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Senate Floor: NOMINATION OF JAMES L. DENNIS, OF LOUISIANA, TO BE UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT

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Thad Cochran
Thad Cochran said 312 sentences of a total of 1051 sentences.
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Thad Cochran said 6948 words of a total of 19177 words.
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Joe Biden
Joe Biden said 239 sentences of a total of 1051 sentences.
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Joe Biden said 4301 words of a total of 19177 words.
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Trent Lott
Trent Lott said 151 sentences of a total of 1051 sentences.
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John Breaux
John Breaux said 115 sentences of a total of 1051 sentences.
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Orrin Hatch
Orrin Hatch said 53 sentences of a total of 1051 sentences.
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Jon Kyl
Jon Kyl said 40 sentences of a total of 1051 sentences.
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J. Bennett Johnston
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The Presiding Officer
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Bob Dole
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Wendell Ford
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Daniel K. Inouye
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Harry Reid
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Full Transcript

The Presiding Officer

The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1194115146
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0448507548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0039044997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014597991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009909658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005180041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001473147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000147101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.11698E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.03433E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.235E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.9
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Thad Cochran

Mr. President, I move to recommit the nomination to the Judiciary Committee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0343911903
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0296682032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0231869824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0226233446
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0106579784
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0035817415
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005714815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002542989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.4252E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.44874E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.50516E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Thad Cochran

Mr. BIDEN addressed the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0046288893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0031751035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.002643578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011463048
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000374771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002556738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001166198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.89052E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.41281E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.86866E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.246E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

The Presiding Officer

The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.0116029929
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0089761219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0068177324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0025716385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011892326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004429548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003632208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.91214E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.80651E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.7353E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.51E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Joe Biden

Parliamentary inquiry: Does that call for immediate action, or is that a debatable motion?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0122025667
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0090792353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.007659728
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013380883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006067019
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005806194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002880204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000235248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001066412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.3386E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.091E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

The Presiding Officer

The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0037296661
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0036285732
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0027505823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015437237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006768102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004133171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001936841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001251737
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001084587
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.0456E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.3296E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.1
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Thad Cochran

Mr. President, I am prepared to describe to the Senate the reasons for my motion, and to give other Senators an opportunity to discuss this. We had undertaken to work out an agreement on the basis of time constraints allocating time for one side and the other because some did not want to set a precedent for doing the time agreement on a motion to recommit on the Executive Calendar. We have not reached that agreement in any formal way.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.85
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0144379315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0081060105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0021914751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017797602
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003356179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000307381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001592179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.10122E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.8576E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.962E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.86E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
23.35
Magnitude:
27
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Thad Cochran

But, for the information of Senators, it is my expectation that there will be debate on this motion for at least 1 hour on this side in support of the motion to recommit. I expect that there will be a corresponding amount of time, or at least certainly the availability of that kind of time, on the other side. Then there would be a request for the yeas and nays on the motion to recommit the nomination. We expect to be able to get a record vote on that motion.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.625
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0727207225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0171925261
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0056527522
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011415789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008383452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001921154
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.90767E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.36399E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.47176E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.0398E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.396E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
84.249
Magnitude:
70
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Joe Biden

Mr. President, will the Senator yield?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0067887006
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.006192099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014456583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011941353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005794013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004511648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.634E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.50661E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.6592E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.5918E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.523E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.9
Gunning-Fog Score
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
3.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Thad Cochran

I am happy to yield to the Senator for a question.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0051230632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0025019788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016426367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007432847
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003923492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003844334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001936196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.53104E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.82916E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.3614E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.6609E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.3
Gunning-Fog Score
4.4
Coleman-Liau Index
5.1
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Joe Biden

Mr. President, I am the one who was reluctant to enter into a time agreement and/or a formal agreement on the motion to recommit. It is fully within the right of the Senator from Mississippi to do that. The reason I did not wish to do that is that it sets a precedent. As long as I have been here, I do not recall us moving to recommit a judicial nominee unanimously reported out of the Judiciary Committee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.6
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0317660742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.025521827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0246451527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0098581782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0056659093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004724046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003538644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002964354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001116204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.67904E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.6651E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
92.274
Magnitude:
70
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Joe Biden

The second point that I make to my friend is that I have no intention of doing anything to delay the vote on this motion to recommit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.0171124193
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0052197043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0048617447
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0037119247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0024886456
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0018743362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015405267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000808481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004430465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.54763E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.1781E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
41.502
Magnitude:
131
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
30.536
Magnitude:
131
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

Joe Biden

I would like at the appropriate moment to explain why I believe Justice Dennis is qualified and should be confirmed and why there is no need to recommit. My colleagues from Louisiana, who have a genuine interest in this nomination, are both here, and I would look to them to speak to the qualifications of Justice Dennis and why a recommittal motion would be in effect a very bad precedent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
0.746
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0086079664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0009118606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005936257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002851461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.99908E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.27269E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
5.77634E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.09588E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.02741E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.7798E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.0749E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Joe Biden

I wish to make it clear to my friend from Mississippi that the Senator from Delaware does not have any other agenda. I do not have any intention of slowing up a vote on this. This is a slightly different procedure from the general tradition of the Senate that when a nominee comes up from a committee the Senate debates and votes on the nominee. However, I will not object to this motion to recommit Justice Dennis because it seems to me a version of what the North in the War Between the States had hoped for for many years, that is, that two States in the heart of Dixie would fight over an issue that the rest of us think is not worthy of a fight.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
0.902
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0382216123
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0112909504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0102223697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0059142854
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0049889688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003410381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001630855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001226939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.9535E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.89665E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.164E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Joe Biden

Mr. COCHRAN addressed the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.0240713096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0068376881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0060347022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0017170763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003746723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003547875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.53148E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.71645E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.55895E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.8731E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.063E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

The Presiding Officer

The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0084992469
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.007027122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0034774181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002926629
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006461749
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002593494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.65646E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.1377E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.7719E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.67E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.813E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.9
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Thad Cochran

My response to the distinguished Senator from Delaware is I have no problem with his describing the committee's action. I know the chairman of the committee would probably want to do that at some point in this discussion.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
-0.557
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0090564412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0083687111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0027977812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0019113271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006938262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002170528
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001222839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
8.06161E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.637E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.4908E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.514E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Thad Cochran

Let me just say, if I can, in support of the motion that this is not a fight between two States. This is a question that is being presented to the Senate today under this motion to recommit on the basis of newly discovered information about the fitness of this judge to serve on the fifth circuit court of appeals. The motion to recommit is to give the Judiciary Committee an opportunity to review the facts, the evidence and the investigation that has just recently been concluded by the staff of the Senate Judiciary Committee, at the request of the chairman of that committee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.795
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0438764779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0218129528
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0073500727
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0049975733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0042322095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0034922632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009703524
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002077187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.55489E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.7431E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.8414E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
90.743
Magnitude:
87
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

Thad Cochran

I have been briefed by the staff on the findings of that investigation, and I was advised at the time I was briefed that no other Senator had requested a briefing, no member of the committee had been briefed, other than the chairman had been given information from the investigators. I am convinced on the basis of what I heard that the Judiciary Committee should reconvene and reconsider the nomination.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
-0.178
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0564947608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0289735122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0113641421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0055648376
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017410481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0016560962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001147015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.09438E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.0668E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.1281E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.921E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
82.58
Magnitude:
88
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Thad Cochran

That is the reason this motion is being made. If this were just a debate on the merits of the nominee or the fitness of this nominee on the basis of the record as already made by the Judiciary Committee -- whether or not one State was being overly represented on the Court -- these are all facts that we would debate at that time, and it may be a subject, a proper subject, for discussion at a later time. But this motion is directed to the fact that after the committee reported the nomination, information became available which brought into question the fitness of this judge to serve and whether or not he should have disqualified himself from participating in a case before the Louisiana Supreme Court and related matters.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.57054
VADER
0.778
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0047247748
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0040257866
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0021016622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007327773
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004244876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002288312
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001926875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.98146E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.56189E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2253E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.131E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
85.046
Magnitude:
98
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33

Thad Cochran

That is the point we will address this morning. We hope the Senate will agree with us that this is clearly a situation where the committee ought to reconsider the nomination.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.66
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0015238808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011153898
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008596692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000792493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002341526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.38579E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.55078E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.38641E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.3878E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.574E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.93E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
68.458
Magnitude:
40
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Joe Biden

If the Senator will yield without losing his right to the floor -- --
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.12
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1039333292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0683953927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0352821342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0226764925
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0182173186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0031838419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0029601577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0015109294
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001711893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.25218E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.30989E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
86.687
Magnitude:
191
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.9
Gunning-Fog Score
4.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Thad Cochran

I will be happy to yield for a question.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0109842833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0024404935
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0023171011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016553004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011478823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001354825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000131231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
8.87713E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.834E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.2282E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.791E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
94.225
Magnitude:
65
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
94.3
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.5
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2

Joe Biden

The way the Judiciary Committee has operated for the roughly 20 years, I guess, that I have been on it is that the investigative staffs of the majority and minority work together and share all information. I wish to inform my friend from Mississippi that in addition to the Senator from Mississippi and the chairman of the committee, Senator Hatch, the Senator from Delaware has also been briefed on all of the investigative matters including the one to which the Senator refers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.802
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0114758157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0060723742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0042369382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0034787845
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024659024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005610355
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003049875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002376801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.99874E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.6922E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.1111E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
93.505
Magnitude:
74
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Joe Biden

I will be prepared and am ready to speak to that, but I will yield back. I do not have the floor. I thank my friend for his time, but assure him that I am aware the committee has been briefed. I see absolutely no need to refer this back to the committee, but I will speak to that in response to my friend's arguments.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.727
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0101571706
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0079025602
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000716448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005314931
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004265336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002954856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.70245E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.12242E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.1567E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.4444E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.736E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
49.419
Magnitude:
75
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
20.322
Magnitude:
75
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
84.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
6.4
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Thad Cochran

Mr. President, I thank the distinguished Senator for his comments.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0045368262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0017110053
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016507964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006901188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003472674
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001472616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.49672E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.8775E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.1033E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.696E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.0E-9
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
70.821
Magnitude:
142
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.9
Gunning-Fog Score
6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Thad Cochran

Let me just say for the purpose of putting this in some historical context that Judge James Dennis is a member of the Louisiana State Supreme Court. [[Page S 14457]] He was nominated by President Clinton to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. That nomination was made during the 103d Congress, the previous Congress.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0472132437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0452943437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0358170742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0179344919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0057229383
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000916982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000754224
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005326104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002898793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002427193
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.79021E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
83.441
Magnitude:
42
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.5
Gunning-Fog Score
7.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Thad Cochran

The Judiciary Committee had a hearing. At the hearing Judge Dennis appeared. No witnesses appeared other than Judge Dennis, as I am advised. There were four questions asked of Judge Dennis at that time. The committee reported his nomination to the Senate. There was no action on the nomination during the last Congress, and this year his name was resubmitted to the Senate by the President. No other hearings were held, no other inquiries were held, and he was reported out in due course to the Senate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
-0.778
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0444621255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0432672532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0246900483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0041719613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015652755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007882705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004990884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004676968
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.94513E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.15309E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.25816E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
48.187
Magnitude:
97
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
10.4
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Thad Cochran

One day after the nomination had been reported by the Judiciary Committee, a Times-Picayune story revealed that Judge Dennis possibly committed a serious ethical violation by participating in a court decision involving Tulane tuition waivers. Tulane tuition waivers involve under Louisiana law the right of a member of the State legislature to bestow a favor on a friend by having the tuition that would otherwise be due and payable to Tulane University waived under an existing authority that goes way back to the last century in that State.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.796
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0925029162
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.026550531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0118321193
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0101049256
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0089699606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0086120468
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002305312
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001542597
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001301815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.5498E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.974E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
93.365
Magnitude:
70
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
8.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37

Thad Cochran

The issue was that Judge Dennis had a son who was given a judicial waiver by a member of the legislature for 2 years going to law school. Then he laid out of law school for a year, and he was going to go back to law school, and he contacted the legislator who had given him the waiver in the first instance and asked that he be reinstated. There was some question about the extent to which Judge Dennis may have been involved in contacting or trying to influence the legislator to grant that waiver for his son.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0228688456
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0130571323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0037303245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0031808981
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0024339437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.002206044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018624978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004170043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.3757E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.8283E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.947E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
95.423
Magnitude:
64
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Thad Cochran

Anyway, Judge Dennis knew this story was being written. He had been contacted by the paper. He had been questioned by the reporter. Obviously, it was something that was getting a great deal of attention in the State of Louisiana.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0871702854
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0095905678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0077639168
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0075910481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.004077849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0017227498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003127907
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.73261E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.86968E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.19286E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.597E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Thad Cochran

This issue had been in the papers. There was some talk about whether this was a practice that needed to be changed, whether it was sort of a buddy system there in the State where legislators were giving friends of theirs tuition waivers. This abuse should be revisited.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0297909894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0095817923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0031029867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018937622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010413592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003439312
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001525962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.078E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.41129E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.2411E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1813E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Thad Cochran

Well, that is all really beside the point. The point is Judge Dennis knew he was right in the middle of this story being written, and he did not bring it to the attention of the Judiciary Committee, which was about to take action on his nomination to the second highest court in the land, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that is based in New Orleans. There is an obligation -- and I think the chairman and the distinguished ranking member of the committee will acknowledge this -- there is an obligation and understanding with all nominees who come before the Judiciary Committee in situations of this kind for confirmation for a lifetime appointment to the Federal judiciary that, if they know of any circumstance or facts that would affect the consideration of the committee or the action that the committee is about to take to report out the nomination, they are obliged and under an obligation to bring such facts to the attention of the committee. Judge Dennis did not do this. There is no question in the record Judge Dennis did not do this.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.72727
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.72727
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.71765
VADER
-0.026
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0115543473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0091488328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0062041501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0027605736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010727513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004730885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004718008
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001512812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001403075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.44515E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.4882E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
39.741
Magnitude:
5
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36

Thad Cochran

There is a suggestion that Judge Dennis contacted someone in the Justice Department. I do not have a copy of any of the transcript, whether it was a letter, whether it was a fax, whether it was a phone call. I do not have the phone log or exactly what was said or to whom. But I am advised that there was contact made.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.527
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1915067784
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1057541347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0447489234
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0301804073
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0198410329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0189913422
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0063781314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007573968
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006568779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003129635
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000182695
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
7
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Thad Cochran

But, nonetheless, the Judiciary Committee proceeded to act without any knowledge of the fact that this issue had arisen and certainly not of the fact that it was going to be big news in Louisiana the next day, after it acted on the nomination. Judge Dennis knew that his ethics were in question and did not bring that knowledge of this to the Judiciary Committee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0194763357
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0045341319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0030396212
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0018859675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017632514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0015033648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014547265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0007713914
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007512857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.98339E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.49848E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Thad Cochran

The ethics of Judge Dennis were being questioned by the reporters who asked the questions. And the reason it was an issue is because the Supreme Court of Louisiana had been called upon to rule on a freedom- of-information request where a request had been filed by the newspaper asking legislators to provide records from their offices to show which citizens of Louisiana had been given these tuition waivers by them under the authority of existing Louisiana law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.827
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0016483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0003847349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0001949487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000166258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
8.11429E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.73091E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.69076E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.393E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
1.60955E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.0E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.292E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Thad Cochran

Well, you can imagine some of the legislators did not want to reveal this information. They did not want to disclose the facts. Anyway, suit was filed by the paper, and that was decided in a lower court and worked its way up. It finally got up to the supreme court. Judge Dennis participated in a decision on the issue affirming a lower court decision that the paper had to make that information available.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.83321
VADER
0.279
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.348803401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1607399201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0534529041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0238081819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.017994408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0106820924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0031290561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0030060408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0009526849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.11312E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.35893E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Thad Cochran

Judge Dennis did not disclose his potential interest in this case at the time the case was decided by the Supreme Court of Louisiana. He participated in the case. He voted on the case. He did not disclose this information to the Judiciary Committee or the fact that this was an issue and a controversy in Louisiana that might be perceived as affecting his fitness to serve on the second highest court in the land.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.827
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0085422056
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0063832907
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0033620443
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009673607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008094254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003526458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.94229E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.82606E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.65244E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.9381E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.3732E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Thad Cochran

He knew -- he knew -- that he had a continuing obligation to reveal any information to the committee which might affect his nomination or the committee's decision in this case. He did not call the committee to report that the story was coming out. He then knew his nomination had been voted out of the committee. There was some communication after he had been reported out of the committee and the nomination was pending here in the Senate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.94444
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.1570072956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1018256415
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0273277867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0139004522
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.004069326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0023521285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0023491133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0022860673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002422771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.99656E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.69492E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Thad Cochran

