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Paul Ryan: We're at a
Dangerous 'Tipping Point'

gop response

Jan 25, 2011 9:45 PM CST

Paul Ryan: We're at a Dangerous 'Tipping Point'

Obama's policies have us on a path similar to Greece's

(Newser) - When President Obama addressed the economy in general and the deficit and debt in particular tonight, "some of his words were reassuring," said the GOP's Paul Ryan in his party's official response. (Full text here from CBS.) But that was about all the praise he could muster:...

Obama: This Is Our
'Sputnik Moment'

state of the union

Jan 25, 2011 9:14 PM CST

Obama: This Is Our 'Sputnik Moment'

President calls on Americans' 'stubborn resilience'

(Newser) - President Obama wrapped up his State of the Union Address tonight—read the full text here , from the Wall Street Journal —a speech in which he called on Americans to set aside partisan squabbles and summon their "stubborn resilience" to meet the nation's challenges, much as the US...

Obama to Call
for 5-Year
Spending
Freeze

state of the union

Jan 25, 2011 1:38 PM CST

Obama to Call for 5-Year Spending Freeze

Measure would only hit non-defense discretionary items

(Newser) - Barack Obama will call for a five-year freeze on non-defense discretionary spending in his State of the Union address tonight, calling it “a down payment toward reducing the deficit,” a White House official tells the Wall Street Journal . The official said Obama would also look for “cuts...

Sorry,
Obama:
No One Will
Watch Tonight

analysis

Jan 25, 2011 11:20 AM CST

Sorry, Obama: No One Will Watch Tonight

State of the Union speeches just aren't popular anymore

(Newser) - Don’t feel guilty if you’re not planning to watch the State of the Union speech tonight—hardly anyone is, writes David Graham in Newsweek . And even those who do watch won’t remember much about it. “What used to be a must-see for the country is watched...

Obama Won't
Back Social
Security Cuts

SOTU PREVIEW

Jan 25, 2011 7:49 AM CST

Obama Won't Back Social Security Cuts

...Or any other specific deficit-cutting measures in State of the Union address

(Newser) - President Obama will talk about the importance of cutting the deficit in his State of the Union address tonight, but he’s unlikely to endorse any specific steps for doing so, administration sources tell the Washington Post . In particular, Obama has explicitly assured Democratic lawmakers and advocates for the elderly...

McConnell:
Um, I'm Keeping
My SOTU Seat

TALK SHOW ROUNDUP

Jan 23, 2011 12:28 PM CST

McConnell: Um, I'm Keeping My SOTU Seat

You all go hold hands if you want to

(Newser) - Congress can go ahead and sing "Kumbaya" at Tuesday's State of the Union address for all Mitch McConnell cares: The Senate minority leader tells Fox News Sunday that he's keeping his seat, reports the AP, though legislators should feel free to do whatever they want to. McConnell also vowed...

Lawmakers Pair Off
for State of the Union

It's Like Prom!

Jan 23, 2011 6:21 AM CST

Lawmakers Pair Off for State of the Union

No slow dancing or corsages, but plenty of drama

(Newser) - With Democrats and Republicans asking out each other and coupling up, Tuesday's State of the Union address is transforming from high partisanship to high school prom, reports Politico . Some are pairing up by region, with the senators from Pennsylvania and Illinois sitting together. Others are sitting by job function, like...

Obama to Push Spending on Energy, Roads, Schools

state of the union

Jan 22, 2011 11:54 AM CST

Obama to Push Spending on Energy, Roads, Schools

Republicans will no doubt be thrilled

(Newser) - This will give GOP deficit hawk Paul Ryan plenty to talk about in his official response to President Obama's State of the Union address: The president will call for new spending in areas he says are critical to job growth and competitiveness, namely renewable energy, rebuilding roads, and revamping education,...

Bachmann
Will Give
Own SOTU
Response

Jan 22, 2011 7:11 AM CST

Bachmann Will Give Own SOTU Response

Tea Party announces rebuttal after rep passed over by GOP

(Newser) - Michele Bachmann, passed over by the GOP for both House leadership roles and its response to President Obama's State of the Union address, is, well, going to go ahead and give her own response to the SOTU anyway, reports Ben Smith on Politico. The move, announced by the Tea Party...

Paul Ryan Will Give GOP's State of the Union Response

Jan 21, 2011 1:32 PM CST

Paul Ryan Will Give GOP's State of the Union Response

Young budget wonk is a rising star of the party

(Newser) - GOP up-and-comer Paul Ryan will deliver the Republican response to President Obama’s State of the Union address next week , reports the Washington Post . Ryan is chair of the House Budget Committee, and he'll speak from the panel's hearing room to underscore a message of fiscal discipline, say party leaders....

