President Obama's First State of the Union Address

President Obama will give the first State of the Union address of his presidency on Wednesday, January 27, 2010. It will be broadcast at 6 p.m. Pacific time (which is 9 p.m. back on the east coast). Following Obama's speech, Governor Bob McDonnell of Virginia will provide the GOP response. Every major network will be providing coverage. At least one I am aware of, CNN, will be online with the speech, response, and talking head commentary that will inevitably follow.

Reports I've read indicate Obama will concentrate on jobs, the economy, and the federal budget, topics polls show top the list of concerns for most Americans these days. With his approval rating hovering around 50%, it will be interesting to see if the president can deliver a message that will give people a brighter outlook on what 2010 may bring. I'm trying to maintain a hopeful attitude considering the vast array of problems we face, but it's tough.

In a previous post marking President Obama's first year in office, I asked readers to give him a grade and many of you responded. The report card is still open - grade the president yourself and see what others think.

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