Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumJoe and Jill Biden respond to women who say he made them uncomfortable
In their first interview since announcing his candidacy, former Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden sat down with ABC's "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts and addressed issues from Biden's past that have drawn criticism.
"I've always thought that part of leadership, part of politics was listening to people, hearing them, making them feel comfortable," Biden told Roberts Monday. "It's my responsibility to be more sensitive to whether or not someone wants me to reassure them or wants to say hello or wants to show affection and support. And that's my responsibility."
In the lead up to his formal entry, Biden faced controversy after several women accused him of making them uncomfortable with what they considered inappropriate touching. He posted a video acknowledging that "social norms are changing" and promising he would be "much more mindful," calling it his "responsibility."
But days later, Biden seemed to joke about having "permission" to give hugs at a speech -- which caused some to question Biden's previous message.
Dr. Biden defended her husband, saying that in the 44 years she's known him, she's never heard negative stories.
"I think what you don't realize is how many people approach Joe. Men and women, looking for comfort or empathy," she said. "But going forward, I think he's gonna have to judge -- be a better judge -- of when people approach him, how he's going to react. That he maybe shouldn't approach them."
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primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
DownriverDem
(6,237 posts)Biden is a hugger. He hugs men and women. I question these woman. Were they coached? Did they misunderstand? If they were paying attention the last few years, they would know this is all harmless. I would love to see a Biden/Harris ticket.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
IluvPitties
(3,181 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
demmiblue
(36,920 posts)I totally wouldn't mind a hug from Joe Biden. However, I would totally mind if he, or anyone else, rubbed my shoulders from behind, got up in my face and whispered in my ear, or sniffed my hair.
Stop blaming women for being creeped out by overly familiar interactions. And, no, this is nowhere close to #MeToo.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
LiberalFighter
(51,388 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Skya Rhen
(2,701 posts)as the results are being seen in all of the polls. We know Joe..
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Cha
(298,077 posts)it's what got me to choose Biden.. in solidarity.
And, then I decided to stick with him
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
brush
(53,978 posts)She should be ashamed and so should the people who put here up to it.
It's in the same vein as the smear being conducted against Mayor Pete right now and Al Franken in the past.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden