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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance and Clarity. Average 79 / 100
Signal
80 / 100
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Relevance
56 / 100
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Respect
–
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Clarity
100 / 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.
Procedure 19% Claims 56% The ask 25%
Structure · 6 steps
Claims · 0
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Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 2 words in closing, Procedure Claims · 32 words as the voice of the taxpayer, it is critical that the National Taxpayer Advocate can provide her expertise and insights for court cases that impact taxpayers. Partly on point This bill will ensure just that. Mr. Speaker, The ask · 14 words I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support this bill, Partly on point Procedure · 9 words and I yield back the balance of my time. Procedure
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×3 Procedure ×2
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Signal · 80
2 of 5 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 → “in closing,” 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 → “and I yield back the balance of my time.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 56
3 of 5 deductions are Relevance
Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue. Measured against the bill under debate.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “in closing,” A closing marker about the Advocate’s role in court cases, but it does not address the bill itself.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “as the voice of the taxpayer, it is critical that the National Taxpayer Advocate can provide her expertise and insights for court cases that impact taxpayers.” Speaks to why the Advocate’s input matters in tax cases, without addressing what the bill does or its effects.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support this bill,” Urges colleagues to support the bill without addressing what it does or its merits.
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 5 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 · 0
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