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.