Analysis · Floor speech · beta

Mike Flood

Republican on Celebrating Rural Lawyer Julie Bear 2026-09-02

155 words · 7 sentences · 10 clauses

Statement grade

Average 76 / 100

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

Greeting 10%Positioning 27%Claims 53%Thanks 10%

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

Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 16 wordsI rise today to recognize an often overlooked segment of our Nation’s legal profession: rural lawyers.Greeting Positioning · 25 wordsAcross our First District and in many of our communities, rural lawyers represent the very best of the profession: selfless service and meaningful local impact.Positioning Claims · 28 wordsToday, I highlight the distinguished career of Tim Wollmer of David City with a practice spanning family law, business matters, civil litigation, estate planning, criminal defense, ¹and more. Positioning · 17 wordsTim’s integrity and steadfast commitment to the truth exemplify the vital role lawyers play in their communities.Positioning Claims · 54 wordsAs an attorney, Tim has provided essential legal services to central and eastern Nebraska for more than 17 years, helping individuals and families navigate complex legal and financial matters.² A graduate of Creighton University School of Law, Tim has earned the trust and the respect of the David City community and the surrounding areas.³ Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 15 wordsI am proud to recognize Tim’s accomplishments and his service today on the House floor.Thanks

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 51

6 of 6 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 “I rise today to recognize an often overlooked segment of our Nation’s legal profession:”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “rural lawyers.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Across our First District and in many of our communities, rural lawyers represent the very best of the profession:”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “selfless service and meaningful local impact.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Tim’s integrity and steadfast commitment to the truth exemplify the vital role lawyers play in their communities.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I am proud to recognize Tim’s accomplishments and his service today on the House floor.”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.

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 6 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 · 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“Tim Wollmer of David City with a practice spanning family law, business matters, civil litigation, estate planning, criminal defense”Tim Wollmer of David City has a legal practice spanning family law, business matters, civil litigation, estate planning, and criminal defense.search
2“provided essential legal services to central and eastern Nebraska for more than 17 years”Tim Wollmer has practiced law serving central and eastern Nebraska for more than 17 years as of September 2026.search
3“A graduate of Creighton University School of Law”Tim Wollmer is a graduate of Creighton University School of Law.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15