What Went Down During President Biden’s Speech To Congress

Biden gave the usual optimism about the “state of the union” that presidents give. Many Americans don’t feel this optimism, but it’s literally the job to sound optimistic — even Trump was, most of the time.

The mention of the For the People Act at the end of this very long speech is quite a juxtaposition with congressional Democrats labeling it “HR 1” — as in, their top priority — for two congresses running. I wonder if that reflects diminished hope that they’re going to pass it.

Biden has proven time and again that he knows how politics works, but I guess I came expecting a bit of something else. Perhaps that’s just classic Biden, though.