President Obama

Snap Reactions to the State of the Union

Here's what I really liked...

--This president has an incredible knack for combining both big oratory with a very conversational -- almost informal -- style in his joint session addresses. He totally commanded that room. VERY presidential.

--I liked that he made it clear that he wants Congress to pass the current healthcare legislation and not some sort of watered-down quickie thing that bans pre-existing conditions and gives us all free lollipops. He demanded that the Democrats finish the job -- and not just during the healthcare section, but at the end, too. No excuses. This is leadership.

--Awesome that he got a little snarky with the Republicans about the budget process. Yes, the budget he's introducing now is the 2011 budget. That's next year, wingnuts.

--I liked that he didn't introduce ringers in the gallery.

Here's what I didn't like...

--Alito muttering, "Not true." Total breach of decorum.

--Nuclear power, clean coal and off-shore drilling. He's always talked about clean coal, but nuclear and "drill baby drill?" Come on.

--Enough with the bipartisanship. The Republicans aren't playing. Hell, they didn't even applaud the tax cuts.

More tomorrow.