Rheo Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Behind the Scenes: Sneak Preview of State of the Union Speech Hoping to build up some excitement for the president’s speech – and provide TV networks and cable channels footage so irresistible its propaganda value is discounted – the White House today released a behind-the-scenes video showing President Obama working on his speech. See link for video The video features speechwriters Jon Favreau and Cody Keenan in the Oval Office, talking with the president, it shows close-ups of the president’s hand-written edits on the page, and moments with Favreau, Keenan and assorted top White House aides. It offers an explanation by an assistant speechwriter of the Lenny Skutniks* in the gallery…. It’s very “West Wing” in a West Wing “West Wing” way. -Jake Tapper *In January 1982, Martin Leonard “Lenny” Skutnik III dove into the Potomac River to save the life of a passenger of Air Florida Flight 90, which had crashed. President Ronald Reagan mentioned Skutnik in the State of the Union address, and gave him a seat of honor in the gallery during the speech. From then on, those Americans picked for that honor have been called “Lenny Skutniks.” Last year, for example, the college student credited with helping to save the life of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, Daniel Hernandez, was one of President Obama’s Lenny Skutniks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 h/t IowagrannyGuests for State of the Union Represent Obama InitiativesState of the Union Drinking Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geee Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Sorry, I am already sick of the SOTU and it hasn't even taking place yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 I'm more interested in Mitch Daniels giving the rebuttal. Still wish he would have run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Leaked: Obama's SOTU Talking Points President Obama is making a key leg of his re-election and Tuesday's State of the Union address a new focus on "American Values," according to talking points provided to Whispers. "Most importantly, the president will call for a return to American Values—of fairness for all, and responsibility from all," say the talking points. [see 3 things missing from Obama's campaign.] Here are the key points of tonight's speech, according to the White House: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geee Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Warren Buffet's secretary and Steve Job's widow will be sitting with Me Shell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Warren Buffet's secretary and Steve Job's widow will be sitting with Me Shell. Yep. She has 21 invited guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geee Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Mine must have gotten lost in the mail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Mine must have gotten lost in the mail Along with mine. Posted a link up thread that lists all the guests and I do not see any members of TRR listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Speech preview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 well so far still awake here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickydog Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Sorry, I am already sick of the SOTU and it hasn't even taking place yet Oh boy, me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickydog Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I'm more interested in Mitch Daniels giving the rebuttal. Still wish he would have run. I'm assuming Mr.n. will watch and can call me when Mitch Daniels comes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickydog Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Mine must have gotten lost in the mail Along with mine. Posted a link up thread that lists all the guests and I do not see any members of TRR listed. Even if any had been invited, who would go?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rokke Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I'll miss this one, but I wouldn't watch it if I could. I don't even think I watched Bush's last couple. I really don't know why this is still done other than to fill some legal requirement. They aren't effective pep rallies because half the audience is cheering for the other team. Hopefully, viewership of tonight's event will be the lowest ever. At least then, Obama can lay claim to another record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Mine must have gotten lost in the mail Along with mine. Posted a link up thread that lists all the guests and I do not see any members of TRR listed. Even if any had been invited, who would go?! I know I couldn't. I would be shouting Liar!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I'll miss this one, but I wouldn't watch it if I could. I don't even think I watched Bush's last couple. I really don't know why this is still done other than to fill some legal requirement. They aren't effective pep rallies because half the audience is cheering for the other team. Hopefully, viewership of tonight's event will be the lowest ever. At least then, Obama can lay claim to another record. I am hoping a lot will boycott this travesty - I am referring to congress (not viewers) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I'll miss this one, but I wouldn't watch it if I could. I don't even think I watched Bush's last couple. I really don't know why this is still done other than to fill some legal requirement. They aren't effective pep rallies because half the audience is cheering for the other team. Hopefully, viewership of tonight's event will be the lowest ever. At least then, Obama can lay claim to another record. But But It's OBAMA and he has A PLAN And it's going to be a great one. Don't you want to kneel and watch as history is being made? I hear he's going to levitate down the aisle...showering his blessings. Of coursed I could be wrong and it'll be just another hack speech full of meaningless phrases designed to make the zombies vote to reelect him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I'll miss this one, but I wouldn't watch it if I could. I don't even think I watched Bush's last couple. I really don't know why this is still done other than to fill some legal requirement. They aren't effective pep rallies because half the audience is cheering for the other team. Hopefully, viewership of tonight's event will be the lowest ever. At least then, Obama can lay claim to another record. I am hoping a lot will boycott this travesty - I am referring to congress (not viewers) Hey if we have to watch, why should they get off the hook! Equal justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I'll miss this one, but I wouldn't watch it if I could. I don't even think I watched Bush's last couple. I really don't know why this is still done other than to fill some legal requirement. They aren't effective pep rallies because half the audience is cheering for the other team. Hopefully, viewership of tonight's event will be the lowest ever. At least then, Obama can lay claim to another record. But But It's OBAMA and he has A PLAN And it's going to be a great one. Don't you want to kneel and watch as history is being made? I hear he's going to levitate down the aisle...showering his blessings. Of coursed I could be wrong and it'll be just another hack speech full of meaningless phrases designed to make the zombies vote to reelect him. Would seriously LOVE a Teleprompter failure.. LONG one so he is forced to talk or look like the fool that he is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Excerpts from Governor Mitch Daniels’ Republican Address to the Nation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Would seriously LOVE a Teleprompter failure.. LONG one so he is forced to talk or look like the fool that he is He probably has the media on standby to go to black should that happen. Then, blame the network for blacking him out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 ha. philipaklein Philip Klein Obama is to call for an America that "insists on responsibility from everybody.” Ok. How about we start with Eric Holder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Would seriously LOVE a Teleprompter failure.. LONG one so he is forced to talk or look like the fool that he is He probably has the media on standby to go to black should that happen. Then, blame the network for blacking him out. You mean he doesn't speak off the cuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 ha. philipaklein Philip Klein Obama is to call for an America that "insists on responsibility from everybody.” Ok. How about we start with Eric Holder? RACIST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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