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SOTU

I thought he did a great job.

Of course.

The laundry list or "do list" was long and ambitious. It was challenging for all.

There was not a lot of standing by the opposition party. Always a good sign that there has been a full throated appeal to the cause we all feel so strongly.

At the end, the laundry list over, he gave an emotional appeal for votes, up or down, on the proposals for gun control.

He cited people in the gallery, visitors who had lost a family member or someone who had taken fire themselves and put their lives on the line to save others.

This put faces on the issues.

He came on very strongly on voter rights. He was in their face.

Very strong on climate control and they didn't like it.

I thought he was very strong and, despite what they say, bi-partisan.

He invited participation but he also left no doubt that he would forge ahead without them.

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