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PBS NewsHour Political Editor David Chalian and Senior Correspondent Judy Woodruff discuss what to expect in Tuesday’s State of the Union Address where Democrats and Republicans will be sitting together. They also talk about the 2012 Senate race already taking shape in Virginia.

The big speech was a few nights ago and Obama did a great job. He certainly brought a different tone with him as he delivered a stirring, informal and commanding address. Obama needed to make some points about his predecessor (Bush), about the direction of our country and about the opposition he is facing from the Republicans.

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President Obama speaks about restoring security for middle class families after a lost decade of declining wages, eroding retirement security and escalating health care and tuition costs.