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Joe Biden's awkward hug with Hillary Clinton is the gift that keeps on giving

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton greets Vice President Joe Biden on the tarmac at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport in Avoca, Pa., on Aug. 15, 2016, before traveling together to a campaign event in Scranton, Pa.

Credit: Carolyn Kaster

Credit: Carolyn Kaster

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton greets Vice President Joe Biden on the tarmac at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport in Avoca, Pa., on Aug. 15, 2016, before traveling together to a campaign event in Scranton, Pa.
By Matt Naham
Aug 16, 2016

The hug lasted about 16 seconds.

>> Click here to watch the clip

This isn't the first time Biden’s affection has raised eyebrows. In February 2015, he made headlines after he put his hands on the shoulders of Stephanie Carter, wife of Defense Secretary Ash Carter, and whispered in her ear.

>> Watch the clip here

– The Cox Media Group National Content Desk contributed to this report.

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