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Poll: What is the State of the U.S. Compared with a Year Ago?

All around King County, supporters of Pres. Barack Obama are holding State of the Union Address parties tomorrow night, Tuesday, Jan. 24, as a prelude to election activities, including one on Mercer Island.

What do you think the State of the Union is, Mercer Island?

Local Democrats and supporters of US President Barack Obama's re-election are planning viewing parties of the annual State of the Union speech at 6 p.m. (PST) tomorrow, Jan. 24.

One such viewing party is happening on Mercer Island at the home of Barbara Geller, a 41st District Democratic Party committeewoman, hosted by Rebecca Lewis. Here's what Geller and Lewis have posted on the website:

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"In the past, President Obama's State of the Union address has been a plan for the year ahead β€” and the priorities outlined in those speeches have led to many of this administration's accomplishments. We're getting together in our neighborhood to watch the 2012 State of the Union Address, celebrate our work so far, and to plan out the next couple of months in our area. We have a lot of work to do, but working together, we can build teams in our community to stand with our President and other Democrats. Now, more than ever, your voice is needed to determine our country's future."

If you'd like to attend a State of the Union Party, RSVP via the link above. Another, more formal organizing meeting for local Democrats is also being organized for the end of the month in Bellevue at the East Shore Unitarian Church at 12700 SE 32nd St.

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Meanwhile, King County Republicans have set a date for their caucuses, March 3.

Election issues aside, we thought it would be a good time to ask you your opinion on the State of the Union over the past year. Take our poll and share your opinion in the comments section below.


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