On Tuesday, January 24th, President Obama will deliver his third State of the Union address, and in seeking to revive the middle class, will offer his vision for an America that works for everybody—not just the wealthy few. In a video posted to his campaign website, President Obama previews that his speech will “lay out a blueprint for an economy that’s built to last,” a plan in which American manufacturing, American energy, skills for American workers, and a return to American values will fuel his mission and provide an opportunity for all. Provided his commitment to the middle class, the President wants to rebuild an economy where “hard work pays off and responsibility is rewarded… where everybody gets a fair shot, everyone does their fair share, and everyone plays by the same set of rules.”
The State of the Union will be aired live tomorrow at 9 pm EST. Viewers have the option of watching the speech online at WhiteHouse.gov/SOTU in an enhanced broadcast where charts, statistics, and other data that informed President Obama’s policy decisions will be provided.
Given the President’s efforts to create a more transparent government that relies on public participation and collaboration, there will be numerous ways all week long to get involved. During the speech, you can engage with the discussion live on Twitter by using the hashtag #SOTU. Following the speech, you will be able to ask questions to a panel of senior advisors on Twitter using the hashtag #WHchat or on the White House Facebook page; Administration officials will continue to take your questions the rest of the week. Finally, on Monday, January 30th, the President will participate in a virtual interview using Google+ Hangouts—a live multi-person video chat—to answer your questions submitted for him via YouTube; a select few will be invited to join the President live in the Hangout and participate in the conversation. Questions should be submitted through the White House YouTube channel by January 28th.
