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Podcast: Townhall Review | Commentaries
Episode: Ed Morrissey: How Do You Not Stand
Description: Donald Trump's State of the Union address checked all of the usual boxes. As theater however, Trump reminded Democrats of his mastery. Trump knew Democrats wanted to make the event into a circus and became the ringmaster. He anticipated their heckling and out shouted it from the dais. He offered America a parade of heroes while Democrats sulked in their seats. Not once but twice, Trump asked Democrats to stand with Americans and then ridiculed them for failing to rise to the occasion. First, Trump declared that the first duty of government was...