State of the State: Twitter Highlights

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The 2013 State of the State address was well-covered in the Twitterverse, and we used Storify to pull together some of the coverage and reaction.

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View the story "2013 State of the State Address" on Storify2013 State of the State AddressCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown delivered an optimistic picture of the state of the state, saying "California has done the impossible." The address was a hot topic on Twitter, too, so we pulled together some of the coverage and reaction shared across the Twitterverse Thursday morning.Storified by CapRadio News · Thu, Jan 24 2013 10:39:58 Gov. Brown got off to a strong start:"Against those who take pleasure, singing of our demise, California did the impossible." - @jerrybrowngov in #casosBen Adler.@JerryBrownGov in #SOTS this AM: “Two years ago they were writing our obituary. Well, it didn't happen. California is back!”CA Democratic PartyFor first time in years, a CA Gov will deliver #CASOS address w/ no budget deficit. @JerryBrownGov to lay out vision for moving forwardAmos Young Jr"We have wrought in just 2 yrs a solid & enduring #cabudget. And, by God, we will persevere and keep it that way" - @jerrybrowngov in #casosBen AdlerBrown: California has confounded our critics - #CAsosCapRadio News @JerryBrownGov applauds voters in #CASOS : "once again confounded our critics" in just 2 years achieving a "solid and enduring" budget.Julie SmallSubsidized High Speed Rail does not equal Successful High Speed Rail @JerryBrownGov #CASOSThomas Del BeccaroBrown asks that the assembly not applaud too much. "We'll never get out of here." #CAsosCapRadio News Literary references ranged from the Bible to a children's book:.@jerrybrowngov now telling story of Genesis, Pharoah, Joseph, 7 fat cows & 7 lean cows. Compares to 7 yrs of #Prop30 taxes. #casosBen AdlerGovernor Brown paraphrasing Genesis... Then he should also be familiar with Sodom and Gomorrah. #CASoSVirtual Patriots RWFThe Bible, French writers, Irish poets, Jerry is bringing it. #casosKevin EckeryGaspar Portola, eating the flesh of emaciated pack mules Junipero Serra, El Camino Real…@JerryBrownGov's CA cred, dropping knowledge #CASoS.Molly PetersonBrown evokes The Little Engine That Could during the #CAsosCapRadio News Love that my 2-year old son and Gov Brown both referenced the Little Engine that Could story today #CASOSLisa PageGov. Brown loves his California history. "...they marched back to San Diego, forced to eat the flesh of emaciated pack mules..." #CASOSShaya Tayefe MohajerBrown on education:Nothing determines our future more than education @JerryBrownGov in #casosAmy QuintonCalifornia leading the way in energy conservation and renewables #CASOSDaniel SotoGov. Brown describing Education bureaucracy is right on the money! #changenow #casosDiana Coronado"I'm not gonna let the students of CA become the default financiers of our colleges & universities," says @JerryBrownGov #CASoSJohn Myers.@JerryBrownGov at #casos: "Tuition increases not answer. I will not let students become default financiers of our colleges, universities."Benjamin Demers"Equal treatment for children in unequal situations is not justice." Brown the progressive. #CAsos #CApoliticsLaer PearceBrown on water, and the delta project:Crickets in legislature when @JerryBrownGov talks up #deltawater plan at #CASOSjoegarofoliDisappointing 2 hear @JerryBrownGov renew commitment 2 tunnels project. Will devastate Delta farmers, families. Better alternatives! #CASoSKristin Olsen"I salute the unions—their members and their leaders." - @jerrybrowngov in #casos (not something you'd hear from a GOP gov...)Ben AdlerGovernor Brown "salutes the unions" first. Shocker. #CASoSCFRW AdvocateBrown on finances and fiscal discipline:"Fiscal discipline is not the enemy of our good intentions but the basis for realizing them." - @jerrybrowngov in #casosBen AdlerFiscal discipline is not the enemy of our good intentions. - Governor Brown #FiscalRevolution #CASoSSean GillBrown talks about the potential lean years ahead but wants to increase state spending $225 billion in the years ahead @JerryBrownGov #CASOSThomas Del BeccaroReaction to the speech was overall positive.I don't agree w/ the policies, but well-written #SOTS delivery by @JerryBrownGov this AM. Makes me want to home & work in #CApolitics.Robyn StilesBest seat in the house. @JerryBrownGov #cagov #CAStateofState #capolitics #CASoS http://pic.twitter.com/WHCL6c1lRoger SalazarIs this the State of the State or a history lesson? #CASOSDiana CoronadoHow many educators will object to High Speed Rail funding which threatens education funding? @JerryBrownGov #CASOSThomas Del BeccaroThis is like if Billy Joel wrote "We Didn't Start The Fire" but only about California history. #CASoS @JerryBrownGovMolly Peterson"My fellow 49er faithful - CA is in the red zone. Now is not the time to sit on the ball."- LG @GavinNewsom #CASoSJason Chan

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