What did Post columnists make of the State of the Union? Read their commentary.

President Biden spoke to Congress and the nation on Feb. 7 in an economy-focused State of the Union address. (Video: Blair Guild/The Washington Post, Photo: Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post)

Washington Post columnists Gary Abernathy, E.J. Dionne Jr., Christine Emba, Ruth Marcus, Megan McArdle, Henry Olsen, Molly Roberts, and Jennifer Rubin offered real-time commentary during President Biden’s State of the Union address. Read the transcript below.

More Opinions on the State of the Union:

Eugene Robinson: Biden’s speech shows he is no punching bag. He’s a puncher.

The Post’s View: The state of the union could be a lot worse

Ramesh Ponnuru: Biden’s speech was heavy on jobs but light on wages. That spells trouble.

Cartoon by Michael de Adder: State of disunion