Behind the Scenes: Writing the 2012 State of the Union Address
This week President Barack Obama will address Congress and the citizens of The United States of America and give us an update on the state of the union. This feels like one of those potentially pivotal moments in history where we witness a dramatic shift in our culture in real time. How will President Barack Obama usher in his second term? Watch below as he prepares:
Take a look inside the West Wing as the 2012 State of The Union Address is written.
The President has been brainstorming with the speechwriters and huddling with the policy team. He's come up with new ideas, rewritten language, and reordered pages. For President Obama, this isn't simply an editing exercise. He's invested in creating the State of the Union because he sees it as his opportunity to take his vision for the country to the American people directly.
Take a look inside the West Wing as the 2012 State of The Union Address is written.