The significance of this story, I think, can be best described in terms of its notoriety and its importance in Louisiana with the headline that was used by the Times-Picayune to call attention to this. As a matter of fact, it had in bold headlines: "Hall of Shame, Public Confidence in Judge Dennis Is Destroyed." I think loss of confidence in a member of the judiciary, of course, affects the judicial system and not just at the fifth circuit, but throughout the country. The question that I think the committee ought to properly answer, and has not had an opportunity to address in any formal way, is: Was Judge Dennis' conduct an ethical violation? I think it was. I think it clearly rises to the level of improper conduct that would affect this committee's decision to report the nomination to the Senate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.80235
VADER
0.797
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0051601059
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0039778432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0039143157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0035502075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011670722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002286399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001777701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.68974E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.0384E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.8452E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3739E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45

Thad Cochran

I frankly do not believe after the committee reviews all the facts, hears all the evidence, calls witnesses who are familiar with this entire situation, I do not believe the committee is going to favorably report this nomination back to the Senate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1329050981
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.009825603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0041271356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010480453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006098727
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004676817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001152862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.78942E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.01886E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.701E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1473E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Thad Cochran

What I am disturbed about is that there has been pressure to call the nomination up, take action on the nomination. I do not want to personally, just because I am from a neighboring State and we have had discussions about whether this is a seat that should be filled by a Mississippian or a Louisiana person -- I do not want that to cloud the real issue here, and that is the fitness of this nominee to serve on the court. That is why I have decided to move to recommit the nomination to the committee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
-0.436
Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.1906628255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0268530712
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0074447671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.00558151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.003690095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0024630468
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014939109
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.00068187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002235297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002148767
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001345772
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Thad Cochran

I am prepared to let the committee look further into this in an orderly way and in a deliberate way to determine whether my suspicions are correct, whether the suspicions of many people throughout the Louisiana-Mississippi-Texas area, where this court has jurisdiction, are correct. We have been getting phone calls and letters; people are disturbed about this. And we think that the committee ought to look further into the situation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
-0.691
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0075942698
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011264279
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005108791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004576533
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0001019305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.49458E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.05148E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.80816E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.2641E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.227E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1542E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Thad Cochran

The Judiciary Committee ought to begin the opportunity to review its decision and either decide to report the nomination in light of this new information -- I think the information reveals that Judge Dennis, first of all, failed to recuse himself properly in a case resulting in such an impropriety as to warrant public disapproval and the disapproval of the committee of his nomination.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.128
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0110948684
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0064964268
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0046457648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0022194034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001528569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002538017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000117571
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.9807E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.8371E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.328E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.01E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Thad Cochran

Mr. President, I do not know what the procedure is in terms of being able to speak again, but I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to yield the floor to other Senators who want to speak and then to speak again at some point under this motion. I do not [[Page S 14458]] want to lose my right to the floor by so yielding.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.529
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1194114564
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0448507548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0039045033
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014598004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009909648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005180045
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001473147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000147101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.11698E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.03433E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.235E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
6.5
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Shelby). Is there objection?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0081801765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0048317343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0028120465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0026992073
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0026679954
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001444472
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000125606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.53675E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.045E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.5265E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.581E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Joe Biden

Reserving the right to object.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1194114564
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0448507548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0039045033
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014598004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009909648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005180045
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001473147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000147101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.11698E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.03433E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.235E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
71.565
Magnitude:
31
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2

Joe Biden

Parliamentary inquiry. The Senator has an opportunity to regain the floor at any time under any circumstance, is that not correct?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.422
Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0409196335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0069837792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0043611013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0036123223
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007180801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007128999
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004778236
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004121324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002917227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002185469
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.09705E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

The Presiding Officer

The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0340032304
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0070802875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0064944565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0029161785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.002801212
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013183663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000423964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001187582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.12048E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.33178E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.2312E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.1
Gunning-Fog Score
6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Thad Cochran

I do not want to violate the two-speech rule. You cannot under the rules of the Senate make two speeches on one legislative day. Is it because we are in executive session that the legislative day two- speech rule does not apply, I ask the Chair?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.142
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0287182716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.009308297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0092595881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0032549313
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024503792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015811878
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000772573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003349369
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002753607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.84012E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.18285E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
59.789
Magnitude:
61
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
5.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

The Presiding Officer

The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1173485769
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0456684298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0088006011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0053083073
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0027826332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011484812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010698293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007877527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001045964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.52629E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.9751E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
45.954
Magnitude:
89
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Thad Cochran

That is why I made the request.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1962872688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1735352562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1105324482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0132230605
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0047368751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0039348888
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0026531954
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002418133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.23924E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.49867E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.8698E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
4.4
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1

Joe Biden

I have no objection.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0193299595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0083835912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0045571935
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0039376402
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009248705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007189935
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000502845
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003090346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001461884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.18021E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.0177E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
56.35
Magnitude:
63
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
34.796
Magnitude:
63
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1

The Presiding Officer

The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.2731277142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1659934525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0216304688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0147715444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0063437801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.004714392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0023443623
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0018200566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0015302725
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002383445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.94583E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
72.666
Magnitude:
97
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Joe Biden

Mr. President, I love to hear the Senator speak. If the two-speech rule applied to this place, I imagine we would have only one or two Senators who ever spoke. I will be delighted to hear him again.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.818
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0331556977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0133041307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.007521607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006323054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006073421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005267101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001682107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.31835E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.40155E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.738E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0101E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
46.752
Magnitude:
20
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
34.892
Magnitude:
20
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
84.1
Gunning-Fog Score
6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Joe Biden

I would like to make several points to him, and I will not take long. I would like to ask him a question, if I may.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0762887241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0154206995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0099971294
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0084964355
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0048216447
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000543196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005365921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.06566E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.7131E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.077E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.554E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Technology
Score:
60.226
Magnitude:
50
Code:
17
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#17
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
99.3
Gunning-Fog Score
6.7
Coleman-Liau Index
3.7
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
0.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1

Joe Biden

If I may ask the Senator from Mississippi, is it his -- I realize there is no unanimous consent in any of this -- but just as he postulated what he hoped would happen in terms of procedure here this afternoon, is it the Senator's intention that, if his motion to recommit fails, that we would go then to a vote up or down on the nominee?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.115
Leans Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.1478946768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0219713183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0072604802
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0040954288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0038273363
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007274001
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005051285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.38981E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.0648E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.1734E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.1875E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
7.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Thad Cochran

I have no objection to proceeding to voting on the nomination. As I understand it, though, it would be subject to debate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0124574814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0070156457
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0045463024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037367045
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0020621732
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004152527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001266429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.16705E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.16929E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.3056E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.9374E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

Joe Biden

No. It would.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1731785829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.02953863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0205088043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0200948794
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0080639387
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0049132515
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003088178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002970455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001092615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.0036E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.924E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
95.173
Magnitude:
65
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
0.6
Coleman-Liau Index
1.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.1
Sprache Readability Score
0.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0

Thad Cochran

I do not want to foreclose any Senator's right by any agreement like that. My personal inclination would be to proceed to vote in due course whenever Senators -- if they want to talk about it, they could, but there is no agreement to proceed to a vote at that time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.666
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0301521068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.024575158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0163066317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0154927242
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0107536027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0029033281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004327244
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003398884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.35577E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.44026E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.4851E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
89.937
Magnitude:
65
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Thad Cochran

Mr. BIDEN addressed the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0460019481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0152523076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0085305976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0085125415
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008621272
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007458289
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000454311
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.56849E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.91791E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.966E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.5075E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.183
Magnitude:
56
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

The Presiding Officer

The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.1802806742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0087762477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0063675143
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0057026995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0043291988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0029991317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0028974782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013733645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0011149985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001438272
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.4676E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.084
Magnitude:
91
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Joe Biden

I know there is no agreement. What I am asking, does the Senator know of anyone who would have an interest in not allowing us to get to a vote today?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0148456209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0138384799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0089375237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0058872927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.001885135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001867613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000569229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000165433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.90644E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.797E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.6022E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
92.764
Magnitude:
47
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
6.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Thad Cochran

If the Senator would yield. I know Senators are interested in this subject. Two or three have come up to me and said, "You are not going to let this proceed to a final vote today if this motion is defeated?" I said, "I am not going to stand in the way of that. But if you want to speak you can. You have the right to do that." So I do not know what other Senators may do. I do not intend to filibuster the nomination, I say to my friend.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.477
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.8836322464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0518389454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.026349671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.020206625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0145259226
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0121370489
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0071245828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.001198233
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0011953739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002382036
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.49985E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
50.031
Magnitude:
51
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
33.82
Magnitude:
51
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
88.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.3
Coleman-Liau Index
5.4
SMOG Index
8.6
Automated Readability Index
1.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.3
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Thad Cochran

Mr. BIDEN addressed the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.0459290342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0159387346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.005371543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0048719372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0043879627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003566221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002551535
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001423871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.2912E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.9523E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.0156E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
75.083
Magnitude:
27
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

The Presiding Officer

The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.0245632575
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0243727554
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.016907719
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0151712404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0039780291
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006249263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005736065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005313375
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.9864E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.2869E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.6194E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
69.186
Magnitude:
57
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Joe Biden

Mr. President, let me make a few points before I respond to the specific concerns of the Senator from Mississippi. One, it is true that, to the best of my knowledge, only myself and Senator Hatch have availed ourselves of the investigative report done by minority and majority staff on the question that has been raised by the Senator from Mississippi.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
0.791
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0293243385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0172086991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0138492629
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0120316246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0020458659
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009666358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009045875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000258359
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.43493E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.3614E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.339E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
25.282
Magnitude:
45
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Joe Biden

Senator Hatch notified all Republican members on the committee, which is our practice, that follow-up work was conducted on a matter that had come up after we had voted and that professional staff who had done the investigation were there, ready, willing and able to brief people on it. My staff briefed the staffs of the Democratic members of the committee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.029264373
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0213192645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0141045311
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020438516
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018582556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010529452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002411767
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.49172E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.96869E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.02072E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.2375E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
35.93
Magnitude:
95
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Joe Biden

I will tell you why most people did not think it was so important. Justice Dennis has been around for a long time. His nomination came up in 1994. There has been, and I am not questioning the motivation of my friend from Mississippi, but let me put it this way, he has not been fast tracked. He has not moved very swiftly. The Senator from Delaware may be under the mistaken impression that the failure to move Justice Dennis had little to do with Justice Dennis' integrity, competence and/ or forthrightness and ability to be on the bench, but had to do with a legitimate dispute -- I guess any dispute between and amongst States is legitimate -- about whose seat this should be.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.37949
VADER
0.528
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4705843516
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.2241602866
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1208152622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0637993333
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0052330561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.002754315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012948329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000624252
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004523064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000314349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001081288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.23
Magnitude:
30
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Joe Biden

It happens all the time. It happens in the first circuit, it happens in the second circuit, it happens in the third circuit. We had a debate in the third circuit about whether or not a seat should be a Pennsylvania vacancy or a New Jersey vacancy. I am not saying this only happens in the South. It happens all across the country, and Senators fight very hard for the prerogatives of their States to have folks represented on the circuit courts in numbers that they believe are appropriate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.505
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.039025271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0295539823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0102889579
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0068321344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014670744
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010285962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005673945
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001057317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.94426E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.32187E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.7897E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.315
Magnitude:
48
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
10
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Joe Biden

That has, up to now at least, been the major impediment, at least from the perspective of the Senator from Delaware, of Justice Dennis getting a vote on the floor of the Senate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.94591
VADER
0.527
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0175519497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0157642367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0076460659
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0062180872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0023393552
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011280016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003148243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001079898
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.66341E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.27563E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.7878E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.692
Magnitude:
82
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Joe Biden

Having said that, let me speak specifically to the question raised by my friend from Mississippi.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.94591
VADER
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0111790738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0111009111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0031107818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0025979074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.001910283
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0015877502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011560602
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003476779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001549714
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.77737E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.27315E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
95.905
Magnitude:
68
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Joe Biden

It has been argued that Justice Dennis should have recused himself from a case that came before the Louisiana Supreme Court involving a suit by a local newspaper against five State legislators.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.671
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0236150678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0214599015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0113950249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0057109821
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0041835909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0019583134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006064583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.14833E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.95365E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.2043E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.349E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
92.423
Magnitude:
92
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Joe Biden

Under Louisiana law, a judge may be recused for five reasons. I might point out that the Federal rules of recusal, and most State rules of recusal, are not designed to encourage judges to recuse themselves automatically. Otherwise, judges would be able to avoid all the tough decisions. So the presumption is that you should not recuse unless you meet a certain standard.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
-0.313
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0083635809
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.006289532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0047500704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012076341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009383981
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008541066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001175103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.56696E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.10482E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.3525E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.1876E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Joe Biden

Let me tell you what Louisiana law says, because that is the law that Justice Dennis, then on the Louisiana Supreme Court, was obliged under his oath of office to follow.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.791
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0170582367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0164914731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0081138678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0064888423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0036014149
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011411664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004608377
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.0561E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.48776E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.44258E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.9836E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Joe Biden

Here are the five reasons for which a Louisiana judge may recuse himself or herself: First, he or she is a material witness in the cause of action before him or her; second, he has been employed or consulted as an attorney in the cause of action prior to being on the bench; third, he has performed a judicial act in the cause of action in another court; fourth, he is related to one of the parties involved in the suit; or fifth, and this is the important piece here, he has an interest in the cause.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.758
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.010219017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0081552374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.006106135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0033707318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024792011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005304454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000262569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002475416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.98743E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.47522E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.3237E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
70.8
Magnitude:
114
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
20.269
Magnitude:
114
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Joe Biden

My friend from Mississippi is making the case that Justice Dennis should have recused himself because of the fifth provision in Louisiana law -- that Justice Dennis had an interest in the case before him. Only this last reason -- where a judge is interested in the case -- could possibly provide grounds for Justice Dennis to recuse himself from the Times-Picayune case. As the nominee explained to the committee, he had absolutely no interest in the case brought by the Times-Picayune.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.963
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.072469865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0075305848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0043863936
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001998627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017904511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000577187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005086351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.32484E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.14381E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.27708E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.448E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
58.508
Magnitude:
55
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
20.577
Magnitude:
55
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Joe Biden

Let me go through the facts, because I think it is very important to know what the specific facts are.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.265
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0219411726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0054897231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0041826253
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0036638703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0018538094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018276001
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.001001396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008585402
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005593538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001784297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.74428E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
62.184
Magnitude:
78
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
28.832
Magnitude:
78
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1

Joe Biden

For over a century, since 1884, each Louisiana State legislator has had the right to nominate a Louisiana citizen to receive free tuition to Tulane University for 1 year. I might note parenthetically, that this is not something in the last several decades that the press has thought is a good thing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.735
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0310804229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0196709152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0098709716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.007604024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0029237946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0023917533
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021017824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0012768915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001312933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.90571E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.01311E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
44.795
Magnitude:
71
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
41.239
Magnitude:
71
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Joe Biden

To the best of my knowledge, and I am certainly not a historian or student of Louisiana history, no one questioned this practice for a long time. Along comes the Times-Picayune, which is their right, and they wanted to know who had appointed whom to Tulane University under this 1884 law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0157087023
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0096616241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0048189973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.004112281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014165807
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008413432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008124344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003922542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002457832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.09739E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.1593E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Joe Biden

Again, no one is questioning whether or not the law of Louisiana permitted a State legislator to nominate a Louisiana citizen to receive free tuition to Tulane University for 1 year. These tuition waivers are, under Louisiana law, as we understand it, privately funded.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.178
Leans Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0041137206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021202392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019053996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0008115533
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002037973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002011627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001607882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.0614E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.197E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.1766E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.938E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Joe Biden

In 1985, Justice Dennis' son -- now, this is 1985, 10 years ago -- Steve Dennis, received a tuition waiver from his legislator, a gentleman named Representative Jones. At that time, Justice Dennis' son, Steven, was a 26-year-old married man, financially independent of his father, and living apart from his father.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.778
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0505659438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0439519354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0361537823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0064485546
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024350231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010019453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005823201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002742882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001311224
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001238049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.10643E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
36.506
Magnitude:
185
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
24.552
Magnitude:
185
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Joe Biden

And, I might add, he lived in Representative Jones' district. Now, Steve Dennis received tuition waivers to attend Tulane law school in the years [[Page S 14459]] 1985, 1986 and 1988. He did not attend law school during the 1987-88 academic year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0189335391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0044496363
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0028660805
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011756289
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008329127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008128165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002247237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001519127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.82616E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.95405E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.6549E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
94.847
Magnitude:
68
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
87.7
Gunning-Fog Score
6.4
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
4.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Joe Biden

In December 1993, 8 years after Steve Dennis was first nominated to receive this tuition waiver by his State legislator, the Times-Picayune and one of its reporters sued five legislators for failure to turn over copies of forms they used to nominate people for tuition waivers. The five legislators sued were: Emile "Peppi" Bruneau, Jr., Naomi White- Warren Farve, Garey J. Forster, Arthur A. Morell, Edwin Murray.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.511
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0166547135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0153477798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0051608589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0042604581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019538309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001272537
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002593412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001298253
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.15725E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.3039E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.8687E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

Joe Biden

The reason I mention their names is that Representative Jones -- the person who had nominated Steve Dennis -- was not sued. He was not a party. He was not asked to submit the names of people he had, in fact, nominated to receive the tuition waiver.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
-0.128
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0234226478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0226614502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0109358843
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0047191468
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0031903157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0019563517
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003600582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001594032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.34222E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.72443E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6313E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
85.7
Magnitude:
19
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.4
Gunning-Fog Score
7.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Joe Biden

There were two issues involved in this case brought by the Times- Picayune. First, the plaintiffs sought a declaration that the nomination forms of these five legislators were public documents, even if the forms were currently held by Tulane. Second, the plaintiffs sought a writ of mandamus ordering each defendant to produce all nomination forms in his or her custody, including those held by Tulane.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0220616028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0178010901
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0044961467
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0040192193
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0039032151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007715076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005708687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003248637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001760434
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.1922E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.9269E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
48.974
Magnitude:
43
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
39.673
Magnitude:
43
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Joe Biden

Now, in January 1994, the trial court, of which Justice Dennis was not a member, determined that the nomination forms were public and granted the writ of mandamus ordering the defendants, the five State representatives, to produce all the documents and forms held by them or Tulane. The trial court also awarded attorney's fees to the plaintiffs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.771
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0099321835
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0052462568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0041181873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0028386265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001332094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012926478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003167012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001513929
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.67493E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.7287E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.2498E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
95.765
Magnitude:
92
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Joe Biden

The legislators then appealed from the trial court. In October 1994, the State fourth circuit court of appeals -- not the Federal circuit court of appeals -- agreed that the nomination forms were public documents subject to disclosure. However, finding no indication that the defendants would not comply with the court's declaratory judgment, the court of appeal reversed the grant of the writ of mandamus against the defendants. The court felt that it was premature to subject the five legislators to mandamus, given that its declaratory judgment was the first definitive statement of the rights of the parties. The court of appeal also reversed the attorney's fee award.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.823
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0512680737
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0049290476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0030514795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0018569819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000705114
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003685556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000196425
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.03895E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.89344E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.21228E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.702E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35

Joe Biden

Finally, the case came before the Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana. Enter Justice Dennis. There were only two issues that came up to the Supreme Court. One, whether a mandamus was appropriate, and, two, whether the plaintiffs should receive attorney's fees. It was no longer an issue as to whether the nomination forms were public documents. That was settled. That was not even appealed. The fourth circuit had already established that they were, and that the defendant legislators would have to turn over these documents to the Times- Picayune.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.856
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.1102167531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0394772971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0196980385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0081917686
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0031354662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0025270374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010289808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.80351E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.74709E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.43497E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.09925E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Joe Biden

Now, in a 6-1 decision in which Justice Dennis was with the majority, the Louisiana Supreme Court denied the Times-Picayune application for review and refused to consider the untimely application of one defendant who challenged the newspaper's standing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0226920427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0036872494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0032963493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007841265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006210336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.60409E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.72853E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
3.68855E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.2017E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.0494E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.8614E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
45.618
Magnitude:
34
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
32.874
Magnitude:
34
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
16.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Joe Biden

Remember what is being laid out, the predicate: That Justice Dennis committed some big ethical violation, and he did not tell the committee about it, either. First, he was hiding something from us, the Judiciary Committee, and, second, he was hiding it because it was unethical behavior.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0269006559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0044321499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0042797521
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0026855041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010304872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006909308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003944062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.37526E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.6584E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.1865E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2069E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Joe Biden

I might add, I doubt whether there is a member of either party who would be willing to let his or her reputation be ultimately written in the great book based on only the headlines he or she has received throughout his or her life. I doubt whether there is a single, solitary person who holds public office who has not spoken to an editor and heard the editor say, "I am sorry, Bennett, but I don't write the headlines." "I am sorry, Thad, but I don't write the headlines." What my good friend from Mississippi read was a headline from the Times-Picayune which I do not know means anything, except it is unintentionally, in my view, misleading about the character of Justice Dennis.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.61904
VADER
0.889
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0058560148
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001463391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007057638
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000509116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003396191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002074022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.42737E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.56319E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.30918E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.279E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.7E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

Joe Biden

Now, it is the Louisiana Supreme Court decision from which some argue that Justice Dennis should have recused himself. As I said earlier, under Louisiana statute, there is only one possible reason why Justice Dennis, may have recused himself -- and that is because he had an interest in the case.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.9
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0076288416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0023200195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009478483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008086568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001254532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001254504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.63595E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.73325E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.247E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.2986E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.393E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Joe Biden

Justice Dennis, through written and oral statements to our staff, gave three reasons why he determined that there were no grounds under which he should recuse himself.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0243041824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.014141931
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0122919897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0031534673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0029384166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021419257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004830016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001192265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001032343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.49751E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.2112E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.402
Magnitude:
123
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Joe Biden

One, he had absolutely no interest in the outcome of the only issues before the court. The only issues before the court were the writ of mandamus and attorney's fees. He had absolutely no interest in that at all or in the petition by a latecomer saying that the Times-Picayune had no standing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.11
Leans Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0298387429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0041135358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0025195512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.00165111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013408436
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004407779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004021771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002433462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002387717
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.65978E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.24428E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
31.26
Magnitude:
70
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
22.086
Magnitude:
70
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Joe Biden

Second, his son had no interest in the case's outcome. His son was long out of law school. His son was a married man, 26 years old, living on his own in the district of a legislator who was not named in the lawsuit. What possible interest could his son have had in the outcome of this case?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.44
Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0035857673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020844722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0016034217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010303605
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001700444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001438808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001230328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.17992E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.61589E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.4262E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.3793E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
79.228
Magnitude:
15
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
84.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.6
Coleman-Liau Index
6.8
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Joe Biden

The third point Justice Dennis makes is that Representative Jones, who nominated Steve Dennis for the tuition waiver, did not have an interest in the outcome of the case.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.424
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0194155582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0144261096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.007535678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0061421335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0024980756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0016987982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006980606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004219814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.11079E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.31348E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.984E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Joe Biden

Let me review each of these reasons and then I will sit down. First of all, Justice Dennis had no interest in the outcome of the issues before the court. He had no relationship to either party, the newspaper or any of the five legislators.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.691
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0031672465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027076503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017270415
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012047422
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0010130368
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001383672
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001354189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001175701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.12126E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.90185E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.9878E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Joe Biden

Second, Justice Dennis' son had no interest in the outcome of the case. Steve Dennis was first nominated for a tuition waiver by a Monroe legislator in 1985, 8 years before the suit was filed and 10 years before it came to the Louisiana court. Steve Dennis had no interest in the Times-Picayune application before the State supreme court because the public record status of the nomination forms had already been resolved. The fact that they were public documents meant anybody could go and find out whether or not in 1985 Steve Dennis had been nominated by Representative Jones.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.83321
VADER
0.883
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0019623441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0016639564
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0014654831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007844788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007026035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
9.49151E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.44824E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.51719E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.17745E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.0681E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.642E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
34.837
Magnitude:
55
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
20.627
Magnitude:
55
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Joe Biden

Further, Steve Dennis had no interest or stake in the remaining issues: The mandamus order for the defendants to turn over the documents or the attorney's fees awarded to plaintiffs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.542
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0090054513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0077028781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0063213338
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0055937704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0027820704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0016147709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003442184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002817203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001569104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.09954E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.82676E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Joe Biden

Last, Justice Dennis did not recuse himself because the Monroe legislator who nominated his son had no interest in the outcome of the case. Representative Jones was not a party to the case. He was not subject to the writ of mandamus or the award of attorney's fees.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.802
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0230585429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0062779247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006900103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005851866
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004004961
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003232881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001469576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.99706E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.56352E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.7375E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.9664E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
35.05
Magnitude:
38
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Joe Biden

The supreme court's denial of the Times-Picayune writ application was simply a decision not to review the mandamus and attorney's fees issues any further. The court did not decide any question of law or fact. It established no supreme court precedent that could affect future cases. Nor did the rejection by the court of appeal of the Times-Picayune suit for attorney's fees and mandamus establish any precedent that would have provided grounds for nondisclosure by the Representative Jones, or any other nonparty.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.774
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0071207724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0056652021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009312749
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0007159693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005700423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002299576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
8.36242E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.22622E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.3278E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.6598E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.5985E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

Joe Biden

Once the court of appeal decision became definitive on March 17, 1995, no custodian of a tuition waiver nomination form could claim that the law was unclear as to whether there was a clear duty to disclose the nomination records. If the custodian refused to respond favorably to a request by an adult person for the records, he or she was subject to mandamus and attorney's fees awards against him.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.422
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0248819881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0086305037
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0028985809
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010129402
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006220573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002940511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001036127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.51799E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.46617E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.7307E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.8246E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
59.452
Magnitude:
96
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
30.205
Magnitude:
96
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Joe Biden

Justice Dennis has explained clearly why he did not recuse himself in this particular case. He made a thoughtful and reasoned decision, after taking all the facts into consideration. And his record shows that he does not have a blithe disregard for Louisiana's recusal law. In fact, there were two cases in which Representative Jones was a party, and from which Justice Dennis did recuse himself. Both cases were bar disciplinary matters against Representative Jones that came before the Louisiana Supreme Court under its original jurisdiction over proceedings relating to disciplinary matters.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.963
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.018159514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0171314081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.006095209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017231194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005123345
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003129193
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.97609E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.15779E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.8809E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.682E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.54E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.101
Magnitude:
99
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Thad Cochran

Will the Senator yield for a question on the point of what was at issue in the case before the supreme court? Just a question.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.023195408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0104863873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0047398393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0039779497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0031737804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020459089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003096027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002488645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002269372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001110956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.9579E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
36.6
Magnitude:
57
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
85.9
Gunning-Fog Score
5
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Joe Biden

Surely, I will be happy to.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.765
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0056523048
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0023533401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020738225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005850052
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0004591571
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000192801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
6.23624E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.20009E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.65922E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.3719E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.3919E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
30.897
Magnitude:
56
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
87.9
Gunning-Fog Score
2.4
Coleman-Liau Index
3.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.3
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1

Thad Cochran

One question I have that has not been brought out here was that this suit not only requested a ruling as to these five legislators, but, more important, with respect to Judge Dennis, it involved all legislators' records, as to whether or not they were public records. And the reason this is important as far as Judge Dennis is concerned -- and did the committee [[Page S 14460]] know this? -- that he was a legislator before he was a judge, and he had awarded scholarships to Tulane and therefore records that he had control over, under the ruling of the lower court, made him a party in interest even though he was not a named defendant?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.951
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0062040257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0017394133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010457669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006246558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005572836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002984022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.54922E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.57775E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.41984E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.4401E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.167E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Joe Biden

If I can respond to my friend, the factual statement he made about Justice Dennis having been a legislator, that this affected all legislators, and the writ of mandamus would have affected all legislators, is absolutely accurate except for one big problem. That issue was not before the supreme court on which Justice Dennis sat.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.713
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0047362693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0042064941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013702248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007184657
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000597607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000555031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002041062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001745895
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001131012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.78663E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.6104E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
29
Magnitude:
34
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Thad Cochran

It was if they did not overrule the fourth circuit. The fourth circuit had reversed the lower court. The lower court ruled that was public property and that all legislators had control over the files that were held by Tulane. And the Tulane custodian of records, Carolyn LaBlaime, testified in the lower court that, on the request of legislators, she and Tulane would make those records available. So the question was whether all legislators would have this responsibility.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
-0.681
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0033098593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0019840423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0016099611
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003994875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003090776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001632982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.20654E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.32081E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.34783E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.8286E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.517E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
91.694
Magnitude:
72
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Joe Biden

If I may respond to my friend, he is again partially correct. That was the issue in the lower court. That was the issue in the court of appeal. But that was not an issue which was appealed to the Louisiana Supreme Court. The supreme court did not speak to, nor was it asked to rule on, or affirm or overrule the question of whether or not these were public records.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.848
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0098808698
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0059285154
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0050107639
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019557361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014350403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008880675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003293633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.54306E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.79375E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.2179E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.9245E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
7.7
Automated Readability Index
4.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Thad Cochran

Mr. President, will the Senator answer one other question?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.007784379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0067551395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019229203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013698863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008391788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006182415
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.13347E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.0973E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.809E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.9985E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.715E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
87.28
Magnitude:
69
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.3
Gunning-Fog Score
1.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Joe Biden

Certainly.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.2133771777
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0648651388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0513625972
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0113902883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.005647838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0036554451
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0018831708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000541406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005133949
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.54476E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.46098E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
81.374
Magnitude:
47
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
0.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0
Sprache Readability Score
0.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1

Thad Cochran

I do not want to delay this inordinately. I think there is a question that ought to be clarified; that is, at the point when the case reached the supreme court, none of those legislators, except one, had voluntarily requested Tulane to release the information they had regarding the appointments that legislator made to the scholarship privilege at Tulane. That was Peppi Bruneau. The others -- even though the court had ruled at the district court level, and the fifth and the fourth circuit, the intermediate court had confirmed were public records -- none of them had acted to respond to the Times-Picayune request. And, as a matter of fact, is not it true that it was only after all of these cases had been acted on did the paper realize they had won the case but they still did not have the records, and they had to sue again to compel delivery of the records? They had to sue Tulane because none of the legislators, including Judge Dennis or any of his colleagues who had given out these scholarships, had asked for the records.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
0.674
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0080522441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0049922863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005303787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003399736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002514667
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002053381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.3197E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.7147E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.2843E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.474E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.813E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
45.968
Magnitude:
103
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44

Thad Cochran

So the point is Judge Dennis, in my view, certainly, had an interest in whether he acted on it in deciding the case and the ruling. He did not disclose the interest, but he went on and acted on it nonetheless. It seems to me -- does it not seem to the Senator from Delaware -- that would be a proper inquiry for the Judiciary Committee to make.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.342
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0709977874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0145795406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0104542982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0056283639
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0025873376
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011911031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010817962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.46786E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.33103E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.7405E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.997E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
30.287
Magnitude:
237
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Education
Score:
23.169
Magnitude:
237
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
7.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Joe Biden

Mr. President, if I can respond, we did make that inquiry and reached a totally different conclusion than the Senator from Mississippi. Again, let me make clear why.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.459
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0128621803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0116130228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0023060698
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011191255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000545374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003926865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000143494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.13021E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.9544E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.089E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.07E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
21.233
Magnitude:
17
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Joe Biden

First, there was no question. The records were public documents. The issue was whether a mandamus should be issued.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0893120072
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0058385005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0055021603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0028328608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008665992
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000633521
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002770444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002173957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.74026E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.1091E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.625E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
68.523
Magnitude:
50
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.3
Gunning-Fog Score
6.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Joe Biden

Second, the fact that only one of the five legislators, turned over these records further underscores the point that they were the only five people involved in this matter. No one was asking for, in this court, case records from any other legislator.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0109574277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0040998995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.003967126
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0039158316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008935341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007035221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001400297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.41689E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.07006E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.788E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.566E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Joe Biden

Third, the question that the intermediate court responded to differently than the upper court was whether or not the vehicle to get these records from Tulane would be a writ of mandamus or a lawsuit. That was the issue; not just how do you get the records. And that issue did not go to whether or not they would have to be produced, but when and under what legal document would they have to be produced. And on that score, Justice Dennis affirmed the intermediate court's ruling along with five other justices.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
0.71
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0059144721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0053083833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0034600944
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006604464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003968787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000129909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
7.08715E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.0004E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.0579E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.639E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.58E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Thad Cochran

