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Sun Sep 9, 2012, 04:59 PM

Sep 2012

Source: Salon.com
By: Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press

Republican knocks Obama off his feet

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — If President Barack Obama was looking for a lift in Florida, he got one from Scott Van Duzer. The 46-year-old, six-foot-three Republican gave Obama a bear hug, raising him off the ground as Obama marveled at the man’s strength — and enthusiasm.

Van Duzer owns the Big Apple Pizza and Pasta Italian Restaurant where Obama stopped on Sunday during a Florida bus swing. He also runs a foundation that helps collect blood for the ill; he has received White House commendations for his work.

As he entered, Obama admired Van Duzer’s biceps, saying “Look at these guns!”

Said Obama: “The guy’s just got a big heart, along with big pecs.”

Of his embrace, Van Duzer said: “I was overwhelmed when I saw him.”

He said Obama had his vote.

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Obama gets picked up (PHOTO) - UPDATED [View all] Blue Belle Sep 2012 OP

Wow, SS must have really loved that one..... Wounded Bear Sep 2012 #1

Arghh, as adorable as this is ... etherealtruth Sep 2012 #50

It was preapproved by the SS. oldbanjo Sep 2012 #53

LOL, that's the smart way to do it. gkhouston Sep 2012 #64

Yes, that photo would have about 20 little laser targets on the guy if he hadn't cleared it. (nt) ehrnst Sep 2012 #135

Head of detail said it was OK... RichardRay Sep 2012 #79

that is precious. nt seabeyond Sep 2012 #2

I agree! I feel like that guy, too BlancheSplanchnik Sep 2012 #141

LOL OMG!!! nc4bo Sep 2012 #3

He ain't heavy, He's my President. warrior1 Sep 2012 #4

OMG!!! LOVE IT!!!! calimary Sep 2012 #49

That's very cute flamingdem Sep 2012 #97

I absolutely LOVE it! And the president just went right along with it. Tarheel_Dem Sep 2012 #5

Probably a first for a U.S. president jsr Sep 2012 #6

Nope, tused to happen all the time to...... whistler162 Sep 2012 #45

I heard it happened to Grover Cleveland nuxvomica Sep 2012 #54

I will bet that person clydefrand Sep 2012 #83

Obama seems to be enjoying himself too lunatica Sep 2012 #7

He's so cool otohara Sep 2012 #8

I love it.. AsahinaKimi Sep 2012 #61

Romney doesn't need the help flipflopping around Bucky Sep 2012 #147

Would anyone do that to Mitt.....? MADem Sep 2012 #9

LOL Lilyeye Sep 2012 #91

Yah, just imagine. Ready4Change Sep 2012 #102

No one is allowed to pick up Mitt.... RichGirl Sep 2012 #105

He'd probably break at the waist. sagat Sep 2012 #130

Now THAT is a bear hug! BumRushDaShow Sep 2012 #10

What a difference between how Obama relates to people vs Romney (Or pretty much any other Repub.) I GreenPartyVoter Sep 2012 #11

DUzer? daleanime Sep 2012 #12

Contrast that with this Shankapotomus Sep 2012 #13

That is so cool. That's my President! Faygo Kid Sep 2012 #14

Please!!! give a body a warning before showing that pic. dixiegrrrrl Sep 2012 #17

Count me in too! pink-o Sep 2012 #109

If Romney diebolds himself into the White House... jmowreader Sep 2012 #125

who would want to hug Rmoney? noiretextatique Sep 2012 #29

I just love our President proud patriot Sep 2012 #15

It's to bad we didn't get a angle from the other side. I bet he has a hugh smile on his face. southernyankeebelle Sep 2012 #16

That girl at the table is taking one! treestar Sep 2012 #22

sure would be nice. Its a great pic. southernyankeebelle Sep 2012 #73

Gotta put that pizza place on my Yelp list. speedoo Sep 2012 #18

Faux "News" Headline: Patriot Attempts To Crush Socialist Usurper Guy Whitey Corngood Sep 2012 #19

Nice! Blue Belle Sep 2012 #28

that is adoreable. alphafemale Sep 2012 #20

The man that picked Pres Obama up is a Republican and he is voting for Obama! Tx4obama Sep 2012 #21

