing universal healthcare at no cost to individuals, including complete access to reproductive and gender-affirming care. search 6 “Build new, publicly owned social housing, strictly regulate investment properties, establish universal rent control” The DSA manifesto calls for building publicly owned social housing, strictly regulating investment properties, and establishing universal rent control. search
