Back when this tradition started, it was important for the President to give an annual State of the Union address, because, well frankly, it was hard to gather up all the information about the state of the union.
Today, with 24/7 media, organizations like the Government Printing office, and all the press secretaries out there, you already KNOW the state of the Union.
The State of the Union address has become a Pep rally/Campaign speech, which I do not feel is necessary, so I bid you all a Good Night
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