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GOP, Democrats use cheers, boos to express their politics

President Barack Obama waves as he walks back up the aisle at conclusion of his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool)
President Barack Obama waves as he walks back up the aisle at conclusion of his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool)

By Associated Press 3 min read

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WASHINGTON (AP) – In a polarized Washington, President Barack Obama’s last State of the Union address drew sharply different partisan reactions, with a few exceptions.

The two parties made their feelings known Tuesday night with their cheers and their feet.

Democrats cheered loudly when Obama mentioned fixing a broken immigration system, protecting children from gun violence and raising the minimum wage. Republicans remained in their seats. Some even avoided any applause.