STATE OF THE UNION: GALLERY

Who's Invited to Watch With the First Lady

Updated: January 25, 2011 | 12:34 p.m.
January 25, 2011 | 11:12 a.m.

More then two dozen people were invited to sit with first lady Michelle Obama in the gallery during President Obama's State of the Union address. Here's a closer look at some of the people who will be watching the State of the Union in person.

Daniel Hernandez Jr. is greeted by President Obama at a memorial event for shooting victims in Tucson, Ariz., earlier this month. Hernandez's first aid at the scene helped save the life of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, for whom he was interning. (JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)


Leave A Comment
The National Journal Group has the right (but not the obligation) to monitor the comments and to remove any materials it deems inappropriate.
Comments powered by Disqus
Follow National Journal
Expert Opinions
Transportation Experts

Oops! Judge Slams Local Public-Private Deal

May 17, 2013

Latest Response by Robert L. Darbelnet: Public Scrutiny Essential

Energy Experts

Should Washington Go Small on Energy and Climate Policy?

May 17, 2013

Latest Response by Jack Gerard: Minor Policies, Major Consequences

Energy Experts

Should Washington Go Small on Energy and Climate Policy?

May 16, 2013

Latest Response by Jonathan Silver: Woefully Little, Better Than Nothing

More Expert Opinions »

Columns
Charlie Cook: The Cook Report

Republicans Should Go Easy on Obama, At Least in Public

May 16, 2013
As a tactical matter, a subterranean campaign will score more direct hits on the president.
Ronald Brownstein: Political Connections

How the White House Scandals Could Hurt Republicans, Too

May 16, 2013
By enraging the base and strengthening the faction least willing to compromise with Obama, the IRS and Benghazi affairs could hurt a GOP shot at the presidency.
Norm Ornstein: Washington Inside Out

Eric Cantor’s Caucus Thwarts His Push for an Alternative Agenda

May 16, 2013
Cantor has learned that the tea-party movement he helped foster won’t fall in line behind his efforts to push an alternative conservative agenda.
More Columns »