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Displaying all articles tagged:
Sotu
early and often
Mar. 19, 2024
Can Going Negative Win Over Voters Who Hate Trump and Biden?
Much of the electorate is too sour to respond to a positive message. So perhaps Biden should really go after Trump, his party, and his wealthy allies.
By
Ed Kilgore
poll position
Mar. 15, 2024
Trump vs. Biden Polls: No State of the Union Bounce for Joe
The president’s big SOTU speech might ultimately represent a turning point for his reelection bid. But the numbers don’t show it happening just yet.
By
Ed Kilgore
sotu
Mar. 11, 2024
Did One Speech Really Turn Biden From a Sure Loser Into a Winner?
Pre-SOTU overreactions to Biden’s low poll numbers have given way to post-SOTU Democratic euphoria. Everyone needs to chill.
By
Ed Kilgore
Jan. 30, 2018
Joe Kennedy Pulls Off Rare Feat: A SOTU Response That’s Actually Good
The congressman’s Obama-esque speech would’ve been impressive, even if expectations hadn’t been lowered by years of awkward responses.
By
Margaret Hartmann
sotu
Jan. 11, 2016
The First Lady’s SOTU Guest List
(We’re talking about Michelle Obama’s box.)
By
Jaime Fuller
mattress girl
Jan. 21, 2015
Emma Sulkowicz Was ‘Let Down’ by Obama SOTU Speech
The Columbia student famous for carrying a mattress was disappointed there was no mention of sexual violence.
By
Katie Van Syckle
Jan. 20, 2015
Why Obama’s ‘Middle-Class Economics’ Sounds Familiar
Has he really helped that aggrieved, thinned-out constituency?
By
Annie Lowrey
Jan. 20, 2015
Bobby Jindal Shares Early Entry for Stupidest SOTU Tweet
We’re pretty sure he knows how to spell
you’re
.
By
Margaret Hartmann
early and awkward
Jan. 20, 2015
Saving Seats for the State of the Union
It’s not allowed. But members of Congress do it anyway.
By
Marin Cogan
fish funny
Jan. 25, 2011
Who Doesn’t Love a Salmon Joke?
The President’s next stop: A Catskills comedy revue!
By
Julie Gerstein