On the defensive over the economy and with the midterms approaching, President Trump made clear that his political strategy is to paint Democrats as unpatriotic and ‘crazy.’
President Trump staged a rose-colored spectacle at Tuesday night's State of the Union — the longest-ever address to Congress, from a president facing his lowest-ever approval ratings . Why it matters: A defiant Trump bragged, weaved, smiled and sparred his way through 108 minutes of prime-time television, projecting his vision of a "Golden Age" for a country that — according to recent polls — mostly isn't buying it . 4 takeaways 1. A night of heroes - Trump shrewdly filled the chamber with people far more popular than himself — honoring gold-medal Olympians , decorated veterans and everyday American heroes in a parade of made-for-TV moments. - Ever the showman, Trump declared Americans are "not tired of winning" before…