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State of the Union

Three "Anything But Ordinary" Americans Who Inspired The President (SLIDESHOW)

Huffington Post | Verena von Pfetten | Posted 03.28.2009 | Living

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***Scroll down for slideshow.*** Last night, Obama gave his first address before congress. But the real winners of the evening were the ordinary citi...

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Obama and the Revival of Responsibility

Robert Creamer | Posted 03.28.2009 | Politics

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Robert Creamer

Last night Barack Obama spoke to Americans as adults. He told America that responsibility for others is not just a stupid value for chumps -- but the definition of begin a grown-up.

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The One Word Obama Now Owns More Than Any Other

Jeffrey Feldman | Posted 03.28.2009 | Politics

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Jeffrey Feldman

A fundamental shift in how Americans understand the word investment since Barack Obama became president was the key factor underlying the political theater of last night.

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The Great American Makeover

James Moore | Posted 03.28.2009 | Home

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James Moore

I've never lived in the country the president was detailing last night; none of us has, but we have always been told it is a possibility. And in the midst of crisis, Obama says it is within our grasp.

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Mission Accomplished: National Poll Reports Obama Speech Provoked "Inspiration" Across the Board

Greg Mitchell | Posted 03.28.2009 | Politics

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Greg Mitchell

A national study among 1,600 Democrats, Republicans and Independents revealed that "inspiration" was the emotion felt most among viewers, including better than 1 in 4 Republicans.

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Energy Talk In The State Of The Union And The Rebuttal

Huffington Post | Posted 03.28.2009 | Green

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Last night's State of the Union speech held no real surprises for environmentally-minded watchers. The president sounds like he's ready for, well, cha...

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Getting Warmer

Robert Scheer | Posted 03.28.2009 | Politics

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Robert Scheer

While Obama promised an end to the Iraq disaster, he once again left open the door to the United States being trapped in an even more treacherous quagmire in Afghanistan.

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Obama's Rhetorical Inspirations: Presidents, Poets, and Hobbits

Aaron Zelinsky | Posted 03.27.2009 | Politics

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Aaron Zelinsky

Here are the ten sources behind the most memorable lines of Obama's address.

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Calling Sarah Palin

Taylor Marsh | Posted 03.27.2009 | Politics

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Taylor Marsh

Following President Obama's incredible oratory, personal touches and serious content, Jindal's blather made you wonder if Republicans had ever heard the man speak before.

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On Education, Obama Blows It

Gerald Bracey | Posted 03.27.2009 | Politics

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Gerald Bracey

I have not the expertise to address the merits of President Obama's speech to Congress on the issues of the economy. I do claim some expertise on education. He blew it.

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Obama's Great Society

Dylan Loewe | Posted 03.27.2009 | Politics

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Dylan Loewe

What was most impressive about the speech was not its cadence and tone, but the framing used to sell its contents.

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Progressive Government: The New Center

Robert L. Borosage | Posted 03.27.2009 | Politics

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Robert L. Borosage

The man can give a speech. Confident, relaxed, bold, serious, President Obama made his case to the American people with boffo reviews from all who saw it no matter what their party allegiance.

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Sam Stein

Polls: Obama Won The Night

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 03.27.2009 | Politics

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Instant public surveys on Barack Obama's address before Congress showed, by and large, that the public was incredibly receptive to his speech, regardl...

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"Nobody Messes With Joe": Obama Speech Tonight (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 03.27.2009 | Politics

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"I know there are some in this chamber and watching at home who are skeptical of whether this plan will work," Obama said. The camera quickly flashed ...

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Pelosi Cuts Off Obama After He Forgets Introduction At Speech Tonight (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 03.27.2009 | Politics

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Barack Obama's first address to Congress started with a funny and slightly awkward moment, as the president began speaking without being introduced. S...

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Obama Kisses Clinton At State Of The Union (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 03.27.2009 | Politics

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On his way into the House chamber to deliver his first address to Congress, President Obama shook hands with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton -- the...

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Obama Speech Tonight: Video, Text

AP/The Huffington Post | Posted 03.27.2009 | Politics

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Full speech text and video below WASHINGTON - Standing before the nation on a "day of reckoning," President Barack Obama summoned politicians and pub...

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Tonight's Joint Session of Congress: No Stump Speech, Please

Beau Friedlander | Posted 03.27.2009 | Politics

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Beau Friedlander

This is the time to stand and deliver in real time with real issues and real solutions -- and real consequences.

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How Much Will Bobby Jindal Hate the Unemployed Tonight?

Bill Scher | Posted 03.27.2009 | Politics

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Bill Scher

When Gov. Jindal formally responds to the president tonight, and introduces himself to much of America, will he make central his bizarre crusade against increased unemployment benefits?

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The Obama Code

George Lakoff | Posted 03.27.2009 | Politics

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George Lakoff

As President Obama prepares to address a joint session of Congress, what can we expect to hear? The pundits will stress the nuts-and-bolts policy issues. What they miss is the Obama Code.

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Hysteria is So Yesterday: This Is a Media Wake Up Call

Michelle Kraus | Posted 03.27.2009 | Media

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Michelle Kraus

Guys get over it. Hysteria, media consternation and grandstanding is so yesterday.

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Obama's Tuesday Speech: President Addresses Congress

Huffington Post | Posted 03.27.2009 | Politics

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Barack Obama struck a note of optimism Tuesday evening, declaring that America's best days are ahead even if, at this moment, the future looks bleak. ...

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State of the Union Trivia

Robert Schlesinger | Posted 03.26.2009 | Politics

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Obama's State of the Union Address: An Epitaph for the GOP

Jacob Heilbrunn | Posted 03.26.2009 | Politics

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Jacob Heilbrunn

The conservative movement is now officially dead. All that remains is for the pallbearers to carry the casket to its burial site. Obama's speech tonight will provide the funeral oration.

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Why Healthcare Can't Wait

Andy Stern and Jeff Kindler | Posted 03.26.2009 | Politics

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Andy Stern and Jeff Kindler

Through the years, there have been many issues where labor and business don't see eye to eye. Here's one where we firmly agree: the need to fix healthcare, now, not in spite of the economic crisis, but because of it.

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