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VIDEO: President Obama’s and the Republican weekly address

Below are web videos of President Barack Obama and the Republican weekly address. This week, Virginia gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell spoke on behalf of the Republicans, highlighting his rising star in the party.

President Obama used his address to hit back at critics of healthcare reform legislation and re-take ownership of the debate. McDonnell said Obama’s proposals on climate change, union card-check, and heat insurance reform will only lead to a plunge in unemployment.

Read The Hill’s coverage of Obama and McDonnell’s addresses.

President Obama:

McDonnell: