Joe Biden is facing the first crisis of his yet-to-be-official, front-running 2020 Democratic presidential campaign | Analysis by stcollinson
An allegation by Nevada Democratic politician Lucy Flores that he once made her feel"uneasy" by smelling her hair and kissing the back of her head forced the former vice president's team into damage control mode over the weekend.Biden said in a personal statement that while he did not recall the alleged incident, it is important for women like Flores to be heard.
2020 Democratic candidates address Biden allegations 01:28Biden's 2020 campaign would have many potential strengths. He's proven at the highest level of politics. He won't be intimidated by President Donald Trump's scorched earth approach. His resilience amid personal tragedy gives him undisputed emotional depth and empathy.Biden is also beloved among many Democrats, a factor that may partially account for his polling lead.
Moulton: Biden accuser showing 'tremendous courage' 00:42Biden has already had to address the conflict between his two political worlds as he seeks to neutralize his handling in 1991 of the Clarence Thomas Supreme Court confirmation hearings while head of the Senate Judiciary Committee.Biden has admitted he did not do enough to protect Anita Hill, a former co-worker of Thomas, who alleged in inflammatory televised hearings in the committee room that he had sexually harassed her.
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