State of the Union 2014

Join CNN Politics for live coverage of President Obama's State of the Union address.

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by CNN's Ashley Killough 1/29/2014 2:14:53 AM
It took about four minutes for the President to get to the podium and say his first "thank you"

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by Jake Tapper via twitter 1/29/2014 2:14:36 AM
If you're wondering who the soldier next to FLOTUS is, he's Sgt. First Class Cory Remsburg. More here --> mobile.nytimes.com/2013/08/23/us/…
by CNN's Ashley Killough 1/29/2014 2:13:03 AM
After shaking hands with the lawmakers, the President is now greeting the Supreme Court Justices and military leaders.

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by Kevin Bohn via twitter 1/29/2014 2:12:36 AM
as @BarackObama walks in he can be heard saying: "how you doing buddy?"; "how are you"; "happy new year"; "what's going on man?"; #CNNSOTU
by Dorrine Mendoza 1/29/2014 2:12:10 AM
@jaketapper asked a question on Jelly. Maybe you can help?
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by Anna Gonzalez 1/29/2014 2:11:13 AM

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by Dan Merica via twitter 1/29/2014 2:10:55 AM
For those of you history nerds, here's some background on 'Mr. Speaker, the president of the United States' cnn.com/2013/02/12/pol…
by Domino's Pizza via twitter retweeted by vplus 1/29/2014 2:10:39 AM
.@CNN Love your choice for #SOTU meal. Now that's a great example of being #PoweredbyPizza ! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BfHMwfeCAAEZbpE.jpg
Representative Zoe Lofgren

Ready for the State of the Union (SOTU) with my seatmate Rep Justin Amash. Not only are we attending the #SOTU , we're also working together to rein in #NSA #Surveillance.

29 January 2014
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by CNN's Ashley Killough 1/29/2014 2:09:52 AM
The House Sergeant at Arms traditionally introduces the President as he enters the chamber, saying "Mr. Speaker, the president of the United States." Paul Irving delivered the line Tuesday for his second year in a row, but for the 17 years before that, Bill Livingood introduced the President. CNN's Dan Merica profiled Livingood last year.

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by Anna Gonzalez 1/29/2014 2:08:31 AM

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by Zach Wolf via twitter retweeted by vplus 1/29/2014 2:08:16 AM
I had Sebelius in the office pool for designated survivor.
by Kevin Bohn via twitter 1/29/2014 2:06:58 AM
Natl Economic Council Dir Gene Sperling has an especially big smile as he walks in.. he leaves his job soon to head to California #CNNSOTU
by Andrew Morse via twitter 1/29/2014 2:06:05 AM
Just who is a "senior" WH official? @TVietor08 @PeterHambyCNN @timodc opine in the #hambycast on cnn.com #CNNSOTU
by Dorrine Mendoza 1/29/2014 2:05:46 AM
Cory Booker
@CoryBooker
Just walked into the chamber for the SOTU. Sitting with @KellyAyotte . Glad many of us are mixing up Dems and Repubs for the speech.
Jan. 28, 2014
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by Vaughn Sterling via twitter 1/29/2014 2:02:49 AM
Control room pizza has arrived. The state of our 2nd dinner is strong. #cnnsotu http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BfHLo2OCQAEyq7d.jpg
by CNN's Ashley Killough 1/29/2014 2:02:46 AM
The President's Cabinet is now walking in, led by Secretary of State John Kerry.

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by Mark Preston via twitter 1/29/2014 2:01:56 AM
Must watch now... awesome for political junkies:
cnn.com/video/data/2.0…
#hambycast
by CNN's Ashley Killough 1/29/2014 2:01:48 AM
First Lady Michelle Obama walks in to her seating area to a standing ovation.

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by Dorrine Mendoza 1/29/2014 2:01:18 AM

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by Robert Yoon via twitter 1/29/2014 2:01:05 AM
Justice Breyer is in the House! (of Representatives). His 14th consecutive #SOTU /"annual msg"; has attended 19 of the last 20. #CNNsotu
by Nicole.Saidi 1/29/2014 2:00:52 AM
As we prepare for the State of the Union, we see that the president is getting many more mentions on Facebook than Congress. We'll be tracking these terms throughout the night to see if anything changes.

