May I Hug You?

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardar floored GOP Vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, who was trotted out before several world leaders, to embellish her national security credentials. Although Palin’s meetings were held well outside the glare of media lights, her introduction to Zardari was caught by TV mikes.

Palin: “I am honored to meet you.”

Zardari: “You are even more gorgeous than you are on the (inaudible).”

Palin: “You are so nice. Thank you.”

Zardari: “Now I know why the whole of America is crazy about you.”

An aide asks them to shake hands.

Palin: “I’m supposed to pose again.”

Zardari (leering): “If he’s insisting. I might hug.”

Palin plays couqetish.