Katie Couric's Notebook: A Domestic Agenda
Video: At a critical point in his presidency, President Bush laid out his domestic agenda in last night's State of the Union address.
While the president faces extraordinary challenges on his foreign policy, this may be his last opportunity to make inroads on his DOMESTIC policy, from health care to energy to immigration.
According to a CBS News poll, Americans who watched the State of the Union address generally approved of the proposals Mr. Bush outlined, but few think he will be able to accomplish the goals he set out last night. The president's unpopular stance on Iraq has resulted in a loss of political capital.
I know everyone's talking about a lame duck president...but shouldn't sound policy trump noisy politics?
With issues like healthcare and energy dependence looming large, it would be refreshing if Congress AND the White House could worry less about who gets credit and try to find some common ground for the common good.
That's a page from my Notebook.