@JaneidyEve @elonmusk @MSNBC It's a performance and a competition- goal is to phrase arguments for your preferred policies in such a way that the opposition feels compelled to applaud (ie not be caught on camera looking negative while Prez mentions apple pie & motherhood).
@JaneidyEve @elonmusk @MSNBC So as much as the applause makes for a worse disjointed speech I think the dynamic is an important exercise in seeking consensus / broad appeal instead of arguing partisan talking points.