Tonight, President Obama is making his first address to the joint session of Congress. While it’s not surprise he will address the growing financial crisis and new stimulus bill, many expect to hear a message that has become stereotypical of him: hope. A more sober Obama is expected, however. Excerpts of his speech have urged Americans to “build up a new foundation for lasting prosperity,” and other equally sober topics.
Obama is expected to ask for fiscal responsibility on part of all Americans, something he himself can demonstrate when he submits his budget summary to Congress on Thursday. Join NBN’s political team (Weinberg senior Lara Kattan, Weinberg sophomore Ben Armstrong, Medill sophomore Aubrey Blanche, Weinberg freshman Matt Zeitlin and Medill freshman Matt Connolly) in liveblogging the president’s address.