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Michael Baumgartner

Republican on Honoring Jim Walden 2026-07-14

205 words · 8 sentences · 12 clauses

Statement grade

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Average 86 / 100

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

Greeting 16%Claims 66%Thanks 11%Promise 6%

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

Madam Speaker, Greeting · 33 wordsI rise today to honor a former Washington State University athletic director, Bill Moos, and highlight his outstanding new book, ``Crab Creek Chronicles: ⁴From the Wheat Fields to the Ball Fields and Beyond.’’Greeting Claims · 116 wordsBill Moos was a star football player for WSU in the early 1970s and later took a job as the student assistant football coach in 1973.¹ After holding various jobs, he returned to WSU as the assistant athletic director. His career skyrocketed after that as he became the athletic director and oversaw the rise of two major universities, Montana and Oregon.² Bill was a storyteller shaped by the land of eastern Washington and a family that has deep roots in both agriculture and politics. His new book is a memoir of faith, family, and wonderful moments of the sport, including the time that he brought my good friend and WSU legend Mike Leach to the Palouse.³ Madam Speaker, Thanks · 23 wordsI congratulate Bill on his many years of service to Cougar athletics and in this exciting new chapter of his life--even in retirement.Thanks Madam Speaker, Claims · 20 wordsI will also note that Bill Moos is a Cougar legend that should be in the WSU Hall of Fame, Promise · 13 wordsand I look forward to seeing him receive that distinct honor very soon.

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 70

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 “I rise today to honor a former Washington State University athletic director, Bill Moos,”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “and highlight his outstanding new book, ``Crab Creek Chronicles:”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “From the Wheat Fields to the Ball Fields and Beyond.’’”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I congratulate Bill on his many years of service to Cougar athletics and in this exciting new chapter of his life--even in retirement.”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 · 87

0 of 4 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.

Nothing lost points.

Conclusions found · 1

Conclusion“I will also note that Bill Moos is a Cougar legend that should be in the WSU Hall of Fame,”

Because“His career skyrocketed after that as he became the athletic director and oversaw the rise of two major universities, Montana and Oregon.”

“I congratulate Bill on his many years of service to Cougar athletics and in this exciting new chapter of his life--even in retirement.”

Reason given

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 · 4

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“Bill Moos was a star football player for WSU in the early 1970s and later took a job as the student assistant football coach in 1973.”Bill Moos played football for Washington State University in the early 1970s and became the student assistant football coach there in 1973.search
2“he became the athletic director and oversaw the rise of two major universities, Montana and Oregon.”Bill Moos served as athletic director at the University of Montana and the University of Oregon.search
3“the time that he brought my good friend and WSU legend Mike Leach to the Palouse.”Bill Moos brought Mike Leach to Washington State University as football coach.search
4“and highlight his outstanding new book, ``Crab Creek Chronicles: ”Bill Moos published a book titled ‘Crab Creek Chronicles: From the Wheat Fields to the Ball Fields and Beyond.’search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15