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rgbecker

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38. Didn't work for Franken, but maybe Biden has golden touch.

Sun Mar 31, 2019, 02:03 PM

Mar 2019

Franken:

"I’ve met tens of thousands of people and taken thousands of photographs, often in crowded and chaotic situations. I’m a warm person; I hug people. I’ve learned from recent stories that in some of those encounters, I crossed a line for some women — and I know that any number is too many.

Some women have found my greetings or embraces for a hug or photo inappropriate, and I respect their feelings about that. I’ve thought a lot in recent days about how that could happen, and recognize that I need to be much more careful and sensitive in these situations. I feel terribly that I’ve made some women feel badly and for that I am so sorry, and I want to make sure that never happens again.

And let me say again to Minnesotans that I’m sorry for putting them through this and I’m committed to regaining their trust."

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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This is a great statement from Joe Biden [View all] bigtree Mar 2019 OP

Very good statement. n/t Chemisse Mar 2019 #1

Yes, it is. hlthe2b Mar 2019 #2

an excellent statement of reasonable and appropriate resposibility. defacto7 Mar 2019 #43

thank you Vice President Bide, you're a national treasure. trueblue2007 Mar 2019 #70

how hard is it to say: shanny Mar 2019 #3

You mean the non-apology apology? I'm glad Biden didn't give that load of crap n/t SFnomad Mar 2019 #6

??? shanny Mar 2019 #7

No, they're different ... the "I'm sorry if you were offended" is the classic non-apology apology SFnomad Mar 2019 #11

Like dump apologizes? SCVDem Mar 2019 #35

so...if I qazplm135 Mar 2019 #45

Maybe DownriverDem Mar 2019 #91

Because he doesn't believe he did anything inappropriate . LakeArenal Mar 2019 #20

And my point is that it isn't HIS belief that counts, shanny Mar 2019 #36

Then at the time she should have turned quietly with a big smile and said... LakeArenal Mar 2019 #40

No argument. shanny Mar 2019 #84

That was an odd comment. LakeArenal Mar 2019 #86

Yes, any other who felt uncomfortable should have. shanny Apr 2019 #131

Biden remains the most qualified both nationally and globally. LakeArenal Apr 2019 #132

... shanny Apr 2019 #133

Sigh... try to convert someone else. LakeArenal Apr 2019 #134

Lol shanny Apr 2019 #135

I agree...If I receive an unwanted or unexpected touch, I just whathehell Apr 2019 #107

that would be fine if he said qazplm135 Mar 2019 #46

But isn't the REAL question luvtheGWN Mar 2019 #79

+1 rampartc Apr 2019 #114

This is not the only instance. shanny Mar 2019 #83

I am sure it is very comforting for some to think shanny Mar 2019 #95

given the vast majority of time qazplm135 Mar 2019 #98

You are making up stories True Blue American Apr 2019 #103

Exactly.. without any proof. Cha Apr 2019 #108

I am really getting disgusted True Blue American Apr 2019 #111

Flores is trying to cram as much gaslighting as Cha Apr 2019 #112

NBC True Blue American Apr 2019 #113

I hope this Backfires Cha Apr 2019 #118

Your picture did a good job of refuting her story.. True Blue American Apr 2019 #119

lol shanny Apr 2019 #123

but aren't you calling for people to lose an opportunity defacto7 Mar 2019 #52

Yes. I agree. Silver Gaia Mar 2019 #65

I thank you for your thoughts shanny Mar 2019 #81

calling for people to lose an opportunity.... shanny Mar 2019 #94

NO Saying I'm sorry is an admission of something he says he didn't do. Thekaspervote Mar 2019 #41

As soon as he says that, people will go straight to quit the race. bitterross Mar 2019 #50

That sounds like weasel words Politicub Mar 2019 #82

His? I agree. shanny Mar 2019 #92

No, not Biden's.. please pay attention to Cha Apr 2019 #109

This is a very good statement mcar Mar 2019 #4

Yes. It is. I agree. Silver Gaia Mar 2019 #68

Your. Post. Rocks. Beartracks Mar 2019 #99

I agree. It's a great statement from a great man. Politically, a perfect statement from a highplainsdem Mar 2019 #5

The fact is that those who don't want Joe Biden for whatever reason, are not going to accept what he still_one Mar 2019 #9

I don't currently want Joe Biden... cannabis_flower Mar 2019 #87

Understood, but for some folks this will be an issue not to vote for him still_one Mar 2019 #90

Perhaps. cannabis_flower Mar 2019 #96

Of course still_one Mar 2019 #97

This is exactly the type of response that was needed. tymorial Mar 2019 #8

Your coworker told you what she minded about your behavior right away, either in private or with a highplainsdem Mar 2019 #10

I dont discount the possibility that there is political motivation behind this tymorial Mar 2019 #12

no response will change minds qazplm135 Mar 2019 #49

I would vote for a man but I believe age needs to be a consideration tymorial Mar 2019 #59

I won't unless they win the primary qazplm135 Mar 2019 #62

Oh certainly. tymorial Mar 2019 #69

Heidi Heidkamp defending Joe on MSNBC. Some character witnesses here. MSNBC SHOWING UniteFightBack Mar 2019 #13

