Obama Kisses Clinton At State Of The Union (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | February 24, 2009 09:24 PM

On his way into the House chamber to deliver his first address to Congress, President Obama shook hands with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton -- then leaned in for a kiss. Watch:

Obama also stopped for a lengthy embrace with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, back on the bench this week after surgery for pancreatic cancer.

At last year's State Of The Union, Clinton and Obama were somewhat frosty with each other.

- Sandy972 I'm a Fan of Sandy972 19 fans permalink

I love it. He is so cool. You can jest tell all the ladies love him. I worked on his campaign in Dallas and met him a couple of times. You can't help but feel that way.

Wow! I still can't believe he won.

Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 06:35 PM on 02/25/2009

- carnelld I'm a Fan of carnelld 10 fans permalink

All the PUMA people were disappointed

Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 06:26 PM on 02/25/2009

- americanalien I'm a Fan of americanalien 58 fans permalink

Wow! that was so sweet. President Obama is such a charming guy.

Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 06:21 PM on 02/25/2009

- dajoho I'm a Fan of dajoho permalink

He's a gentleman...it's refreshing to see his civility and his respect for everyone.

Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 06:14 PM on 02/25/2009

- NotMcCain I'm a Fan of NotMcCain 73 fans permalink

Did anyone count how many women he kissed in greeting? That's the way he greets women he's close to.

Our President is warm and genuine.

Republicans may have a hard time understanding this--but he is sincere and NICE>

Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 03:46 PM on 02/25/2009

- Dailyfare I'm a Fan of Dailyfare 2 fans permalink

The President gave Madame Secretary a definite wink and cheek kiss. Nothing awkward at all.

Did George Bush ever get a backrub from Senator Boxer as he walked down the aisle? Ha, ha, ha, ha!!

Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 03:17 PM on 02/25/2009

- felric I'm a Fan of felric permalink

What's the fuss about? He kisses babies, homeless women, hugs everyone. foe, friend, family strangers and all in his reach so he's just a affectionate man not ashamed to show it in public. The election is over, They are on the same team working towards the same goal.

Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 02:59 PM on 02/25/2009

- VictoriaHope I'm a Fan of VictoriaHope permalink

Obama with the shout out to Michelle O salutation__ FLOTUS__ right up there with the speaker, vice president, full chamber salutations, showed where his man's heart is and honor for his wife!

Let the tabloid Obama-baiting go, somebody, even if he is intriguing! POTUS Obama really rocked Tuesday night! Standing at the top of the Hill surrounded by all the cyber universe out there and all the DC governance players, still on his mind was his lady, our FLOTUS __ so he gave a shout out to Michelle O before taking launch. On the rise he was so cerebral, so palpable, so empathetic, so encompassing in another Civic Life In Action 101-esque, motivational speech. When he was done, he landed again eyes on the FLOTUS __ with her ordinary-extraordinary guests like the eighth grader from Dillon who declares herself, her school "not quitters"!

Somebody needs to quit running the tabloid-like nonsense of POTUS Obama painted on legs, etc. Disrespectful! Smoothest politician that he is Obama walked the chamber with smiles, hugs, pecks on the cheek for all the pols and Hillary got her peck on the cheek like the many other lady pols. It did look like a second thought action, after the handshake. He surely did not give a SecofState shout out when he commented briefly foreign policy, diplomacy. I would not be surprised if she still wonders, "why him"? She tried to defeat him for two years. He knows how smart she is.

Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 02:22 PM on 02/25/2009

- arizonastudent01 I'm a Fan of arizonastudent01 permalink

I agree what is the big deal? It's those creepy ones who have other ideas or thoughts on their minds rather than thinking about world issues as he does. Those are the ones you would think ewww as they even touch one. LOL.

Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 02:22 PM on 02/25/2009

- CantStopUsNow I'm a Fan of CantStopUsNow 18 fans permalink

You forgot to explain what your point was. Why is this a big deal? He kissed almost every woman he greeted. Jesse Jackson, Jr. even. I do think that his ambassador to the U.N., Susan Rice, sorta has a thing for him. When he kissed her, she turned tomato red.

Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 02:02 PM on 02/25/2009

- apoyo I'm a Fan of apoyo 40 fans permalink

He respects her fighting spirit. A kindred spirit.

Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 01:38 PM on 02/25/2009

- nana4g I'm a Fan of nana4g 105 fans permalink

Yes. I notice she does not initiate nor is all touchey feeley with him, out of respect. He initiates and she responds, respectfully and warmly. I believe he sees many qualities in her that his own mother and grandmother possessed and he respects her work ethic and her loyalty. They will do good things together. He knows he can depend on her and she will help him in any way he needs.

Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 02:01 PM on 02/25/2009

- carallen I'm a Fan of carallen permalink

It's nice, it's respectful.

Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 01:24 PM on 02/25/2009

- WeWon I'm a Fan of WeWon permalink

He also put his arm around her on their first joint appearance and when introducing her a few days later stated "I give you a gift ...Hillary Clinton" He respects her and she respects him. A great team that will go down in history together.

Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 01:14 PM on 02/25/2009

- anonimost I'm a Fan of anonimost 6 fans permalink

don't forget that nice wink he gives her. they've got chemistry.

Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 01:05 PM on 02/25/2009

- spartanmom I'm a Fan of spartanmom 13 fans permalink

That happens with smart people of good will.

a little different from W and Ms Merkle

Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 03:40 PM on 02/25/2009

- TXfemmom I'm a Fan of TXfemmom 192 fans permalink

It's about time Hillary got some of the warm stuff. Bill has been hogging all of it for so long.

Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 12:52 PM on 02/25/2009

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