State Of The Union 2012

Good Old America

Obama thinks America can be as great as it once was. Oh, and Osama bin Laden is dead.

BY DAVID ROTHKOPF | JANUARY 25, 2012

The Land of Plenty

Obama's State of the Union address highlighted good news for U.S. oil production. But is America really on the path to energy independence?

BY STEVE LEVINE | JANUARY 25, 2012

Bringing Jobs Back Home

The president has finally realized that an "economy built to last" must have a robust manufacturing base.

BY CLYDE PRESTOWITZ | JANUARY 25, 2012

The 'Lump of Labor' Fallacy

Last night, the president embraced a strong skepticism of trade -- to the country's detriment.

BY PHIL LEVY | JANUARY 25, 2012

Fine Words

Sure, Obama talks the talk. But now what?

BY DOV S. ZAKHEIM | JANUARY 25, 2012

Kill Shot

Banish any thought of Obama going soft on foreign policy. His third State of the Union address was wrapped in the flag of martial victory.

BY MICHAEL A. COHEN | JANUARY 25, 2012