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15. Here is some more info about the man and why there were no security concerns...

Sun Sep 9, 2012, 08:57 PM

Sep 2012

"Obama said he decided to stop by Van Duzer's restaurant because the restaurateur had done some record-breaking work promoting blood donations in his community. Van Duzer has received commendations from the White House and U.S. surgeon general."

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/theoval/post/2012/09/obama-gets-a-bear-hug-from-florida-pizza-shop-owner/1#.UE06ro1lTCt

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I hate to be the one to say it, but..... [View all] pepperbear Sep 2012 OP

and also the joke...... pepperbear Sep 2012 #1

Are you kidding? Mitt would say... Ikonoklast Sep 2012 #24

LMAO Hoyt Sep 2012 #28

Or: "This pizza tastes a little funny. Did you get it at 7-11?" Squinch Sep 2012 #37

That's what I was thinking, too. Hahahahaha. nt Honeycombe8 Sep 2012 #38

Ohmygod. I can actually hear his voice when I read that. Care Acutely Sep 2012 #41

Perfect! myrna minx Sep 2012 #51

LOL! But, a very pertinent observation. Pres. Obama Surya Gayatri Sep 2012 #48

Love that photo! ann--- Sep 2012 #2

We can only hope bluerum Sep 2012 #3

He doesnt really like Obama. He is doing it because Obama is holding his wife hostage. Warren DeMontague Sep 2012 #4

I gotta say, there might be a number of things that I disagree with the President on, but damn teddy51 Sep 2012 #5

Chris Christie will never experience something like that. TheCowsCameHome Sep 2012 #6

... pepperbear Sep 2012 #9

(beer spew) chollybocker Sep 2012 #11

rofl rateyes Sep 2012 #12

omg major chuckles here Whisp Sep 2012 #13

You be bad! AlbertCat Sep 2012 #19

Nonsense--you think Christie hasn't experienced a Heimlich or three? nt msanthrope Sep 2012 #26

I don't think its called a Heimlich when BootinUp Sep 2012 #29

Some variation of the 'Jaws of Life' I suspect. nt msanthrope Sep 2012 #30

Better be a tag team Heimlich BlueStreak Sep 2012 #54

As Norton said to Kramden when he was stuck between two pipes while moonlighting as a janitor Kyad06 Sep 2012 #27

lol, I don't think I've ever seen that episode. Great quote! nt Care Acutely Sep 2012 #42

!!!! Tarheel_Dem Sep 2012 #47

LOL! DUZY material--except that I haven't seen the Surya Gayatri Sep 2012 #49

It's back but I'm not sure if the word Duzy works anymore lunatica Sep 2012 #50

It highlights the President's likability treestar Sep 2012 #7

And the look! on his face! is genuinely "HAPPY!!!" patrice Sep 2012 #8

Great pic, but my first thought was... MercutioATC Sep 2012 #10

Here is some more info about the man and why there were no security concerns... Spazito Sep 2012 #15

Thanks! MercutioATC Sep 2012 #17

Thanks, now the security thing makes more sense... busterbrown Sep 2012 #21

yea former-republican Sep 2012 #16

Some more about the Secret Service reaction: Stardust Sep 2012 #39

Obama lifted off his feet! burrowowl Sep 2012 #14

That's how things should be AnnieBW Sep 2012 #18

I'm glad he did it! JustAnotherGen Sep 2012 #20

Scott Van Duzer is a socialist! AlbertCat Sep 2012 #22

He's a Republican who voted for Pres. Obama in '08 and plans to again in 2012... NotThisTime Sep 2012 #23

That guy makes Obama look small in comparison. OnlinePoker Sep 2012 #25

President Obama is 6'1. Jennicut Sep 2012 #31

I just hope it won't become a trend. gkhouston Sep 2012 #32

The womans expression is priceless madokie Sep 2012 #33

There's a pic of Politico reporter with great look of shock SaveAmerica Sep 2012 #36

What's up with this trend of picking up the FLOTUS and the POTUS? Kalidurga Sep 2012 #34

Obama's been asking for this. He is just so damn huggable. Marie Marie Sep 2012 #35

Article says the Pizza man is a Republican who voted Obama in 2008 mountain grammy Sep 2012 #40

I can't see anyone hugging Romney B Calm Sep 2012 #43

Orderlies? n/t gkhouston Sep 2012 #44

A pickpocket maybe. Guy Whitey Corngood Sep 2012 #46

HE'S ONE OF US!!!!!! WCGreen Sep 2012 #45

The patrons & press seem to be enjoying the show Doctor_J Sep 2012 #52

Well, Mitt can continue wearing his mom jeans. It really humanizes him. 6000eliot Sep 2012 #53