According to the Chicago Tribune’s “The Swamp” blog, U.S. Rep. John Shimkus, a Republican from Collinsville, walked out on the president’s speech Wednesday night.

An aide to Shimkus told the Tribune that the congressman was frustrated that nothing new was offered. From the Swamp blog:

“Congressman Shimkus was frustrated that the president was not offering any new ground and left with just minutes remaining in the speech,” spokesman Steven Tomaszewski said today in response to our question about the late-speech walk-out.

“Regardless of the words the president used, the tone did not bring Republicans on board,” the congressman’s spokesman said. “As George Stephanopoulos said, ‘He was right on the edge of anger,’ and as Rachel Maddow said, ‘I think liberals will be happy.’”

Much attention has been focused on the “You lie” outburst from Joe Wilson, a Republican representative from South Carolina.

Wilson offered an apology to President Barack Obama today. Now it’s Shimkus’ turn to apologize.