A reader writes:
He’s found his inner George Bailey.
Another:
Tonight I was reminded why I stood in the cold on the Mall on Inauguration Day.
Another:
Have you noticed that he hasn’t seeded the audience with people who illustrate his political points? This was a Reagan device that was carried on by his successors, until now. Typically the person who illustrated a rhetorical point was seated next to the first lady. The triumph of anecdotes over the nation cheapened policy. I am not sad to see this trope die.
Another:
For all the talk about a disconnect from the concerns of the populus, this president comes across as FAR more aware of, connected to, and affected by the struggles of the average American than his predecessor ever did.
Another:
This speech is directed to the people in that room more then the people watching at home. He needs to look into the camera more often, and he has made too many jokes that are geared towards the beltway crowd. Political junkies might get all the references, but the average American is probably watching Jersey Shore on DVR by now. That being said his closing has had a more universal message, but the first hour was way too “inside baseball”.
Another:
Calling out the SCOTUS right in front of him was awesome.
Another:
Dems, grow a pair. Republicans, stop being such dicks. Doesn’t it kind of sound like a lecture given to squabbling children by a tired parent? In other words, “Grow up, everyone!” Much more sharply put than I had dared to dream, but sadly necessary.
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