Sounds like he lives by his own code of, "The rules do not apply to me." 

Memo to Senator Kruse:

What part of  "Do not touch women at work and do not smoke in specific areas" do you not understand?

 If you have been warned not to touch women at work then yes, a "side hug" or any physical contact is inappropriate.  Plus it is not your decision as to what is inappropriate.  If a woman complains about the physical contact you apparently are initiating with her and you receive a warning not to continue to do it...and you continue to do it....what makes you reach the conclusion your choices are acceptable? 

What a guy!