THE STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS 

In a letter sent Friday, Boehner says the country faces immense challenges and Americans expect the Congress and White House to work together on solutions. Boehner says cooperation will require, quote, a "willingness to seek common ground as well as presidential leadership."

The White House says it has accepted the invitation.

MR. BACHMAN WILL BE HOSTING A "LIVE" BLOG REACTING TO STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS AND THE REPUBLICAN RESPONSE.  OFFER YOUR COMMENTARY BASED ON YOUR PERSONAL REACTION AND YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS.

The State of Our Union is Strong!

Presidents Obama, President Clinton and President Bush meeting in
January 2010 to discuss plans for American aid to Haiti

Excerpt from Bill Clinton's  Final State of the Union Address (2000)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9EKfnzFZJQ

Excerpt from George W. Bush's State of the Union Address (First State of the Union since 9/11)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB6zEJexJEU

 Excerpt from Barack Obama's First State of the Union (2009 shortly after the Credit Crisis)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy2VuXLfX8Y

In both style of governance and historical circumstance in which they found themselves, these three Presidents have a vast array of differences.  However, each of these speeches indicate many commonalities. Using our class blog, evaluate how each of these Presidents use the state of the union to accomplish their goals.  Please react to each other as well.