Madame Speaker, Vice President Biden, Members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans:
Our Constitution declares that from time to time, the President shall give to Congress information about the state of our union. For two hundred and twenty years, our leaders have fulfilled this duty. They have done so during periods of prosperity and tranquility. And they have done so in the midst of war and depression; at moments of great strife and great struggle...http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35111851/ns/politics-white_house/
Video:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35083829/vp/35120763#35120763
...and the repercussions of Obama's comments on the recent SCOTUS decision, with Alito shaking his head and mouthing "something" in response to the president.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/35130940#35130940
Aren't the branches/separation of powers allowed to have opinions? Was it not "proper" for the president to comment during the State of the Union - or was it the perfect place, bringing it to the public's attention?
What is your thought?
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