Jack & Jill Politics

By Jeneba Ghatt

Today, the president outlines his prognosis on the state of the economy, domestic and foreign affairs and projects his goal and the visions for the future.

Since it appears that the White House does not always successfully project what precisely this administration has done to specifically impact many Americans, the State of the Union represents a opportune time to lay it all out on the table.  Of course, he could use the platform to dig back at his Congressional opponents.  And, he will be swiftly called out on that by his GOP opponents for using the office as a campaign stump.  But, who doesn’t do that?

That said, the SOTU could be that moment to share with the American public what he’s been doing all these years.  Heaven knows many people have been consumed with their own personal struggles and not necessarily engrossed in politics.

Last January, we heard President Obama set out a laundry list of action items and proposals, some seemingly idealistic and undoable, others symbolic and foreseeable. He should take some time during this State of the Union to perhaps present a status update and let us know what’s been done, what is lagging behind and why and how he plans to adjust those projections that are nowhere near being actualized.

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