26 photos of politicians resorting to physical blows

When we think of government officials we generally think of upstanding citizens who represent the needs of the people of their country to promote change for better or for worse. Generally these people are viewed as being respectable individuals who can handle high pressure situations with ease.

Sometimes that isn't the case. The majority of people in politics have dedicated their lives to the issues they believe in so occasionally they may let their feelings get the best of them, and in some instances it has escalated to physical altercations. While we do not condone such behavior as a way to get your point across, it is quiet baffling to see people who are in charge descend into madness.

Click through the gallery below for the equally embarrassing and mind-boggling scuffles: