President Trump's State of the Union Address was, for the most part, quite conservative -- and, I suspect, quite effective with viewers. Whether it will have any lasting impact remains to be seen, but I'd be surprised, given the hyperdrive pace of today's news cycles and the president's uncanny ability to step on his own message. Let's start with some highlights:
(1) Trump's defense of tax reform. As I wrote on Tuesday morning, the president had a precious opportunity to sell his top legislative achievement to a populace that's been warming to the policy, but still has doubts (some rooted in flagrant misinformation). He delivered an extended and detailed rebuttal to the critics, highlighting achievements already realized, and reminding taxpayers that their effective pay raises (80 percent of Americans will receive tax cuts) will start arriving in their paychecks soon. A home run.
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