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May 30, 2019

Joe Biden Puts Hands on Shoulders of 10-Year-Old Girl, Saying "You're Good-Looking"
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Former Vice President Joe Biden is facing a backlash on social media
over his comments to-and physical contact with-a young girl at a
campaign event in Houston, Texas. On Tuesday, Biden joined a town hall
meeting held by the American Federation of Teachers, where he promoted
his education plan-the first major policy announcement of his 2020
presidential campaign. Asked by a 10-year-old about political divisions
within the United States, Biden concluded his answer with this exchange.

Joe Biden: "I'll tell you what, honey, what I'm going to do, if you give
me an address, I'm going to write you a longer answer and tell you the
exact things I would do, OK? OK? Promise? I'll bet you're as bright as
you're good-looking. I tell ya."

Joe Biden then put both hands on the girl's shoulders and marched her
over to assembled reporters, at one point leaning in close to her head.
Last month, Biden said he would be more mindful of people's personal
space, after two women stepped forward to accuse him of inappropriate
touching. Biden has not apologized for the incidents.


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