Republicans , however , were skeptical of Obama 's ability to change the partisan atmosphere in Washington . Obama says he wants to close ` ` deficit of communication '' with American people . Democrats say president comes right back with speech . Republicans say Obama does n't go far enough to reach across aisle .
Obama says he wants to close ` ` deficit of communication '' with American people . Democrats say president comes right back with speech . Republicans say Obama does n't go far enough to reach across aisle .