It could well be some sort of campaign tactic. But I also think it must be difficult to have every last thing you do and say scrutinized and publicized and looked upon with speculation (and people wonder why the lack of honest and true politicians). As I see it, both candidates are human beings and some of what they do may indeed be genuine and personal expressions.

In any case, if it were some sort of campaign/image setup, it is despicable for the publication to play into it and publish such a thing, just as it is if it were not and is as the article presents it. Either scenario shows a breach of ethics. I'm not going to be one to claim I know someone's heart in the matter, I find the publication distasteful either way.