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
— Teddy Schleifer (@teddyschleifer) February 18, 2016
Wow, indeed.
@DrewMTips I don't even like Kasich but that was touching.
— Stephanie Galichia (@stephiegal) February 18, 2016
Um. Did not expect to cry watching a @JohnKasich video. https://t.co/JWmxA7eJRT
— Lyndsey Fifield (@lyndseyfifield) February 18, 2016
Yep. I cried. Now I get Kasich's appeal. People are scared. For lots of reasons. https://t.co/xbtloUSS6m
— Amanda Carpenter (@amandacarpenter) February 18, 2016
The Kasich moment was amazing because you can't fake that kind of genuine sympathy and support. It was so honest.
— Amanda Carpenter (@amandacarpenter) February 18, 2016
Kasich isn't my number one choice but man this is incredibly powerful interaction https://t.co/DKrd78d4TF
— Charlie Hoffmann (@choffmann10) February 18, 2016
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
I will say this about Kasich. He is a very decent man. The GOP is lucky to have him. https://t.co/VFNph99mAL
— Tom Rogan (@TomRtweets) February 18, 2016
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
— jimgeraghty (@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 (@DrewMTips) 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
— jimgeraghty (@jimgeraghty) February 24, 2016