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State of the Union address is Biden's chance to shine – and a speechwriter's burden to get voters to listen

  • Written by Mary Kate Cary, Adjunct Professor, Department of Politics and Senior Fellow, UVA's Miller Center, University of Virginia
State of the Union address is Biden's chance to shine – and a speechwriter's burden to get voters to listenPresident Joe Biden gestures as he delivers his State of the Union address on February 07, 2023 in Washington, DC. Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images

With a speech crammed full of promises – to provide more support to veterans, protect children from online dangers and crack down on fentanyl trafficking, to list just a few – President...

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