Analysis · Floor speech · beta

Tim Moore

Republican on Honoring Steve Stroud 2026-07-21

192 words · 10 sentences · 13 clauses

Statement grade

Average 76 / 100

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

Greeting 11%Claims 54%Procedure 4%Positioning 15%Thanks 16%

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

Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 22 wordsI rise today to honor the life and legacy of Steve Stroud, a friend and a true leader who transformed North Carolina.Greeting Claims · 25 wordsAfter attending North Carolina State University, he built one of North Carolina’s most respected commercial real estate firms, shaping the growth of the Triangle region.¹ Procedure · 7 wordsHis impact extends far beyond commercial development.Procedure Claims · 56 wordsAs the first chairman of the Centennial Authority, he played a pivotal role in the building of what is now known as the Lenovo Center and bringing the Carolina Hurricanes to North Carolina.² His determination helped secure our State’s first major league professional sports franchise, boosting economic growth, tourism, ³and pride throughout all of our communities. Positioning · 29 wordsHe was a leader who saw possibilities where others saw obstacles. He believed in North Carolina, invested in our people, and dedicated his life to creating opportunities for others.Positioning Claims · 22 wordsFrom humble roots in Rutherford County to the Research Triangle, he left a positive, lasting impact on communities all across North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 31 wordsas we mourn his passing, may we remember Steve Stroud for his enduring legacy of leadership, service, and love of our great State. Our prayers are with his family and friends.Thanks

At a glance

Lost points for

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 51

8 of 8 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 honor the life and legacy of Steve Stroud, a friend and a true leader who transformed North Carolina.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “His impact extends far beyond commercial development.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “He was a leader who saw possibilities where others saw obstacles.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “He believed in North Carolina, invested in our people,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “and dedicated his life to creating opportunities for others.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “as we mourn his passing, may we remember Steve Stroud for his enduring legacy of leadership, service,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and love of our great State.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “Our prayers are with his family and friends.”Thanks: 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.

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 8 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 · 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“After attending North Carolina State University, he built one of North Carolina’s most respected commercial real estate firms”Steve Stroud attended North Carolina State University and built a commercial real estate firm in North Carolina.search
2“As the first chairman of the Centennial Authority, he played a pivotal role in the building of what is now known as the Lenovo Center and bringing the Carolina Hurricanes to North Carolina.”Steve Stroud was the first chairman of the Centennial Authority and was involved in building the arena now known as the Lenovo Center and bringing the Carolina Hurricanes to North Carolina.search
3“our State’s first major league professional sports franchise”The Carolina Hurricanes were North Carolina’s first major league professional sports franchise.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15