Mr.Connerly attended the President's speech and was sitting on a dignitaries platform.
Third, dozens of the state's Republican leaders and elected officials have been invited to attend Monday's speech.
She did not attend his speech, nor did she let their son, Tom, go.
Some Democrats declined to attend his speech, though their leaders emphasized that there had been no organized boycott.
Approximately 84,000 people attended Obama's speech, exceeding the normal capacity of the stadium due to the placement of audience on the field.
Mr. Rowland also tried to limit the number of reporters who could attend his speech.
He said he planned to stay home and garden in Grand Rapids instead of attending the president's speech.
Top public health officials who attended the president's speech praised the administration's efforts.
Scores of other people were arrested as they arrived to attend her speech on Saturday.
State of the Union - Johnny attended the President's speech and offered this response.