Opinion: That time Biden came in close, put his forehead on mine
By Jonathan Capehart Jonathan Capehart Opinion writer focusing on the intersection of social and cultural issues and politics Email Bio Follow Opinion writer April 2 at 10:52 AM On Nov. 20, 2017, before a sold-out crowd at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, N.Y., I conducted a one-on-one conversation with Joe Biden about his new book, “Promise Me, Dad.” You could feel the “Run, Joe! Run!” energy in the theater.
Memories of my close encounter with Biden have come back now that former Nevada state legislator Lucy Flores has written how “an awkward kiss changed how I saw Joe Biden.” “In 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,” Biden responded in a statement. “I may not recall these moments the same way, and I may be surprised at what I hear.
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