What should Joe Biden do at this point?

[brooklynite]

15 votes, 2 passes | Time left: Unlimited
	Deny that the events took place
	0 (0%)
	Dispute that the women were actually bothered
	0 (0%)
	Acknowledge that the women were bothered and apologize
	13 (87%)
	Say nothing
	2 (13%)
	2 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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[dlk]

1. The World Has Changed & Biden Will Need to Change With It, If He Chooses to Run

Cultural norms have evolved and anyone in today’s political arena will need to evolve with it. Otherwise, they will be left behind by voters who will look elsewhere for leadership. Women have decided to speak up and speak out about unwelcome physical touch and contact, no matter the intentions of the person doing the touching. Respecting another’s personal space is important. One professional who worked with my son (who is on the autism spectrum) taught my son to respect a three feet circle of personal space around other people. It has worked very well for him.

[IluvPitties]

12. If there is something I would change about America

is this insane obsession with personal space and this readiness that so many people have to be offended.

[dlk]

20. The Idea of Personal Space Needs to Taken in Context with the High Numbers of Child Abuse and...

assault, sexual and otherwise in the US. Currently, child abuse is the largest public health crisis in this country. Add to that the number of children and adults traumatized by almost daily mass shootings, and those with PTSD from other traumas. Just those numbers alone make the cultural shift to respect others' personal space make much more sense.

[IluvPitties]

22. In other words, we are a sick society.

[dlk]

25. Like it or Not, Too Many Things Get Swept Under the Rug

[ucrdem]

2. He already acknowledged and apologized.

Yes it was done by a spokesperson. No it was not accompanied by a mariachi band or personal voice message from Joe. I don't think he should do anything more. If more women come forward, he can issue more statements. He doesn't need to go on TV and talk about this or any other lady's claim and I hope he doesn't. If they feel they were wronged they can sue. I imagine one way or another they will anyway.

[brooklynite]

6. Um, you're aware that more women HAVE come forward (this evening?)

[ucrdem]

7. Yes, and I don't doubt there are more queued up.

Maybe dozens, who knows. He should issue a polite apology through a spokesperson saying the same thing to each one: he doesn't remember the incident the way they do, but he's sorry they experienced it the way they say. Period.

[Thekaspervote]

14. Agree

[LongtimeAZDem]

3. I want him to run, because I think he's the best choice to fix the damage done by Trump

If he is forced out over stuff like this, people deserve what they get.

I have lost a lot of respect for women as a group today.

[Thekaspervote]

15. You're absolutely right.. it's catty, self serving, whinnie, you name it... and I'm a women

I have 2 words these women GROW UP!!!

[Kentonio]

19. For women as a group?

What the actual fuck?

[democratisphere]

4. Joe Biden did nothing wrong. Joe Biden has nothing to apologize for.

I'm sure Joe Biden has already toned down his friendly, comforting, sympathetic, empathetic behavior so as not to attract anymore critics or perpetrators.

[quickesst]

5. Joe Biden....

..... should announce his candidacy, secure the nomination, and become the next president of the United States.

The dog and pony show currently under way will not be a factor.

[ucrdem]

8. +1

[quickesst]

9. Right back at ya!

[cwydro]

21. Spot on.

[mahina]

10. Bag.

I love him, though how he handled the Anita Hill allegations was bananas, when considered in light of the times and expectations I can understand sort of.

I love him, though the connection to the banks in Delaware is uncomfortable for me.

I’m fond of him personally. I still think he should bag. He was a good V P.

[qazplm135]

11. not much more he can do

more folks are going to leak out. I predict at least another 10.
None of them will present him touching them in an inappropriate way or place, just that they felt "uncomfortable."
The sheer number will magnify and kill his chances.

Quite frankly, I think he's getting screwed and unfairly attacked but I'm not sure there is anything he can do. He can't defend himself, because then he's attacking the women. If he admits and apologizes then he validates his wrongdoing and he's done then too.

[flotsam]

13. I've said elsewhere

the response to people "made uncomfortable" is #FOWDC" (Fuck off! We don't care!). This stinks just like "The Frankening" and we should refuse to play.

[Thekaspervote]

16. +1000. Seems to be strengthening him not weakening him

People are fed up with this kind of crap

[Lucid Dreamer]

17. I think the best advice to Joe is "say nothing"

If he tries to explain there will be more criticism if just one syllable is out of place. It goes on forever

[scardycat]

18. Say nothing...

he already apologized..I think it is Bernie people doing this.. I hope not though.

[MineralMan]

23. Other. He should announce his candidacy and begin the campaign.

That's what I'd do if I were him.

Just say Fuck It! and go for it.

[Gothmog]

24. I like this statement by Joe Biden

Link to tweet

[sfwriter]

28. Perfect

That’s all he should say

[sfwriter]

26. Why should he say anything?

He hasn’t announced yet.

[brooklynite]

27. Are you aware that he's already spoken?

[sfwriter]

29. I was not.

I just saw it. It’s perfect.

[jberryhill]

31. I witnessed this behavior in the classroom

And it did bother some of the students.

I have spoken with two of them about his statement, and they are fine with it, so I don’t see why I shouldn’t be.

I lean Warren, but Biden has acknowledged his historical issues with personal space, which is huge because as good as he is at many things, he’s really not the most introspective person you’ll ever meet.

[DRoseDARs]

32. Acknowledge and apologize. It's the least *and* most he should do.

This is nutty (the situation, not your thread/poll brooklynite).

[at140]

33. Keep on Trucking!!

Joe never asked the women to his hotel room.
And he never dropped his pants in front of those women and asked them to kiss it.
And he never raped anyone.
And he never grabbed pussy like Drumpf.

This is making mountain out of a mole hill.
Probably engineered by his competition.

Run Joe Run!!