Mr. President, will the Senator yield for one more question?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0047248428
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.003775378
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016550999
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011699116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006993206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005332894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001413179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.62397E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.07873E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.6141E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4036E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
66.661
Magnitude:
74
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83.3
Gunning-Fog Score
2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Joe Biden

I would be happy to. But let me finish this point.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0064214684
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0032841843
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0026627364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020533227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008155567
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002125621
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.2567E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.40848E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.75511E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.3406E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
74.647
Magnitude:
42
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.2
Coleman-Liau Index
4.5
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.3
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0

Joe Biden

I respectfully suggest, if the Senator looks at what the law says, what the court had said and what was before Judge Dennis, the matter that concerns him most, as it should, was resolved.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.542
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0076807199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0038131715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037067781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006732894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005362709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004107383
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002305116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.34342E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.0681E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.5749E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.127E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
32.767
Magnitude:
61
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Thad Cochran

Mr. President, if the distinguished Senator will yield, the distinguished Senator said that the committee had looked into this issue and had come to a conclusion different from the one I came to.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0128377229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0044129396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0032106705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015645412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009580722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001798272
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001787764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.071E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.2028E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.729E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.846E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
93.984
Magnitude:
85
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Joe Biden

Correct.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0571186712
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0397547788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0303367939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0245569565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.01218451
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0029210885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022785411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010024977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003624211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001485687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.59531E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.6
Gunning-Fog Score
0.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0
Sprache Readability Score
0.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1

Thad Cochran

How could you have done that if the information about this nomination to Tulane and the scholarships did not come to the attention of anybody until the day after the Judiciary Committee reported the nomination to the Senate?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.2741274191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0419812539
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0222626622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0161249409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0059902202
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010396038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009151562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001105478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.9046E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.665E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.403E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
58.266
Magnitude:
65
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Joe Biden

Mr. President, that is a legitimate question. Let me respond to that -- the way we do in every such case. The standard operating procedure is, if we get something that even has the potential color of conflict, the majority and the minority get together. The standard procedure is they go back and investigate. Sometimes we call the FBI back in. "Would you take a look at this? Is it specious? Is there anything to it? Is it real or not real?" Staff may also call the person making the allegation. And the staff makes a judgment as to whether it is specious, whether it warrants further investigation, or whether or not they have enough information to make a recommendation to the committee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.26826
VADER
-0.504
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0142855264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0028010383
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012821984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009125034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005229114
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004671396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002771274
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.37112E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.10525E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.8629E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2814E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
60.806
Magnitude:
12
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Joe Biden

The third thing we may do is call the nominee. We call the nominee and say, "OK, look. This was raised. Here is the deal. These are the facts as we know them. Explain yourself." That is what we did here. The explanation was given. The nominee wrote a letter to the committee and he was interviewed by staff. We read the briefs that were filed and the newspaper accounts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.447
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0527705473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0037173195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0016270134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010519145
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000451814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002485209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001670136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.68507E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.75116E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.6949E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2124E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
49.303
Magnitude:
12
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
32.883
Magnitude:
12
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
88.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
8
Automated Readability Index
1.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Joe Biden

The staff concluded that Judge Dennis made the right decision, that he did nothing unethical.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.171
Leans Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0115671683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0104891078
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.005341589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0032519438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016065564
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005907601
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005328319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003601774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002482333
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.4764E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.1414E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
63.304
Magnitude:
146
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
22.59
Magnitude:
146
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Thad Cochran

Mr. President, will the Senator yield for a question?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.5481714848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0307518669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0034951052
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0032896383
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020268135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009254846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002390171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001482174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.59021E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.68119E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.87108E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Joe Biden

Yes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.402
Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0657525496
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0189750703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0122155951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.006202003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0031661322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.002827185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001782453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001351811
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001242819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.92393E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.5765E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
0.4
Coleman-Liau Index
1.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0
Sprache Readability Score
0.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0

Thad Cochran

I think the staff has now concluded in another way. I do not know whether there is any evidence that the Senator can give the Senate about what the staff has concluded. But in today's Times- Picayune, there is a statement from a reporter who called and talked with staff members of the Judiciary Committee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0066807566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0058727248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0015758589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0015701135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011197841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008912481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008304555
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007290558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006137264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.68006E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.7123E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Thad Cochran

And it says, "At issue is Dennis' vote in a 6-to-1 Supreme Court decision in March to deny" the newspaper's "request for access to the . . . forms." And it says one staff member says that there was nothing new discovered. Another says there are questions raised about whether he should have recused himself.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0097024786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0016287708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001074702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005091315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003665097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003441058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001499014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.84185E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.69438E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.369E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.3329E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
80.981
Magnitude:
6
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.1
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Thad Cochran

So the paper has discovered that committee staff has a difference of opinion. I was briefed and I can say that my impression was there is a serious question and that is why this motion is being made.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0030180767
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.002584864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020781543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010537297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008954474
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003216358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002601537
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.3651E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.359E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.5701E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.205E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Joe Biden

Let me respond to the Senator, if I may. I have not seen today's Times-Picayune. However, it is not unusual for staff, as well as Member of the Senate, to have different perceptions of a given situation but I am not sure that is relevant.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.006
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
3.4287977964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2534209518
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.241180812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0368642533
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0322707114
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0018514878
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006759356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002706246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001881276
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.44889E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.71493E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
43.679
Magnitude:
77
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
7.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Joe Biden

Let me explain the procedure. What happens is the majority staff goes to a gentleman named Manus Cooney, who has been on the staff for a long time, first-rate lawyer. He goes and speaks to the chairman of the committee. Karen Robb, a seasoned lawyer, who has been here a long time, comes to me and says now this is what the facts reveal. I then ask what I expect Orrin also asks: What do you think? My staff shows me the information. I look at it, and I say I think there is nothing here.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0179763665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0113650531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0055430963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0037080012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021496877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000870801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001490664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.28871E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.99723E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.80173E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.849E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
89.666
Magnitude:
107
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.4
Coleman-Liau Index
7.1
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Joe Biden

The next step in the procedure is to make this information available to committee members directly or through staff. Again, this is standard operating procedure. And I am the one who as chairman initiated this rule. Orrin has followed the precedent -- whatever investigative information we have, from the FBI, from any source, where there is any question raised. We notify members of the committee, and we say, hey, folks, there was a new issue raised or an old issue reraised. We have looked at it. If you want to know about it, come here, look at the information.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0068392721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0018576373
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015968233
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015201099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004842617
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003579785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.79697E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.1643E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.0706E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.1021E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.69E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
42.805
Magnitude:
110
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Joe Biden

A lot of this information is FBI-related material on which we only brief [[Page S 14461]] Senators. And a lot of it is non-FBI material, like this on which we brief staff. This is all non-FBI stuff here. It's not confidential.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0562102825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0459027069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0245833828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0036472244
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018727746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003928948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.86182E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.04193E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.37278E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.6307E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.084E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
91.887
Magnitude:
47
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
7
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
2.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Joe Biden

And so I say to my friend there is nothing unusual about this case. There has not been a single time since I have been on this committee that I can think of where we have not voted somebody out and after having voted on it received new information. The most celebrated case? A Supreme Court nominee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.901
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1596302027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0321405591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0102376267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0068514535
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0049555591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009306667
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005585292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004190019
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001807996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.07713E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.7134E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
35.17
Magnitude:
50
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Joe Biden

Were we to reopen a full committee hearing and a full committee vote every single time after we voted anybody raised an allegation, we would effectively shut down the nominating process. Every single time, if we had to reopen a hearing, have a new public hearing and have a vote, we, the Democrats, would effectively be able to keep nominees from being on the bench. And the Republicans could do the same. It is just not a way we could possibly operate. Now, let me say one other point. If, for example, we came forward and the information received after we voted we believed was of such a consequence, Senator Hatch and I, or any member of the committee, that it warranted further hearings, we would have them. Case in point: a Supreme Court nomination.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.64663
VADER
0.856
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.2283592941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0517175125
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0464987388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0368226116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0093515104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013190833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002896105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.6723E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.33203E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.07036E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.185E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
79.522
Magnitude:
157
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35

Joe Biden

They have to be issues where the staff, Senators, or the ranking member and chairperson, somebody says, "This is a big problem. We better take a look at this thing." Nobody said that here because nobody that I am aware of believes that here. So that is why we did not open up a new hearing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.052
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0284585461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0233280152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0161503136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0094088464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0077437166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0050166203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.002263094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0006251993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005221644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002332301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001799816
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
73.768
Magnitude:
64
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
7.8
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Thad Cochran

Will the Senator yield for a question?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.787536893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.5287730135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.047016624
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0217075736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0025957332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001246579
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008428256
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.99975E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.19523E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.2852E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.79E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.49
Magnitude:
109
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.9
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Joe Biden

I will yield for a question.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
2.8622636572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1453389297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0439643394
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0344834465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0199700182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0016621798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005609125
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001904614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.30451E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.2741E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.2578E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.541
Magnitude:
52
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.4
Coleman-Liau Index
5.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2

Thad Cochran

If a member, who is a senior member, of the Judiciary Committee staff tells a Senator like I was told during the briefing on this issue that if the committee had had the information that came to light after the nomination had been reported, the committee would not have reported the nomination, does that not seem to the Senator to be sufficient grounds to request reconsideration of the issue by the committee?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
5.3557015955
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
4.2426429689
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1980870264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1405069837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.009757527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0045282897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0027426642
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0010254082
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005033181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001795398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.06775E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.622
Magnitude:
118
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Joe Biden

The answer is no, if in fact the chairman of the committee, the ranking member of the committee and other members who had that information made available to them did not reach that conclusion.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
-0.303
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.7954002358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.2004717942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0179771043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0155544069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0029188832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0017246106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015221481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005191228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004203298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.88963E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.12955E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
92.42
Magnitude:
48
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

Joe Biden

I am confident that I could find in the Agriculture Committee, in every other committee here, a staff member who would say after we voted something out, if they knew all of that information they probably would not have voted that way. If we operate with that as the basis for whether or not it is worthy to refer back to a committee a nomination or a piece of legislation, we are not going to get very far.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.391
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.9377299808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1219160273
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0541955815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0109315159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012946784
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012832613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.88281E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.67878E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.49509E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.5104E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5665E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
42.906
Magnitude:
92
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Energy
Score:
34.104
Magnitude:
92
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Joe Biden

Again, I am not in any way -- please let my colleague understand and the record show -- I am not in any way questioning the motivation of my colleague from Mississippi. What I am suggesting is that a close look at the facts and the law makes an overwhelming and compelling case that Justice Dennis did exactly the right thing when he concluded that there was no need to recuse himself.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
0.751
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0561915105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0116556337
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.006477219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0050856019
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0048895956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0046858186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014151751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002153163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.63562E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.71568E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.6256E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
79.31
Magnitude:
44
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Joe Biden

I see my other friend from Mississippi and my two colleagues from Louisiana, who are very interested in this, are here. I will be available if they want to ask me any more questions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.755
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0407727232
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0224787465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0047456735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.003444992
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0025540681
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019431742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002944608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001304117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.5795E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.75107E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.9118E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
91.991
Magnitude:
59
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Joe Biden

So I will in the meantime yield the floor and stand ready to answer questions if anybody has them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0070814225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0030449597
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0027780196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0015319298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006651148
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006407509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003817252
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.14833E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.6617E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.705E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3915E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
87.387
Magnitude:
84
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

J. Bennett Johnston

Mr. President, I have looked into this matter in great detail, and I think the Senator from Delaware is exactly correct. I have read the decisions and read the letters. I think he is exactly correct. I must say that it is a very fine legal point. Even with what my friend from Mississippi said, it is hardly the kind of matter that is so serious as to deny a person a role on the court.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.749
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0372550101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0102719787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.009456103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0076226606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002698834
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014631538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007675228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001782541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001278859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.40867E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.606E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
43.558
Magnitude:
14
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
21.5
Magnitude:
14
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.1
Gunning-Fog Score
7.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.6
SMOG Index
9.4
Automated Readability Index
3.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

J. Bennett Johnston

The question of whether or not this issue was really at issue before the supreme court -- it had not been appealed on actually what we call a writ of certiorari. So this question was not really before the supreme court. What was really before the supreme court was whether the Times- Picayune was entitled to its attorney's fees and whether or not the writ of mandamus was premature.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.926
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0068802954
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0022092883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011008184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0006955792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002522345
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001904517
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.30717E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.6944E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.173E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.672E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.49E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
94.737
Magnitude:
84
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

J. Bennett Johnston

But, Mr. President, I daresay, if we gave our colleagues a pop quiz on this question nobody, save those at least on the floor, could answer the question, it is such a complicated legal matter.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.586
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0058535192
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020390895
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0007120498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002074505
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.85903E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.35404E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
1.00626E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.4316E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.1439E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.53E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.7E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
30.672
Magnitude:
11
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

J. Bennett Johnston

Suffice it to say the matter has been, I believe, effectively and thoroughly decided by the Judiciary Committee. This matter was pending for a long time. I really do not think that is the real issue behind whether Judge Dennis ought to be on the fifth circuit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.477
Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0159853385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0030810985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010433086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009461413
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001632328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001090815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.55532E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.13607E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.64874E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.094E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.859E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

J. Bennett Johnston

Mr. President, the real question is should Judge Jim Dennis be on the circuit court of appeals? Mr. President, I have known him for over 30 years. We served in the State legislature together. He is one of the most distinguished jurists the State of Louisiana has ever produced. His life has been marked by excellence in everything he has done. In law school, he was in the Order of the Coif; that is, a top scholar. He was on the Law Review, again a top scholar.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.772
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0099968536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.007093852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010149844
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000866229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003268613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001246406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.36511E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.89388E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.94761E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.2529E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.544E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
60.154
Magnitude:
66
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82.3
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
2.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

J. Bennett Johnston

He was in the State legislature, where he made an outstanding record. He has been on the bench in every level -- the district court, the court of appeals, and the supreme court -- for many years. He is one of those gifted legal scholars who can write things in ways that are clear and he can marshal up the English language and make it march, as someone said about Winston Churchill. He is that good, and recognized as such. He is a great favorite of both the bench and the bar in Louisiana. Mr. President, he would be an enormously popular judge.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.974
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0032770509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0022986442
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0015089194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005539179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002466036
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001346147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.9341E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.695E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.1222E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.7374E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.3573E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
93.82
Magnitude:
141
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.6
Gunning-Fog Score
8.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

J. Bennett Johnston

Now, he has certainly come within the cross hairs of the Times- Picayune, no doubt. I must say, he is in very good company in that, Mr. President. You see, Paul Tulane, when he made his bequest to Tulane University, went to the legislature and said, "We want people from every parish in the State. And we want a little financial help. Will you pass a law that says legislators are entitled to name people to Tulane tuition free?" The legislature passed that law over 100 years ago. For over 100 years, it was in place in Louisiana and never questioned. I think my colleague said for 80 or 90 years. No, it was for over 100 years. But it has to be a real hot issue with the Times-Picayune. They have gotten Members of Congress in both Houses, in both parties -- some of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle and in the other party are also in these cross hairs -- and a former Republican Governor, one of the most honest and best we ever had, in my view. I liked him a whole lot. All of you know him and served with him. He is one of those in the cross hairs. Also a State treasurer and State legislators of both parties. I submit to you not all those folks are ethically deficient. That was a legal, ethical, proper thing. That is really what is involved.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.73089
VADER
0.984
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0058862373
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020069812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018596031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009452639
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003404993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000285055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
7.55367E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.0736E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.62368E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.3445E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.122E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
95.29
Magnitude:
108
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.5
Gunning-Fog Score
7.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.8
SMOG Index
9.3
Automated Readability Index
3.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47

J. Bennett Johnston

The Times-Picayune, though, has a great story, and they are pursuing it. This judge ruled against them, denied them attorney's fees. I do not know whether that has anything to do with it, but I will tell you one thing: If this were an opinion, rather than a newspaper story, they would certainly be recused because they certainly had an interest in this matter.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.896
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.3402487841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0149787113
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0046738893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011911178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008109923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003791886
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001119165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.65529E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.4895E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.1399E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.7843E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
80.841
Magnitude:
74
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

J. Bennett Johnston

Be that as it may, Mr. President, this is a good judge. He is a good man.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.44
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1276243012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.00651753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0030180792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008649858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006759381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
9.47906E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.48737E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.7736E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.0183E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.1241E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.9513E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.3
Coleman-Liau Index
2.2
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

