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\"\"An American pizza restaurant owner who was photographed giving President Barack Obama a hearty bear hug got an online beating today from angry opponents of the US leader.<\/p>\n

Scott Van Duzer, owner of Big Apple Pizza and Pasta Italian Restaurant in Fort Pierce, Florida, made headlines Sunday after he lifted Obama in the air as the two men greeted each other like old buddies during a campaign tour stop.<\/p>\n

Footage of the moment in the key swing state soon went viral. But, along with the laughs, the incident also sparked sneers.<\/p>\n

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