Live Blog: State of the Union (Feb. 12, 2013)

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by MizOrangeCP via twitter 2/11/2013 10:06:52 PM

Good week for a political nerd like me #SOTU from #POTUS tomorrow. Then State of the city on Wednesday from Mayor @KasimReed
by whoisagentzero via twitter 2/11/2013 10:06:58 PM

Some sh*t-kicking redneck senator is bringing Nugent to the SOTU & you Fox propaganda sucking RW pig f*cks DARE bitch about Common? STFU!!!
by Cady North via twitter 2/11/2013 10:07:01 PM

On SOTU and second term http://bloom.bg/WcEaai via @BloombergNews
by GAYDOWNTOWN via twitter 2/11/2013 10:07:03 PM

Ted Nugent threatens #Obama s life. Rep @SteveStockmanTXinvites him 2 #SOTU address.Tell him how u dont like the idea 202.225.1555 #USA #CA
by MainHeadlines via twitter 2/11/2013 10:07:05 PM

So Newtown shooting victims and Ted Nugent will both be at the #SOTU tomorrow. Also attending are the @NRA, Lady Gaga, and several AR-15s.
by VivaRoosevelt via twitter 2/11/2013 10:07:06 PM

.@AFLCIONxtUp Will you be there join us during #SOTU? Find out more and get involved! http://bit.ly/SOTUWatch
by coybarefoot via twitter 2/11/2013 10:07:09 PM

#podast @Lizchadderdon #SOTU @BarackObama #GOP and more http://bit.ly/1576QGu
by CaroleALove via twitter 2/11/2013 10:07:13 PM

JUST IN: @JenGranholm to join @CNN for special State of the Union coverage tomorrow http://bit.ly/Z67ymP #SOTU #TweetoftheUnion #p2
by izzyjsmom via twitter 2/11/2013 10:07:15 PM

I bet Obama invited Ted Nugent to #SOTU to get ratings, no one but #unitelbue morons would watch it otherwise,
by RagCon via twitter 2/11/2013 10:07:21 PM

You didn't get Rubio memo? ”undocumented”MT @RBPundit: just saw a tweet saying that 3 illegal aliens r attending SOTU. Isn't that illegal?
by wlfpack81 via twitter 2/11/2013 10:07:22 PM

20 --> Over/under on how many times @cnn @msnbc @CBS etc. pan to that #moron #TedNugent during #Obama's #SOTU tmw nite. #smh #RWNJ
by whoisagentzero via twitter 2/11/2013 10:07:34 PM

Some sh*t-kicking redneck senator is bringing @TedNugent to SOTU & you Fox propaganda sucking RW pig f*cks DARE bitch about Common? STFU!!!
by MetricButtload via twitter 2/11/2013 10:07:42 PM

Not going to watch the SOTU. Y'all tell me when Beyonce starts.
by matthewgoebel via twitter 2/11/2013 10:07:43 PM

China Eclipses U.S. as Biggest Trading Nation http://bloom.bg/150Fdik / Won't hear this tomorrow in the SOTU address
by AJentleson via twitter 2/11/2013 10:07:44 PM

Bringing Nugent to SOTU, placing holds over Benghazi, opposing Spanish-language outreach... the "new" GOP looks a lot like the old.
by sharpNpointy via twitter 2/11/2013 10:07:51 PM

" I don't know all the facts about Chris Dorner, but.. the LAPD acted stupidly." #SOTU
by guysdrinkinbeer via twitter 2/11/2013 10:07:54 PM

Who's that sitting near Michelle Obama at the #SOTU tomorrow night? Why, it's New Glarus' Deb Carey! http://host.madison.com/wsj/business/article_378241ae-748f-11e2-8c1c-0019bb2963f4.html#.URlhoDjIsHo.twitter Via @traveljosh
by jetucker38 via twitter 2/11/2013 10:07:58 PM

Love the idea of #FixNotFight and will be looking for the orange 'problem solver' pins tomorrow night during the SOTU.
by Storm_Rising via twitter 2/11/2013 10:08:04 PM

Texas lawmaker invites Ted Nugent to State of the Union address http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-ted-nugent-state-of-the-union-20130211,0,452976.story #SOTU #p2
by UrquhartMP via twitter 2/11/2013 10:08:06 PM

If someone had threatened #GWB's life and was then invited to the #SOTU by an elected lunatic, I would have been in favor of banning him.
by John Nichols via twitter 2/11/2013 10:08:11 PM

Could #SOTU ratings compete w/the Grammy's? Would have said no, but with Ted Nugent playing the Capitol... @thenation @WeGotEd @edshow
by balihai2 via twitter 2/11/2013 10:08:14 PM

