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ohtransplant

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63. This is an excellent, well reasoned statement from a leading (potential) Dem candidate for POTUS

Sun Mar 31, 2019, 04:01 PM

Mar 2019

and addresses all the appropriate points. I'm not a J.R.B. supporter at this point and am undecided.

A few thoughts for context;

- We can't continue to eat our own at every accusation made. If and/or when these accusations are supported in any way, that could be different.
- Throughout the primaries we must remember our common goal if there is any hope of winning in 2020. The stakes are so high I can't exaggerate the importance of focusing on the end game.
- Joe maintains his respect for for women, their rights and surrounds himself with female advisers to challenge his perspectives. I respect that.
- No candidate will be faultless to everyone in every way. (That does not mean I minimize this accusation in any way.)
- I support our Dem candidates being on offense and not continually playing defense against the GOP inspired PR machine.

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

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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