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State Of The Union

  1. early and awkward
    Despite Zany Guest Star, Obama’s State of the Union Ratings Take a NosediveIt was the second-lowest rated address on record.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  2. the internet
    Steve Cohen’s Deleted State of the Union TweetsThe Internet is still forever.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  3. watergate
    Marco Rubio on His Water Bottle: God Made Me Thirsty“I needed water, what am I going to do?”
    By Joe Coscarelli
  4. watergate
    Marco Rubio’s Big Moment Thwarted by Water Break Rubio’s Poland Spring bottle is the new Clint Eastwood chair.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  5. the national interest
    The Three Things That Mattered in Obama’s State of the UnionAnd the many things that won’t.
    By Jonathan Chait
  6. united we sit
    Congress Losing Interest in Bipartisan SeatingNot as many people are bringing “dates” from across the aisle to the State of the Union this year.
    By Dan Amira
  7. applause-fest
    Many Hands Clapping: How Did the State of the Union Become an Applause-Fest?It started with Reagan. But Democrats are now the worst offenders.
    By Andre Tartar
  8. tearjerkers
    The Very Sad Stories of Tonight’s State of the Union GuestsLots of gun victims.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  9. technological advances
    GOP Will Criticize Obama During the State of the UnionThey can’t wait for the two post-speech responses.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  10. the waiting game
    Members of Congress Camp Out All Day for a Chance to Meet the PresidentCongress has an impressive knack for doing nothing all day.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  11. early and awkward
    Ted Nugent Attending State of the UnionSo inspirational.
    By Dan Amira
  12. impolitic
    A Prime-Time Test-Drive for Mitch Daniels, the GOP’s Great Vanilla HopeA closely watched State of the Union response as a test-drive for a late entry in the presidential sweepstakes.
    By John Heilemann
  13. state of disunion
    The Lines That Received the Longest Applause at the State of the UnionTroops, teachers, taxes, and Abraham Lincoln.
    By Dan Amira
  14. state of the union
    For the Best SOTU Punditry, Try Chad Ochocinco’s Twitter“How did he manage to memorize so much material?”
    By Noreen Malone
  15. state of disunion
    In Defense of President Obama’s Milk JokeUm, guys? He knew it was bad.
    By Dan Amira
  16. heroes and villains
    Navy SEALs Saved Two From Somali Pirates Right Before Obama’s SpeechA late-night mission killed a bunch of pirates and freed a captured American aid worker.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  17. 2012
    Video Recap: The 2012 State of the Union Address in 3 Minutes The president’s to-do list for Congress.
    By Sarah Frank
  18. 2012
    Eric Cantor’s Vigorous Reactions During the State of the Union AddressA face for every occasion.
    By Brett Smiley
  19. the national interest
    Obama Delivers a Campaign SpeechAnd forces Republicans to sit through it.
    By Jonathan Chait
  20. vibratory bowl builder and repairmen
    Master Lock Is Looking for an Expert Vibratory Bowl Builder and RepairmanEarn an honest living right here in the United States.
    By Brett Smiley
  21. photo op
    President Obama Embraces Gabby Giffords Before State of the Union Address Giffords received a standing ovation as she entered the House chamber.
    By Brett Smiley
  22. state of disunion
    The Five Most Inspirational American Heroes Attending the State of the UnionGet ready to be inspired!
    By Dan Amira
  23. united we sit
    Why Is Obama So Unimpressed With America?Oh, wait. He isn’t, at all. Pay attention, John Boehner.
    By Dan Amira
  24. united we sit
    Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson Continues the War on Partisan SeatingHe wants both parties to sit together all the time.
    By Dan Amira
  25. state of the union
    Heilemann on State of the Union: All Economy, All the TimeEven though we’re still engaged in two big wars.
  26. united we sit
    A Single Clap for Natural GasOne dude shows his love at the State of the Union.
    By Dan Amira
  27. what other people think
    What People Didn’t Like About Obama’s State of the Union AddressWhere was climate change? Can you take the deficit a bit more seriously? Also, some specifics would be nice.