J. Bennett Johnston

This is a complicated legal question. The staff has looked at it, majority and minority. Look, it is not something where Joe Biden is our Democratic head of this thing, and sort of squelched this matter. That is not it at all, Mr. President. That is not it at all.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.453
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.9607982822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0071355498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0013059046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
9.78149E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
3.63046E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
2.25701E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.0989E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.2618E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.782E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.984E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.127E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.6
Gunning-Fog Score
6.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
8.5
Automated Readability Index
2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

J. Bennett Johnston

This is a good man. He is not ethically deficient, I can guarantee you that. He ought to be confirmed to the fifth circuit. He deserves it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.599
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0078192716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0030034391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017685798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.00114586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004898588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002175487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.29646E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
5.28019E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.66641E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.4484E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.6218E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
84.1
Gunning-Fog Score
7.1
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
8.2
Automated Readability Index
0.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

J. Bennett Johnston

Mr. LOTT addressed the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.2836341271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0191704748
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0099038109
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009258873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007277158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004060781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.5616E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.40556E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.45187E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.4191E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.7796E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
58.863
Magnitude:
90
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

The Presiding Officer

The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.3774823388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0436691829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0168572034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.002211896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005373936
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002780165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001588119
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001209498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.90987E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.6637E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.9029E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
37.084
Magnitude:
69
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.3
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Trent Lott

Mr. President, I will rise in support of the motion to recommit the nomination of Justice James Dennis to be a member of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals back to the Judiciary Committee for further review. And I also am going to go ahead at this time and express my opposition to Judge Dennis for other reasons. I think clearly this nomination has not been sufficiently and properly reviewed by the Judiciary Committee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.832
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0850497163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0287928968
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0053453743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.003063937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018102746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012411673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.9272E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.0089E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.4348E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.178E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.003E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
59.591
Magnitude:
22
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Trent Lott

There has been information that has been revealed since that nomination was approved by the Judiciary Committee back in July that has not been reviewed by the full committee, by many members of the committee. [[Page S 14462]] As a matter of fact, I understand from what was said a few moments ago, that while the Senator from Delaware reviewed the accusations with regard to the Tulane matter, and perhaps the chairman of the committee, Senator Hatch of Utah, reviewed it, as a matter of fact, what happened after this information was given to the Judiciary Committee, I understand, is the staff sent a letter to Judge Dennis asking him to respond. Then there was a conversation by telephone regarding the allegations here without ever actually having an opportunity to interview him in person.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.76471
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.76471
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.82455
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.3123166747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1200908329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0207930265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0065053908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0051327745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012622947
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002450747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.2583E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.25439E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.66173E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.70574E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.83
Magnitude:
37
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32

Trent Lott

He did not come back before the committee. And, as a matter of fact, the staff members on the two sides of the committee do not agree on what we should have done or how this matter was handled by Judge Dennis.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
-0.087
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0219891081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0030808016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0030347117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0020154626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015156788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011238217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
4.55243E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.9736E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.2176E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.5722E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.234E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.772
Magnitude:
26
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
7.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

Trent Lott

So I do think there is very good reason to recommit this nomination. Before I talk about the specifics of the case, I want to take note that even the Judiciary Committee, I think, perhaps gave this nomination only cursory consideration. When the hearings were held, only five questions were asked of this nominee, and only one member asked the questions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.537
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0654265285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0498055422
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0083002655
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0071435432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0059743612
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001863633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014729974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003857599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.65221E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.68247E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.37132E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.629
Magnitude:
54
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Trent Lott

So I really would have thought since there have been questions raised about this nominee almost from the beginning -- in fact, I think from the beginning -- that there would have been a fuller hearing and more questions would have been asked. And the questions certainly did not go into much probing detail. So I think just on that basis there is justification to ask the Judiciary Committee to review the matter further.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1289190142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0137986732
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0108959954
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0031519161
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019910251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001740094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.44402E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
3.78348E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.8085E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.0031E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.615E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
81.24
Magnitude:
65
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Trent Lott

The committee staff that conducted the investigation in this case, as I understand it, determined that Judge Dennis should have recused himself in this matter. Now, at least on the majority side, that is the information I received. So maybe there is disagreement by the staff on the other side. But I wonder, when you have staff coming to that conclusion that he should have recused himself in this case involving Tulane University and the scholarships, should not the full committee have reviewed their recommendation?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.026
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.4319664557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.2064258559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0544015435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0185216719
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0048965016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0038501094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0031941578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009199935
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004711408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003075237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.56749E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
47.598
Magnitude:
38
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
33.227
Magnitude:
38
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Trent Lott

This matter was reported by the Judiciary Committee on July 20, 1995. It was 3 days later that this matter appeared in the Times-Picayune. I believe Senator Cochran has already asked that this be printed in the Record. He has not.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.026
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.9920875542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.7289871108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0227575889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0087922046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017615168
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0012514352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008009267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.42006E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.219E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.42717E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.45936E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
95.491
Magnitude:
75
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.3
Gunning-Fog Score
6.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Trent Lott

I ask unanimous consent that the Times-Picayune article of Thursday, July 23, be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0558453088
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0364826672
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0056849658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0034320128
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008126584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006106514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004239943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.72583E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.54566E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.783E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.3223E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
81.57
Magnitude:
54
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Trent Lott

Mr. President, so it was 3 days after the committee had acted when this whole issue started coming to the forefront and questions were being raised about Judge Dennis and his involvement in that ruling on the Louisiana Supreme Court.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.007774312
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0056715209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0044857999
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0040144503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000910742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006581376
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001941342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001546003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.76669E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.3817E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.0712E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Trent Lott

Clearly, while you can argue that it came to the supreme court in a very narrow way, I think clearly this is a question of judgment. That is very key here. We are fixing to put a nominee on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, a Federal court, for life, and a nominee's judgment is very critical in whether we vote for or against him.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
0.617
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0459885952
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0129661115
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0125091785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0078355879
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0068612222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011922521
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0007255911
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006931953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004490828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001330555
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.32548E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Trent Lott

He knew about the practice in Tulane. He knew about the Times- Picayune investigation. He had, in fact, participated in this process. I do not judge it, prejudge it, or condemn it. I know it went on. What was really involved here was a decision about whether or not this information should be made available, as I understand it. Clearly, he had had an involvement as a legislator and his son had been involved. It appears to me judgment would have dictated that he would have recused himself.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.026
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0526364951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0462844619
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0446487247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0330420065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0292465207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0031121261
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003681944
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002747385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.98974E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.98047E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.30528E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
28.57
Magnitude:
103
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
24.07
Magnitude:
103
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Trent Lott

As a matter of fact, the Louisiana rules of court, canon 2 says:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.026
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0368697714
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0352099247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.023843348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0200763214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0048242706
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.003873591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.002210483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0010436588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003260742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.1612E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.11867E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
43.383
Magnitude:
61
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
42.56
Magnitude:
61
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83
Gunning-Fog Score
5.2
Coleman-Liau Index
5.9
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Trent Lott

Surely there was at least an appearance of impropriety in this matter.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.44
Positive
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.0302226195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0242866707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.011488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0088790963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0027068112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0026811538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018032584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001630267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.19395E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.18416E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.614E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
92.526
Magnitude:
53
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Trent Lott

I have experienced some unusual things with regard to this judge. In the 7 years I have been in the Senate, this is, I think, maybe only the second time I have spoken against a judge, the only time where I have gotten into it to the degree that I have on this one. So it is unusual for me, and I do not take great pleasure in it. I am sure he is a fine man with a good education. Obviously, he is a good friend of the senior Senator from Louisiana and Senator Breaux from Louisiana. They are both outstanding Senators and good personal friends. I do not take any pleasure in raising questions about a judge that they are recommending. There is nothing personal involved with them. In fact, I will always bend over to try to be cooperative with these two fine Senators.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.961
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0098266995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0077908844
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0058136717
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0026465696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008566909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002785664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000161101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.0026E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.03344E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.871E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.065E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
34.047
Magnitude:
73
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
22.995
Magnitude:
73
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Trent Lott

But in this case, I think there are many reasons why this nomination should be recommitted to the committee and, furthermore, why this judge should not be approved for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
-0.135
Leans Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0293061399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0109253881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0040401515
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0032529519
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015825364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014785355
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001773676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.33451E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.4294E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.2205E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.86E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.222
Magnitude:
38
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Trent Lott

The second thing that is unusual about this one is I have been inundated with correspondence from people in [[Page S 14463]] Louisiana from all stations in life saying that this nominee should not be confirmed -- small business men and women, executives of corporations in Louisiana, just private citizens, prosecutors. We have a file that is probably 6 inches thick of letters from people raising questions about the qualification of this nominee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-2.19722
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0247216842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0172598549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0102491329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0067261877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0053010986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0034277837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0021122511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012216699
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000126131
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.68031E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.23465E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
86.686
Magnitude:
115
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Trent Lott

I have been struck by that. I started off, quite honestly, being opposed to this nominee because it did damage to the proper balance on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. But as I got into the merits, or demerits, of this nomination, I found that there were a lot of questions that surrounded this nominee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.194
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0137422234
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0062468891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.003723937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0029601069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012606176
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003557246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000186589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.95344E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.2258E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.699E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.757E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
95.638
Magnitude:
74
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Trent Lott

I am just going to read some of the excerpts from some of the letters I received. One says:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0128013315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0122193931
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0024164012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016131178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009740267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008465513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008377418
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004963705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.48551E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.90847E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.6843E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.702
Magnitude:
80
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
99.2
Gunning-Fog Score
3.8
Coleman-Liau Index
6.2
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Trent Lott

This is a person who apparently is in the printing business.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0229169527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0101253063
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0078943507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013953893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.00139507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.00079449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002390727
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.26222E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.7993E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.9174E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.247E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.787
Magnitude:
153
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Trent Lott

Another one from the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry. Just one sentence from this letter:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.0072154151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.006467825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.006021584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0035272831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0016040151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012105455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001710108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.8007E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.9013E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.8278E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.52E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
72.211
Magnitude:
78
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.4
Gunning-Fog Score
3.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Trent Lott

From a college official, it says:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0187869606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0097639313
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0042985837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0030154702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009961374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003836924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.56298E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.67598E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.1577E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.36465E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.9838E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2

Trent Lott

From an attorney:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.159298745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1362631563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0185262485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0153821195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0151335887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008885799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000315979
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001568324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000154921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.1578E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.7712E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
94.679
Magnitude:
99
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1

Trent Lott

I think one of the most striking things came from an assistant district attorney in Louisiana who has had, obviously, a great deal of experience in criminal law practice in Louisiana. His letter was lengthy and gave example after example, citing specific cases where this is a judge that he felt should not be moved to a higher court. I will read two paragraphs from his letter:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.178
Leans Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0056637975
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0023896875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009406075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005641388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004119107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003004049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001376496
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.5693E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.4746E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.0356E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.78E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Trent Lott

So you see, this is not just a matter of a disagreement whether this judge should be from Mississippi or from Louisiana, and this is not a case where I have gotten a lot of mail from my own State about this judge. This is a case where I have been flooded with letters and calls and correspondence from elected officials, of people throughout Louisiana in all walks of life saying this nominee should not be confirmed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.367
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0442021439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0103864615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0093653594
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0064222215
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0014793605
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013728918
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0013251554
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0012426395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0006788528
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005363052
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.25896E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Trent Lott

One other thing before I go to this next part. Just a couple of weeks ago, I had another call from a State official who raised questions about another court action involving gaming versus gambling. I have submitted this material to the Judiciary Committee staff. I do not know whether it is a serious matter or not, but when a State official calls and says this is something the Judiciary Committee should consider, I think they should take a look at it. Maybe they have at the staff level. There is clearly enough question here surrounding this nomination that the committee should take another look at it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.535
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0056612807
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0019933104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0017250728
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011728003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009140956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002668419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001637057
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.03777E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.00936E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.9851E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.089E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
90.567
Magnitude:
79
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Trent Lott

Let me go to these other points that I think I must make. I generally err on the side of giving the President the benefit of the doubt on nominations in his administration. I think Presidents should have great latitude in selecting individuals for service in their administration, including Federal judicial appointments, especially the circuit courts. So barring character flaws or illegality or extreme policy positions which are inconsistent with American values, I generally am inclined to go along with him. But in this case, I do think there are some questions about character and judgment, and I think clearly some of the policy positions here are out of order.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.32277
VADER
0.908
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.006082563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0040075767
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025388663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0019911142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016580605
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003785253
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001952527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.89853E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.91774E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.9151E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2302E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33

Trent Lott

After reviewing this nominee and his rulings, I reached two conclusions: He is clearly a judicial activist predisposed to create law from the bench instead of interpret it, and, second, his rulings fail to support severe and harsh punishment for convictions for violent and wanton criminal acts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.36772
VADER
-0.912
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0041263283
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020298194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010251676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008237462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004992908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003555045
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001411651
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.37236E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.06756E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.5269E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.5641E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
91.42
Magnitude:
123
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Trent Lott

Last, I do not believe the nomination of Judge Dennis is fair or appropriate given the makeup of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The fact of the matter is, this position is vacant because the chief judge retired, Judge Charles Clark from Mississippi, and has been vacant since then.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.003417701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0030532497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020827314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012842566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002781348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002109037
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001425726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001297593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.16045E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.7218E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.838E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
67.566
Magnitude:
114
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Trent Lott

If a Mississippian is not appointed to this position, our State will have only two members on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, not nearly enough to try to stop a circuit court of appeals nomination. But this is a question that is affecting Senators and the circuit courts all over this country. I hear -- and I believe this is true -- a growing concern about disparity in the various circuits. So I think this is a question that should be reviewed by the Judiciary Committee. I know that several of the members of the committee were concerned about that and came to me and asked questions about it. I acknowledge that that alone certainly is not enough to oppose this nomination. But as a Senator from my State, I do have to put on the record the fact that I think that our State is not going to be properly represented in this circuit court.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.7346
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.23639
VADER
-0.026
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0042416275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0027635606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013492288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006628384
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005752758
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004715939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.55103E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.18427E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.6857E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.6018E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.635E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
93.125
Magnitude:
38
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

Trent Lott

So I invite Senators from other circuits in other States to be aware that if this pattern begins to develop, we will get to a situation where the big States -- California, Texas, or New York -- will not only have the margin of the majority, but dominate or have total control of these circuits. I think that we need to think about that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.082
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0079589103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0044274777
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0023443397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020576354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012763923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006645746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001030386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.70056E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.7985E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.7485E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.903E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
75.903
Magnitude:
105
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Trent Lott

Now, I want to cite my biggest concern, and that is the way this supreme court judge has been ruling. I think that is the real reason why he should not have been confirmed. Over the last several months, I have reviewed many of Justice Dennis' writings and opinions issued by the Supreme Court of Louisiana.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.807
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0295324891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0144559497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0039091829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0018879433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010134049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005491819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002752743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001237556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.22923E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.35825E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.598E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
69.955
Magnitude:
103
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Trent Lott

In two areas, I am particularly concerned with the views of this nominee. I urge my colleagues to take a look at his rulings on crime matters and on business. There is no question that James Dennis is intellectually a bright jurist, and you will see it in his opinions. They are very interesting in the way they are written. However, the intellectual energy he devotes to the law fails to lead to consistent rulings of justice and compassion for the victims of crime. You do not need to look far to see that when it comes to ruling on violent crimes, Judge Dennis is not the victims' judge.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.84583
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.10008
VADER
0.605
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0209830061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0190056177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0014888731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012558791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007968803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
7.5127E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.7173E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.64901E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.24188E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.7262E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.0057E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
94.796
Magnitude:
189
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Trent Lott

So I would like to cite some of the cases that I think are really important.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.592
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.002278702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0020654266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002988613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002732971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001203783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001126152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
6.3209E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.29938E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.1429E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.611E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.586E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
6.3
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
4.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2

Trent Lott

At 5 a.m. on July 2, 1977, the defendant, Dalton Prejean, and three other people left a nightclub in a stolen 1966 Chevrolet. They had been drinking heavily for the entire evening in Lafayette Parish, LA. Prejean was driving. The vehicle was stopped by State Trooper Donald Cleveland -- the car's taillights were not working.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.625
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0024011484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017070644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013321422
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0003416224
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002577128
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001762251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001209184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.35948E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.06649E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.9945E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.6927E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.9
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
9.4
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Trent Lott

Prejean, who was driving without a license, attempted to switch places with an occupant in the front seat. Trooper Cleveland saw the driver attempt to switch places and ordered the driver out of the car. Dalton Prejean emerged from the car with a .38 caliber revolver and shot Trooper Cleveland twice. Trooper Cleveland later died from his wounds.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.46634
VADER
-0.557
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0040736744
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0039389928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0012683243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004511773
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003013503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001516433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.71288E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.13304E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.9855E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1075E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.449E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Trent Lott

