People concerned about climate change watching the State of the Union address at Arbor Brewing Company Tuesday night gave President Barack Obama generally positive reviews.
Clean Water Action hosted about 25 people at a viewing party.
Eric Keller is an campaign organizer for the group. Keller says he likes the fact Obama outlined ways he will bypass congressional gridlock. He gave Obama high marks for re-affirming that the climate change debate is over and calling on reduction in carbon.
Eric Harrington however says he was disappointed. Of particular concern to him was Obama promoting natural gas. Harrington says overall Obama could have done a lot more to get us to the place we need to be going.
Veteran Jordan Paul Redwine missed the beginning of the speech but says he was particularly touched by Cory Remsburg being recognized at the end of the address.
Obama also received applause for comments regarding unemployment insurance, a hike in minimum wage, health care, and supporting veterans.
— Andrew Cluley is the Ann Arbor beat reporter, and anchor for 89.1 WEMU News. Contact him at 734.487.3363 or email him acluley@emich.edu.
