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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance and Clarity. Average 27 / 100
Signal
72 / 100
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Relevance
0 / 100
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Reasoning
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Respect
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Clarity
10 / 100
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Procedure 27% Claims 73%
Structure · 2 steps
Claims · 0
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Procedure · 18 words You take a look at the--I spend a lot of time and focus on behavioral health, Senator Cornyn, Procedure Claims · 48 words and the data is compelling. There is no question in my mind--just the sheer number here--there is no question in my mind that we saved the life of somebody who is buying a gun for that purpose. Unearned certainty There is no doubt in my mind the numbers stipulate that. Off point Unearned certainty
At a glance
Lost points for Off point ×4 Unearned certainty ×2 Procedure Off topic None of this speech addressed the bill under debate and what it would change. Vague Much of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.
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Signal · 72
1 of 7 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 → “You take a look at the--I spend a lot of time and focus on behavioral health, Senator Cornyn,” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 0
4 of 7 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 → “You take a look at the--I spend a lot of time and focus on behavioral health, Senator Cornyn,” Shifts to the speaker’s personal work on behavioral health rather than the defense 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 the data is compelling.” Continues the behavioral health discussion with no tie to 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 → “There is no question in my mind--just the sheer number here--there is no question in my mind that we saved the life of somebody who is buying a gun for that purpose.” Claims about saving lives in gun purchases do not address the defense authorization 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 → “There is no doubt in my mind the numbers stipulate that.” Restates the gun-purchase claim without reference to the bill under debate.
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 · 10
2 of 7 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 → “There is no question in my mind” Personal conviction is asserted in place of any cited evidence for the claim that a life was saved.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “There is no doubt in my mind the numbers stipulate that” Certainty is asserted without naming or citing the numbers said to support it.
Claims · 0
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