Morning Jolt: President Trump’s Home Run State of the Union Address

Making the click-through worthwhile: President Trump delivers a home run of a State of the Union address; three passages that didn't work quite as well as the rest; yet another Democratic senator hints at a presidential campaign, while a potential rival candidate's problems grow worse.

A Terrific State of the Union Address . . . But Will the Impact Last?

For those who gripe that I'm always so negative about Trump . . . last night's State of the Union address was terrific. A home run.

Every president since Ronald Reagan has saluted extraordinary Americans invited and seated in the gallery — "Lenny Skutnicks" is the Washington slang. Trump's selection was terrific and he and his team wisely determined that the antidote to the angriest and most partisan environment in Washington in a long time was a celebration of heroes and figures far beyond the realm of politics: astronaut Buzz Aldrin; drug-dealer-turned-sentencing-reform-activist Alice Johnson; drug-dealer-turned-law-clerk Matthew Charles; ICE Special Agent (and legal immigrant) Elvin ...

February 06 2019

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President Trump's Home Run State of the Union Address Jim Geraghty Making the click-through worthwhile: President Trump delivers a home run of a State of the Union address; three passages that didn't work quite as well as the rest; yet another Democratic senator hints at a presidential campaign, while a potential rival candidate's problems grow worse. A Terrific State of the Union Address . . . But Will the Impact Last? For those who gripe that I'm always so negative about Trump . . . last night's State of the Union address was terrific. A home run. Every president since Ronald Reagan has saluted extraordinary Americans invited and seated in the gallery — "Lenny Skutnicks" is the Washington slang. Trump's selection was terrific and he and his team wisely determined that the antidote to the angriest and most partisan environment in Washington in a long time was a celebration of heroes and figures far beyond the realm of politics: astronaut Buzz Aldrin; drug-dealer-turned-sentencing-reform-activist Alice Johnson; drug-dealer-turned-law-clerk Matthew Charles; ICE Special Agent (and legal immigrant) Elvin ... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories Rage against the Machines? Michael Brendan Dougherty Before reaching for legislation, we should have a little patience and encourage lots of private experimentation to see where smartphone use and social media should be discouraged, or allowed. How 'Asymmetrical Multiculturalism' Generates Populist Blowback Eric Kaufmann Multiculturalism produces antagonistic identity politics on the left while contributing to populist blowback on the right. Trump Condemns 'War and Investigation' in Plea for Bipartisan Unity Jack Crowe In an appeal to bipartisan consensus, the president went on to emphasize the executive and legislative criminal justice reform measures pursued by his administration. ADVERTISEMENT Budget Discipline at the U.N.? Not So Fast Brett Schaefer Budget cuts at the United Nations are a bit like UFO sightings: the claims generally fall apart when the facts come in. Why a Ban on Infanticide Is Necessary Alexandra DeSanctis Ben Sasse's Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act is a currently nonexistent safeguard for infants delivered after attempted abortions. The Battle Over Neomi Rao Is the Latest in the Judicial Wars Jonathan S. Tobin Republicans must stand up to Democrats' attempt to damage a rising legal star. Peter Jackson's Astonishing WWI Film Kyle Smith If a film is this magnificent, the audience will find it. Senate Passes Bill Opposing Syria, Afghanistan Troop Withdrawals Mairead McArdle The Senate on Tuesday approved a bill including a rebuke of President Trump's decision to withdraw all U.S. troops in Syria and about half of those in Afghanistan. ADVERTISEMENT JOIN NRPLUS All Our Content. Fewer Ads. Members-Only Privileges. NRPLUS is everything you would associate with a digital magazine subscription, and a whole lot more ─ including up to 90% fewer on-site ads, access to our private Facebook group, full commenting privileges, and invites to our writer/editor conference calls. SAVE 30% TODAY Photo Essays Art of Swordsmanship Cartoons of the Day: February 5, 2019 ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Follow Us & Share 19 West 44th Street, Suite 1701, New York, NY, 10036, USA Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.