Analysis · Floor speech · beta

Mark B. Messmer

Republican on Recognizing 100th Anniversary of Long Island Association 2026-07-20

135 words · 6 sentences · 7 clauses

Statement grade

D–

42 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Greeting 33%Claims 13%Thanks 29%Positioning 25%

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

Greeting · 35 wordsFinally, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Jasper Wildcats girls’ tennis doubles team of Adaysha Smiley and Stella Knies for winning the 2026 Indiana High School Athletic Association girls’ tennis doubles State championship.¹Greeting Claims · 17 wordsIn a hard-fought straight-set victory, the doubles team captured the State title, capping off an outstanding season.² Thanks · 14 wordsHats off to these two athletes for their prowess and sportsmanship throughout the year, ThanksPositioning · 15 wordswhich makes this big win all the more sweet for the Wildcats and the fans.Positioning Thanks · 25 wordsI also want to give a shout-out to Head Coach Scott Yarbrough, whose outstanding leadership has, once again, guided the Wildcats to another State championship.Thanks Positioning · 19 wordsAll of Dubois County is proud of this tennis team and these special young ladies for their impressive victory.Positioning Greeting · 10 wordsI congratulate, once again, the Jasper Wildcats girls’ tennis team.Greeting

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 12

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 “Finally, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Jasper Wildcats girls’ tennis doubles team of Adaysha Smiley and Stella Knies for winning the 2026 Indiana High School Athletic Association girls’ tennis doubles State championship.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “Hats off to these two athletes for their prowess and sportsmanship throughout the year,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “which makes this big win all the more sweet for the Wildcats and the fans.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I also want to give a shout-out to Head Coach Scott Yarbrough, whose outstanding leadership has, once again, guided the Wildcats to another State championship.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “All of Dubois County is proud of this tennis team and these special young ladies for their impressive victory.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “I congratulate, once again, the Jasper Wildcats girls’ tennis team.”A greeting: 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 · 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 · 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 · 2

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“the Jasper Wildcats girls’ tennis doubles team of Adaysha Smiley and Stella Knies for winning the 2026 Indiana High School Athletic Association girls’ tennis doubles State championship”The Jasper High School girls’ tennis doubles team of Adaysha Smiley and Stella Knies won the 2026 IHSAA girls’ tennis doubles state championship.search
2“In a hard-fought straight-set victory”The 2026 IHSAA girls’ tennis doubles state championship was won by Jasper’s team in straight sets.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15