Running for office or being an elected official can sometimes lead to very emotional reactions.

Arizona’s Superintendent of Public Instruction John Huppenthal’s recent crying at a news conference — where he apologized for anonymously posting often-controversial opinions on some blogs — has led to conversations about when it makes sense or when it’s okay for a public official to show emotion, particularly crying.

We spoke to ASU Professor Kim Fridkin and Arizona Republic columnist Bob Robb.