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In his third State of the Union address, President Obama laid out a stark contrast and choice between his vision for the country and the vision, or lack thereof, espoused from the Republican presidential candidates.  The president seemed to be channeling a bit of author and business school mogul Jim Collins in his speech, using the theme of an America that is built to last with the very core of the message focused on how we can take the American economy from good to great.  

The reality is that the economic environment has not fully recovered, but we are getting there. Over the last 22 months, we have seen an uptick in job creation by the private sector. And while that is certainly encouraging, there is more work that still needs to be done.  Now is not the time for partisan finger pointing and political gamesmanship. Our leaders in Washington should be focused on our future and ensuring that the American economy is sustainable and enduring. The last three years of the Obama administration have been about setting us on a different path from the past ten years, moving away from the days of runaway spending and from a government that cares more about the richest few than those with the least.

Let’s be clear, the speech was not meant to set up a big legislative push. Rather, it was the first message testing opportunity of the 2012 cycle.  This president shared a bold vision for America’s future and the core themes were meant to rally the troops.  Fortunately for the campaign, the speech was also uplifting to independents who want to be optimistic about our future. 

No, this election cycle will not be about hope and change, but instead will hinge on the promise of tomorrow and whose ideas can take America from good to great.  Republican candidate Mitt Romney always says that this country needs a leader. But the visionary agenda that the president outlined is only proof that he’s the leader that will lead us from good to great and further shape the brand that, yes, America is built to last.

(via demnewswire)