'Stunning moment': Many moved by image of John Kasich comforting a supporter [video]

It’s easy to give John Kasich grief for his “hug it out” approach to politics, but it’s hard to deny that this is quite powerful:

This is why. -Johnhttps://t.co/ILgxmXJUaf

— John Kasich (@JohnKasich) February 18, 2016

What a moment https://t.co/BdX1FdaBvv

— Shane Goldmacher (@ShaneGoldmacher) February 18, 2016

wow https://t.co/P2iigxMgvV

— Teddy Schleifer (@teddyschleifer) February 18, 2016

Wow, indeed.

@DrewMTips I don't even like Kasich but that was touching.

— stephiegal (@stephiegal) February 18, 2016

Um. Did not expect to cry watching a @JohnKasich video. https://t.co/JWmxA7eJRT

— Lyndsey Fifield (@lyndseyfifield) February 18, 2016

https://twitter.com/amandacarpenter/status/700434167163658240

https://twitter.com/amandacarpenter/status/700438094265323520

https://twitter.com/choffmann10/status/700435023527161856

A beautiful moment and a brave young person. And politics aside, Kasich is clearly a very decent man. #SCPrimary https://t.co/pq1dGE9EFZ

— Mike Gibbs ?️‍? (@Mikeggibbs) February 18, 2016

Genuinely sweet moment in the most brutal of primary states. https://t.co/B2TqlznaUk pic.twitter.com/aKKa1Ge7X3

— Steve King (@steveking_) February 18, 2016

https://twitter.com/TomRtweets/status/700434654302728195

That hug @JohnKasich gave to that young voter was a very moving moment. That kid had a touching story. Props to Kasich.

— Jake Gold (@JacobAGold) February 18, 2016

If a hug from John Kasich can help get you through your darkest hour, God bless both you and the governor. pic.twitter.com/tRva1CKCoN

— Jim Geraghty (@jimgeraghty) February 18, 2016

@ShaneGoldmacher @KatyTurNBC Stunning moment on a day when "ugly" is skin deep in politics.

— Bob Davidson (@oybay) February 18, 2016

Parting food for thought:

I'm glad things are better for this kid but it scares me when people put this kind of trust & faith in a politician. https://t.co/Z8jvpQCC6u

— Drew McCoy (@_Drew_McCoy_) February 18, 2016

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Update:

That guy Kasich hugged? He's the U of Georgia campus coordinator for Kasich's SuperPAC, @elianayjohnson reports. https://t.co/4nk1ggAQKa

— Jim Geraghty (@jimgeraghty) February 24, 2016