State of the Union? More Like State of the Campaign

◼ Republicans have good reason to believe that when President Obama delivers the State of the Union address on Tuesday night, his goals are more partisan than presidential. - New York Times

Mr. Obama has shifted into full-bore campaigning. He expects little from Congress this year beyond the extension of existing payroll tax cuts. His highest-profile initiatives are designed to enhance his re-election prospects.

◼ On whitehouse.gov

The State of the Union speech:
Tonight at 9 p.m. EST, 6:00 p.m. PST
Expected to last at least an hour
Gov. Mitch Daniels of Indiana will deliver the Republican response.
Herman Cain will deliver the Tea Party response.