Prejean was convicted of first-degree murder in the Fourth District Court of Louisiana and was sentenced to death. Prejean appealed on four issues, including his claim that he was due a new trial because one juror had failed to disclose his relationship with law enforcement officers on the voir dire. Justice Dennis dissented from the court's refusal to grant a rehearing, arguing that a "proportionality rule" should be applied. That is, Judge Dennis argued that before the death penalty should be imposed on the defendant, the sentence should be compared to sentences in all similar cases throughout the State of Louisiana. The [[Page S 14464]] intellectual foundation of Judge Dennis' argument was found not to be proper and it was reversed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.3673
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.03609
VADER
-0.966
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0913987344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0136310307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0095170115
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0081391008
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0009305602
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004660676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004348101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002998991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002482234
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.44368E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.14012E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50

Trent Lott

The U.S. Supreme Court has repeatedly affirmed the use of the death penalty, and the U.S. Congress has repeatedly voted to support the death penalty, particularly on crimes of wanton and reckless violence, particularly against law enforcement officers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.936
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0133958354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0048035534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012930793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0010936808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003551206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002480641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002277361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
9.4848E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.75397E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.20054E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.112E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
87.125
Magnitude:
118
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Trent Lott

So I thought this was an extreme stretch to try to say that we should have an overruling of the death penalty based on some sort of proportionality rule. We have heard that theory discussed, but it has never been accepted as one we should go forward with.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.604
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0563682057
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0385504798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0200493479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0100660327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0034793982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022243848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000852319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.68638E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.74348E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.4322E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.2614E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
83.414
Magnitude:
89
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Trent Lott

Now, going to the business area. In a case entitled Billiot versus B.P. Oil, Billiot, while working in a B.P. Oil refinery, was burned with a valve when it failed and sprayed a hot substance on Billiot. His subsequent injuries were not the result of exposure to the substance, but to the heat of the substance. He sued the oil company, seeking compensatory relief under the workers compensation law, and punitive damages under a law allowing punitive damages to individuals injured by the storage, transportation, or handling of hazardous substances.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
-0.956
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0069520909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0053997286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0047957314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0019476305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013708482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001040823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004429189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.30048E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.81816E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.0399E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.8594E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
59.727
Magnitude:
118
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
30.469
Magnitude:
118
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35

Trent Lott

On September 29, 1994, Judge Dennis wrote a majority opinion for the Louisiana Supreme Court on the case. In his ruling he, in effect, reinterpreted two State laws -- the workers compensation law and the law allowing individuals injured by hazardous materials to seek punitive damages.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.649
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0253904262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0080010679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0037533795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.002360285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022420167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0017353095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0014283067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004271657
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.10097E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.2608E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.2348E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
95.916
Magnitude:
152
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Trent Lott

Dennis breathed new and fictional life into a 1914 workers compensation statute by postulating that the exclusive remedy provision of the Louisiana workers compensation law did not apply to punitive damages. In addition, he interpreted that Billiot could sue for punitive damages under the hazardous materials damage law -- even though the injury was not caused by the hazardous material.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
-0.917
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0334353157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0114867296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0097151809
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0061257728
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018858991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008690457
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002749141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.32142E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.1528E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.6375E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.476E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
40.146
Magnitude:
44
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
30.18
Magnitude:
44
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
10.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Trent Lott

The impact of this ruling was disastrous for business in the State of Louisiana and equated to the mother lode of case opportunities for lawyers in that State. The landmark ruling did not crack the dike of tort litigation -- it blew it wide open, and thousands of small business owners stood downstream of these flooding waters. That ruling was a shining example of judicial activism at work, one where two laws were interpreted anew from whole cloth, creating this new area for litigation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.34
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0182618387
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.016206404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0059533922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0035926678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0030380939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0019536037
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001560762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0008525035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006661464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.04871E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.8167E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
91.91
Magnitude:
77
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Trent Lott

There are a whole series of cases where Judge Dennis has ruled in ways that can be of great concern to those who are interested in getting fair rulings and doing business. We have a whole list of these cases. I will submit these as part of the Record. I think we have about 15 cases.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.844
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1254163217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0121439822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0063511892
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0042212174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0022567989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015391683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014264009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010033002
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001152962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.97206E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.8662E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
78.561
Magnitude:
119
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.9
Gunning-Fog Score
6.3
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
6.1
Automated Readability Index
4.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Trent Lott

I ask unanimous consent that the list of cases be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0246798125
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0173861816
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0032594886
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0031581079
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0015307876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005262939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004987254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.32145E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.55902E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.14905E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.865E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
57.43
Magnitude:
30
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Trent Lott

Mr. President, I will conclude with these three points. I think that Justice Dennis' judgment in the Tulane matter clearly should be questioned and should be reviewed by the Judiciary Committee as a whole. I think there is no question that this is a judge who has been an activist, and there are many decisions that back up just the two that I cited that raise questions about his activism. I think that should cause real concern in the Senate in confirming his nomination.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.95551
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0044888639
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001891268
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0015841053
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015338974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012320818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.5913E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
4.93128E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.46035E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.2771E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.9022E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7262E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Trent Lott

I urge that this nomination be recommitted to the Judiciary Committee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0318721315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0104893887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0062409817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008743352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005941474
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002325066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001917278
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.93605E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.8688E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.948E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.51E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
25.429
Magnitude:
30
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Trent Lott

I yield the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0379753299
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0214138738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0138396543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0068180765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0055336055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0037161928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0015309395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011614772
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009195006
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002727852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.89204E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1

John Breaux

Mr. President, I think, first of all, it is a little interesting to note that if this issue was of such monumental importance that it should be recommitted to the Judiciary Committee for further consideration, the chairman of the Judiciary Committee, the distinguished Senator from Utah, Orrin Hatch, would be here advocating that. He is not. In fact, he does not support the motion to recommit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.533
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0053832449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.002387765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019285895
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000817289
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002892108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001810866
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000142733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.90862E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.52132E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.90137E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.873E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
85.424
Magnitude:
41
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

John Breaux

The distinguished ranking member of the Judiciary Committee, Senator Biden, spoke here on the floor about this very issue and said that, as the ranking Democratic member of the Judiciary Committee, he, too, felt that the committee had exercised their responsibility and looked at this nominee very carefully. After the committee had voted, additional material that was submitted to the committee was considered by the professional staff, by the chairman of the committee, the distinguished Senator from Utah, and by the ranking member of the Committee on Judiciary, the Senator from Delaware, Senator Biden. They and the professional staff circulated all of that information to all the Judiciary Committee members. As I look around to see if there are any of these members here who are saying they somehow have not had an opportunity to consider this nominee, I see none.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.061
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.026864442
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0068685804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0062067957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001761253
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010221745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006098489
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001504417
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.50076E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.4472E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.065E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.97E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.066
Magnitude:
61
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

John Breaux

I think it is clear that this case has been carefully considered by the committee. I think that Senator Biden, very eloquently and in great detail, covered all of the allegations we have heard this morning with regard to information that the Senator from Mississippi was arguing was a reason to recommit this to the committee. I think Senator Biden's comments were right on target. There is no basis whatsoever to send it back to the committee. The only allegation I heard that supported that argument was basically the fact that Judge Dennis should have recused himself in a case before the supreme court that he ruled on.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.02165
VADER
0.751
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0128121639
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0091759095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0053786265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026920043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008703528
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006444253
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.72761E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.80586E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.81059E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.19997E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.2E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.788
Magnitude:
89
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

John Breaux

Senator Biden made it very clear that he had no conflict in that case, that the supreme court voted 6-1 and he very carefully documented why not only should he not have recused himself, that it would have been wrong had he done that, that he had an obligation as a justice to rule on the case, that he had no interest in the case whatever. That, I think, has certainly been clearly established.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.873
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.2079359023
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1333674765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0266958494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0112361631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019796727
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019231476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002368727
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.41327E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.37112E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.19147E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.6302E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

John Breaux

If the distinguished chairman of the Judiciary Committee disagreed with that, I think that he would make that opinion known. He does not, and neither does the ranking member of the committee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.318
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0343230291
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0064206419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0045162145
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037819475
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0034293207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003407627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001199551
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.83284E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.9002E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.9484E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.274E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

John Breaux

Mr. President, I have known Jim Dennis for a number of years, a long number of years. I have known him personally and known him as a very [[Page S 14465]] distinguished jurist on the State supreme court. Somehow to argue on the other hand that he is out of touch with our State is to not consider all the number of times he has gone before the people of our State and offered himself for election, because we elect judges.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.743
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0229163619
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0105913852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0043598662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001984964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001621196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010118954
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002018351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.49536E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.12044E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.49764E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.2821E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
70.318
Magnitude:
79
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

John Breaux

If he was out of touch with Louisiana, basically a conservative Southern State, he would not have been elected to the district court which he has been elected; that he would not have been elected as a court of appeals judge that he was elected to and subsequently reelected; that he would not have been elected to the State supreme court which he was elected and has served and then reelected without opposition to a 10-year term.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0076624085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0063797561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0053535008
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0037009777
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012437622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009328437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.13739E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.46767E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.71939E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.0559E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.909E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
85.49
Magnitude:
68
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

John Breaux

Louisiana does not elect people that they disagree with. I suggest that his opinions as a judge, his record as a State-elected official, as a Member of the House of Representatives, indicates that not only is he acceptable to the people of Louisiana, that he is enthusiastically accepted as someone that they have taken great pleasure in having them represent in legislative bodies and on every court in Louisiana: the district court, elected; court of appeals, elected; and the State supreme court, elected and reelected without anybody running against him.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.95
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0374711846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.010297144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0094674899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.007575428
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0027072503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014521497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007661837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001753933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001268842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.39403E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.641E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
85.015
Magnitude:
98
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

John Breaux

I think it is clear that this person fits the mold of the type of judges and members of the judiciary that the people of Louisiana like to see.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.625
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1076914603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0689239707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0431548426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0107575725
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0042486918
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022205593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0015892803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004759135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002713764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.9919E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.27E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
46.09
Magnitude:
95
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
7.3
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

John Breaux

Some say that he is not a mainstream jurist. I point out that in the 20 years he has served on the supreme court, the information that we have by the supreme court itself says that he has sat on 7,655 cases in which an opinion was published. He voted with the majority in 7,148 cases. That is 93 percent of every case they wrote an opinion on, he agreed with the majority.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
0.852
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0143622194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0080899335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0021783064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017745808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003335013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003102137
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001565837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.05315E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.8438E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.883E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.78E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.2
Coleman-Liau Index
6.2
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

John Breaux

All of these judges are elected, from all parts of our State. If he was out of touch with the people of my State of Louisiana, they would have said so. If he was out of touch with the other members of the judiciary, he would not have voted with them in deciding the majority of the opinions in 93 percent of 7,655 cases.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0727137201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0175208988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.005700329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011452307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008364517
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000191261
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.91493E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.49337E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.48338E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.0082E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.392E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
6.3
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

John Breaux

To somehow allege that he is not part of the mainstream I think is totally contrary to the record in the case.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0220469679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0108051107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.010635997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022971191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0022042543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008026058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005371236
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002269682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.27542E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.4671E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.466E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

John Breaux

Some say that he is not strong enough on crime, and we have some letters from some nameless people who write and say that he is weak on the death penalty or not good for law enforcement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.94591
VADER
-0.939
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0560292974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0096177129
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021250849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0019448149
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008494246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006734584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005494658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002329965
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001271066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.97242E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.01875E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
7.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

John Breaux

I have a letter from the attorney general of the State of Louisiana, the highest elected law enforcement official in our State, Richard Ieyoub. He says:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0101066697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0064663203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015009639
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0011028295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006292812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000226712
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002113314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.0389E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.0155E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.0815E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.3649E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

John Breaux

One of the sheriffs of one of the largest areas in our State, greater New Orleans, Jefferson Parish, a distinguished sheriff, Harry Lee, who, probably more than any other sheriff in Louisiana, is noted for being tough on crime and good for victims of crime and tough on criminals. Harry Lee, the sheriff, says:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
-0.863
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0284102687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0273744372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0173336084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019665311
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012629906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005474187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000500454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004750239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002582885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001052691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.2841E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
45.836
Magnitude:
41
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
36.599
Magnitude:
41
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

John Breaux

This is probably the toughest sheriff in the State of Louisiana. Would he say a respected jurist on the fifth circuit is an outstanding person and well-qualified if he was weak on crime and weak on the rights of victims of crime? Of course not. He has staked his public reputation on the fact that this person is just the type of judge we need.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.807
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0053002954
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0038432827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017937324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0017448061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015338946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011433407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001447695
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.04816E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.49227E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.3858E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.4615E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

John Breaux

My friend from Mississippi, Senator Lott, distinguished majority whip, has cited two cases he says are evidence of his judicial activism or taking positions that is not in keeping with what we want in members of the judiciary.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.542
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0235015934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0085897052
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0046830846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014108185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012484575
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011307329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002114646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001841305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.45514E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6751E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.336E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
89.118
Magnitude:
61
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

John Breaux

I respectfully disagree with his conclusion and think that the cases that he has cited give us exactly the opposite result. He cited one case, the Billiot versus B.P. Oil Co. where victims were protected by the law of the State of Louisiana, and there are some who were penalized because they violated the law of Louisiana and are now raising opposition to Judge Dennis because he interpreted the law as it was written.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.402
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0072929201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0024834439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021849852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0021843247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0021681719
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002372683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001976055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.80012E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.97936E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.3835E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.074E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
76.575
Magnitude:
81
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

John Breaux

When someone disagrees with the law, you do not criticize the judge for applying the law. You try and give the law a change if you disagree. That is what legislative bodies are for. In this case, it was a workmen's comp case. The person was injured and he was injured very, very severely.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.46634
VADER
-0.908
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0384922372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0075241252
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0072650364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0071757073
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.004136797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005255009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002239746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.64553E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.76863E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.1598E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.312E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
89.691
Magnitude:
142
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.4
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
9.5
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

John Breaux

The law of Louisiana, the State law passed by a majority of the people in the legislature, allows for punitive damages in limited cases, in limited categories, involving wanton or reckless conduct or reckless disregard of public safety in the handling or transporting or storage of hazardous or toxic substances.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.22378
VADER
-0.914
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0198150941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0119827455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0043052791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0021568809
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004638692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000210368
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001273483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.28548E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.0107E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.15E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.21E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
95.508
Magnitude:
102
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

John Breaux

In this case, it involved hazardous material that ended up -- because it was mishandled -- injuring a person very severely. In this case, the State supreme court said that the law does not preclude a worker from being able to get punitive damages for the wanton or reckless conduct or reckless disregard of public safety. In this case, they applied the law properly and correctly.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.63636
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.63636
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.335
VADER
-0.861
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0763725548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0374433468
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0073489653
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009751849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003628251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003367568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001854388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.75846E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.48203E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.6986E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.209E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.717
Magnitude:
111
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

John Breaux

It was not a judge's fault, if you will, that the case did not come out as some of the defendants would have liked it to come out. That is what the law said. If Judge Dennis had been an activist judge, he could have said, "I don't think the law should say that; therefore I will come to a different conclusion." The exact opposite was true. Not only not being an activist by trying to rewrite the law, he applied the law. For those that do not like the law, go change the law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
0.687
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0522184302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0339290942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0211444174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0111429828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014313868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0014068081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009872493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003248875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001090875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.914E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.457E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
35.104
Magnitude:
12
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
87.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
6.8
SMOG Index
9.4
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

John Breaux

Mr. President, it is interesting, that is exactly what happened. They put a coalition together in the last session of the Louisiana legislature and they got the legislature to change that law because they made the argument, and a number of the members of the legislature agreed with them, that the law was too generous in that opinion -- not mine, but in theirs. They changed the law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
0.45
Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0137367868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0052634554
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0037801696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001899746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004503265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003679526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002692856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001856499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.97123E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.30653E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4038E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

John Breaux

But you do not get mad at the judge for interpreting it correctly. If you do not like the law, you think it is not correct, you change the law. Do not change the judge who carefully interpreted it. That is what happened in the Billiot case.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.179
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0953021809
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.057521608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0489719911
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0273639977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0055093165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0050328403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0032336269
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005136706
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005012784
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.34648E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.6483E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
85.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
3.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

John Breaux

In addition, the case was decided by a 5 to 2 decision of the supreme court of the State. Were all the judges wrong? I think not. I think they correctly interpreted the law as it was.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0302907545
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0172905085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0144385107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0095970274
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0041278046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021816515
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004710446
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004659153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003770057
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.77879E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.38891E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
87.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
6.5
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

