Updated Paradigm:

When I judge the congressional debate, I consider the following points to give my vote in favor of the debater.

1. Debater who provides new arguments that furthered the debate rather than repeating previous speakers arguments.
2. Debater who asks best questions, answers appropriately and accurately to the questions.
3. Debater who participates throughout the session.
4. Debater who offers highly organized speeches and clear transition.
5. Debater who provides evidence based examples that were collected from credible sources to support their arguments.
6. Debater who speaks great analysis of the issues through their points.
7. Debater who rebuts the arguments with strong and valid points.