I like hearing that. nt onehandle Sep 2012 #116

Far out!!! BlancheSplanchnik Sep 2012 #142

I LOVE THIS!!!! BattyDem Sep 2012 #23

Seriously, the man can still look presidential when lifted off the ground in a bear hug. Poll_Blind Sep 2012 #24

I'm worried about the lack of enthusiasm, people. liberalmuse Sep 2012 #25

Such a great photo! budkin Sep 2012 #26

I don't know if anyone caught this Ztolkins Sep 2012 #27

I wish I could get that clip... Blue Belle Sep 2012 #30

Awesome pic! paparush Sep 2012 #31

In the link it said that he was the owner of the pizza shop. So he was probably cleared. The Wielding Truth Sep 2012 #47

The photo after this is really cute to: Pirate Smile Sep 2012 #32

This pic? LonePirate Sep 2012 #36

Let's see if this works: kentauros Sep 2012 #39

great photo... Blue Belle Sep 2012 #48

Too bad that Obama and Biden are not popular Botany Sep 2012 #75

Yes, that biker on the right doesn't look too pleased. kentauros Sep 2012 #124

hmmm.. jayjayusa Sep 2012 #158

I just fell in love with my president all over again...sigh.... RichGirl Sep 2012 #108

Is it this one? The guy's expression, in the background, is priceless. Tarheel_Dem Sep 2012 #43

this makes me think of FDR Voice for Peace Sep 2012 #58

You're absolutely right. It shows the president doesn't take himself too seriously. Tarheel_Dem Sep 2012 #62

I must have seen film of FDR being carried, perhaps towards end of his life. Voice for Peace Sep 2012 #66

FDR proves... Blue Belle Sep 2012 #70

Speaking of FDR, I had an interesting conversation with a like minded co-worker the other day..... A HERETIC I AM Sep 2012 #81

I know!! 4 times!! that's awfully unpopular. Voice for Peace Sep 2012 #98

I'm flying! burrowowl Sep 2012 #112

Those small businessmen hate Obama so much, this one tried to crush him to death! GoCubsGo Sep 2012 #33

Bah! Indpndnt Sep 2012 #55

oh noes, did that hot dog thing really happen? Is he worse than Bush? SaveAmerica Sep 2012 #120

Small Businessmen for Obama ErikJ Sep 2012 #34

Any small business owner ... AnneD Sep 2012 #143

Good photo, I am betting that made a few Secret Service guys nadinbrzezinski Sep 2012 #35

I was thinking the same thing... Blue Belle Sep 2012 #37

I wonder if Herb Cain would do that bluestateguy Sep 2012 #38

Mom looks like BrainMann1 Sep 2012 #40

Reminds me of the Abomniable Snow Man from Bugs Bunny... Blue Belle Sep 2012 #46

Awesome Link and that Guy's a registered Republican Business Owner that Supports Obama TNLib Sep 2012 #41

With all the hatred and racism President Obama GallopingGhost Sep 2012 #42

Another link.... Blue Belle Sep 2012 #44

Note: Republican gives his vote. nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2012 #69

yep! Blue Belle Sep 2012 #84

Romney would have had this guy taised and arrested.... WCGreen Sep 2012 #51

And Biden had a female biker sit on his lap. I'm not joking. Sanity Claws Sep 2012 #52

She's in a chair. Think about how long Biden's legs would have to be for her to be in his lap. gkhouston Sep 2012 #63

The photo on your link PROVES that she is NOT on his lap. She is sitting on her own chair. Tx4obama Sep 2012 #117

So she's only grinding him. Bucky Sep 2012 #148

OMG did he plant one on him too? lonestarnot Sep 2012 #56

That is one crazy photo! polichick Sep 2012 #57

This message was self-deleted by its author AsahinaKimi Sep 2012 #59

Ranks up there with the little boy touching his hair in the Oval Office cr8tvlde Sep 2012 #60

This is my fav Botany Sep 2012 #78

Hadn't seen this one. cr8tvlde Sep 2012 #87

I'm envisioning the look of terror on Mitt's face if this happened to him. Mayberry Machiavelli Sep 2012 #65

Let's hope it catches on and Mitt feels that he has to endure it! flamingdem Sep 2012 #96

