Post-Speech Wrap
Read instant reaction to President Obama's economic address from Daily Beast contributors.
Promises, Promisesby Tucker Carlson
I must have missed the part where he explained how to restart the economy, create jobs, reduce the deficit, bring peace to the Middle East— and cure cancer. MORE >>
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Give Him a Breakby Tina Brown
You could almost hear the intake of breaths among the Republicans—if you think we've had some fights so far, you ain't seen nothing yet. MORE >>
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Obama's Day of Reckoningby Sean Wilentz
The president did an excellent job explaining how the federal government has spurred economic growth in the past, but when is he going to lay out a specific vision for America’s future? MORE >>
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In His Elementby Katty Kay
President Obama genuinely seems to enjoy the challenge of running this country in this difficult time. MORE >>
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What He Should Have Saidby Michael Lind
Obama’s inspiring leadership needs more than vague purposes and a few better facts. MORE >>
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Republicans Smell Weakness In Obamaby John Batchelor
The public may have liked the president’s big speech, but the GOP isn’t worried. Insiders say they’re raring for a fight, and that they think Obama’s in a very vulnerable position. MORE >>