Last Week, NewsHour says (in State of the Union Comes at Crucial Moment for Obama Presidency) With his poll numbers dipping, President Obama will look to use his first State of the Union address to reset the debate over his top priorities. Gwen Ifill speaks with White House adviser David Axelrod about the speech.

And The Advocate says (in Adviser: Obama to Call for DADT Repeal) White House senior adviser David Axelrod says President Obama will call on Congress to repeal the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy in tonight’s State of the Union address.

And Chicago Sun-Times says (in Obama to ask for repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell') White House Senior Adviser David Axelrod has told CNN that President Obama will ask Congress to repeal the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.The policy bars gays and lesbians from openly serving in the military.The president will make the request during his State of the Union add...

And Yahoo! News says (in Obama Will Address 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell') UPDATE: White House senior adviser David Axelrod confirmed on Wednesday evening what the Huffington Post was reporting earlier: that the President will address "Don't Ask Don't Tell" during his State of the Union address and, it seems, push for a repeal of the policy.

2 Weeks Ago, Deseret News says (in David Axelrod: Obama's State of Union to focus on jobs) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's chief political adviser says the president will focus on job-creating plans...

And CBS 4 says (in Axelrod: Obama To Focus On Jobs In State Of Union) President Barack Obama's chief political adviser says the president will focus on job-creating plans in his State of the Union address Wednesday night. Strategist David Axelrod says the White House takes only "cold comfort" from the fact that the president's stimulus program saved ab...

And Huffington Post says (in Obama's State Of The Union Speech To Focus On Jobs, Adviser David Axelrod Says) What's Your Reaction? WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's chief political adviser says the president will focus on job-creating plans in his State of the Union address Wednesday night.

And San Francisco Chronicle says (in Axelrod: Obama's State of Union to focus on jobs) President Barack Obama's chief political adviser says the president will focus on job-creating plans in his State of the Union address Wednesday night. Strategist David Axelrod says the White House takes only "cold comfort" from the fact that the president's... Barack Obama - State of Uni...

2 Months Ago, Washington Post says (in Democrats sharpen focus on jobs) ABC News
We've made a huge amount of progress in terms of turning off the flood of job loss," said White House senior adviser David Axelrod. ...
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