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State of the
Union Address 2012
As predicted by most of the "Talking Heads" on both sides of the aisle,
President Obama's "State of the Union" address was more about hitting
the campaign trail than it was the actuality of the state of the union.
He talked about what he wanted to do - such as making the wealthy pay
their fair share - while he spent little time on what was actually
accomplished.
Also as predicted on both sides of the aisle, Indiana Gov. Mitch
Daniels, who made the Republican response to the President's address,
talked more about the "State of the Union" after three years of the
Obama presidency.
Below, County News Online offers the full text of the State of the
Union and Gov. Mitch Daniels' Republican response from CBS News,
including links to videos and other information; a released statement
from U.S. Representative John Boehner; a statement from Ohio Republican
Party Chairman Kevin DeWine; a report from Politico and commentary from
Redstate's Erick Erickson.
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CBS News...
Obama’s State of the Union address: Full text
As the word cloud indicates, President Obama’s hour-long speech of
nearly 7,000 words covered a broad array of topics on his agenda,
centered on what America and Americans need to return to prosperity and
a spirit of cooperation. Below, President Obama’s 2012 State of the
Union address, as delivered, provided by the White House: Mr. Speaker,
Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and
fellow Americans: Last month, I went to Andrews Air Force Base and
welcomed home some of our last troops to serve in Iraq. Together, we
offered a final, proud salute to the colors under which more than a
million of... read
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CBS News...
Mitch Daniels’ GOP response: Full text
Below is the full prepared text of Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels
Republican response to President Obama State of the Union address: “The
status of ‘loyal opposition’ imposes on those out of power some serious
responsibilities: to show respect for the Presidency and its occupant,
to express agreement where it exists. Republicans tonight salute our
President, for instance, for his aggressive pursuit of the murderers of
9/11, and for bravely backing long overdue changes in public education.
I personally would add to that list admiration for the strong family
commitment that he and the First Lady have displayed to a nation
sorely... read
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Congressman John Boehner...
State of the Union & Republican Address to the Nation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) issued the
following statement tonight in response to the president’s State of the
Union address and the Republican Address to the Nation: “Job creation
is the driving issue for working families, but President Obama largely
ignored the fact that his own failed policies are making our economy
worse. Unable to run on his record, the president has regrettably
turned to blame and division when what’s needed is a united effort to
promote small business job creation. “As someone who’s run a small
business, I heard little tonight in the way of new ideas or a plan... read
more.
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Ohio Republican Chairman Kevin DeWine
“Barack Obama has abdicated his responsibility to govern”
COLUMBUS -Ohio Republican Party Chairman Kevin DeWine released the
following statement this evening on President Obama’s State of the
Union Address: “Barack Obama once again squandered an opportunity to
exude leadership and rise above the partisan divisiveness he has
exacerbated during his failed presidency,” Chairman Kevin DeWine said.
“What is clear is that Barack Obama has abdicated his responsibility to
govern, and has instead resorted to commanding the public spotlight for
the sole purpose of driving a wedge between Americans through partisan,
campaign-style rhetoric. Three years of failed promises have led our...
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Politico...
Obama State of the Union speech: ‘No bailouts, no handouts and no cop-outs’
By Jennifer Epstein
President Barack Obama called economic fairness “the defining issue of
our time” in his State of the Union address Tuesday, casting himself as
a defender of middle-class Americans and setting the agenda for his
reelection campaign. “It’s time to apply the same rules from top to
bottom: No bailouts, no handouts and no cop-outs. An America built to
last insists on responsibility from everybody,” Obama told a joint
session of Congress. “Let’s never forget: Millions of Americans who
work hard and play... read
more.
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Redstate...
The State of the Union
Posted by Erick Erickson
There need not be 7000 words, the length of the President’s speech, to
break it down for you. John F. Kennedy said, “Ask not what your country
can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.” Barack Obama’s
State of the Union is all about letting you know that government is
going to do everything for you and when it can’t keep its promises, it
will take from the successful and give to you. 1000 days without the
Democrats passing a budget, the President never really even brought it
up last night. Then there’s healthcare... read
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