Last night at 6:00PM PST all major news networks have broadcasted the 2nd State of the Union Address of his presidency. Not like the first one, this one is in front of the Representatives of the House controlled by the Republicans. And not like before, the Representatives from both sides of the aisle are comingling in their seating, no block for red (republicans) or blue (democrats); one seat vacant that is of Representative Gabrielle Giffords that was early this month victim of an armed attack. About the seating, the President said that: "What comes of this moment will be determined not by whether we sit together, but whether we can work tomorrow."
Another powerful statement: "We will move forward together, or not at all - for the challenges we face are bigger than party, and bigger than politics".
Listening to his address and commentaries by newsmen and analysts it seems that President Obima has made adjustments to his policies toward the center to prepare for his reelection. "He made a point of reaching out to Republicans, at least rhetorically, and distanced himself abit from his fellow Democrats..." wrote USA TODAY (Jan. 26 issue) in a News Analysis by Susan Page.
To deal with the future and global competition, President Obama proposes more investments in innovation and education. But for the Republicans these may look like spendings and they are not keen to these.
Lesson learned: Voice of the majority must not be ignored, otherwise you are out...
CBS Polls: 91% approve President policies angainst 9% disapproval.
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