Not quite every member of Congress gave a standing ovation to the president’s promise to bypass Congress whenever possible to help Americans. That fact that even one of them did, however, is confusing at best.
https://twitter.com/aheram/status/428352797675757568
Seeing members of Congress applaud when Obama vows to completely bypass their Constitutional duties and do whatever he wants<<< #sotu
— Justin Dodd (@therealjdodd) January 29, 2014
Seeing parts of congress applaud Obama saying he intends to bypass them was funny
— Rob Schuster Hand Washing Enthusiast (@robpalooza) January 29, 2014
POTUS tells Congress he will bypass them and they applaud. *SMH* This is all just a game to them. #SOTU
— Terrie (@Texas56) January 29, 2014
Think Crowley was the D who echoed "Do it," after Obama said if he can bypass Congress to help Americans, "that is what I am going to do."
— Dan Friedman (@dfriedman33) January 29, 2014
Every member in the chamber who just stood and cheered for Obama's threat to bypass Congress is a traitor. #SOTU
— Paula Bolyard (@pbolyard) January 29, 2014
And all those members of congress who just stood and applauded the president for saying he is going to bypass congress… *high five* #SOTU
— Adam Dixon ? (@audiophileaj) January 29, 2014
https://twitter.com/freedlander/status/428352726746271744
https://twitter.com/JerseyJoe74/status/428352643165999104
The state of our union. RT @HuffPostMedia: Obama to Congress: “I will bypass you repeatedly.” Congress: “(Loud applause)"
— The Happy Feminist ? (@HappyFeminist) January 29, 2014
Why is Congress applauding his declaration to bypass congress? #SOTU
— Better Than (@jonathankroll) January 29, 2014
Standing ovation by Congress for @BarackObama to bypass Congress. Wow. #SOTU #SOTUHealth
— Alex Blum (@alexblum) January 29, 2014
Congress applauding POTUS declaring he will bypass them if necessary. Ironic. #SOTU
— Jennifer Berigan ? (@CTUnionista) January 29, 2014
Surprised at applause over threat to bypass congress. Why? #SOTU
— Annie Olson (@dalrhet) January 29, 2014
#POTUS telling Congress he'll bypass them and they are clapping like crazy. What? #SOTU
— Michaela Dodge (@MichaelaTHF) January 29, 2014
https://twitter.com/Prof_BearB/status/428352763206979584
https://twitter.com/SteveKrafcik/status/428352813945864192