You know, it is very seldom that you see a member of congress withhold applause. For one entire party to refuse to applaud in unison is incredible. I hope the Democrats remember this when a republican occupies the Oval Office.
Pretty classy for the GOP to illustrate their dedication to bi-partisan ship. Very Classy!
I've been watching these for 40 years. It's pretty standard. You don't applaud what you disagree with. Republicans don't like the middle class. They can't even bring themselves to say the words. So when Obama talks about supporting America's middle class, of course the Republicans, who refer big corporations, aren't going to applaud.