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Analysis: Biden’s fiery speech answers questions about his fitness for office
It’s too soon to tell whether President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address last night will make an enduring impression on voters who may have been watching. But, for now, he seems to have delivered on his goal to show America that he’s fit to lead the country for four more years, senior political reporter Peter Nicholas writes in an analysis.
In last night’s address in the House, the 81-year-old president delivered a feisty speech, sparring with Republican critics and swiping at former President Donald Trump, referring to him only as “my predecessor” and never by name. He forcefully voiced his support for Ukraine’s fight against the Russian invasion, declaring “I will not bow down” to Russian President Vladimir Putin. He also spoke out against the Capitol riot and admonished the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, while touting his economic successes and laying out his plans to secure the southern border. Toward the end of his speech, he also responded to critiques of his age.
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In between, Biden flubbed a few prepared lines and stumbled a bit during ad-libs. During a response to Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s heckling, he appeared to confuse the name of Laken Riley — a University of Georgia student whose recent killing has been attributed to an undocumented immigrant — by calling her “Lincoln.”
Nicholas writes: “While Biden was unlikely to ever sway Republicans with a speech, it may help coalesce Democrats — for a moment at least…
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