The Real SOTU

A Dignified Response

Proud to call you a friend, @RepJoeKennedy. You captured the idealism and optimism of our party — and this nation.… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

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Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) January 31, 2018

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Keep Chatting

Thanks, Amk

The President’s Day

President Barack Obama answers a question from a local resident after delivering remarks at McKinley High School in Baton Rouge

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President Barack Obama hugs Che’dra Joseph, McKinley Senior High School student of the year, as she introduces him at a town hall

SOTU In 140 Characters

.@POTUS Thank you, Mr. President, for not giving up and for keeping the faith. Thank you for leading our country to a better place. #SOTU

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John Lewis (@repjohnlewis) January 13, 2016

when you and ya boy just laid down 2 of the best presidential terms in history #SOTU https://t.co/7SXSajeskF

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Jay (@WhiskeyInSpace) January 13, 2016

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Barack: Go ask Osama Biden: THEY CANT! Barack: Why not? Biden: YOU BODIED HIM FAM! Barack: who did? https://t.co/k0yoZ6PNfE

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Black Eric Foreman (@TifeTheBawse) January 13, 2016

Surreal. I kinda can't believe that's his last SOTU. Well done Sir. @POTUS #SOTU

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kerry washington (@kerrywashington) January 13, 2016

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And Obama mentioned "the protestor determined to prove that justice matters" as one of the models of citizenship. #SOTU

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deray mckesson (@deray) January 13, 2016

AMEN. Truth. "We have to change the system to reflect our better selves..." #SOTU

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kerry washington (@kerrywashington) January 13, 2016

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When your husband stating facts about how he brought America back from destruction https://t.co/fvaA8Z2P4h

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chelsea (@juicelesschelss) January 13, 2016

Michelle Obama's #SOTU dress is already sold out https://t.co/RLbze0NDJM

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Sam Sanders (@samsanders) January 13, 2016

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Oh #POTUS how I shall miss you! #getitdone

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shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) January 13, 2016

Don't go! #oneyearandoneweek #SOTU #POTUS

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shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) January 13, 2016

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 Stay thirsty, Rand Paul and Paul Ryan

Most ppl keep their racism behind closed doors... Thanks for letting us know where u stand... twitter.com/RandPaul/statu…

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Al B (@ALBDamn) January 13, 2016

After curing cancer, we should cure the problem that prevents Paul Ryan's hands from joining even for things he agrees with. #SOTU

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Anand Giridharadas (@AnandWrites) January 13, 2016

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"A government of, for and by the people." @POTUS is not throwing away his shot! #SOTU

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shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) January 13, 2016

If he yanks the microphone out of the stand, raises it above his head and throws it to the ground before dancing out of there? 😘😘😘 #SOTU

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shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) January 13, 2016

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Hamiltweeted!

"Just ask Osama Bin Laden. 'Uh, do what you want—I'm super-dead!" #hamilbama

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emily nussbaum (@emilynussbaum) January 13, 2016

Under Obama, we: 🌊Reduced air & water pollution 🌎Led global efforts on climate change 🏭Cut carbon pollution #SOTU https://t.co/2i87ZMUikB

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The Democrats (@TheDemocrats) January 13, 2016

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Seriously? You can not clap for curing cancer? You are that much of a whiner? #SOTU

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shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) January 13, 2016

#SOTU when you realize that the guy delivering the speech is way more cooler than you will ever be @SpeakerRyan https://t.co/Xul8pMIl4g

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Mayma Raphael (@vogue747) January 13, 2016

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Best thing about an Obama #SOTU is watching Republicans squirm as they hear all the accomplishments they had no involvement in.

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Ziggy Daddy™ (@Ziggy_Daddy) January 13, 2016

My timeline in response to Nikki Haley: https://t.co/DiNuvyQ8FJ

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Jeremy Jewitt (@jeremyjewitt) January 13, 2016

Forever Flawless

First Lady Michelle Obama waves as she attends President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress

President Barack Obama pauses and looks up at First Lady Michelle Obama

7 Years Of Progress

Straight from the Oval Office: Watch @POTUS reflect on his final State of the Union. go.wh.gov/SOTU #SOTU go.wh.gov/PSy69i

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 12, 2016

2009 vs Today: This is the progress we've made over the past 7 years. go.wh.gov/SOTU #SOTU https://t.co/jutiskPwH3

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 12, 2016

This Is Progress

Mark. Your. Calendars.

