The State of the Union Speech: The Rhetoric and the Reality

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President Obama looked comfortable in his first State of the Union speech since his re-election.  Many of his themes were familiar from last year's campaign—and so is the Republican reaction. We hear excerpts and different versions of what the future might hold.  Also, a possible end to the Christopher Dorner manhunt. On Reporters Notebook, the Olympic Games — without wrestling?

Banner image: President Barack Obama delivers the State of the Union address on February 12, 2013. Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy