Joe Biden undeterred from 2020 race as he faces allegations he made women feel uncomfortable

[highplainsdem]

https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/02/politics/joe-biden-2020-undeterred/index.html

Joe Biden and his team are making it clear to supporters and donors that they are moving forward with plans for a possible 2020 presidential run, insisting the former vice president is undeterred by allegations that he made some women feel uncomfortable in his interactions with them.

People close to Biden say he and his team are taking seriously the experiences the women are sharing, and his aides are cognizant that the way Biden interacts with voters on the campaign trail will continue to be examined if he runs for president. And his advisers are also aware that his rivals -- both Democratic candidates and President Donald Trump -- could also fan the flames surrounding the allegations.

One source in Biden's orbit says the current debate unfolding about Biden's conduct has heightened his awareness of the criticism he may face on a number of issues -- including his handling of Anita Hill's 1991 testimony -- if he enters the presidential race and that he is prepared for what's ahead. An announcement of his plans is expected to come as soon as this month, potentially after the Easter holiday, sources familiar with the discussions said. A source close to Biden said the former vice president hasn't made a final decision on his plans.

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Biden's spokesman Bill Russo said Biden has made clear he "believes that women who have experience any such discomfort, regardless of intention, should speak and be heard, and that he will be among those who listen," but added "the important conversation about these issues are not advanced, nor are any criticisms of Vice President Biden validated, by the continued misrepresentation of the Carter and Coons moments, or a failure to be vigilant about a cottage industry of lies."

The smear artists and Biden critics who were hoping to keep him from entering the race are apparently going to be disappointed.

[democratisphere]

1. What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.

[WheelWalker]

4. Indeed.

Face the danger... and fight.

[WeekiWater]

2. He is running the best campaign out of the group.

He is such a powerhouse he is being vetted and attacked before entering. He has complete control and time to think over his responses. You don’t need as much money when everyone knows you. But I doubt he will have a problem raising funds when the time comes.

[hlthe2b]

3. Frankly, there is one with person with unbelievably exaggerated outrage...

that I would like to make uncomfortable.

I'm done with Lucy Flores. She strikes me as every bit as opportunistic as Leann Tweeden (Franken) and no more sincere.

[Cha]

5. Very kind way of saying what..

I and others on this board have been saying..

Biden's spokesman Bill Russo said Biden has made clear he "believes that women who have experience any such discomfort, regardless of intention, should speak and be heard, and that he will be among those who listen," but added "the important conversation about these issues are not advanced, nor are any criticisms of Vice President Biden validated, by the continued misrepresentation of the Carter and Coons moments, or a failure to be vigilant about a cottage industry of lies."

And, some are still trying to do that.

Mahalo, highplainsdem

[bernie59]

6. French media is covering this

https://www.france24.com/en/20190402-close-comfort-biden-beyonce-spark-personal-space-debate

The French media like stories that play up to their perceptions of American, and this story does it well.

[UniteFightBack]

7. And how about all the people he didn't make uncomfortable? I think going forward Joe should just

lay off the jazz hands to rid these fucks of this ammo and do some listening etc etc and then THIS IS DONE FOLKS. I don't wanna hear another shit about it because this is OLD GOP shystery. That's all it fucking is.

Big tell when this Lappos lady had to include that she thinks he shouldn't even run and ya know a women needs to be President. Just what the fuck is that lady? Fucka outta here with that bullshit.

[Cha]

9. Not only Biden shouldn't run but

none of the men should run.

“If Biden truly supports women and gender equality he would step aside and support one of the many talented and qualified women running,” she added. “The same goes for the other men who have thrown their hat in the ring. Women are 52 percent of the population. We are not a minority, we are the majority. It is time we are represented as such. After 45 male presidents it is time we elect a woman.”

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1287&pid=47074

[UniteFightBack]

11. Yes...this was the TELL. She made sure to get that in there before she fades off into obscurity.

Well it's not going to work.

[Cha]

12. lol.. Ikr! Not a very sharp tool

trying to bring down Joe Biden.

[BlueFlorida]

8. Run, Joe, run

Ignore the dirty tricks of a rival candidate whose allegiance to the Democratic party is questionable.

[Cha]

10. That's what Fighters Do. Joe Biden

is not going to let dirty tricks make him fold.

He's had his share of adversity in his life and he's always come back from it.

This is nothing compared to that.

[Gothmog]

13. I like this statement by Joe Biden

Link to tweet

[Baclava]

14. Plans for a POSSIBLE run? Still cant decide?

??? I hate waiting in line too, patience is not one of my virtues, sorry, !ol