Mark your calendars. This will be EPIC. https://t.co/3qCRAvjd4K

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meta (@metaquest) December 29, 2015

A Tweet Or Two

Let's go. http://t.co/G7wWN15opl

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 21, 2015

Obama to visit Selma for 50th anniversary of Civil Rights marches huff.to/1J8zMRx

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HuffPost BlackVoices (@blackvoices) January 21, 2015

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The Civil Rights legend who’s inspiring a new generation with comic books wrd.cm/1CAOcWf http://t.co/BsSBIH6jCL

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  (@WIRED) January 21, 2015

Strong turnout to hear Potus talk middle class economics at Boise State. #redstate #blueturf http://t.co/1xkUZff12l

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Josh Earnest (@jearnest44) January 21, 2015

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Black Lives Matter protesters stage ‘die-in’ in Capitol Hill cafeteria washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-pol…

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Wesley Lowery (@WesleyLowery) January 21, 2015

NYT: DOJ nearing conclusion of civil rights investigation into Darren Wilson - won't bring federal charges nytimes.com/2015/01/22/us/…

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Wesley Lowery (@WesleyLowery) January 21, 2015

Michael Brown's family has issued the following statement to #STL media following the #NYT article http://t.co/WsQpFuCcL3 #ferguson

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Trayvon Martin (@dierdrelewis) January 21, 2015

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The Supreme Court’s poised to make it much easier to deny someone a home because they're black thkpr.gs/3613255 http://t.co/swJNdowGm6

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ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) January 21, 2015

Obama calls for criminal justice reform in #SOTU in wake of police shootings in Missouri, New York: apne.ws/1BCBvxw

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The Associated Press (@AP) January 21, 2015

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U.S. and Cuba sit down for historic talks on restoring ties reut.rs/1uqZ0aQ

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Reuters Top News (@Reuters) January 21, 2015

Obama calls for anti-ISIS authorization ow.ly/HFKW2

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The Hill (@thehill) January 21, 2015

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Senate Votes 98-1 That Climate Change 'Is Not A Hoax' nbcnews.to/1yNgqQw

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NBC News First Read (@NBCFirstRead) January 21, 2015

By a vote of 98-1, US Senate declares “#climate change is real and not a hoax.” Inhofe, surprisingly, votes yes. mashable.com/2015/01/21/inh…

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Jim Roberts (@nycjim) January 21, 2015

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World’s Greatest Deliberative Body™ RT @elwasson Hoeven voted against his own climate change amendment to defeat it

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Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) January 21, 2015

Bank of America CEO say public anger at banks warranted, Dodd Frank and bank reforms should stay bit.ly/1um4bmJ

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Yves Smith (@yvessmith) January 21, 2015

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Man who saved lives at Paris grocery gets French citizenship on.mash.to/15x5FoM http://t.co/zAyT0NiL2s

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Mashable (@mashable) January 21, 2015

A South Carolina teen fatally stabbed a classmate over a Snapchat message. nydn.us/1CyrvSF http://t.co/FYPBMs6oi2

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New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) January 21, 2015

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True: time.com/49010/republic… @daveweigel Sick burn from Van Hollen: “If we’d followed Republican policies we’d have a European economy now.”

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Michael Grunwald (@MikeGrunwald) January 21, 2015

Never get the sense, when listening to a Republican, that they think they’re talking to someone with more intelligence than a kindergartener

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laura olin (@lauraolin) January 21, 2015

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Guy who gave the GOP response 5 years ago is going to federal prison next month.

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David Waldman (@KagroX) January 21, 2015

Joni Ernst starts off her response to the #SOTU speech by saying she's not gonna respond to the SOTU speech. Ha! America, that's your #GOP

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Dudette (@Dudette9t9) January 21, 2015

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The scene from Cincinnati today as John Boehner sat on his hands during a call for infrastructure spending #SOTU. http://t.co/byhhrZDxRC

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Jamie Holly (@JamieHolly) January 21, 2015

Some #SOTU math. http://t.co/19zI7YS7g9

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Melissa D! (@suburbanitis) January 21, 2015

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Make voting easier for every American. That, right there, is a goal.