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by Dan Merica via twitter 1/29/2014 2:00:28 AM
This happened: "Can we talk about hipster glasses and how they are mischaracterized," says @PeterHambyCNN cnn.it/1bk8lAt
by CNN's Ashley Killough 1/29/2014 2:00:02 AM
The Supreme Court Justices are now walking in. Justices Samuel Alito, Antonin Scalia, and Clarence Thomas did not attend.

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by Lisa Desjardins via twitter 1/29/2014 1:58:31 AM
WHO'S HERE?: Katie Greene who helps run a neighbors' group in CA, grinning b/c this is on her bucket list. #CNNSOTU http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BfHKO1ECQAAQnyr.jpg
by Zach Wolf via twitter retweeted by PeterHambyCNN 1/29/2014 1:56:42 AM
What?? They're talking Richard Quinn, political consultant on the CNN webcast.cnn.com/video/data/2.0… @Timodc @PeterHambyCNN
by Dorrine Mendoza 1/29/2014 1:56:29 AM

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by Dorrine Mendoza via Instagram 1/29/2014 1:55:51 AM

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by CNN's Ashley Killough 1/29/2014 1:55:41 AM
House Speaker John Boehner is now gaveling in the joint session.

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by CNN Politics via twitter 1/29/2014 1:54:30 AM
Track & sort through Tweets from the crowd in the chamber cnn.it/1aFqrDM #CNNSOTU
by Jim Acosta via twitter 1/29/2014 1:53:18 AM
President Obama has arrived at the Capitol to deliver tonight's State of the Union speech. #CNNSOTU
by CNN's Ashley Killough 1/29/2014 1:51:44 AM
CNN Chief Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash reports that members of Congress will get to the House chamber several hours early to save a seat close to the aisle so they can try to shake the President's hand as he walks in.

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by Adrienne via Instagram 1/29/2014 1:51:25 AM
Leader Pelosi's reception #insideSOTU #SOTU2014

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by Lisa Desjardins via twitter 1/29/2014 1:49:47 AM
WHO'S HERE?: 44-yo Aaron Hirsh, self-employed father of 2 who saw his healtcare premiums jump under Obamacare. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BfHIYqhCAAAFluK.jpg
by conor_finnegan via twitter 1/29/2014 1:49:16 AM
@jaketapper @DanaBashCNN It may be 1st year @DuckDynastyAE is at #SOTU , but don't forget-- last year Rep.@SteveWorks4You brought @TedNugent
by Lisa Desjardins via twitter 1/29/2014 1:46:53 AM
WHO'S HERE?: Vietnam Vet Jeff Colaiacovo, who had difficulty getting his VA benefits, but now has them. #CNNSOTU http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BfHIDL0CEAAJBV0.jpg
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 1/29/2014 1:46:41 AM
Two survivors of the Boston Marathon bombings - Carlos Arredondo (L) and Jeff Bauman - are White House guests for the President's speech.
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by Peter Hamby via twitter 1/29/2014 1:46:20 AM
(not my last day at CNN. that was a bad @tvietor08 joke)
by Lisa Desjardins via twitter 1/29/2014 1:45:47 AM
WHO'S HERE?: Silicon Valley CEO Shelly Collins. (V. active on women in business issues.) #CNNSOTU http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BfHHotrCEAAEmPh.jpg
by CNN's Ashley Killough 1/29/2014 1:45:26 AM
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid
Senator Harry Reid
@SenatorReid
We're on our way to listen to the President. #SOTU http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BfHG49PCcAAguaE.jpg
Jan. 29, 2014
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by Lisa Desjardins via twitter 1/29/2014 1:43:11 AM
WHO'S HERE?: 10-year old Luis Castaneda, who won an essay contest to get his SOTU ticket. #CNNSOTU http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BfHHLr3CEAAx3Lz.jpg
by Nicole.Saidi 1/29/2014 1:43:05 AM
In case you're curious, the State of the Union is being talked about a lot. It's getting way more mentions on Facebook than the Oscars -- and you'll notice that more men are talking about the former, while more women are talking about the latter.

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by Jake Tapper via twitter 1/29/2014 1:42:04 AM
Statuary Hall #CNNSOTU vine.co/v/MuFLxIXj1O5
by CNN's Ashley Killough 1/29/2014 1:40:41 AM
Vice President Joe Biden and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid walked into the House chamber.

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by Paul Steinhauser via twitter 1/29/2014 1:40:31 AM
Approval ratings at the State of the Union address in their 6th year in the White House: Obama 43%; Bush 43%; Clinton 59%; Reagan 64%