President Obama's State of the Union address is scheduled for Tuesday of next week, and it is intended to not only address the country's primary issues, but to also create some political momentum for the presidential race. In his presidential preview, President Obama states that the "central mission we have as a country" is to "rebuild the economy." This issue was mentioned before in the last State of the Union address and the main focus was on creating jobs. In this address, President Obama seems to be stressing equality, and making equal opportunities for individuals to succeed in the current economy, "not just the wealthy few". The address is stated to discuss President Obama's "blueprint" for creating such opportunities, which will consist of more "made in America" jobs, "homegrown" and "alternative" energy, "skills for American workers," and a "return to American values". Expect these topics to be mentioned for the better part of the address, especially the "return to American values," which President Obama cites as the most important topic.
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The State of the Union address will double as the national opening of the president reelection this year. Obama’s dilemma right now is how to call out Congress for not passing any of his major proposals to boost job growth, while still appearing open to compromise. Even though Obama’s jobs package was well received by the public, Congress largely ignored it. In addition, the GOP members of congress have blocked many of the president’s agenda to raise taxes on higher income Americans.
Obama seeks to have some Republicans cooperation just like Clinton and Gingrich negotiated a reform of the welfare system. I think a big risk for the Republicans would be to refuse to do things to create jobs that the US needs because people are already fed up.
When it comes to proposals I feel like not all the proposals will be new and that we will hear a lot about rebuilding the economy that provides greater equity.
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