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Marlin A. Stutzman

Republican on Summer of Soccer 2026-07-16

175 words · 8 sentences · 8 clauses

Statement grade

Average 90 / 100

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Claims 45%Anecdote 18%The ask 27%Promise 10%

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 43 wordsthe summer of soccer is alive and well in northeast Indiana. Fort Wayne Football Club’s new state-of-the-art stadium recently celebrated its grand opening.¹ Privately funded, Ruoff Mortgage Stadium seats over 7,000 fans and has already become a hub for soccer fans across Indiana.² Anecdote · 31 wordsI had the pleasure of attending a game this past weekend and was honored to present the match ball for the Fort Wayne Football Club’s USL Cup match against Detroit City.³Anecdote Claims · 23 wordsThe passion of the fans and the quality of the players were a reminder of how far soccer has come in our community. The ask · 48 wordsWith the incredibly exciting World Cup wrapping up in just a few days, I encourage all Americans and all Hoosiers to make their way to a match close to them and especially those in northeast Indiana to cheer on our local club for a great family night out.⁴ Claims · 13 wordsFort Wayne is proving that soccer’s future in the United States is bright. Promise · 17 wordsI look forward to attending more matches in the years to come to watch some exciting soccer.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 80

1 of 1 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.

A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “I had the pleasure of attending a game this past weekend and was honored to present the match ball for the Fort Wayne Football Club’s USL Cup match against Detroit City.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

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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

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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 1 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.

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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“Fort Wayne Football Club’s new state-of-the-art stadium recently celebrated its grand opening”Fort Wayne Football Club’s new stadium recently held its grand opening.search
2“Privately funded, Ruoff Mortgage Stadium seats over 7,000 fans”Ruoff Mortgage Stadium in Fort Wayne is privately funded and seats over 7,000 fans.search
3“present the match ball for the Fort Wayne Football Club’s USL Cup match against Detroit City”A Fort Wayne Football Club USL Cup match against Detroit City took place in mid-July 2026.search
4“With the incredibly exciting World Cup wrapping up in just a few days, I encourage all Americans and all Hoosiers to make their way to a match close to them and especially those in northeast Indiana to cheer on our local club for a great family night out.”The 2026 FIFA World Cup was scheduled to conclude within a few days of July 16, 2026.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15