Do we get the Grand Introduction Tomorrow just like a State of the Union?

[MadBadger]

I know its not technically a State of the Union, but do we get the way cool intro, just like a State of the Union? If so, thats great, because I would actually get to give my own personal standing ovation just like the schlubs in Congress.

[Career Prole]

1. I'll bet there will be neither hugs from McCain

nor kisses from Lieberman.

[Clio the Leo]

3. lol can he at least high five Dick Durbin? :-) NT

[Ken Burch]

4. I'm hoping for fist bumps with Dennis and Russ, also Barbara Lee

n/t.

[Career Prole]

5. Now you're talkin'!

:fistbump:

[Clio the Leo]

9. Yep and throw in a big hug from Claire. NT

[Clio the Leo]

2. I cant imagine him just kinda quietly walking in unnoticed...

.... so yes, I would imagine that ANY time the President were to walk into a joint session that it would require someone shouting it out.

I plan to wear my workout clothes so I can better perform in the great exercise that is the "standing ovation every three minutes" tradition. :)

It's gonna be superfun! The only way he could top it would be to ride in on a white horse or something lol.

[Ken Burch]

8. Much as "Hail To The Chief" will sound better, I secretly hope

The Marine Band will strike up James Brown's "I Feel Good".

Am I a bad person for wanting this?

[EffieBlack]

6. Eyup!

Sergeant-at-Arms: "Mr. Speaker. The President of the United States!"

Speaker Pelosi: "Ladies and gentlemen, I have the high honor and distinct personal privilege to present the President of the United States."

I can't wait to see it!

[Clio the Leo]

10. If ONLY it was like the British Parliament.....

... and we could somehow slam the door in Boehner's face.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Rod

[AllentownJake]

7. Yes

Tommorow you will hear the Sergant of Arms announce the President of the United States of America.

[TayTay]

11. Yes, we do

"Madam Speaker, The President of the United States."

The State of the Union is a tradition. The Constitution actually says that the President shall address the Congress from "time to time" to share information. This is the State of the Union for an inauguration year.