You can find some analysis of the President's speech here and here.
A few thoughts from last night:
Singular focus - It's now about the economy. That means a jobs bill, making Wall St pay for its abuses and rebuilding the long-term structure of the economy. Even if the jobless rate doesn't fall by that much, the President has to show some concerted effort or else November is going to be bloody.
Off the sidelines - yes, the President threw the GOP some bones, but mostly he issued a tough warning: play or PAY. If it requires 60 votes in the Senate to get ANYTHING done, you will be held accountable to results.
Passion - "I don't quit!" Americans like their presidents to be fighters and the President is trying to position himself as the change agent that propelled him to the White House.
You can listen to my analysis on KIRO news radio in Seattle here.
I hope to tell you later who is on the program Sunday.
