Usually when all members of Congress are seated together in the U.S. House of Representatives chamber for a State of the Union address, we see Democrats and Republicans grouped by party, each group applauding — or not applauding — noticeably at different times.
But for the State of the Union address Tuesday, Democrats and Republicans were generally “paired” in seating. After all, they have to work together. Most are friends, despite political differences. And they all “behaved.”
We certainly don’t expect unanimity in voting. There are legitimate political differences. But wouldn’t it be good if we had more honest, sensible cooperation and less partisan posturing?