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Obama’s big moments, according to Facebook

By Lynn Sweet

WASHINGTON – How President Obama’s last State of the Union address on Tuesday night played out on Facebook.

Below, from Facebook…

Top social moment

President Obama criticizes anti-Muslim sentiment.

Top issues

1. Iran

2. Islam and Muslims

3. ISIS

4. Terrorism

5. Food stamps

Top issues among women

1. Food stamps

2. Education

3. Wall Street

Top issues among men

1. Islam and Muslims

2. ISIS

3. Terrorism

Most engaged states

1. Maryland

2. Virginia

3. Georgia

4. New York

5. North Carolina

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