I've heard people kvetch somewhat that it's just another speech and we've heard all this before, but it's the State of the Union. I mean, of course it's a speech; he's obligated to give it.

In contrast to the Dems, the Republicans have good discipline, but it might be too good. You could see the snide little looks on their faces when Obama called on them to exhibit leadership or do anything other then say 'no'.

Their strategy shouldn't be so successful, but it has been. There's nothing that they'll accept as a compromise. They're going to dig in and pin the blame on the Democrats for not accepting compromise. It's stupid, but it'll probably work unless Obama can convince the Blue Team to go on the attack.