https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/01/21/a-flat-partisan-and-pedestrian-speech/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 02:10:41 -0400<![CDATA[Congressional Republicans are acting as if the 2012 campaign is continuing, so perhaps it isn’t surprising that the president followed suit. He gave a progressive speech that Democrats will like; he affirmed the importance of climate change and gay rights, defended by name the sanctity of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, and made a pitch for infrastructure and education spending.]]>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 23:50:59 -0500<![CDATA[Erika Johnsen]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2013/01/21/a-flat-partisan-and-pedestrian-speech-n99458