John Breaux

The State versus Prejean case that the distinguished Senator Lott cited, Justice Dennis voted merely to grant the defendant a rehearing based on a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that set out the parameters under which a death penalty can be instituted by court. The only thing that Judge Dennis was saying is that he wanted to have a rehearing in light of the new supreme court decision to see if it affected this particular case. It has nothing to do with Judge Dennis' support of the death penalty or being tough on crime.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
-0.557
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0827327895
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.065628899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0652470684
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0222252915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0141940778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0115086361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0110314242
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0097339034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0068776644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005846823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.53914E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34

John Breaux

In fact, I point out that Judge Dennis has repeatedly voted in court to uphold the death penalty. Since the death penalty was reinstated, Louisiana Supreme Court has heard on direct appeal the capital cases of some 98 defendants, affirming 84 percent and reversing 16 percent of those capital convictions on lower court. Judge Dennis sat on 93 of those cases and voted to confirm the convictions 80 times, 86 percent, just about the same average of everybody else on the court.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.933
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0256085274
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0225597178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0058756996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.005353149
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0052298132
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009271074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003262652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003252295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.22694E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.5544E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.984E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
20.116
Magnitude:
15
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

John Breaux

In the cases where Judge Dennis has dissented, it is interesting here because if you say that he is out of step with the majority of the court, he clearly is not. When he has dissented, however, his dissent has been upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.84
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4623066634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1826762804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1453906414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.019662366
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0195753077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0095878975
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0033642449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0020944532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012239345
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.22384E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.04579E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

John Breaux

Judge Dennis, the facts show, authored the dissenting opinion in six cases since he has been on the supreme court. In six cases he dissented from the majority. In all six cases subsequently reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court, in all six cases, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed the Louisiana [[Page S 14466]] Supreme Court. It said, "Justice Dennis, you are right. The supreme court of your State made an error in all six cases." I think when you look at this man's record, his distinguished record in every court in Louisiana, I think you would have to agree with me that this person deserves a seat on the fifth circuit court of appeals. He would make an outstanding judge, an outstanding jurist, as he has all his life.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.89794
VADER
0.984
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0366560911
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0188113016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0171544394
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0095561059
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0055669188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0050940427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002814783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001223644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001098236
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.4203E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6299E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.2
Gunning-Fog Score
7.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
9.2
Automated Readability Index
4.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

John Breaux

I will not go into an argument as to whether it should be a Mississippi judge or a Louisiana judge for this vacant seat because I think the record is clear. You determine what area justices come from based on the caseload. I think the caseload between Texas and Louisiana and the State of Mississippi is very clear; very, very clear. I do not think there is even an argument. This vacancy should be from the State of Louisiana.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.558
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0334772893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0296454964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0227817945
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0162194512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0142316581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.007958986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0043349828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0038119353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005288437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002183208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.8031E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

John Breaux

In 1993, the last year we had numbers, there were 1,309 appeals filed from district courts in Louisiana to the fifth circuit court of appeals. There were only 450 appeals filed from district courts in the State of Mississippi. That is a 2.9-to-1 ratio -- essentially a 3-to-1 ratio. If the present vacancy is filled with Justice Dennis, Louisiana would have six seats on the fifth circuit; Mississippi would have two seats, a 3-to-1 ratio. The ratio is as close to being proper, when you look at the caseload, as is humanly possible to reach.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.542
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.519766286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.2966745989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.1104539842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0650534406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0643686508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0598094775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0446934602
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0283792964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0207116827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.010548508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.004300072
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

John Breaux

Louisiana has 34 active and senior district judges in our State. Mississippi has only 10 district judges, a 3.4-to-1 ratio.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.402
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0304676883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0172261993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0143957557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0095164847
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0041444218
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021746058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004781249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004678851
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003763006
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.86526E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.43743E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
3.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

John Breaux

So, when you look at very objective numbers on where should this seat come from, I think it is very clear that the caseload and the number of judges clearly indicate that a judge from Louisiana is the proper recommendation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.706
Very Positive
Moderation
Hate
0.0481007824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0479817449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.018559453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0174367015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0134945411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0116955802
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0085733387
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0032141812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008713626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.11289E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.2315E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

John Breaux

Second, I would argue very strongly, and I think it is very clear, the background, the history of this judge has been carefully, carefully scrutinized by the Judiciary Committee, and I think we should all support the ranking member and chairman of that committee in voting against the motion to recommit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.76
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0193950371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0146091974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0074522257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0059105987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0057944206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001801902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003432641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002568584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.91367E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.7342E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.645E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

John Breaux

I yield the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.2420261037
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0994718168
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0483753625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0142411081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0088599227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.003434937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0018664452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002381697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002061589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.96438E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.2484E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1

The Presiding Officer

The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0104230028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0082295934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0032167478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018578818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012894847
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008744077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001354577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001303718
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001109262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.3655E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.792E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.5
Gunning-Fog Score
7.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

The Senator from Mississippi [Mr. Cochran] is recognized.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.023800011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0094415343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0034166944
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019507663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015881289
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011272016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002810542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002207438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.73322E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.1418E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.69E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Thad Cochran

Mr. President, I understand there may be one or more other Senators who wish to speak to this motion to recommit the nomination. For the information of those Senators, and others, I am going to again point out the reasons why I am filing this motion and why I think the Senate should approve it. But I do not expect to take much time in arguing this point further.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.2509650774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0720870739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.034141267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0073264622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.005107799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0041912019
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010281921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006664781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005038776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001214801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.01554E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
20.2
Magnitude:
7
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Thad Cochran

We have had a pretty full discussion of the issue, particularly in the colloquy on the floor with the distinguished Senator from Delaware, the ranking member of the Judiciary Committee. I remain concerned about the attitude of the committee concerning the issue involving the case that was filed in Louisiana that made its way to the supreme court, in which Judge Dennis participated as a member of the Supreme Court of Louisiana, wherein legislators, who had provided tuition-free scholarships to Tulane University to friends and supporters, were sued by the Times-Picayune newspaper to compel the production of documents relating to that scholarship program.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
0.947
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0481831783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.037616893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0371208298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0046959463
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0035030767
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0020950523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015894349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008710644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001452786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000131646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.0656E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
3.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40

Thad Cochran

I want to be sure the Senate understands exactly what the issues were and why Judge Dennis' refusal to recuse himself and his action in participating in the ruling on that case strikes me as inappropriate and a clear violation of the code of conduct of judges, both U.S. judges and judges who at the time were serving in Louisiana.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.128
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0719637203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0203300937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0133566267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0107204607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0032927488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007279942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003632294
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.29684E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.82469E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.7923E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.5872E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Thad Cochran

The Times-Picayune had tried to obtain, as I understand the facts, information from legislators, or from Tulane University itself, about the names of those who had been given scholarships by legislators. I am not suggesting this was violative of the law in itself. As a matter of fact, there was a specific statute authorizing these scholarships to be given. I do not know all the history, but, as I understand it, it had something to do with the fact that Tulane University has certain tax benefits under the laws of the State of Louisiana. The legislators who make the laws of the State of Louisiana were, in the last century, given the right to name certain scholarship recipients each year to attend Tulane without having to pay tuition.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.837
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0232212769
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0192745254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0097268421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0061194725
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0040890915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007221229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004032851
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.39112E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.5582E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.55322E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.869E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Thad Cochran

Over the years, the tuition at Tulane has become quite substantial. As a matter of fact, Stephen Dennis, who is the son of Judge Dennis, received 3 years of tuition-free scholarship benefits to Tulane University from a member of the legislature in Louisiana, Representative Jones, that is estimated to have a value of about $60,000.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.755
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0442218239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.014535067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0024321987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007771753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007286769
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002912465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002810819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.04714E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.60198E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.1449E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.846E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Thad Cochran

The suit involved a refusal of legislators to say or to disclose or provide records of information about who they had given scholarships to. Tulane had likewise refused to give this information to the paper. Tulane took the position that this was information that should be made available by the legislators. They had customarily made it a practice of providing that information to legislators who requested it, but not to others, third parties.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
0.45
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4623066634
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Harassment > Threatening
0.1826762804
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Violence > Graphic
0.1453906414
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Harassment
0.019662366
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Sexual
0.0195753077
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Hate
0.0095878895
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Self-Harm
0.0033642416
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Hate > Threatening
0.0020944532
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Sexual > Minors
0.0012239335
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Self-Harm > Intent
5.22385E-5
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Self-Harm > Instructions
1.04579E-5
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Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Thad Cochran

So, the case proceeded to a trial. The legislators refused to provide the information, so a district court judge at the trial level ruled that these records were public documents and public access was a matter of right.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Thad Cochran

A second question that had been asked -- and relief demanded -- was that the legislators be made to turn over those documents to the newspaper. The district court agreed with that and made a part of its judgment an order granting a writ of mandamus. A writ of mandamus requires a public official to do what they ought to do under the law. Having ruled that this was public information, public records to which the Times-Picayune were entitled, the court followed it to the next step and ruled that the legislators who had access to these documents should be required and mandated by the law and by the court to turn those documents over.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.772
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Thad Cochran

And the third issue was whether or not the Times-Picayune should be awarded attorneys' fees, having been forced to file the suit by the refusal of the legislators to turn over these documents. And the judge also ruled that they were entitled to attorneys' fees. So the case, because the legislators disagreed with the ruling, was appealed to the next step. It was a fourth circuit court of appeals in the State of Louisiana.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.128
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Thad Cochran

That court decided the district court had ruled correctly in the first instance, that these were public documents, but they did not grant the writ of mandamus. So they reversed the decision of the district court as to the writ of mandamus and they also reversed on the question of attorney's fees. So in this situation, the Times-Picayune disagreed with that ruling and they appealed, or filed for a writ of certiorari for a hearing before the State supreme court.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.316
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Thad Cochran

Enter Judge Dennis. Judge Dennis' son had been granted a tuition waiver. Of course his name would be among those in the records held by Tulane University. These tuition waivers had a value to his son of about $60,000. Judge Dennis himself had been a member of the legislature and, as such, had the right to grant scholarships himself when he was a member of the legislature, so the records of his own decisions were also among those records that would be subject to being disclosed to the public, not only as a matter of right that the public would have, but as it relates to the responsibility of each legislator. If the supreme court sided with the district court, it would actually rule that the legislators were required to make this information available on request to newspapers such as the Times-Picayune. And, of course, the issue of attorney fees was also raised before the supreme court.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.929
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37

Thad Cochran

Now the Judiciary Committee, not having had any of that information before it but simply the nomination from the President -- President Clinton nominated Judge Dennis in the last Congress -- had a cursory hearing. Judge Dennis was asked five questions. There was no witness who appeared for him or against him to testify to any other matters. The committee did not inquire into any of these issues raised by that suit, by Judge Dennis' participation in the rulings on that suit at all. No one had heard about it. Judge Dennis knew about it. He had been questioned by the newspaper about it. He did not tell the Judiciary Committee that. [[Page S 14467]] So the Judiciary Committee reported out the nomination. And after they had done that, then the Times-Picayune wrote this story based on the information they had obtained as a result of this lawsuit and other and independent investigations they had undertaken.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
-0.723
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37

Thad Cochran

So the issue, it seems to me, is whether or not Judge Dennis adhered to the rulings of the courts, adhered to the standards of ethical conduct, adhered to the code of judicial ethics that he had to be aware of, that was in effect in Louisiana at the time, and which is in effect for all U.S. courts throughout the land. I am going to read from canon 1 of the Code of Conduct for Federal Judges.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.94444
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.4
Gunning-Fog Score
8.9
Coleman-Liau Index
7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Thad Cochran

In the commentary below it says:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2

Thad Cochran

And in canon 2:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
0
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1

Thad Cochran

Mr. President, I submit that the circumstances of this case involving the tuition waivers in Louisiana, the legislators and their rights under the law -- this case that was filed asking for information about the records and past practices of legislators was acted upon by Judge Dennis in disregard of the canons of code of conduct of judges -- that should be reviewed and considered by the Judiciary Committee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Thad Cochran

I am hopeful that Senators will approve the motion to recommit this nomination to the Judiciary Committee to give the committee an opportunity, each member of the committee an opportunity, to become familiar with the facts, to ask questions of Judge Dennis or others who may have information touching on this subject, so that we in the Senate will have a full report and can base a decision about whether or not to vote to confirm Judge Dennis on a full and complete inquiry, which, in my judgment, ought to be undertaken by the Judiciary Committee at this time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
0.836
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Thad Cochran

Mr. President, I understand that Senator Kyl is here and is interested in addressing this issue.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Thad Cochran

I ask unanimous consent that I may be permitted to yield the floor so that he may speak, and then I will reclaim my recognition without losing my right to continue my remarks.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.333
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Frist). Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.3
Gunning-Fog Score
7.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Jon Kyl

Thank you, Mr. President. I thank the Senator from Mississippi for yielding. I would like to address this for 2 or 3 minutes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.758
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
90.7
Gunning-Fog Score
2.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
1.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Jon Kyl

I am a member of the Judiciary Committee. But, as is the Presiding Officer, I am a freshman and, therefore, was not present when the Judiciary Committee held its meetings on this matter in September 1994. There are five new members of the Judiciary Committee. So roughly one- third of the committee is new and did not have an opportunity to review the application, to question the witness, and to resolve matters that may have been raised at that time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.29
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Jon Kyl

I understand that most of the questions have actually been raised since then. But I suggest that probably raises the question of perhaps having an additional hearing to deal with these questions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Jon Kyl

I have the greatest respect for Senators Breaux and Johnston, and I certainly admire their support for this nominee. I know that Senator Hatch has thought long and hard about this as chairman of the Judiciary Committee, trying to abide by his commitment to the administration to move these nominees along with a minimum of difficulty. But, given the fact that about one-third of the members of the Judiciary Committee have not had an opportunity to question Judge Dennis, and, second, that the transcript from the hearing where that opportunity was afforded is very meager to say the least, it seems to me that perhaps the motion to recommit would be the best course of action to consider at least these new allegations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.64663
VADER
0.967
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34

Jon Kyl

I have a copy of the transcript of the proceedings that were held on September 14, 1994. Only one member of the committee was present, the Senator from Alabama. He asked five rather perfunctory questions. I do not mean that to demean his questioning. They are the same questions that I have asked nominees after I have satisfied myself that they possessed the requisite qualifications for the position. The questions were simply to the point of would he follow precedent, would he abide by the Supreme Court law, and so on. Of course, the judge answered yes. So those five minimal questions really do not establish much of a record upon which to make a decision.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.827
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34

Jon Kyl

Since then we have these allegations -- again most recently in the newspaper -- that, frankly, pose some very serious questions about whether the judge should have recused himself in an extremely important matter in his own State.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.221
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Jon Kyl

I first became aware of this nomination because of the question in my mind about whether or not the proper relationship of judges in Mississippi and Louisiana was being satisfied as a result of the nominee from Louisiana as opposed to a nominee from Mississippi. I am very concerned that the proper relationship always exist within the circuits. We are in the circuit of California, and, obviously, California is a very big part of the ninth circuit. We always want to make sure that we have the proper relationship there, and, if there is an Arizona position available, that position be filled from within Arizona.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.27297
VADER
0.66
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Jon Kyl

I understand that issue has essentially been worked out based upon commitments that would be made about future nominees, and I may be wrong in this. But I also understand that Judge Abner Mikva was the person from the White House who wrote the letter expressing the commitment. Judge Mikva, of course, is no longer there, which illustrates the fact that commitments are important between people but sometimes circumstances change and it is not always possible to fulfill those commitments. So I thought that was resolved. I am not sure that it is. I would like to satisfy myself on that as well.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.944
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Jon Kyl

But, Mr. President, in view of the fact that these allegations are new, they were not before the committee at the time, and, therefore, certainly the Judiciary Committee cannot be blamed, but given the fact that a third of the committee has not participated in hearings on this judge, it seems to me that we would all be better served by having another hearing allowing the judge to come before us so we may question him about these matters. And I would feel much better about the decision that I would have to make later on as a member of the Judiciary Committee having that knowledge before me. Then, when colleagues who are not on the Judiciary Committee ask me what I think as a result of the fact that I participated in the nomination process, I would be in a better position to with some confidence say to them I reviewed it, we had him before us, I am convinced he will be just fine, or perhaps I still have some questions about it. But I will not know that unless we have this kind of an opportunity.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.61904
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52381
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52381
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.976
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32

