President Obama is an outstanding speaker.  Tonight’s State of the Union speech was no exception.  His presentation was flawless.  Since this speech was the start of the campaign season it will be difficult but not impossible for the Republican nominee to win November’s election.  After all, the economy is in terrible distress.  We need to blame someone and that person is almost always the president.

Because Mr. Obama is such an excellent speaker the GOP will need someone with outstanding debating skills.  That person is Newt Gingrich.  He is able to duck the questions reporters ask and turn the question into an attack on his opponent.  Mr. Romney lacks that skill.

The United States is in serious economic trouble.  Words alone will not be enough.  Obama has not delivered results.  If the Republican nominee can convince a majority of us that he has a workable plan there will be a new president in the White House on January 20, 2013.