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Related: About this forumUPDATED Biden says he never "acted inappropriately" in first statement after Lucy Flores accusation
BY JASON SILVERSTEIN
MARCH 31, 2019 / 9:40 AM / CBS NEWS
In his first statement since a Nevada political candidate accused him of inappropriate touching, former Vice President Joe Biden on Sunday said he did not believe he ever "acted inappropriately," but would listen to suggestions saying otherwise. Lucy Flores has said that Biden kissed the back of her head during a 2014 campaign event.
"In my many years on the campaign trial and in public life, I have offered countless handshakes, hugs, expressions of affection, support and comfort," Biden's statement said. "And not once never did I believe I acted inappropriately. If it is suggested that I did so, I will listen respectfully. But it was never my intention."
Biden added that he "may not recall these moments the same way, and I may be surprised by what I hear. But we have arrived at an important time when women feel they can and should relate their experiences, and men should pay attention. And I will."
Flores, a Democrat who served on the Nevada State Assembly, wrote a piece for New York magazine's The Cut on Friday alleging that Biden "inhaled" her hair and then kissed her before a campaign rally in 2014, when she was running for Nevada's lieutenant governor.
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primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
democratisphere
(17,235 posts)Al Franken, Ralph Northam, Justin Fairfax and Joe Biden know what I mean.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
mitch96
(14,538 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
democratisphere
(17,235 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
trueblue2007
(17,904 posts)PEOPLE WHO DO THIS CAN'T BE DEMOCRATS. sO SAD AND I HAVE TEARS AND I TYPE THIS.
we have to stop the mean-ness !!!!! Please people: Love is the answer.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
dalton99a
(83,754 posts)I believe Joe.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
MustLoveBeagles
(12,366 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
hlthe2b
(105,775 posts)I find her lacking in credibility.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
David__77
(23,863 posts)If what Flores described- Biden touching her shoulders and kissing her head- occurred, I dont see it as disqualifying.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Kashkakat v.2.0
(1,866 posts)yrs (post me-too) then that does illustrate a certain tone-deaf ness on his part deserving of criticism, but shouldn't disqualify.
If it was before Trump, before me-too, then just frickin FERGET ABOUT IT.
I say this as a woman who is a fierce defender of women's rights - the most fundamental of which is to inhabit our bodies and be safe. Im old enough to remember before there was the concept or a name for "date rape." It used to be the woman's fault for being there and allowing it to happen. That changed maybe, oh, 20-30 yrs ago. Sexual harassment has been addressed in the workplace for about that long.
These other more ambiguous things , the unwanted flirty touching and such happening in a social setting - that's only now coming under scrutiny and perhaps some cultural shifts around it only now happening.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
emulatorloo
(45,507 posts)I believe they were about to go on stage. Lots of people around. Biden put his hands on her shoulders and gave her a kiss on the back of the head. Those are the facts.
My interp is that he saw she was nervous about the rally and speaking, and sought to reassure her that shed do great like he would his son or even Obama.
I agree that he probably made her uncomfortable, Biden should back off on the hugging.
Is he a harraser or a groper. No
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
WhiskeyGrinder
(23,618 posts)"It was not my intent to make her or anyone feel uncomfortable and I'm sorry I did." Why is that hard?
"If it is suggested I did so, I will listen respectfully." That's exactly what's happening here, my dude!
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Goodheart
(5,760 posts)I'm sure I've kissed babies on the tops of their heads. GASP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
WhiskeyGrinder
(23,618 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
emulatorloo
(45,507 posts)Then DUers and the Twitterverse start baselessly claiming he is a groper and a pervert because he admitted it by apologizing.
He has been very respectful to Flores in both of his statements
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
MoonRiver
(36,945 posts)For one thing, strangers can scare young children. For another, we all carry germs on our bodies, and a lot of parents are concerned about that, with good reason.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
shanny
(6,709 posts)the basic non-apology apology: "I'm sorry if anyone was offended," not "I'm sorry if I offended anyone."
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Goodheart
(5,760 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
shanny
(6,709 posts)Thing is, his belief is not what matters. It is what the women believe. I'm sure some were fine with it. I'm equally sure some were not. It's nice that he is willing to listen to them and consider his behavior.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
nolabear
(42,972 posts)Joe said he didnt believe he was doing anything wrong at the time but is open to what she and others are saying about being uncomfortable. I believe him. Ive watched him at countless events and rallies and he envelops men, women and children alike enthusiastically. He sounds to me like a man who is so not skeevy he couldnt imagine others would be freaked out. And now he is aware and willing to change.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
bahrbearian
(13,466 posts), Voting for IWR, help writing the Patriot Act, AUMF, crime bill Hyde amendment ....
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Trenzalore
(2,490 posts)There is no allegation of assault. There is an allegation he made someone uncomfortable. Someone who he raised 500,000 for and is a supporter of Senator Sanders.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided