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A history of Joe Biden’s most touchy-feely moments

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Published March 30, 2019
Updated March 31, 2019, 12:09 a.m. ET
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Then-Vice President Biden brazenly plants a kiss on the lips of a Chula Vista, Calif. Little League usher in 2009, after he’s enshrined in the Little League’s Hall of Excellence.
Then-Vice President Biden brazenly plants a kiss on the lips of a Chula Vista, Calif. Little League usher in 2009, after he’s enshrined in the Little League’s Hall of Excellence. AP
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In an embrace that looks more like a just-married couple’s first dance than a greeting between two pols, the VP hugs Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) during a 2011 Congressional swearing-in.
In an embrace that looks more like a just-married couple’s first dance than a greeting between two pols, the VP hugs Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) during a 2011 Congressional swearing-in. CQ-Roll Call,Inc.
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Biden envelops U.S. Navy veteran Ruthie Severino, wrapping his arms around her from behind (one of the septuagenarian’s favorite moves) at a 2011 Veteran’s Day parade in Media, Pa.
Biden envelops U.S. Navy veteran Ruthie Severino, wrapping his arms around her from behind (one of the septuagenarian’s favorite moves) at a 2011 Veteran’s Day parade in Media, Pa. AP
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Biden gets around on the campaign trail. He kisses another woman on the mouth in this 2012 photo taken at an event in Zanesville, Ohio.
Biden gets around on the campaign trail. He kisses another woman on the mouth in this 2012 photo taken at an event in Zanesville, Ohio. AP
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Biden snuggles up next to a woman in a Florida restaurant booth during his 2012 re-election bid with President Obama.
Biden snuggles up next to a woman in a Florida restaurant booth during his 2012 re-election bid with President Obama. AP
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Bikers give Biden the side-eye as he cozies up to a female motorcycle rider at an Ohio diner during a 2012 campaign stop.
Bikers give Biden the side-eye as he cozies up to a female motorcycle rider at an Ohio diner during a 2012 campaign stop. AP
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At a 2013 swearing-in, Biden gets inches away from the face of Elizabeth Corker, wife of Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN), as the Congressman looks on in the foreground.
At a 2013 swearing-in, Biden gets inches away from the face of Elizabeth Corker, wife of Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN), as the Congressman looks on in the foreground. Getty Images
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Biden couldn’t get enough of the ladies at the 2013 swearing-in ceremony. Here, he embraces Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) inside the Old Senate Chamber.
Biden couldn’t get enough of the ladies at the 2013 swearing-in ceremony. Here, he embraces Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) inside the Old Senate Chamber. Getty Images
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Biden pulls the behind-the-back move on The Hill’s Amie Parnes at a holiday party in 2013, drawing criticism after this photo circulated on Facebook.
Biden pulls the behind-the-back move on The Hill’s Amie Parnes at a holiday party in 2013, drawing criticism after this photo circulated on Facebook. Facebook
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Biden plants a kiss on the head of incoming Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)'s niece at a 2015 swearing-in ceremony on Capitol Hill.
Biden plants a kiss on the head of incoming Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)’s niece at a 2015 swearing-in ceremony on Capitol Hill. AP
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Biden is seen leaning close to talk to Maggie Coons, 13-year-old daughter of Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.), at a 2015 swearing-in ceremony. The encounter made headlines when Maggie recoiled as Biden tried to kiss her.
Biden is seen leaning close to talk to Maggie Coons, 13-year-old daughter of Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.), at a 2015 swearing-in ceremony. The encounter made headlines when Maggie recoiled as Biden tried to kiss her. AP
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In another headline-making gesture, Biden puts both hands on Stephanie Carter’s shoulders and whispers in her ear as her husband, Ash Carter, is sworn in as Secretary of Defense in February 2015.
In another headline-making gesture, Biden puts both hands on Stephanie Carter’s shoulders and whispers in her ear as her husband, Ash Carter, is sworn in as Secretary of Defense in February 2015. Getty Images
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Former Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) looks unamused as Biden kisses Hillary Clinton on the cheek at a 2016 event in Washington.
Former Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) looks unamused as Biden kisses Hillary Clinton on the cheek at a 2016 event in Washington. AFP/Getty Images