This would be all fine and such if it were genuine, I'm sure the guy loved his mother but I'd cynically wager this as a political maneuver.
This makes news about him crying about his mommy because of a staged Luntz question, but Ron choking back tears hearing about the stillborn from the mixed couple he helped doesn't.
Didn't watch the video, nor did I know his mother suffered from mental illness, so maybe my comment prior was a bit crass.
He has feelings, too, but he still is an ass.
Probably saw his latest poll numbers in Iowa and NH.