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****And what's "proper" for some in a marriage isn't for others. ......... I think it is absolutely beyond wonderful that they still display such obvious affection for each other. They are a great role model for young couples, unlike the Clintons, whose marriage is an obvious sham.****

IMHO GWB is a very tactile man and touching, hugging and kissing come very naturally to him whether it be in public or private. He is a PR dream; he is a natural with people especially babies, small children and elderly ladies. He never looks wooden or awkward however many hands he shakes or babies or ladies he kisses. Therefore it is not surprising that the interaction with his wife who he obviously loves and adores is powerful, loving and openly affectionate.

As you say what is proper for some is not for others and is easily distinguished whether it is false or not GWB shows affection easily and naturally when Kerry tried it it looked what it was contrived.

I am a people watcher I just find people fascinating and IMHO you can show affection and love even making a public declaration of it without even touching; a look can do it. Here again the we have seen many instance of this with the President and the Vice President.

The Vice President is a prime example of someone who does not like to show public affection a quick kiss or hug occasionally but he is most certainly into looks that convey much more and are just as powerful. He has been married over 40 years but again he shows that he still very much loves and enjoys the company of his wife. She gets a lot of his wicked mischievous chuckles and grins and she return them easily and lovingly, I love the way she sometimes throws her head back in laughter at something he has said.

These two couples are great role models albeit their styles are very different.