Will the President address Congress in the State of the Union style?

[question everything]

No, not a State of the Union but newly elected presidents do, don't they?

[left-of-center2012]

1. You know some of the Republicans will shout out abuse

They would make a carnival of it.

[question everything]

4. And yet, as with leaving the House by March 4, aren't we caving?

[Mr.Bill]

2. While the President is required to provide a report on the state of the union

to Congress, he is not required to do it in person. He can provide it in writing. Over the years it has become a purely political event anyway. I wouldn't do it if I was President.

I would also do away with saluting the military. Ridiculous custom started by Reagan. Civilians should not salute anyone. Just my opinion.

[question everything]

3. Started by Reagan? Interesting

I suppose being the Commander in chief is expected of them.

[Mr.Bill]

6. The point, to me,

is the people who wrote the Constitution wanted civilian control of out military. Although the President is commander-in-chief, he is a civilian. That's why he/she doesn't wear a uniform. I just don't think saluting is something a civilian should do.

[bottomofthehill]

5. With the ongoing pandemic

There are still limits on how many people are allowed in the House Chamber in the name of public safety. It is barley a quorum, 220ish people. As the House, the Senate, the Cabinet, the Court, the Joint Chiefs, the Diplomatic Corp, Limited House and Senate leadership staff and Security Personal well exceed that number (well over 600 people), it is not really possible to hold. A recent roll call article said that about 75 percent of House Members have been vaccinated so it still leaves the possibility of a SOTU event being an indoor super spreader.