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Gothmog

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129. Washington Post-Opinion: After his video, Biden may come out even stronger

Thu Apr 4, 2019, 02:02 PM

Apr 2019

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By late Wednesday afternoon, his video tweet had received more than 66,000 likes.

It’s not clear this was even necessary. Other than journalists, it was hard to find anyone who honestly thought “Biden is a hugger” was news; it surely wasn’t new. Even Republicans had come to his rescue. Sen. Lindsey O. Graham (R-S.C.), in a reminder of the old Lindsey Graham, remarked, “I just want to say Joe Biden is my friend, and I know him very well, and whatever he did it may have been inappropriate but it was not driven by malice or misconduct.” Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) also vouched for him, as has Meghan McCain.

Biden conveyed in his message why he touches people — to soothe, empathize and encourage. In saying that he would resist the notion that politics has to be “antiseptic,” he showed that he’s in public service not for glory but to help others. In short, he helped voters remember the positive qualities he’s well known for, which even political opponents attest to.

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

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Biden statement just now: [View all] Kingofalldems Apr 2019 OP

Good for him! 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 2019 #1

Will be PROUD to support Biden! Amimnoch Apr 2019 #2

Well stated. I hope this ends it right there. Dream Girl Apr 2019 #3

You would think that it would padah513 Apr 2019 #62

he makes me smile! handmade34 Apr 2019 #4

Bravo Biden! JustAnotherGen Apr 2019 #5

then why is the "bravo" appropriate? shanny Apr 2019 #10

No, he is too much of a gentleman. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #18

Agreed JustAnotherGen Apr 2019 #25

Could be but how would the GOP get to Flores? Or did they just take advantage of it. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #31

I don't know JustAnotherGen Apr 2019 #50

Look at this Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #102

You're acting like Lucy Flores was the only one. Amy Lappos CLEARLY wasn't a Bernie supporter Power 2 the People Apr 2019 #96

It turns out Caitlin and Flores know each other since 14 at the least. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #101

I should hope that they both know each other since they've both been heavily involved in Power 2 the People Apr 2019 #105

Nice.try, it is a set up, Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #115

Still think it's a set up? Power 2 the People Apr 2019 #124

Yes...the pile on proves it just as with Franken...he touched my shoulder a little to longs...sure. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #125

Nope JustAnotherGen Apr 2019 #21

Perfect. Tipperary Apr 2019 #6

proud of you Joe. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #7

VP Joe Biden has been and always will be A NATIONAL TREASURE. VERY Qualified to be President trueblue2007 Apr 2019 #8

Such a sweet statement BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #9

Well done, Joe Biden! Taking responsibility head-on. I like it! writes3000 Apr 2019 #11

He becomes more Presidential by the minute. Polly Hennessey Apr 2019 #12

Compared to what we have now, a piece of moldy bread seems presidential. Sapient Donkey Apr 2019 #16

Piece of Moldy Bread 2020! qazplm135 Apr 2019 #59

Even moldy bread makes penicillin.. LakeArenal Apr 2019 #63

Penicillin 2028! qazplm135 Apr 2019 #66

You'll probably lose the anti/vaxers. 😷👻 LakeArenal Apr 2019 #67

All 20 of them? qazplm135 Apr 2019 #68

Too bad we cannot throw Polly Hennessey Apr 2019 #76

Seems reasonable to me. Sapient Donkey Apr 2019 #13

Great response. He is such a kind and gracious person, reminds me of my father... RestoreAmerica2020 Apr 2019 #14

Enough Said - Let's Move On dlk Apr 2019 #15

Very well done. Imagine him discussing problems with foreign governments. nolabear Apr 2019 #17

To bad he didn't respect Iraq'a personal space when he voted for IWR. bahrbearian Apr 2019 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author brandnewday2009 Apr 2019 #23

I asume you like the Patriot Act to bahrbearian Apr 2019 #24

When too means also, you need two o's louis c Apr 2019 #43

LOLOLOL pangaia Apr 2019 #58

"to" what? maddiemom Apr 2019 #90

To "asume," of course, namahage Apr 2019 #103

Hmm but if came down to voting for him or for Trump I know who I would vote for and it cstanleytech Apr 2019 #29

Agree workinclasszero Apr 2019 #35

too bad tulsi actually invaded Iraq thus violating its space. nt msongs Apr 2019 #37

At least she has apologized for it , Biden barely a whimper. bahrbearian Apr 2019 #47

Make a thread about it if it so important to you. LakeArenal Apr 2019 #74

Whataboutism Tarc Apr 2019 #45

I know it was one little mistake, Next ,now moving on to Venezuela. bahrbearian Apr 2019 #49

You promise to move to Venezuela ? LakeArenal Apr 2019 #75

so would you support Biden over Trump? Trump didn't OregonBlue Apr 2019 #94

"my responsibility" bigtree Apr 2019 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author brandnewday2009 Apr 2019 #22

