Few things go together during a campaign cycle quite like politicians and public displays of affection.
And we’re not just talking about Vice President Joe Biden.
Vice President Joe Biden’s talks to customers during a stop at Cruisers Diner, in Seaman, Ohio in 2012.
They all do it. They kiss their spouses. They kiss cute babies. They kiss complete strangers.
Each politician has a unique and sometimes strange style.
And on Tuesday, House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, did it again to House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-California, on Tuesday during a ceremony at the Rose Garden to celebrate the “doc fix” bill.
Here it is, in all of its slow-motion glory.
It’s not the first time he’s puckered up to Pelosi.
But it’s probably never a good idea to kiss a lady while holding a large weapon.
One of the more questionable examples of PDA in recent memory came not from a politician, but a politician’s spouse.
In 2011, Rep. Michele Bachmann’s husband, Marcus, went all-in with this kiss to one of his wife’s supporters.
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With the 2016 presidential race getting in gear with Sen. Ted Cruz’s 2016 announcement on Monday, one thing is certain: We’re going to be seeing a significant increase in political PDA.
Some classic moments:
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie
Dear @NYTmag, it’s more like this… cc: @MarkLeibovich @jakesilverstein #tbt pic.twitter.com/hqyH2awVjA
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) November 20, 2014
It’s an impressive move from Christie, with the rarely seen double baby kiss while also holding the babies.
The GIF came in response to a New York Times Magazine illustration where Christie was kissing a terrified baby.
This illustration is phenomenal. pic.twitter.com/WH3qlrXxXR
— Matt Katz (@mattkatz00) November 20, 2014
President Barack Obama
The upper lip/cheek move misses the mark.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas
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Both eyes closed, mouths open and going for the cheek. Odd.
Vice President Joe Biden
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Probably the only time an awkward kiss would make an awkward PDA less awkward.
Mitt and Ann Romney
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They prefer to stare into each other’s souls.
Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird
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Back in 1969, it was apparently OK to give an open mouth kiss to the Deputy Director of Civil Defense, Georgiana H. Sheldon.
Al and Tipper Gore
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Mic drop.
