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Pat Kelly

Conservative on Margaret Harper 2026-10-23

150 words · 9 sentences · 10 clauses

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Claims 63%Anecdote 30%Thanks 7%

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Madam Speaker, Claims · 78 wordson October 3, Margaret Harper passed away peacefully at her home at age 93.¹ She was the loving mother to her sons Stephen, Grant and Robert, grandmother to Ben, Katie, Rachel and Elizabeth, and great-grandmother to James. She was an extraordinarily active woman who shovelled her own snow and cut her own lawn and was a well-known presence in northwest Calgary, often seen cycling or on long walks throughout the community, including on the day before her passing. Anecdote · 45 wordsI first met Margaret when she walked into my campaign office and volunteered to door-knock. We knocked on hundreds of doors together in 2015, 2019 and 2021. She would sling a bundle of lawn signs over her shoulder and set off at an impressive pace.Anecdote Claims · 16 wordsShe was a woman of character, principle and faith who dedicated her life to her family. Thanks · 11 wordsThe Harpers have my deepest condolences. May she rest in peace.Thanks

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What the tags mean

Signal · 57

5 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.

A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “I first met Margaret when she walked into my campaign office and volunteered to door-knock.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “We knocked on hundreds of doors together in 2015, 2019 and 2021.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “She would sling a bundle of lawn signs over her shoulder and set off at an impressive pace.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “The Harpers have my deepest condolences.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “May she rest in peace.”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 · 100

0 of 5 deductions are Respect

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.

Nothing lost points.

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.

Nothing lost points.

Claims · 1

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1“on October 3, Margaret Harper passed away”Margaret Harper died on October 3, 2026 at age 93.search

Analysed on 2026-10-24