[gilliam]

I doubt it was intentional (although they could have made an effort to stay awake). Bush's speech was long.

[ozaukeemom]

I didn't think it was that long. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was honest and spoken with feeling.
Watching the Clintons sleep was amazing to me! Yes, they did surprise me. Guess it shouldn't have. Hillary looks like it may be time for some more botox too. Maybe by closing her eyes she felt it wouldn't be as noticeable?
It was different with Al Gore. He seemed respectful.JMHO, of course.

[CaptainK]

Bush's speech was short and sweet compared to the marathons that Clinton subjects audiences to. Probably why Nancy didn't want him speaking. There aren't enough hours in the day to accommodate the wordy one.

[I still care]

But they do it every time. She has a puss face on every single Bush speech, and both of them had their eyes shut, when all around them no one else did, except maybe Prince Charles.

I really think they meant to do it, although we all know it is easy to do sometimes.