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Does Bush have capital to spend?

Jan. 24: While most Americans are focused on Iraq, the president devoted much of his State of the Union address to domestic initiatives. But does he have any political capital to spend? Hardball's Chris Matthews reports. • WATCH VIDEO

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Missed the Hardbloggers live blogging the State of the Union? Find the entire event here, or check out some of the highlights below:

• Hilary Rosen: Democrats have nothing to lose

• Chuck Todd: White House should have punted SOTU

• Tucker Carlson: Hard to argue with the message

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• Overheard by Scarborough: 'It sucks being in the minority'

• Chris Matthews: The country wants change

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