Unusual tons of hugs by President Obama after his State of the Union speech

After the president's State of the Union speech on Tuesday at the Capitol building in Washington DC, he was in an unusual feely and touchy mood as he accepted accolades from the audience. Some leaned for a kiss and a pat on the back.

But some people preferred a handshake. The speaker of the house John Boehner gave the president a handshake.

More pictures after the cut.