I'd do the same thing! SunSeeker Sep 2012 #67

Me, too ann--- Sep 2012 #126

Wow love it!!!! skeewee08 Sep 2012 #68

This is incredible!!! I love it!!! Vadem Sep 2012 #71

I'm suspicious. surrealAmerican Sep 2012 #72

Here is his Facebook page RockaFowler Sep 2012 #74

Rmoney would first insult his pizza SCVDem Sep 2012 #76

there's video of this at the link. mulsh Sep 2012 #77

I love it! greatauntoftriplets Sep 2012 #80

makes me want to hug him too icarusxat Sep 2012 #82

Video! Chiyo-chichi Sep 2012 #85

That doesn't look pre-approved! n/t flamingdem Sep 2012 #88

No, it doesn't. Chiyo-chichi Sep 2012 #89

upthread someone said it was approved by SS flamingdem Sep 2012 #90

They may have frisked everyone there before hand treestar Sep 2012 #100

Apparently, it was. With link... Indpndnt Sep 2012 #104

can't tell from that statement if he asked about it before or after the hug took place. Schema Thing Sep 2012 #110

It was - he'd be full of holes if he hadn't. (nt) ehrnst Sep 2012 #136

Love it!! Blue Belle Sep 2012 #94

oh that is ADORBS! renate Sep 2012 #145

Shop promotion RonTiger Sep 2012 #86

That's not the busiest part of the world flamingdem Sep 2012 #92

Obama Getting Close to Strangers is High Risk RonTiger Sep 2012 #93

Your concern is duly noted! flamingdem Sep 2012 #95

Hey Ron we here at DU are real friendly so make sure to enjoy the free pizza Botany Sep 2012 #101

In 3...2...1... (nt) ehrnst Sep 2012 #139

Oh, really? Indpndnt Sep 2012 #106

He cleared it with the SS before he did it. That's why he's not full of holes. ehrnst Sep 2012 #138

Whatevah, bro alcibiades_mystery Sep 2012 #111

I am so stealing that pic! Brigid Sep 2012 #153

Yes. So? (nt) ehrnst Sep 2012 #137

Who says white guys hate the President? Nedsdag Sep 2012 #99

Aww.. Love that! The story is great, too. The guy is a republican who is voting for the President. progressivebydesign Sep 2012 #103

I can't see any of the fat, old angry white people.... Swede Atlanta Sep 2012 #107

Charity work of the guy picking up Obama Liberal_in_LA Sep 2012 #113

Thank you for posting the link... Blue Belle Sep 2012 #144

Am I just getting old or is this making me want to cry just a fluke. Whovian Sep 2012 #114

After that pic was this pic: tjdee Sep 2012 #115

Scott Van Duzer is a Republican who said... FedUpWithIt All Sep 2012 #118

He's a good role model for all those like him! flamingdem Sep 2012 #121

This photo is going to hurt at least ONE person's feelings. MiddleFingerMom Sep 2012 #119

But ......... polly7 Sep 2012 #122

What was that? ann--- Sep 2012 #127

yikes... Blue Belle Sep 2012 #129

If I'm ever lucky enough to see President Obama TlalocW Sep 2012 #123

lol, that's a riot. nt cecilfirefox Sep 2012 #128

Sorry... to me it really does look like it was planned. begin_within Sep 2012 #131

Romney: "I take a lot of credit for bringing pizza to America..." Ryan: "I once ate 30 pizzas in Blue Meany Sep 2012 #132

OMG the Secret Service must have been freaking out! <nt> Ian_rd Sep 2012 #133

It's all about TRUST. TahitiNut Sep 2012 #134

cleared????? heaven05 Sep 2012 #140

Not that it's any of my business, Jamaal510 Sep 2012 #146

This message was self-deleted by its author Blue Belle Sep 2012 #149

Please help Van Duzer... Blue Belle Sep 2012 #150

Don't hold your breath until the Rmoney campaign gets this real with real people. Coyotl Sep 2012 #151

That foundation link doesn't work. drm604 Sep 2012 #152

That's cause it's posted wrong..... FrenchieCat Sep 2012 #154

Thanks for posting... Blue Belle Sep 2012 #155

Thanks. drm604 Sep 2012 #156

re:Obama gets picked up (PHOTO) - UPDATED allan01 Sep 2012 #157