St. Joseph County Democratic Chairman Joe Canarecci and Indiana's 2nd District Democratic Chairman Bryan Tanner spoke exclusively with ABC57 News to offer a Democratic response to the President's State of The Union.

While at the St. Joseph County Democratic Party headquarters both Canarecci and Tanner spoke about about economic and social issues as it relates to St. Joseph County and the nation in offering their vision for the future. 

"We must fight for voters across our nation," Canarecci said.

While adding "Poverty and the wealth gap make the American Dream harder and harder to achieve."

During the four minute joint response St. Joseph County Democratic Chairman Joe Canarecci said "I have hope because everyday I see the amazing people of South Bend, Mishawaka, and St. Joseph County working together,"