Nugent attending SOTU as one of the GOP's esteemed leaders? Perhaps sit w/Limbaugh, Hannity,Sheriff Joe w/Sidekick Stephen Segal @RippDemUp
by karaokeking3 via twitter 2/11/2013 10:08:16 PM

Obama's expected to stand strong on #climate during #SOTU. Tell Congress to stand w/ him: http://goo.gl/xz5Ak#tw3365925 via @EnvDefenseFund
by GovKaineBrow via twitter 2/11/2013 10:08:28 PM

"StrangleHold" Ted Nugent rewrites Amboy Dukes classic w/ updated lyrics about US Energy Exploration under Obama Regime... #SOTU #tgdn #tcot
by Mark Kirk via twitter 2/11/2013 10:08:30 PM

Therapists like Mike Klonowski work every day to change people's lives and get back into the workforce #SOTU http://www.kirk.testing.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=622
by True_Tory via twitter 2/11/2013 10:08:32 PM

Ted Nugent @ #SOTU (excuse me), artist's rendering: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BC2wFpDCEAESCpG.jpg
by FoldsOfFlab via twitter 2/11/2013 10:08:35 PM

If Nugent says one mother****ing word at the SOTU I hope Obama personally walks his narrow ass out.
by BerkleyBearNews via twitter 2/11/2013 10:08:35 PM

Hadiya's mom to attend SOTU http://dlvr.it/2x4P0k
by OldLineTexan via twitter 2/11/2013 10:08:48 PM

Could be worse, @Green_Footballs, could be YOU! Attending SOTU tom'w: Ted Nugent, who wrote "She's so sweet when she yanks on my meat"
by occupybergennj via twitter 2/11/2013 10:08:50 PM

#GOP continues being #TheStupidParty, Rep. Steve Stockman invites Ted Nugent to #SOTU.
by izzyjsmom via twitter 2/11/2013 10:08:58 PM

Going to be one interesting #SOTU with obama & Ted Nugent in same room, wonder of Obama will drone him starting the Hunger Games for real?
by Kennett Area Dems via twitter 2/11/2013 10:08:59 PM

Says it all: Dems bring shooting victims to SOTU; GOP bringing Ted Nugent http://on.thegrio.com/X0BEVW
by Kevinalvarez08 via twitter 2/11/2013 10:09:01 PM

President Obama's State of the Union is tonight! Can't wait! #SOTU
#JudgeMe
by sorta_like_art via twitter 2/11/2013 10:09:03 PM

Maybe the GOP has a sense of humor after all. They invited @tednugent to the SOTU address, & Nugent's more of a joke than @horse-ebooks is
by pjhoody via twitter 2/11/2013 10:09:04 PM

Hitting up a DC bar for the SOTU tomorrow. Any excuse to drink, ha!
by drhoagie via twitter 2/11/2013 10:09:12 PM

. @thinkprogress What is so 'unbelievable' about inviting a responsible gun owner in a free country to a #sotu address? Explain. #nugent
by TheObamaDiary via twitter 2/11/2013 10:09:12 PM

President Obama invites Medal of Honor winner Clinton Romesha to the White House, the GOP invite Ted Nugent to the SOTU. Says it all, really
by louretire via twitter 2/11/2013 10:09:17 PM

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#NYC #SOTU #ASKDREW
by ProChoiceGramma via twitter 2/11/2013 10:09:19 PM

The Secret Service should bar #TedNugent from attending the SOTU, or at least strip search his ass, and tape his mouth shut. #GOP #MeatLoaf
by AMinuteWithMike via twitter 2/11/2013 10:09:31 PM

Ted Nugent will steal the show at the SOTU when two prison guards wheel him into the H of Reps in full Hannibal Lecter restrictions.
by Drummer of Tedworth via twitter 2/11/2013 10:09:31 PM

So, the President is inviting some illegal aliens to the SOTU address to celebrate the breaking of a law he finds politically inconvenient.
by mattdawidowicz via twitter 2/11/2013 10:09:32 PM

After all, 1 Congressman is 0.2% of the House. I'm going to assume that 0.2% of the country considered Nugent at the SOTU a good idea.
by jillejaynes via twitter 2/11/2013 10:09:59 PM

#SOTU? POTUS will just "drone" on about how he is going to abuse the Constitution
by WallaceRitchie via twitter 2/11/2013 10:09:59 PM

Someone invite Huma Abedin & seat her next to Michele Bachmann. #SOTU Watch the Wicked Witch from Minny shrivel next to exemplary Abedin.
by CNBC2012 via twitter 2/11/2013 10:10:02 PM

Who will be sitting next to First Lady @MichelleObama during the #SOTU? Apple CEO Tim Cook. Here's why: http://cnb.cx/Y7q1dL