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Biden's Age Is Still a Liability

Biden's performance after State of the Union quelled age concerns.

Hur's report didn't match extreme Republican caricatures of Biden. [ more ]

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Maybe Joe Biden is a lot better at this campaign thing than people think

Underestimating Biden's capabilities is a mistake.

Last-minute changes in political campaigns can lead to chaos. [ more ]

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Trump's State of the Union Response: Social Media Glitches and Mocking Filters

Donald J. Trump streamed a play-by-play of Biden's State of the Union on Truth Social but faced outages during the event.

Biden drew a contrast with Trump's vision, emphasizing freedom and democracy over resentment and revenge. [ more ]

The New Yorker

So Much for "Sleepy Joe": On Biden's Rowdy, Shouty State of the Union

The State of the Union speech by Joe Biden was loud and a departure from past addresses.

The speech was partisan, shouty, and confrontational, which deviated from the usual hoary clichés and bipartisan applause lines. [ more ]

The Atlantic

Joe Biden's Happy Place

Biden's strength lies in connecting with people and reading a room.

Biden's State of the Union address displayed his ability to engage with the audience and make the setting feel intimate. [ more ]

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4 months ago

Joe Biden Expected To Deliver State Of The Union Speech On March 7

President Joe Biden will deliver his 2024 State of the Union speech on March 7.

House Speaker Mike Johnson invited Biden to address a joint session of Congress.

Biden's speech comes ahead of a potential showdown with former President Donald Trump. [ more ]

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In Two Speeches, Trump and Biden Offer Starkly Different Views of the Country

Trump and Biden presented starkly contrasting visions for America's past, present, and future.

Both speeches by Trump and Biden were highly partisan, rallying their base voters rather than appealing to a broader audience. [ more ]

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My predecessor', hecklers, and lots of fire: key takeaways from Biden's state of the union address

Biden criticized Trump over Jan 6 insurrection without uttering his name

Biden stood up to Putin, defended democracy, and challenged isolationist views of Trump [ more ]

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Joe Biden came out swinging at his State of the Union address - will it be enough?

Biden's State of the Union address was energetic and interactive, showcasing his feisty demeanor and quick wit.

The address focused on countering Republican narratives, challenging historical revisionism, and criticizing Trump's comments on Russia. [ more ]

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Takeaways from Biden's State of the Union: Combative attacks on a foe with no name

President Biden criticized former President Trump during State of the Union address.

Biden emphasized the threat to democracy and highlighted the need for additional aid. [ more ]

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Environment

Biden's State of the Union Promises Big Job Gains from Clean Energy Policy

Biden links climate policies to domestic manufacturing and union jobs

Biden highlights clean energy investments during State of the Union address [ more ]

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Biden strikes a contrast with Trump, offering a choice between revenge' and decency.'

President Biden delivered a fiery State of the Union address without naming Donald Trump directly, highlighting threats to democracy and calling for unity.

Biden discussed Ukraine, the economy, and domestic issues while engaging in political arguments and addressing the importance of freedom and democracy. [ more ]

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The State of the Union Was Rowdy for Biden's Election-Year Speech

President Biden's State of the Union speech was characterized by rowdiness with Republicans jeering and Democrats cheering loudly.

Former Representative George Santos made a splashy return to the House floor and announced plans to run for Congress again during Biden's speech. [ more ]

New York Post

4 months ago

Joe Biden's State of the Union speech date set for March 7 - the latest in modern presidential history

Speaker Mike Johnson invites President Biden to give the State of the Union address on March 7, later than usual.

The invitation falls two days after Super Tuesday, during the presidential primary season. [ more ]

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4 months ago

House speaker invites Biden to deliver State of the Union on March 7

House Speaker Mike Johnson has invited President Biden to address a joint session of Congress on March 7.

The addresses are usually delivered in January or February, but President Biden gave his State of the Union address on March 1 in 2022. [ more ]

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GOP Congressman, In Absolutely Nuts Fox Interview, Claims He Has Evidence' Biden Was Under the Influence During the State of the Union

Rep. Greg Murphy claimed President Biden was 'jacked up' on something during his State of the Union address. [ more ]

Axios

1 month ago

Biden is gaining in polls, but is still behind Trump

Biden's slight increase in poll numbers post-State of the Union signals a potential trend upwards. [ more ]

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1 month ago

A Closer Look at a Slight Shift in the Polls

President Biden's poll numbers have slightly improved, with an average increase of 1.4 percentage points after his State of the Union address. [ more ]

Truthout

1 month ago

Biden Is Quietly Funding Nuclear Weapons Upgrades That Could Imperil the Planet

Biden's State of the Union speech lacked mention of funding for upgrading nuclear weapons.

