The Softer Side of President Obama

See the president in some of his most candid moments.

Touching Moment - A tear streams down Obama's face at his final campaign stop on Monday evening in Des Moines, Iowa.(Photo: AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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The Final Stop - While he is seemingly unflappable under pressure, President Obama has been known to let down his guard from time to time. In the last few days the president has publicly shed a tear or two.  —Britt Middleton In his final campaign stop before the election, President Obama let the tears flow during a campaign rally in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday. (Photo: AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Tender Moment - The president shed a few more tears on Wednesday addressing his campaign staff in Chicago. (Photo: barackobama.com)

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Tender Moment - The president shed a few more tears on Wednesday addressing his campaign staff in Chicago. (Photo: barackobama.com)

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Puckering Up - Obama got another chance to seal the deal when the kiss cam focussed on them again. This time President Obama leaned in...(Photo: AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Pucker Up - Attending a U.S. men’s Olympic basketball exhibition game between Team USA and Brazil in Washington, the Obamas were caught smooching on the kiss cam in July. (Photo: AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

That's Amore! - Scott Van Duzer, owner of Big Apple Pizza in Fort Pierce, Florida, was unable to contain his excitement when Obama stopped by.  (Photo: Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP Photo)

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He's a Hugger - Pizza shop owner Scott Van Duzer famously gave Obama a boost during an unannounced campaign stop in September. (Photo: AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Isn't She Amazing? - At the White House, the president and daughters Malia and Sasha watch a television broadcast of the first lady as she delivers her speech at the Democratic National Convention on Sept. 4, 2012.  (Photo: Pete Souza/White House Photo via Getty Images)

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Doting Husband - Obama cozies up on the couch in Washington with daughters Malia and Sasha to watch the first lady address the Democratic National Convention in September. (Photo: Pete Souza/White House Photo via Getty Images)

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Furry Friend - Obama gets in some quality time in with the family dog, Bo, in 2011. (Photo: Courtesy The White House)

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Furry Friend - Obama gets in some quality time in with the family dog, Bo, in 2011. (Photo: Courtesy The White House)

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Helping Hand - The president comforts a woman whose business was damaged by Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey on Oct. 31. (Photo: Official White House Photo: Pete Souza)

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Hug It Out - President Obama and Bill Clinton hug it out, Gabrielle Giffords leads delegates in the Pledge of Allegiance, the convention's most fiery speeches, plus more. – Britt Middleton  While the relationship between President Obama and former President Bill Clinton may have seemed strained in the past, Clinton put all his support behind President Obama in his speech on Wednesday, which was punctuated with a surprise onstage visit from President Obama. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Bros for Life - Obama embraces one of his biggest campaign surrogates, former President Bill Clinton, at the DNC in September. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Bundle of Joy - Obama upholds the presidential tradition of kissing babies. (Photo: Associated Press)

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Bundle of Joy - Obama upholds the presidential tradition of kissing babies. (Photo: Associated Press)

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