DALLAS, Texas — By virtually any traditional measure—as well as a few nontraditional measures—President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union (SOTU) address was a great success. Let us count the ways.
The Polls: A CBS poll released shortly after the speech reported that 75 percent of those watching approved of it, and 80 percent said the President was trying to unite the country. Importantly, two-thirds said the speech made them feel proud.
In a Politico/Morning Consult poll, 35 percent of those watching gave the president an “A” for his speech and 25 percent gave him a “B.” Only 26 percent gave him either a “D” or “F.”