The first and most salient issue is likely to be the war in Iraq.

Without a doubt, terrorism and the war in Iraq will drive most of the address, as well as domestic issues such as tax cuts, business growth and rebuilding of the Gulf Coast.

(Bush) will emphasize the positives. And put a happier face on the economy.

The surveillance issue has been somewhat of an embarrassment for the administration. As some of the things they have done are illegal.

This address is a signal of strategies, and it will outline what the president can do in the next two years. And, the Democrats' response that will follow the address will highlight what issues Democrats will concentrate on for the 2008 election.

The Iraq war was not necessary.