Sorry. But There Is Only One Way To Go. Collimator Apr 2019 #26

lol Kurt V. Apr 2019 #28

7 of 9 would get my vote. Lochloosa Apr 2019 #78

I'd vote for Mudd, Khan, or Dukat at this point. Pope George Ringo II Apr 2019 #87

K&R Kurt V. Apr 2019 #27

He let the controversy swirl for a little longer than it should have True Dough Apr 2019 #30

he is wonderful Tiggeroshii Apr 2019 #32

K&R! Kahuna7 Apr 2019 #33

Great. Time to move on. LincolnRossiter Apr 2019 #34

I'm sold. Now let's move on and take care of the people's business. oasis Apr 2019 #36

.. Cha Apr 2019 #113

Well said, Sir! sheshe2 Apr 2019 #38

I want a hugger in chief. C_U_L8R Apr 2019 #39

Ditto. Inappropriate at times, but at least you know he cares. nt Kahuna7 Apr 2019 #40

Exactly. Whoopi took grief when she said she didn't want Joe to change. LakeArenal Apr 2019 #77

Joe is a real person. louis c Apr 2019 #41

K and r. nt cwydro Apr 2019 #42

Could not have been more perfect. Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2019 #44

I like this statement Gothmog Apr 2019 #46

Mature, responsible, self-reflective mcar Apr 2019 #48

+1000 Thekaspervote Apr 2019 #70

Good. That's a much better statement than the first one. n/t pnwmom Apr 2019 #51

Well done, Joe. Silver Gaia Apr 2019 #52

Your move, semi - Dems NBachers Apr 2019 #53

Thank-you, Joe. Thank-you! Smiling here. N/t Guilded Lilly Apr 2019 #54

He will not be swift-boated Politicub Apr 2019 #55

Joe Biden can be the bridge connection to WheelWalker Apr 2019 #56

Me too. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #64

Pretty good way to handle it. Freethinker65 Apr 2019 #57

Well said, well said.. Peacetrain Apr 2019 #60

sound cuts out at 10 seconds :-( Foolacious Apr 2019 #61

Not for me LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #65

It was the norm with politics in my town, you'd greet Historic NY Apr 2019 #69

I thought this was very good!!!!!!!! somaticexperiencing Apr 2019 #71

He looks tired Renew Deal Apr 2019 #72

I'm so surprised to hear you say that LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #81

He does look tired here, but... maddiemom Apr 2019 #92

Good one on Joe peggysue2 Apr 2019 #73

"Hugs are a good thing"❣️ LakeArenal Apr 2019 #80

Not to me... tonedevil Apr 2019 #104

I'm sorry for your experience. LakeArenal Apr 2019 #108

Thank you.... tonedevil Apr 2019 #109

Excellent statement! annielion Apr 2019 #79

K&R stonecutter357 Apr 2019 #82

his statement should have included if he's running. Kurt V. Apr 2019 #83

K&R stonecutter357 Apr 2019 #84

Sounds like he hit all the right notes. badhair77 Apr 2019 #85

This is why the accusations mattered. Pope George Ringo II Apr 2019 #86

Only one opinion matters . . . SleeplessinSoCal Apr 2019 #88

I've always loved Joe sellitman Apr 2019 #89

This would appear to be customerserviceguy Apr 2019 #91

Who's Johnny? nt Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #93

That was a line from "Rambo" spoken by Richard Crenna. Kingofalldems Apr 2019 #95

Ohhhh. Thanks. Never saw Rambo. Or American Idol. I guess I'm un-American! nt Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #98

Don't feel bad. I never saw Rambo, or Rocky. I never saw StarWars. YOHABLO Apr 2019 #112

You're even worse than I am! No Rocky? You gotta see it. Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #116

No problem at all. warmfeet Apr 2019 #97

That is the best way for him to handle this. hughee99 Apr 2019 #99

Good job flamingdem Apr 2019 #100

I was never a big Biden fan, but this whole thing makes me wish I knew him better bhikkhu Apr 2019 #106

This brought such a smile to my face. Autumn Apr 2019 #107

That's about the size of it, from what I have seen and heard. Susan Calvin Apr 2019 #110

I wish Al Franken would have come out and said this. He should still be in there. Firebrand lost. YOHABLO Apr 2019 #111

Wouldn't have worked; the MeToo crowd was out for blood at the time LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #114

This was a thoughtful public statement that will hopefully put these grumblings to rest..... Oakenshield Apr 2019 #117

Good for Joe! duforsure Apr 2019 #118

I love Joe and this is part of the reason why. lark Apr 2019 #119

Watched it Morning Joe earlier, its the perfect response to these nonsensical claims onetexan Apr 2019 #120

Post removed Post removed Apr 2019 #121

Biden has the right stuff disndat Apr 2019 #122

Amen, his wife Jill is too onetexan Apr 2019 #123

An appropriate and well-measured response. LanternWaste Apr 2019 #126

Victims get to decide when it's "time to move on." MadDAsHell Apr 2019 #127

I haven't seen anyone on this board come out as saying they are a victim to Biden. NT WeekiWater Apr 2019 #128

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