Congressional Democrats are committed to reigniting the American dream by rebuilding the pillars of America that have made our economy strong: small businesses, entrepreneurs, and a thriving middle class.

And while House Republicans—who have been in the Majority for over a year—still don't have a jobs agenda, Americans support President Obama's proposals to grow our economy and strengthen the middle class:

From Gallup's Post-State of the Union Analysis:

By a 28 point margin (63 to 35) Americans support increasing federal income taxes on upper-income Americans.

By a 51 point margin (75 to 24) Americans support increasing federal investment in education and job training for the long-term unemployed.

By a 45 point margin (69 to 24) Americans support pressuring China to allow fairer trade between the United States and China.

By a 32 point margin (64 to 32) Americans support increasing federal investment supporting the development of alternative energy sources.

Last night, President Obama presented a vision of an economy that's built to last, that ensures a strong middle class, that promotes fairness for working families, and that reignites the American dream.

And while Americans support the President's proposals…

From last night's CBS News Poll:

91 percent of Americans who watched the President's speech approve of his proposals.

82 percent of those who watched the speech approve of the President's plans for the economy.

75 percent of speech watchers believe the President's economic plans will create jobs.

House Republicans realize it's hard to support a GOP jobs agenda that doesn't exist:

Politico – GOP frets over light agenda

Lame.

That's what a growing number of House Republicans have been saying privately — and now publicly — about what they've seen so far of their party's 2012 legislative agenda.

Staring nervously at a high unemployment rate, with the November elections around the corner, GOP lawmakers are concerned that what their leadership is revealing for this year's work is simply not enough…

"We need to get more done," said Rep. Steve Stivers (R-Ohio), when asked if what has been laid out is enough. "Our unemployment in Ohio is still too high — it's 8.5 percent. I remember when Ohio had 4.5 percent unemployment."…

As House Republicans continue to prioritize ending the Medicare guarantee over advancing a jobs agenda, it's no wonder that “Americans are losing faith in congressional Republicans” according to the latest United Technologies/National Journal Congressional Connection Poll.

By a 12-point margin (41 percent to 29 percent) Americans trust President Obama over Congressional Republicans "to develop solutions to the country's economic challenges." Last September, 37 percent chose the President and 35 said Republicans.

By a 9-point margin (42 percent to 33 percent) Americans trust President Obama over Congressional Republicans "to make the right decisions about how to reduce the federal budget deficit." Last September, 38 percent chose Congressional Republicans while 36 percent said the President.

Republican rhetoric simply can't hide the truth about their record.

48 percent of voters would prefer that Democrats take back control of the House while 37 percent would like Republicans to maintain control.

Last year, House Republicans voted to increase costs for our seniors and end the Medicare guarantee. The American people spoke out loud and clear against this dangerous plan, but the GOP hasn't given up on their quest:

ABC News – GOP Budget Guru Stands His Ground on Controversial Medicare Reform

ThinkProgress – Boehner Promises To Revisit Medicare Privatization In This Year's Budget