Watch Al Roker try to lure Vice President Mike Pence with candy

TODAY has a tradition during inaugural parades: Back in 1989, Barbara Bush took a moment to run over to Willard Scott and give him a big kiss. In 2013, Al didn't get a kiss from Joe Biden, but he did get a hearty handshake. So this time, Al hoped to get similar attention from Vice President Mike Pence. See what happened.

Watch Al Roker try to lure Vice President Mike Pence with candy

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