Baby Kissing Politicians: Obama, Republican Presidential Hopefuls Get Cuddly (PHOTOS)
Baby kissing is an obligation of any political campaign, especially when you're running for president.
In a world where name-blasting ads and commercials are considered fair game to get voters to the polls, baby smooching is a much softer side to the political agenda.
Here are photos of President Obama and Republican presidential hopefuls -- past and present -- doing the baby thing.
Photo:Reuters/Brian Snyder
Mitt Romney
He's not a fan.
Photo:Reuters/John Gress
Rick Santorum
Was Santorum worried the kid would ruin his beloved sweater vest?
Photo:Flickr/Creative Commons/johnofhammond Ron Paul's 2012 presidential campaign will continue to pursue its national delegate strategy despite the candidate's abrupt announcement Monday that he is suspending active campaign activities.
Ron Paul
This baby is tired of having her own cheeks pinched.
Photo:Reuters/Mary Chastain
Rick Perry
Overwhelmed with emotion.
Photo:Reuters/Jason Reed Mitt Romney won Tuesday's Republican presidential primary in Vermont.
Mitt Romney
This baby looks quite entranced by Romney.
Photo:Reuters/Jason Reed
President Obama
President Obama gets inspected.
Photo:Reuters/John Gress
Rick Perry
This little guy couldn't be more chill.
Photo:Reuters
Michele Bachmann
This little cutie looks surprised.
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