The cost of upgrading the nuclear weapons triad is estimated to be over $2 trillion in the next 20 years. [ more ]

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Biden's Use of the Slur "Illegal" Underscores His Rightward Lurch on Immigration

Biden faced backlash for using offensive term 'illegal'

Both parties are moving right on immigration policy [ more ]

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CNN Declines to Run Political Ad Blaming Joe Biden For Laken Riley's Death

CNN declined to air ad blaming Biden for Laken Riley's death during State of the Union.

Building America's Future criticized CNN for not airing the ad, citing censorship of the truth. [ more ]

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Biden draws ire for using term "illegal" to describe Laken Riley murder suspect

Anger towards Biden for calling alleged killer 'illegal' overshadowing State of the Union

Republicans criticizing Democrats on immigration rhetoric [ more ]

New York Post

Biden's 2024 State of the Union: Letters to the Editor - March 11, 2024

President Biden delivered expected messaging in State of the Union speech, pointing fingers at previous administration and advocating for tax reform.

Republicans expressed outrage at specific incidents but criticized for lack of consistent outrage. [ more ]

Truthout

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Foreign Policy Undermines Best Proposals in Biden's SOTU

President Biden criticized Republican front-runner Donald Trump without mentioning him by name during his State of the Union address.

Katrina vanden Heuvel warns against a Cold War redux moment in U.S. foreign policy, advocating for a transformative approach to prevent military Keynesianism. [ more ]

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"History Is Watching" - emptywheel

State of the Union is about visibility and showcasing government's effectiveness

Biden emphasized popular policies and exposed Republican opposition [ more ]

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Law

Joe Biden Stares Down Supreme Court As He Quotes Dobbs Back At Them

Abortion and the Supreme Court were key topics in Biden's State of the Union address.

The Court is being criticized for its abortion decisions and the Alabama Supreme Court decision. [ more ]

The Nation

At the State of the Union, Joe Biden Brings It and Bests Another GOP Speaker

Biden defended against age claims

Impressive performance silencing critics [ more ]

The American Conservative

Biden's State of the Union Was a Declaration of War

Biden's aggressive State of the Union speech was criticized for its lack of clarity and coherence.

Tucker Carlson's reaction to Biden's speech emphasized its negative and un-American aspects. [ more ]

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Jacked Up Joe': Sean Hannity Criticizes Biden for Having TOO Much Energy in State of the Union Speech

Hannity criticized Biden's State of the Union address for being overly energetic and filled with lies.

Biden's speech was described as hyped up, with the President shouting and speeding through his points. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

Hypocrite Marjorie Taylor Greene broke a rule she loves to use against liberals

Marjorie Taylor Greene criticizes others for informal dress but wears controversial attire herself.

Greene receives backlash for attire at State of the Union address, featuring a red MAGA cap and provocative t-shirt. [ more ]

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Europe news

On Foreign Policy, Biden's Agenda Faces Multiplying Challenges

President Biden emphasizes the need to stop Putin's territorial ambitions in Ukraine.

Challenges faced by President Biden in foreign policy and alliances. [ more ]

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Television

The Late Show' Goes Live to Recap the State of the Union

Biden's State of the Union address humorously analyzed on late-night shows.

Comedians poke fun at the age and demographics of Congress members. [ more ]

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GOP rebuttals to Biden's State of the Union focus on the border and immigration

The U.S.-Mexico border as a key topic in GOP rebuttals to President Biden's State of the Union address.

The GOP highlighted Biden's alleged role in creating a 'border crisis' and emphasized the impact of immigration policies on U.S. security. [ more ]

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Biden Fires Back at Marjorie Taylor Greene Heckling By Addressing Parents of Slain Student Killed By an Illegal'

President Joe Biden addressed parents of slain nursing student Laken Riley after being heckled by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene during State of the Union.

Biden scolded Republicans for blocking a border security deal, emphasizing the importance of bipartisan cooperation. [ more ]

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Democratic Women Keep Up Their Tradition of Wearing Suffragist White

Democratic women wore white at the State of the Union in solidarity and protest against Donald Trump.

Wearing suffragist white is a fashion statement that started during Trump's presidency as a symbol of support for women's rights. [ more ]

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Live updates: A candidate gets turned away, but later gets the OK to vote on Super Tuesday

Super Tuesday is a significant voting day for choosing presidential nominees and other political positions.

Incidents like mistaken voting can occur during the election process but are usually resolved. [ more ]

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