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Gary Locke, the Democratic governor of Washington, outlines his party's response to the State of the Union, calling for a multilateral response to Iraq and North Korea and urging fiscal restraint.

Republican strategist Karl Rove is considered by many to be President Bush's chief adviser in all key political and policy decisions. Experts offer perspective on Rove's background and analysis of his role in the White House.

President Bush will discuss his outlook for the country tonight in his State of the Union address. Ray Suarez followed up on congressional opinions last week in an interview with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.