He held hands with a Sheik does that mean he is gay? He kissed Rice does that mean he cheats? It was not a back rub it was a "How Ya Doing Dude" He treated her like one of the Guy's just like liberal women want.
I saw it and it was exactly as you describe. There was nothing demeaning - it was just a "hey there" kind of thing to someone he was happy to see. But the haters are peaking - he is having far too much success on the world stage lately.
I think you've got it there.