Turns out, President Obama won't need to kiss any babies during his 2012 campaign bid, he can simply calm their cries with his comforting grasp. In a rather adorable moment, shared by Jezebel founder Anna Holmes, the commander-in-chief takes a crying baby from Michelle Obama at a White House meet and great and bam! the infant's whimpering moans cease. The best expression is the president's gloating glance as Michelle gapes in awe:
The official White House photographer caught the still version. It was the official photo of the day:
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