Political Response to State of the Union Address

SOURCE npr.org
Alabama Sen. Katie Britt delivers the Republican response to President Biden's State of the Union address, leading to a comedic sketch on Saturday Night Live.

Key Points

  • Sen. Katie Britt criticized President Biden in her response speech
  • Saturday Night Live parodied Britt's speech with Scarlett Johansson

Pros

  • Opportunity for lesser-known politicians to gain national recognition

Cons

  • Response speeches can be challenging and prone to criticism or ridicule