Analysis · Floor speech · beta

Michael Baumgartner

Republican on Remembering Wes Anderson 2026-07-21

175 words · 7 sentences · 13 clauses

Statement grade

B–

Average 74 / 100

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

Greeting 48%Claims 27%Promise 24%Aside 1%

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

Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 84 wordsI rise today to recognize the Eastern Washington University Eagles football team as they prepare for what promises to be a fantastic 2026 season. Everyone in eastern Washington knows that EWU plays some of the most exciting brands of football in the Western United States, Unearned certaintyand I know personally that their tailgating in Cheney is second to none. They are led by Coach Best, a former All-Big Sky center and Eastern Washington alum who has had an exemplary career as coach of the Eags.¹Greeting Claims · 47 wordsThe Eastern Washington Eagles have a stacked schedule this fall with away games at Northern Arizona, South Dakota, University of Washington, UC Davis, University of Idaho, ²and Utah Tech, while welcoming schools like Northern Iowa, Cal Poly, Northern Colorado, Montana, Montana State, ³and Portland State to Cheney. Promise · 42 wordsI look forward to a great season of Eastern football, and I know the Eastern Eagles will be very competitive. I am sure the coach, his staff, every student-athlete, and the student body of Eastern all look forward to this exciting season. Aside · 2 wordsGo Eags.Aside

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 49

5 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 “I rise today to recognize the Eastern Washington University Eagles football team as they prepare for what promises to be a fantastic 2026 season.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “Everyone in eastern Washington knows that EWU plays some of the most exciting brands of football in the Western United States,”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “and I know personally that their tailgating in Cheney is second to none.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “They are led by Coach Best, a former All-Big Sky center and Eastern Washington alum who has had an exemplary career as coach of the Eags.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “Go Eags.”An aside: 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

1 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “Everyone in eastern Washington knows”The claim is backed by an imagined universal consensus rather than any source or evidence.

Claims · 3

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“led by Coach Best, a former All-Big Sky center and Eastern Washington alum”The Eastern Washington University football team is led by Coach Best, a former All-Big Sky center and Eastern Washington alumnus.search
2“The Eastern Washington Eagles have a stacked schedule this fall with away games at Northern Arizona, South Dakota, University of Washington, UC Davis, University of Idaho, ”Eastern Washington University’s 2026 football schedule includes away games at Northern Arizona, South Dakota, the University of Washington, UC Davis, the University of Idaho, and Utah Tech.search
3“while welcoming schools like Northern Iowa, Cal Poly, Northern Colorado, Montana, Montana State, ”Eastern Washington University’s 2026 football schedule includes home games in Cheney against Northern Iowa, Cal Poly, Northern Colorado, Montana, Montana State, and Portland State.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15