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laura olin (@lauraolin) January 21, 2015

Seriously though...equal pay, paid leave, child care---why are these issues even up for debate? #BlerdUnion #SOTU

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Everyone noticed right? @johnboehner sitting on his hands while @BarackObama asked for equal pay for equal jobs for woman. #CNNSOTU

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Matthew Modine (@MatthewModine) January 21, 2015

Paid maternity leave? #SOTU http://t.co/hYyoBoUTlA

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Peter Staley (@peterstaley) January 21, 2015

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The different reactions to #EqualPay during #SOTU wapo.st/1C5EugY http://t.co/soD16fjxAf

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Ann Telnaes (@AnnTelnaes) January 21, 2015

Look at all the men standing and clapping for equal pay for women! http://t.co/O8AQyJBf3p

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Rebecca Reis (@rebAReis) January 21, 2015

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nah if Obama make community colleges free he just gotta have his jersey levitate into the rafters after he finishes this term fam

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Leg™ (@MhDaDon) January 21, 2015

Obama: "If you truly believe you could work full-time and support a family on less than $15,000 a year, try it.” theatlantic.com/politics/archi…

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The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) January 21, 2015

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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg straight pimpin at State of the Union http://t.co/okH9jx1BHZ

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john r stanton (@dcbigjohn) January 21, 2015

Next-level admiration for the #notorious Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. on.msnbc.com/1yz3psb http://t.co/uEDLWSef3I

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"We have to stop linking the origin of a murderer with his act" - Yasmina Khadra on Paris attacks | Watch. aje.io/pxme

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Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) January 18, 2015

Fighting claims more lives in eastern Ukraine; protesters gather in Kiev to march for peace. cnn.it/1IViXtk http://t.co/2YTCH78Y9F

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CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) January 19, 2015

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Here's a dudebro's VERY helpful tip for avoiding rape, ladies. Because there's no such thing as a first-time rapist. http://t.co/f0saMPBgJ9

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Danielle (@DCPlod) January 20, 2015

Women at work: Despite perception as man's work, female mechanics enjoy road less traveled. sun-tim.es/1ugL5ye http://t.co/mYFxNCvMKg

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Chicago Sun-Times (@Suntimes) January 18, 2015

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Vermont Democrats seek to toughen background checks for guns ow.ly/HwUhQ

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The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) January 19, 2015

Disneyland measles outbreak spreads to at least 49 cases in 4 states, Mexico. usat.ly/1IXTGMY

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USA TODAY Health (@USATODAYhealth) January 18, 2015

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Guys, if Ron Fournier didn't exist, we would have to invent him... just so we could mock him. http://t.co/oXdYZ7Cbl0

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Imani ABL (@AngryBlackLady) January 20, 2015

You never see US Citizens that hate to pay Taxes, long to live in places with lower rates, like HongKong, Pakistan, or Russia

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Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) January 21, 2015

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ONE thing missing from state-of-the-art Ebola treatment center in Liberia: Patients: washingtonpost.com/world/africa/u… Thank You President Obama!!!

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KSK(africa) (@lawalazu) January 19, 2015

"By this time next year, marriage equality will be the law of the land." via @thenation thenation.com/article/195337… http://t.co/yM4spNup1i

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Mikko Alanne (@MikkoAlanne) January 21, 2015

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Thanks to ACA, nearly 50 million women received preventive health care without co-pays ampr.gs/1l5Yo0Y #SOTU http://t.co/rTf6fKgiq1

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American Progress (@amprog) January 21, 2015

Washington Post: President Obama is back at 50% approval. washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/… http://t.co/WvNUmCl7QQ

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Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) January 19, 2015

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LOL

[Writing the State Of The Union] OBAMA: So I'll say the state of the union is... BIDEN: On fleek. Say it's on fleek. http://t.co/5LLGvuRTha

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Jamie Woodham (@jwoodham) January 21, 2015

.@SenJoniErnst, who needs #breadbags when you can wear loafers... http://t.co/lNlkAxFzrC

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Nic Adler (@nicadler) January 21, 2015