Biden is facing criticism over a host of positions and decisions from his nearly five decades in public life, including his handling of the 1991 Clarence Thomas hearings.
By Elise Viebeck , Elise Viebeck Enterprise and investigations reporter focused on politics Email Bio Follow Matt Viser and Matt Viser National political reporter Email Bio Follow Colby Itkowitz Colby Itkowitz Congress, campaigns, health policy, Pennsylvania politics Email Bio Follow April 4 at 12:06 AM Former vice president Joe Biden promised on Wednesday to adjust his physical behavior toward women, an effort to quell controversy over whether his intimate style is appropriate in the era of...
“I’ll be much more mindful. That is my responsibility, my responsibility, and I’ll meet it. But I’ll always believe governing, quite frankly, and life, for that matter, is about connecting, about connecting with people. That won’t change,” Biden said in the video. She described feeling uncomfortable and embarrassed that Biden had commented on her appearance in a professional setting, “even though it was intended as a compliment.”
Biden’s video comes as he and his advisers have been laying the groundwork for a presidential campaign. He has been expected to make an announcement by late April, and in recent days his advisers have been calling allies to assure them that the latest controversy would not knock him out of a run. Advisers said that they viewed Biden’s video as a strong and forceful response and that it has not derailed his decision.
“Everyone’s experience is their own. As for mine, I found my introduction and interaction with @JoeBiden to be genuine and endearing,” she wrote. Calling for a zero-tolerance policy on invading personal space, she also defended herself and other women who have come forward to detail unpleasant experiences with Biden.
Karasek said she appreciated Biden’s support but also felt awkward and uncomfortable that his gesture had left their faces suddenly inches apart. She said she did not know how to respond to, as she described it, Biden crossing the boundary into her personal space at a sensitive moment. Coll, who runs the Purple Campaign, a nonprofit group that fights sexual harassment, said she felt nervous and excited about meeting Biden at the time and shrugged off feelings of discomfort. She says now that she felt his alleged behavior was out of place and inappropriate in the context of a work situation.
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