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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Reasoning and Clarity. Reasoning rests on 2 conclusions, too few to hold the grade down. Average 84 / 100
Signal
64 / 100
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Relevance
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Reasoning
93 / 100
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Respect
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Clarity
96 / 100
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A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.
Claims 63% Procedure 7% Positioning 27% Promise 3%
Structure · 7 steps
Claims · 5
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Claims · 20 words many of my colleagues have spoken about the affordability crisis, forcing families to figure out how to make ends meet, Procedure · 5 words but let’s make something clear: Procedure Unearned certainty Claims · 85 words The affordability crisis isn’t just a political buzzword like the President claims. This is a real crisis, and it is made worse by the President’s decisions: a war of choice in Iran, indiscriminate tariffs, and tax cuts for billionaires, just to name a few, all this while 1 month of groceries in my home district in New York now averages over $1,200 a month.1 2 3 4 Since this President took office, the average additional cost of living for basic essentials in New York has risen to $4,000.5 Procedure · 7 words These costs are more than just numbers. Procedure Positioning · 45 words They reflect sacrifices at the grocery store, an elderly couple without care, or a young person unable to put away savings. As some in public life line their own pockets by the billions, my colleagues and I remain focused on the only thing that matters: Positioning Promise · 5 words making life more affordable again. Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Positioning ×3 Procedure ×2 Unearned certainty Vague promise
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Signal · 64
5 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 → “but let’s make something clear:” 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 → “These costs are more than just numbers.” 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 → “They reflect sacrifices at the grocery store, an elderly couple without care,” 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 → “or a young person unable to put away savings.” 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 → “As some in public life line their own pockets by the billions, my colleagues and I remain focused on the only thing that matters:” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. 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 · 93
0 of 7 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 · 2
Conclusion “The affordability crisis isn’t just a political buzzword like the President claims.”
Because “This is a real crisis,”
“and tax cuts for billionaires, just to name a few, all this while 1 month of groceries in my home district in New York now averages over $1,200 a month.”
“Since this President took office, the average additional cost of living for basic essentials in New York has risen to $4,000.”
Conclusion “making life more affordable again.”
Because “As some in public life line their own pockets by the billions, my colleagues and I remain focused on the only thing that matters:”
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 · 96
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 → “let’s make something clear” A certainty formula that asserts the following claims without offering a source.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “making life more affordable again” A commitment with no specific measure, date, or success condition.
Claims · 5
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 “and tax cuts for billionaires, just to name a few, all this while 1 month of groceries in my home district in New York now averages over $1,200 a month.” The President of the United States initiated a war with Iran during his term. search 2 “and tax cuts for billionaires, just to name a few, all this while 1 month of groceries in my home district in New York now averages over $1,200 a month.” The President imposed tariffs broadly across imports. search 3 “tax cuts for billionaires” The President enacted tax cuts benefiting billionaires. search 4 “1 month of groceries in my home district in New York now averages over $1,200 a month” A month of groceries in Latimer’s congressional district in New York currently averages over $1,200. search 5 “the average additional cost of living for basic essentials in New York has risen to $4,000” Since the President took office, the average additional cost of living for basic essentials in New York has risen to $4,000. search
