The president’s annual state-of-the-union speech, despite the fuss and standing ovations in Congress, is often a forgettable laundry list of priorities. But Barack Obama’s first proper go at the address to Congress on Wednesday January 27th as mandated by the constitution (his inaugural speech last year did not count as a state-of-the-union talk) will be watched with unusual interest, and not only because he is a far better speaker than his ... Full Story »
Posted by Derek Hawkins
The Economist writes about the week ahead for Obama as if his presidency is undergoing a sort of redefinition. A fair assessment. Looking at the hits Democrats took last week, the authors predict Obama will come out bolder and sharper-tongued than he's been lately.
Thoughtful observations about President Obama's upcoming State of the Union speech. Though largely speculative, this article provides good context on how Obama's policies are perceived by the American public.
This a nice summary of the task that lies before Obama in his state of the union address. Nothing particularly new here, but a good overview.
I have always seen this publication as well respected and in depth. This story is lacking in both of those points. I am not sure that calling this administration's position on banking ‘banking bashing populism’ is accurate or not well chosen words. In fact the banks actions justify more response. The foreign policy paragraph choice issues are limited and not best.
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