If they stay with the traditional way, there will be more sitting and not applauding. That will show up BIG TIME as the cameras pan out over the two sides of the chamber.
I wonder, rather, how many empty seats will there be ;o)
I wish they would sit in the normal way - each on their own side of the aisle, too.
But I also wish none of the pubbies would show up, since it isn’t a SOTU occasion, neither is it a declaration of war.
If pubbies are going to constantly be called uncooperative, then they owe no respect. I ignore people who call me names constantly, since it seems silly to keep on taking it.