State of the Union to offer a 'blueprint' for the economy
President Obama gives his weekly address on Saturday.
January 23rd, 2012
02:12 AM ET

State of the Union to offer a 'blueprint' for the economy

President Barack Obama will lay out a "blueprint for an economy that's built to last" in Tuesday's State of the Union address - the third of his presidency.

That blueprint will focus on manufacturing, energy, education and middle-class values, according to a video released on the Obama's campaign website and Democratic sources who have been briefed on the address.

Democratic sources told CNN Sunday that the bullet points of Obama's blueprint will focus on American manufacturing, including "insourcing" - or bringing back jobs from overseas. The sources say he'll argue that during his term, the United States has seen the manufacturing industry grow for the first time in 15 years - especially in the auto industry that he helped with bailout funds.

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  1. Joey Isotta-Fraschini©™

    Is it possible for me to play the role of Benjamin Franklin (peacemaker) here?

    January 23, 2012 at 8:53 am | Report abuse |
  2. Joey Isotta-Fraschini©™

    A miei amici©:
    I do not know any evil person from a group of us who were all very friendly a week ago.
    We have different ideas on what is best for the country in which our group lives. My ideas, I think, are different from those of everybody else in the group.
    Is it better for us to fight, or not to fight?
    JIF

    January 23, 2012 at 9:02 am | Report abuse |
  3. gung hoe

    @trinka I dont know or do I care who you are,that post had nothing to do with you.If it was intended for you unless your really dense you would understand it.As I was told this is a open board ,dont like what I post dont read it! @JIFER you have been nothing but a friend,between you and moma thats who my friends are here.And ya joey much to the dismay of my SOOO CALLED FRIENDS IM BAACK

    January 23, 2012 at 9:13 am | Report abuse |
  4. gung hoe

    The one thing i cant handle jif is the backstabbing and they know they did it and it was erased gee what a surprise

    January 23, 2012 at 9:59 am | Report abuse |
    • banasy©

      Backstabbing? Explain.

      January 23, 2012 at 1:36 pm | Report abuse |
  5. gung hoe

    @ jif and you know I respect your views like most people here do,but omg let me say something about obama and Im getting it from all sides,just because our views arent the same.I can debate one at a time but try anywheres from 2 to 5 at a time ,great fun.The way I look at it Im aloud to post my views also

    January 23, 2012 at 10:28 am | Report abuse |
  6. Joey Isotta-Fraschini©™

    @ gung hoe,
    I did not see all of those posts. They must have been erased while I was at work.

    January 23, 2012 at 11:14 am | Report abuse |
  7. Joey Isotta-Fraschini©™

    While some of these comments are mixed in their opinions of Obama's performance, which will be apparent in his speech, I am surprised at the number of negative opinions regarding the President, considering the liberal slant of this network and those who post here.
    I think that some liberals may not see Obama as an ideal spokesperson.
    My opinion of Obama's presidency remains mixed, although I still support his reelection.

    January 23, 2012 at 12:06 pm | Report abuse |
  8. banasy©

    @gung hoe:
    I am glad you are back, but I still don't understand why you left in the first place.
    Welcome back.

    @JIF:
    I, also, have mixed feelings about our POTUS, but I respect the man and the office, which seems to be sadly lacking when it comes to these blogs.
    I haven't seen a candidate, though, that would make me change my mind about not voting for him.

    January 23, 2012 at 1:31 pm | Report abuse |
  9. banasy©

    @gung hoe:
    I am glad you are back, but I still don't understand why you left in the first place.
    Welcome back.

    @JIF:
    I, too, have mixed feelings about our POTUS, but I respect the man and the office, which seems to be sadly lacking when it comes to these blogs.
    I haven't seen anyone,, though, that would make me change my mind about not voting for him.

    January 23, 2012 at 1:34 pm | Report abuse |
  10. banasy©

    Sorry for the double post; wonky phone.

    January 23, 2012 at 1:35 pm | Report abuse |
  11. The Hundred

    This is a pretty cool political video http://youtu.be/P3kfaxsZE-c

    January 23, 2012 at 6:58 pm | Report abuse |
  12. skadams

    Obama's speech was recycled from his 2010, and 2011 SOTU. Same promises, no action. He also dumbed it down again to an 8th grade level for his few supporters he has left.

    January 25, 2012 at 3:43 pm | Report abuse |
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