"In my many years on the campaign trail and in public life, I have offered countless handshakes, hugs, expressions of affection, support and comfort. And not once - never - did I believe I acted inappropriately. If it is suggested I did so, I will listen respectfully. But it was never my intention.” Joe Biden has said in his defense.
It’s no secret that Biden has been overly touch-y-feel.y, often invading people’s personal space. The nickname- “creepy uncle Joe” didn’t come from nowhere. This behavior is getting more scrutiny especially now in the me Too era. Women are no longer afraid to say what makes them uncomfortable. Some women who have interacted with Joe see NO PROBLEM with his touch-y-feely behavior
BUT Many brave women have expressed discomfort with Biden’s touches and they should not be dismissed. They should be heard.
Biden's critics are not giving him an inch.
JUST YESTERDAY 2 MORE WOMEN say Joe’s touching made them uncomfortable. The accusations will probably keep coming. This was after he addressed the first 2 accusations. These new accusations are similar to the first two. The lady below is supposedly one of the new accusers.
My question is:- Is Joe’s willingness to listen and change his behavior enough? Should his past behavior disqualify him from running?. I’m aware that Trump, who has been accused of worse by over 27 women is the president. Forget about Trump for a minute and forget about Joe’s policies. (He is actually a centrist and many of our candidate’s policies are to his left). If these kind of accusations were directed at the candidate you like…….maybe Sanders, mayor Pete, Beto, Harris…. and they respond by saying “ I’m sorry, I did not know my behavior was inappropriate. I am willing to listen and learn”. Would you give them a second chance? Should a person like Biden be shoved out the door while arrogant unapologetic sexual abusers on the right continue to destroy America with their policies?.
Of course Trump had to weigh in:- "I was going to call him and say, 'Welcome to the world, Joe. Are you having a good time?'"news.yahoo.com/…. Trump has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women but has denied it.
Should this statement :- “And not once - never - did I believe I acted inappropriately. If it is suggested I did so, I will listen respectfully. But it was never my intention.” be enough for us to give him a chance?. REMEMBER;- Any of our candidates can be accused of things that people will consider disqualifying for 2020 elections. I am so torn. I am afraid . If we kick Biden out for this even though he is apologetic….which of our candidate will be next?. I personally prefer our younger newer candidates. I’m just afraid we will eat our own and end up with Trump for round 2. The fact that Biden is even willing to listen and reflect on his behavior is more than what can be said of Trump and his cronies. Let’s tread carefully.