Jon Kyl

So I support the motion that has been made to recommit by the Senator from Mississippi reluctantly because it is more work for our chairman and our committee. But I think that is probably the proper thing to do with such an important nomination as a member of the fifth circuit court of appeals.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.521
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Jon Kyl

Again, I appreciate the Senator yielding the time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Thad Cochran

Mr. President, I thank the distinguished Senator for his comments, and I appreciate the information that he has made available to the Senate which has not yet been brought up on the floor; that is, that this is a new Congress, this is a new committee, and there are members of the committee and their staffs who have not had an opportunity to become familiar with this nominee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.568
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Thad Cochran

He was reported out during the last Congress, and, frankly, had not been on the screen and had not been something that has been on the minds of members of the committee. As a matter of fact, I have had several Senators ask me who the nominee was and what the [[Page S 14468]] issue was. This is just simply something that has not been discussed around the Senate this year. It may have been remembered by some Senators who were here last year. But it is a matter of first impression, and that is why I think it is important to take a little bit of time to explain why the concerns are being raised and why the motion to recommit this nomination to the committee is being made.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Thad Cochran

The Senator from Delaware was good enough to discuss this nomination from his point of view as a former chairman of the Judiciary Committee and his recollections and his information from his staff about this case, but his attitude about it obviously is different from mine on the question of whether or not this is a serious issue and should be carefully considered by the Judiciary Committee after the new information about whether the judge should have recused himself in that case involving the Times-Picayune or whether this leads to a reasonable conclusion that this is not the kind of judgment that we want to see reflected by judges who occupy the second highest court in the land.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.7376
VADER
0.485
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Thad Cochran

The court of appeals is just beneath the supreme court in terms of power and position in the hierarchy of our Federal judicial system. Most cases are disposed of at the court of appeals level which are appealed from the district courts. Very few cases go beyond the court of appeals to the supreme court. So this court, for really all practical reasons, is the court of last resort for most litigants, and so the power and the influence of courts of appeals are immense in our judicial system.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.802
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Thad Cochran

So those who are nominated to serve on that court should be subjected to the most careful scrutiny to determine their qualifications to serve on that court, their quality of judicial temperament, how they would approach the role of court of appeals judge, and, third, their adherence to the code of conduct of judges, their own personal judgment about ethical standards and the extent to which they should set a very high standard and an example, so that persons having business before the courts in our Federal judicial system will have confidence in the integrity of the judges, in their impartiality and in their abilities to be able to discharge these responsibilities at a high degree of excellence.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.23676
VADER
0.945
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36

Thad Cochran

That is a pretty tall order when you have clearly laid out here a situation where Judge Dennis refused or neglected to let the Judiciary Committee know about this controversy that had arisen which involved him, not just as a judge on the Supreme Court of Louisiana but as a legislator, where he had actually participated in a decision made by the State supreme court not to grant certiorari in a case being appealed to that court from an intermediate court of appeals in the State, which involved issues in which he was personally involved and his son was personally involved, not to say that they had, either one, done anything illegal but nonetheless the fact that records of information involving their activities were at issue, and the question was whether or not there was a duty under the law to make this information available on the request of the Times-Picayune newspaper.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.04
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.04
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.07696
VADER
0.2
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42

Thad Cochran

That was the question before the court. He was on the court, and he participated in ruling that they did not want to hear that case. The supreme court did not want to grant the right of appeal on this case to that court.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.456
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
90
Gunning-Fog Score
6.8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.3
SMOG Index
6.6
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.5
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

Thad Cochran

And so the net effect was to affirm or not disturb the decision that had been made by the intermediate court. And one aspect of that intermediate court's decision was not to require legislators to provide that information to the paper. The district court said they had to and they should and granted a writ of mandamus requiring legislators to respond affirmatively to requests and provide that information. They did not have the records in their custody.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Thad Cochran

The testimony at the trial level from the custodian of records at Tulane University was that Tulane did not give this information to anybody who asked for it. They gave the information to the legislators who wanted their records that were kept there about whom they gave these scholarships to, but Tulane was not going to respond to a request from the paper. And the legislators were not cooperating. They were not asking Tulane to give them the information so they could give it to the paper. So the question was whether these legislators could be compelled by a court of law or under a writ of mandamus to provide that information to the paper when it was requested.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Thad Cochran

That was the issue. And the distinguished Senator from Delaware says that was resolved before it got to the supreme court. Well, it was decided but it was not resolved.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.439
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.6
Gunning-Fog Score
6.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Thad Cochran

I wish to read from the brief of the appellants who were asking the supreme court to take jurisdiction and to hear this appeal in assigning the errors committed by the intermediate court of appeals on page 9 of their brief.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.718
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Thad Cochran

That puts at issue the interests of Judge Dennis as a legislator. Forget about the fact that his son has gotten a scholarship from another legislator worth $60,000, and his name is in the records and that will be subject to being produced by that legislator upon request from the Times-Picayune. Forget that. Set that aside. I am talking about the judge's personal interest is at issue in that assignment of error. For the Senate to be told today that that issue was settled, it was not before the State supreme court, is just not true.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
0.538
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Thad Cochran

I am not suggesting it is an intentional misrepresentation, but I am reading from the brief where the assignments of error are laid out, and this is to the Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana. And all supreme court justices reviewed it and decided not to hear the case, and Judge Dennis decided to vote on that case without revealing his personal interests, without discussing his personal interests with litigants.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.882
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Thad Cochran

Now, that is an erroneous view of the responsibilities of a judge, under my state of reference, with the code of conduct clearly spelling out here about the duty to remain impartial, the duty to disqualify oneself in cases where there is a personal interest. That is a personal interest. The Judiciary Committee did not know at the time it reported out this nomination that this was even an issue. They did not know about this case. They did not know that it was becoming a controversy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.71
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Thad Cochran

Only after they reported the nomination in the last Congress did this issue really become public. And because this new information came to light after the Judiciary Committee has acted, it is incumbent upon the Senate, in my judgment, to approve this motion to recommit the nomination to the Judiciary Committee and allow Senators like the Senator from Arizona, who spoke, who are new members of the committee, who never had an opportunity to look into these issues, to do so, and, I suggest, to have a hearing, to have a hearing that goes beyond five perfunctory questions that were asked of this nominee when he was before the committee in 1994.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.435
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Thad Cochran

The Senate ought to demand that more be done to satisfy us as to whether or not this nominee has the kind of attitude about judicial ethics and personal responsibilities of judges in cases in which they have an interest to deserve confirmation to a lifetime appointment on the second highest court in the land.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.671
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Thad Cochran

Mr. President, that is just as clear to me as anything can be, that to require the Senate to vote up or down on this nomination at a time when we have not had a full review of this issue by the committee in a hearing, if that is the disposition of the chairman and other members -- and to give them that opportunity, we ought to vote for this motion.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.66
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.9
Coleman-Liau Index
7.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Thad Cochran

I hope that Senators will look on their desks. I have put a copy or asked the pages to put a copy of an article that was written today by the Times-Picayune on this issue. I did not know the article was going to be written when this was being pushed to be brought up. But it has been written, and we made available copies. There are other newspaper articles that have been published by the Times-Picayune on this issue, and they all point to the fact that this is a case of great notoriety and importance in Louisiana.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.859
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Thad Cochran

I think it is a case that we should take a more active interest in than we [[Page S 14469]] have up to this point, and hence the opportunity today for the Senate to review the situation under this motion to recommit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.842
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
7.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Thad Cochran

I hope the Senate will look with favor on the motion, and I urge approval of the motion to recommit the nomination.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.827
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Thad Cochran

Mr. HATCH addressed the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

The Presiding Officer

The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Orrin Hatch

Mr. President, I had not planned to speak on this, but there have been some issues raised by both sides that I would like to clarify and put to rest.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.502
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
92.9
Gunning-Fog Score
7.3
Coleman-Liau Index
7
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Orrin Hatch

One of the most difficult committees in the Congress is the Judiciary Committee. Its work is very important. We handle the confirmation of all judges in the Federal courts and confirmation of many, many other officials.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.178
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Orrin Hatch

Nobody takes this responsibility any stronger or any more significantly than I do. Since I have been in the Senate, 19 years, a high percentage of judges who currently sit on the Federal bench have come before the committee while I have been a member. I consider the review of judicial nominees to be one of the most important functions of the Senate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.567
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Orrin Hatch

The committee has completed its investigation of Judge Dennis and into Justice Dennis' decision not to recuse himself from a lawsuit involving a Louisiana newspaper. Additionally, we have thoroughly investigated the nominee's failure to notify the committee of the newspaper's inquiry.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
8.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Orrin Hatch

In my humble opinion, a case can be made that Justice Dennis should have recused himself pursuant to canon 2 of the Louisiana Code of Judicial Conduct. I do not believe that he intentionally violated any code of conduct. But, having said that, a case can be made that he should have recused himself in order to avoid the appearance of impropriety.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Orrin Hatch

Now, this is a point Senator Biden and I may disagree on. Nevertheless, so everyone understands this, the committee has completed its investigation. Given the evidence before us, I am not satisfied that this isolated incident warrants Justice Dennis' disqualification from the Federal bench. In this instance, I do not think it does. Justice Dennis has provided answers on these questions to the Committee. It depends on whether you accept his answer or not and whether you will give him the benefit of the doubt. I accept his answer.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.61904
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
0.855
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Orrin Hatch

As chairman, I instructed my staff to offer to brief every member of the committee or members of their staff who wanted to be briefed on this matter prior to it coming to the floor. Additionally, we offered to brief anyone else who wanted to be briefed on this prior to the floor consideration.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Orrin Hatch

I just want to make it very clear that, if the nominee is recommitted, it is my intention that the committee take no further action. I am not going to look into this any further. Everybody knows what there is to know about this. We are not going to hold any further hearings on the matter. If the nomination is recommitted, that is going to be it, as far as I am concerned. Accordingly, I am going to oppose the motion to recommit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.265
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Orrin Hatch

Now, I understand that the distinguished Senators from Mississippi believe there is an imbalance on the fifth circuit. I think Mississippi has not been treated as fairly as it should have been. In that regard, I have gone to the White House and made it very clear that the very next vacancy that is created, if we pass a new judgeship bill, that Mississippi is going to get that vacancy. And I will personally try to correct that deficiency.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.595
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Orrin Hatch

But let us have nobody miss any bets here. The fact is, there is no excuse for anybody saying that we should recommit this and have rehearings and redecide this all over again. We are not going to do that. That decision is going to be made right here, right now. And if the motion to recommit is granted, that is going to be it for Justice Dennis.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
10
Automated Readability Index
4.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Orrin Hatch

I am going to oppose the motion to recommit because we have come a long way. I have seen judge after judge, whether a Republican administration or a Democratic administration, who had some problem in their lifetime that somebody can find some fault with. Some problems are valid to a degree. In this case, the judge claimed to have voted the right way, said that it was an oversight on his part, and basically he has an answer for it. Whether you agree with the judge's opinions or not, this justice appears to be an honorable, decent justice.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Orrin Hatch

Frankly, I just want to make that clear so everybody knows as they vote here what is going to happen. There were no dissenting votes against the nominee from the committee. Justice Dennis was favorably reported out by unanimous consent. These questions came up afterwards. The committee reviewed this matter, and we offered every Senator or their staff members an opportunity to be briefed on the findings. I do not think there is any reason for anyone to think that this is something that is a first impression that has to upset this particular nominee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.866
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Orrin Hatch

I am willing to abide by the decision of the Senate in this matter, however I want to make the record clear, I am going to vote against this motion to recommit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Orrin Hatch

I yield the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1

The Presiding Officer

The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.9
Gunning-Fog Score
2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Mr. COCHRAN addressed the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

The Presiding Officer

The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.9
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Thad Cochran

Mr. President, I do not intend to prolong the debate. I do want to add to the Record a copy of the newspaper article that has not been printed. I know Senator Lott put a copy of an article from the Times-Picayune in the Record. I think he put in the article dated September 25. There is another article, July 23. I ask unanimous consent that both articles, to be sure we have them in the Record, be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.542
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.2
SMOG Index
10.4
Automated Readability Index
2.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Thad Cochran

Mr. President, it seems to me that the facts that led me to file this motion have been fully provided to the Senate. The code, the canons of ethics involving impartiality, the responsibility of judges under these circumstances have been discussed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Thad Cochran

I do want to point out that the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals for the State of Louisiana itself handed down a case in August 1986 in which the obligation of judges to disqualify themselves in cases in which they have a personal knowledge is one that the court takes very seriously.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.169
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Thad Cochran

One of the head notes in that case is as follows:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
4.4
Coleman-Liau Index
4.5
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.5
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0

Thad Cochran

It strikes me in reading that and then looking at the underlying decision of the court of appeals -- incidentally, this case came out of the State of Louisiana, so it should have been within the knowledge of the judge as to what the law is, not just the canons of ethics, but what the law is regarding recusal and disqualification.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.19
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Thad Cochran

But it strikes me that this clearly applies to this situation. Not only did the judge have personal knowledge about the scholarship benefits that State legislators could award, he had to know that these records were kept at Tulane, he had to know that legislators did not like to provide information from those records to the general public, he had to know the importance of this to the class to which he personally belonged, the legislators of the State of Louisiana.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.687
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Thad Cochran

So irrespective of the fact that his son had been given a scholarship worth $60,000 to Tulane by another legislator and that that information would be made available, or arguably could be, under a writ of mandamus or would be required to be made available if the court upheld the district court's rule, all of this information and the involvement of the judge personally in this program, the benefits that had been given to his family as a result of this program, all would become public knowledge at a time when he had been nominated to serve on the court of appeals and the Judiciary Committee of the United States had his nomination under consideration. And were it divulged that this information was coming to light at that time, this could have had an adverse effect on the proceedings to consider his nomination.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.68421
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.68421
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.5506
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
1.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38

Thad Cochran

All of that is clear now, but it was withheld from the Judiciary Committee by his neglect to advise that he had been contacted by a reporter at the Times-Picayune. But it is just as clear as it can possibly be that this should have been the subject of inquiry by the Judiciary Committee at the time. And a senior staff member, when we were getting a briefing in my office about the follow-up investigation that the chairman ordered, said that if the Judiciary Committee had that information at the time they reported out the nomination, they would not have done it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.052
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Thad Cochran

This is an opportunity to give the Judiciary Committee the opportunity to make a decision based on the full facts, a full investigation. If a hearing is required, any member of the Judiciary Committee can ask the chairman to have a hearing. He says it is not the intent to have a hearing. Well, I think it ought to be looked into further. I think closer scrutiny ought to be brought to bear on this nomination by this committee so that all members of the committee will have a set of facts on which to base a decision about the fitness of this person to serve on the court of appeals.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.832
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Thad Cochran

Mr. President, I urge the Senate to approve the motion to recommit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.5
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

Thad Cochran

Mr. HATCH addressed the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

The Presiding Officer

The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Orrin Hatch

For the benefit of all our colleagues, so they will know on their schedules what is coming, I ask unanimous consent that the vote occur on the motion to recommit the Dennis nomination at 3 p.m. today, 25 minutes from now.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.599
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Wendell Ford

Mr. President, I want to inform the Chair that this side has no objection to the distinguished Senator's motion.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

The Presiding Officer

The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.1
Gunning-Fog Score
7.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Thad Cochran

Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

The Presiding Officer

The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
93.5
Gunning-Fog Score
1.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1.7
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Thad Cochran

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

The Presiding Officer

The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Thad Cochran

Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and nays on the motion to recommit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
91
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
6.5
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

The Presiding Officer

The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.2
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

There is a sufficient second.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1

Thad Cochran

Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

The Presiding Officer

The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Trent Lott

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the the order for the quorum call be rescinded.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Thompson). Without objection, it is so ordered.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.3
Gunning-Fog Score
5.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Under the previous order, the question occurs on the motion to recommit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

The yeas and nays have been ordered.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

The clerk will call the roll.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.4
Coleman-Liau Index
6.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.3
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1

Harry Reid

Mr. President, I move to reconsider the vote.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.9
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
1.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Daniel K. Inouye

I move to lay that motion on the table.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
94.3
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
3.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1

Daniel K. Inouye

The motion to lay on the table was agreed to.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.7
Gunning-Fog Score
4
Coleman-Liau Index
4.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2

The Presiding Officer

The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.684
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.5
Gunning-Fog Score
3.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
8.4
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

John Breaux

Mr. President, I move to reconsider the vote.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.9
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
1.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Bob Dole

I ask unanimous consent that the President be immediately notified that the Senate has given its consent to this nomination.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

The Presiding Officer

The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4