https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/02/12/wh-official-obama-will-throw-down-the-gauntlet-to-congress-in-the-sotu/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 06:17:28 -0400<![CDATA[A White House official, speaking on background to reporters Monday about the State of the Union address, said Obama will “throw down the gauntlet” to Congress to pass laws that could help the middle class succeed, specifically in areas where bipartisan support makes action this year a question of “common sense.”]]>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:10:07 -0500<![CDATA[Allahpundit]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2013/02/12/wh-official-obama-will-throw-down-the-gauntlet-to-congress-in-the-sotu-n100091