3 Things Obama Should
Say in State of the Union

Peggy Noonan

Jan 21, 2011 12:28 PM CST

3 Things Obama Should Say in State of the Union

Peggy Noonan: For starters, call for a ban on ammunition clips

(Newser) - President Obama’s on a winning streak, and he has a chance to continue it with next week's State of the Union. To do so, he needs to offer “surprising, shrewd, centrist and good policy,” writes Peggy Noonan in the Wall Street Journal . Here’s how:

Guns: “

...

Chief Justice
Rips Obama's
'Very Troubling'
Court Rebuke

Mar 10, 2010 7:40 AM CST

Chief Justice Rips Obama's 'Very Troubling' Court Rebuke

Roberts irked by 'pep-rally' mood at State of the Union

(Newser) - Chief Justice John Roberts says it's "very troubling" that President Obama criticized a Supreme Court decision amid a "pep-rally" atmosphere at his State of the Union address. Obama said in the speech that the decision to allow corporations to spend freely on campaign ads "opened the floodgates...

Clarence Thomas: State
of the Union 'Too Partisan'

Feb 4, 2010 12:44 PM CST

Clarence Thomas: State of the Union 'Too Partisan'

Justice makes a point of skipping them

(Newser) - Clarence Thomas says he skips State of the Union addresses—including President Obama’s last week—“because it has become so partisan,” he told a Florida law school this week. “It’s very uncomfortable for a judge to sit there,” he said. “There’s a...

Jon Stewart
Mocks Chris
Matthews

Jan 29, 2010 6:51 AM CST

Jon Stewart Mocks Chris Matthews

'Forgot he was black'? He must have also forgotten about his mic

(Newser) - The moment the words were out of his mouth, Chris Matthews must have known he was bait for Jon Stewart, who last night on the Daily Show couldn't resist calling Matthews—who also "might have forgotten you're miked"—“one scotch away from being Ron Burgundy.” He...

Alito vs. Obama:
Opposing Views

OPINION

Jan 28, 2010 1:24 PM CST

Alito vs. Obama: Opposing Views

Which one breached protocol? Depends whom you ask

(Newser) - Justice Samuel Alito's critical reaction during last night's State of the Union speech is still making waves:

Shannen Coffin, National Review : "That Justice Alito betrayed his feelings in a minor way is understandable. ... In his preening, Obama flatly misrepresented the ruling" and showed an "utter lack of tact.

...

Pundits Rate the
State of the Union

OPINION Roundup

Jan 28, 2010 9:47 AM CST

Pundits Rate the State of the Union

Obama puts up his dukes in feisty speech

(Newser) - Barack Obama’s first State of the Union Address naturally has all the pundits talking. Here’s what they’re saying:

“It was a terrific performance,” writes Joe Klein of Time . “He seemed to be having fun up there,” ad-libbing and needling the “recalcitrant elephants

...

State of
the President:
'Tough, Undaunted'

OPINION

Jan 28, 2010 7:45 AM CST

State of the President: 'Tough, Undaunted'

'Fire-breathing' Obama was impressive, writes Tom Shales

(Newser) - It wasn't quite "No More Mr. Nice Obama," but America did see a tougher President Obama than usual in last night's speech, writes Tom Shales. The president was "breathing fire" before the House and Senate members, acknowledging mistakes and disappointments over the last year, but refusing to...

National Security
Took Backseat in
State of Union

OPINION

Jan 28, 2010 5:26 AM CST

National Security Took Backseat in State of Union

Address light on foreign policy as Obama focuses on 'wounded' US

(Newser) - President Obama spent just 9 minutes of last night's speech on the subject of America's relations with the rest of the world. He warned Iran over its nuclear program and spoke of China as an economic threat, but made no mention of Middle East peace talks or the row with...

Obama Speech
Mixed Game of
Chutes, Ladders

ANALYSIS

Jan 28, 2010 1:48 AM CST

Obama Speech Mixed Game of Chutes, Ladders

'Educator-in-chief's' address worked sometimes

(Newser) - President Obama delivered some highly effective moments and some fizzles in his uneven State of the Union address, writes Tom Schaller. His pledge to mend Washington works is fine if it's merely rhetoric to put Republicans on their heels, but he should know by now that "making nice" won't...

Joe Wilson: I'll Be
a 'Gentleman' Tonight

state of the union

Jan 27, 2010 5:20 PM CST

Joe Wilson: I'll Be a 'Gentleman' Tonight

Republicans don't think there will be any outbursts mid-speech

(Newser) - House Republican Whip Eric Cantor has attempted to preempt any members of his party tempted to pull a "Joe Wilson" during the president's State of the Union address. "I hope there are no outbursts tonight" Cantor said, but added that he hopes Obama has "listened and learned"...