    By Dan Amira
  28. united we sit
    All America Heard Last Night: ‘Salmon’Obama’s corny joke dominated everything else he said.
    By Dan Amira
  29. united we sit
    Watch the State of the Union in Four MinutesUnrealizable goals! Veto threats! Salmon! It’s all there.
    By Dan Amira
  30. united we sit
    The State of the Union in NumbersTen specific proposals, four jokes, one line clearly meant to make John Boehner cry, and much more.
    By Dan Amira
  31. fish funny
    Who Doesn’t Love a Salmon Joke?The President’s next stop: A Catskills comedy revue!
    By Julie Gerstein
  32. state of the tie
    What Do the State of the Union’s Purple Ties Mean?Is it fashion, or politics — or both?
    By Julie Gerstein
  33. united we sit
    State of the Union Regresses From High School to Nursery SchoolA senator confirmed that the opposing party does not have cooties.
    By Dan Amira
  34. what other people think
    Advice for President Obama’s State of the UnionHow does he convince spending-wary America that investment is not an evil thing? How upbeat can he be about the economic recovery without seeming out of touch? Should he be bold and inspiring, or just settle for good enough?
    By Dan Amira
  35. united we sit
    Justice Samuel Alito Will Be in Hawaii TonightAs far away from the State of the Union as he can get.
    By Dan Amira
  36. united we sit
    Two Hottest Senators Just Happen to Decide to Sit Together at the State of the UnionKirsten Gillibrand and John Thune are the hot senators of which we speak.
    By Dan Amira
  37. united we sit
    Paul Ryan Will Give the GOP’s State of the Union RebuttalHe’s known as a serious budget wonk.
    By Dan Amira
  38. the supremes
    The Long-Running John Roberts–Barack Obama Feud ContinuesRoberts finally gets around to taking umbrage at Obama’s State of the Union criticism.
    By Dan Amira
  39. in other news
    Chris Matthews Said Something Dumb“I forgot he was black tonight, for an hour.”
    By Adam K. Raymond
  40. early and often
    The GOP Has Clearly Learned Some Things From Bobby Jindal
    By Chris Rovzar
  41. early and often
    Justice Samuel Alito Disagrees With President ObamaSupreme Court Justice proves that he’s not a robot.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  42. secretary of awesome
    Hillary Clinton Has Better Things to Do Than Attend the State of the UnionReally. She’s doing something important instead.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  43. early and often
    What Will Get You Drunk If You Play a State of the Union Drinking Game Tonight?Health care. Wall Street. Unemployment. Nancy Pelosi’s toothless smirk.
    By Chris Rovzar
  44. early and often
    Tonight, Obama to Admit Mistakes(But nothing’s going to change.)
    By Chris Rovzar
  45. gays
    Obama Will Say Something About DADT TomorrowMaybe something involving some kind of timetable this time?
    By Dan Amira
  46. early and often
    Bob McDonnell Is This Year’s Bobby JindalThe Virginia governor will deliver the GOP response to the President’s State of the Union.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  47. announcements
    January 27 Will Be a Big DayAn Apple announcement and the SOTU on the same day!
    By Adam K. Raymond
  48. early and often
    Bush Says State of the Union Will Mostly Address Economy; Guest List Begs to DifferAre you guys as excited for President George Bush’s State of the Union Address tonight as we are? Hoo-ah! Wait. You realized there still is a president, even though everybody’s busy trying to pick who the next one will be, right? We know, it’s hard to remember. And even though there are primaries tomorrow, tonight belongs to current president George Bush. Early reports say that his address will largely focus on the economy, which is probably what most ordinary citizens are hoping he will talk about. “Expect few surprises and no big initiatives,” says the Associated Press. Housing reform will come up, press secretary Dana Perino says, as well as health care and veteran’s care, alternative energy sources, climate change, faith-based initiatives, and conditional troop withdrawal in Iraq. But today the list of Presidential guests has been released for the event. These are the people who sit up with Laura Bush in the balcony, who are generally alluded to in the text of the speech (to much unilateral applause). In addition the lovely Bush twins and that sexpot Lynn Cheney, we’ve summarized the guest list for you.