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election 2012
November 6, 2012

The Many Cuddle Puddles of Mitt and Ann Romney

By Maureen O'Connor

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Photo: Charles Dharapak/AP (2), Charlie Neibergall/AP ,Charles Dharapak/AP/Corbis

“Four more years,” Obama tweeted alongside a photo of himself hugging his wife as he landed another presidential election win on Tuesday night. But he’s not the only one with cuddles in his corner; over the course of the campaign, Mitt and Ann snuggled nonstop. Ann’s signature technique: the come-from-behind hug, most famously demonstrated at the third presidential debate.

As Mitt prepares for his concession speech, may we present the definitive guide to the cuddle puddles of Mitt and Ann Romney. He may have lost the presidency, but he’s still got his main squeeze.

Update: Michelle Obama does the come-from-behind hug, too! Those Obamas, always stealing the Romneys’ thunder.

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The Post-Debate Adrenaline Cuddle Also known as "the most famous cuddle," mostly because it reminded everyone of that one fart-like pic... The Post-Debate Adrenaline Cuddle Also known as "the most famous cuddle," mostly because it reminded everyone of that one fart-like picture. Photo: Charlie Neibergall/AP/Corbis
The Heimlich Cuddle  Photo: Evan Vucci/AP/Corbis
The Come-From-Behind Cuddle Literally and campaign-momentum-wise, because this cuddle occurred three days ago. Photo: Charles Dharapak/AP/Corbi... The Come-From-Behind Cuddle Literally and campaign-momentum-wise, because this cuddle occurred three days ago. Photo: Charles Dharapak/AP/Corbis
The 'Mitt Sandwich' Cuddle  Photo: Yoon S. Byun/The Boston Globe/Getty Images
The 'Mitt <3 Ann' Cuddle K-I-S-S-I-N-G Photo: Charlie Neibergall/AP/Corbis
The Jenga Cuddle  Photo: Charles Dharapak/AP/Corbis
The 'Honey, Shut Up Now' Cuddle  Photo: Gerald Herbert/AP/Corbis
The Treasure Troll Cuddle He has a diamond in his bellybutton. Rub it and get a wish. Photo: Steven Senne/AP/Corbis
The 'Look Out for Christie' Cuddle He stole Mitt's thunder. He will not steal his Ann. Photo: Elise Amendola/AP/Corbis
The Tandem Wrist-Flick Cuddle A cuddle state of mind. Photo: Chris Carlson/AP/Corbis
The Whispered Comfort Cuddle "Sure, she looks good in Jason Wu, but let's see Michelle work an equestrian outfit, huh?" Photo: Robyn ... The Whispered Comfort Cuddle "Sure, she looks good in Jason Wu, but let's see Michelle work an equestrian outfit, huh?" Photo: Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images
The Coochie-Coochie-Coodle Side-squeezing squealies-squoos. Photo: Charles Dharapak/AP/Corbis
The Seated Knee-Cross Cuddle  Photo: Charles Dharapak/AP/Corbis
The Seated Airplane Cuddle Carry-ons stowed, tray-tables folded. Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
The Standing Airplane Cuddle Hold on to something solid, in case of turbulence. Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
The 'Need For Speed' Cuddle Technically they are not touching. But they would be, if they could. Photo: Charles Dharapak/AP/Corbis
The Vintage Cuddle  Photo: Rick Friedman/Corbis
The 'Stop Looking At Us' Cuddle They turn their faces away. They close us out. Adieu, "ROMNEY 2." Photo: Evan Vucci/AP/Corbis
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