Why the State of the Union Address Causes Division

Why the State of the Union Address Causes Division

For some time now, the President’s State of the Union address has become a succession of half-applauses and half-standing ovations reflecting party lines and cultural differences. The annual speech to Congress highlights division, not union. The only thing that unites the members of the august assembly is their resolve to be divided. When President Biden … Read more

Four Things That Should Be in the State of the Union Address

Return to Order Report Card: How Does America Rate One Year After the Election?

The Constitution suggests that the President inform Congress about the state of the Union from time to time. Under normal circumstances, the purpose of the speech should be to unify the country. However, in the present climate of polarization, it has served to accentuate divisions. Indeed, the one thing we do not expect from the … Read more