President Obama just gave a very strong State of the Union speech, focusing primarily on progressive values and his policy vision for the coming year.
He also appealed to all members of Congress to come together to solve the problems, and he conveyed an optimism that it can still happen.
Whether he intended it or not, the speech was also a message to Hillary Clinton -- essentially setting the tone and agenda for the 2016 campaign.
Good job, Mr. President. It's wonderful to see you freed from political caution to protect key Democrats in conservative states. To say he has no more campaigns to run -- it's not just about his own candidacy; he also will preside over no more congressional races with vulnerable members to protect.
This freedom allows the president to make these bold proposals. Most will not get enacted, but it seizes the initiative to set the agenda for the long haul.
Ralph
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