Besides Congressional “date night” probably the most interesting thing about President Barack Obama’s speech last night was his move from the far left to the center. He is up for re-election in 2012, so he needs the independent voters (Jon Tester is probably taking notes).

Another thing was the subdued nature of the members of Congress. The “date night” deal made a difference just like it does when elementary school teachers change their student’s seating arrangements in school.

The few jokes the President told fell flat, but a few friends gave him a courtesy laugh like you would just to be nice at Christmas dinner when your uncle told a zinger. Maybe Al Franken could have helped with this.

All in all it was a pretty bland speech, but I would give the President a seven out of 10. Here are my thoughts on the speech:

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