[Rational Thought]

The best reason I've read for this nonsense, Democrats know appearance is far more important than substance in our society. The image on TV of Republicans being scattered through out the audience instead of a block is going to reflect more favorably on the One, as if most agree with him (which may honestly be the case).

As far as Cantor, why doesn't he hold hands with Pelosi or let her sit on his lap?

I think I'm going to be ill.

[Hawk720]

Pelosi said no:

*** UPDATE *** Pelosi has declined Cantor’s invitation to sit together at the State of the Union Address, saying that she has already arranged to sit with Rep. Roscoe Bartlett, R-Md.

In a tweet, Pelosi said, “I thank @GOPLeader for his #SOTU offer, but I invited my friend Rep. Bartlett from MD yesterday & am pleased he accepted.”

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/01/25/5915058-cantor-invites-pelosi-to-sit-together-at-sotu