Make Sure this is The End of ths Matter McKim Mar 2019 #14

this defacto7 Mar 2019 #55

The woman who is accusing Biden is making a mockery AlexSFCA Mar 2019 #15

My take on this SHRED Mar 2019 #16

Had she told Joe he would have done everything within his power to assure her that he had Autumn Mar 2019 #21

I agree it's difficult SHRED Mar 2019 #23

I agree. This did not hit the level that she needed to drag the man's name through Jarqui Mar 2019 #27

Thinly veiled crap from BS supporter. we can do it Mar 2019 #71

And Jill Stein! True Blue American Apr 2019 #104

Ugh. He's still not getting it. Crash2Parties Mar 2019 #17

Don't know what you read, but it sounds like he's getting in better than most. The smear Pisces Mar 2019 #19

No, I think you aren't getting it. LakeArenal Mar 2019 #22

I'm with you. Sick of the trashing. we can do it Mar 2019 #72

Every unwanted touch qazplm135 Mar 2019 #54

Why didn't he apologize? He made someone feel uncomfortable. WhiskeyGrinder Mar 2019 #18

Geezus. Parse every word. He will never say exactly what You want. LakeArenal Mar 2019 #24

But it's like...basic courtesy. WhiskeyGrinder Mar 2019 #25

He made someone feel uncomfortable. lol fail ! stonecutter357 Mar 2019 #26

Flores was ALREADY feeling uncomfortable because of stage fright and unwashed hair. highplainsdem Mar 2019 #47

She said his actions made her feel uncomfortable. Simple enough thing to apologize for. WhiskeyGrinder Mar 2019 #48

I don't think he needs to apologize because Flores had an inappropriate reaction and then weaponized highplainsdem Mar 2019 #57

Correct Loki Liesmith Mar 2019 #61

1000+ True Blue American Apr 2019 #115

Yeah, she looks "uncomfortable".. Cha Mar 2019 #75

Good catch! :) True Blue American Apr 2019 #116

Grab 'em by the.......thing that makes them feel uncomfortable! LuvNewcastle Mar 2019 #56

Don't much care Loki Liesmith Mar 2019 #60

I totally believe Joe Biden. I totally don't back Lucy Flores' timing and motivation n/t Guilded Lilly Mar 2019 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author brandnewday2009 Mar 2019 #64

Yupppp. An issue and big factor. Guilded Lilly Mar 2019 #73

Isn't it funny that most women True Blue American Apr 2019 #106

It is a spot-on statement vlyons Mar 2019 #29

Biden's statement is the response that is correct aeromanKC Mar 2019 #30

Good statement. I do believe he is listening... WeekiWater Mar 2019 #31

Joe rocked it! sellitman Mar 2019 #32

reposted.... riversedge Mar 2019 #33

Age Old Differences Between DallasNE Mar 2019 #34

Biden's Response JGug1 Mar 2019 #37

Didn't work for Franken, but maybe Biden has golden touch. rgbecker Mar 2019 #38

If only the party would have given Al the same respect and deference as Joe will get LiberalLovinLug Mar 2019 #51

Yes, but Harris Booker and Sanders are on the same train that railroaded Al. LakeArenal Mar 2019 #67

You are right. Others piled on. LiberalLovinLug Mar 2019 #77

Which leads to folks posting crap on DU LakeArenal Mar 2019 #85

Same here True Blue American Apr 2019 #117

Sounds like the GOPee is trying to Frankenize him. sandensea Mar 2019 #39

+1 nt DirtEdonE Mar 2019 #42

It comes from a Sanders supporter Renew Deal Mar 2019 #53

It comes from a Sanders supporter who's also harking back to debunked GOP smears to try to hurt highplainsdem Mar 2019 #58

Good statement. No need for another Franken moment. jalan48 Mar 2019 #44

This is an excellent, well reasoned statement from a leading (potential) Dem candidate for POTUS ohtransplant Mar 2019 #63

I LOVE Joe BIden.... onecent Mar 2019 #66

Good reply. Frustratedlady Mar 2019 #74

Well stated and there's no question on sincerity underpants Mar 2019 #76

i love Joe! samnsara Mar 2019 #78

It never will end, will it? NBachers Mar 2019 #80

Only a dem could speak like that. cilla4progress Mar 2019 #88

However, it's really hard to get over zentrum Mar 2019 #89

The video compilations on Youtube of LibDemAlways Apr 2019 #101

This is just not the truth. YOHABLO Mar 2019 #93

I'm a woman & I've fought all my life for women's rights and safety. I'm 75 now, and I lived napi21 Apr 2019 #100

Thank you True Blue American Apr 2019 #105

I agree. I started work in the '70s and saw enormous changes in the workplace environment Texin Apr 2019 #126

Perfect statement. democratisphere Apr 2019 #102

Flores said on Casey Hunt True Blue American Apr 2019 #110

Flores sits on the Board of Directors for "Our Revolution" louis c Apr 2019 #120

Not any more. I belive she's still pro-Sanders, but she did leave the board last year LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #122

Big deal that she left last year... louis c Apr 2019 #124

Agreed. LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #129

This is what Franken should have said. n/t MrModerate Apr 2019 #121

Biden's been in the spotlight FOR YEARS since this. He was VP of the United States for eight of them Texin Apr 2019 #125

In her words it was not sexual harassment Otto Lidenbrock Apr 2019 #127

K&R Scurrilous Apr 2019 #128

This is a great statement by Joe Biden Gothmog Apr 2019 #130