Joe Biden shows off softer side, buddies up to Ohio bikers

SEAMAN, Ohio (AP) - United States Vice President Joe Biden was looking to cosy up with voters as he toured Ohio this weekend, but he did not imagine that an Ohio woman would nearly end up in his lap.

Mr Biden was chatting up customers in the Cruisers Diner in southern Ohio on Sunday when he met a group of motorcycle riders in black leather vests and bandanas.

A female group member was watching, and Mr Biden waved her over, telling her, "I know who runs the show." The woman had no place to sit, so Mr Biden pulled a chair in front of himself and pulled her nearly into his lap.

He put his hands on her shoulders and leaned in for a conversation as photographers snapped away.