Joe Biden grabbed my friend in a bear hug & she still tears up when she talks about it

[dflprincess]

Last year Biden was the speaker at one of the DFL's (Democratic Farmer Labor party) big annual dinners. My friend, "Mary" and her late husband have always been the most dedicated of volunteers and someone comped Mary two of the expensive photo op tickets to the dinner.

So, she's standing in line waiting to shake Biden's hand and get the picture taken and things are moving pretty quickly, no one is getting a chance to really say anything to Biden and Biden is just smiling and saying hello, thanking people for coming. Mary's turn comes, the picture gets taken and then Ken Martin, the state party chair, says "Mary just lost her husband to cancer."

Everything stops. Joe, takes her hands, extends clearly sincere sympathy, she tears up a bit and Biden "Can I give you a hug?" (Note, he asked) and he just enveloped her in a caring, warm bear hug. Then talks to her for another couple minutes.

I haven't decided who I'm supporting, but I do believe that Joe Biden is a caring person and, maybe all the losses he has experienced, has made him a man who needs human touch. True, in this age, he needs to be more aware of the circumstances, but in my friend's case, it was a needed and appreciated hug.

[Cha]

1. ..

[rateyes]

2. That is the real Biden.

[DownriverDem]

43. Ride it out Joe!

Just like those officials in Virginia. I really want to know who is behind this.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

3. That's wonderful to hear.

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

[DownriverDem]

44. Biden can win

the fly over states, the Blue collar workers (Biden has always been close to them & they know trump has screwed that.) and the electoral college. That's all that matters. Biden running with a progressive woman (Harris?) would be a formidable ticket. Winning is all that matters.

[MustLoveBeagles]

4. Thank you for sharing that

[left-of-center2012]

5. drip ...drip ... drip

These accusations,
all surfacing at this time,
remind me of what happened to Al Franken.

Ask yourselves,
who does this benefit?

Sad.

[louis c]

23. It is the handiwork of the BS arsonists of the Democratic Party (NT)

[Rural_Progressive]

46. You have proof?

Or are you pretty much doing to Sanders what you're accusing his supporters of doing to Biden?

[louis c]

49. 2016. It's all there in two languages (English and Russian).

What a coincidence. Lucy Flores sat on the BOD of our revolution and "felt uncomfortable" for 5 years until she just had to report that discomfort just a couple of weeks ahead of the Biden for President announcement.

I was born at night, but not last night.

[Rural_Progressive]

54. I have no idea what you're talking about with the 2 languages

but if consider that proof than you're really not any different than the people you're making accusations about.

[louis c]

55. The Russian bots are sure enjoying this story...

...they know that only Biden, among the Democratic candidates, has any chance of removing their asset in the White House

[Rural_Progressive]

56. And with that patently ridiculous post

I believe the time has come to politely agree to disagree and move on.

[BannonsLiver]

50. It's funny that you blithely presume nothing will ever come out about your candidate.

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Good luck with that. They will all have to deal with one form of bullshit or another.

[left-of-center2012]

53. "you blithely presume ..."

blithely?

blithely?

[question everything]

6. And we know that Biden is a hugger

I don't remember whether it was as his role of a VP, or a senator, he would welcome all the new senators hug all the family members I remember he once happily hugged the grandma..

The point is that if a woman feels uncomfortable, that's her right. There is no point here in anyone saying that they believe her or not. The only question is, as usual, the timing.

[broiles]

45. If there is nothing sexual about it then

Why is it only women. Have you heard of him rub noses with a man of missing a man on the head and smelling a man's hair?Excuse me, I know too many men who are touchy feely, but only with women.

[question everything]

47. Only women?

Many were posted her, I found these





Thank you, handmade34

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1287&pid=42487

[Tarheel_Dem]

7. K&R

[WheelWalker]

8. This is the Truth. Joe has needed consoling and comforting in his life. He understands what

compassion for another's suffering (lesser or greater) can do to bring about healing. He offers the same to others when he perceives need (whether a kind word, a touch or a prayer). Joseph Biden is the healer this nation needs. He is old. He is tired. But Duty calls. I believe he will answer the call. Joseph Robinette Biden is a human being. He knows the difference between right and wrong. May he be blessed in his work.

[bitterross]

9. Thank you!

With all the "everyone knows" posts about Biden, it seems to me he's an affectionate person. Not a sexual predator. There is a big difference.

[PatSeg]

10. This sounds so much like the Joe Biden

I've heard about. He has a way of really "touching" people in ways that most cannot. He is probably the only politician who has brought me to tears more times than I can count.

[BlueFlorida]

11. Joe has empathy and it shows nt

[herding cats]

12. This is a beautiful moment.

Thank you for sharing.

[pnwmom]

13. I liked that he asked, "Can I give you a hug?"

Asking makes all the difference.

[murielm99]

14. Thank you for that story.

[Thekaspervote]

15. Thank you for your post!

[BigmanPigman]

16. My dad died unexpectedly on Fri and I could use a hug from Joe.

My dad was a Biden supporter too.

[Habibi]

18. I'm not Joe (obviously!)

But here's a virtual hug anyway.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[BigmanPigman]

19. Thank you!

My family (3 generations of Dems) thought my idea of a Biden-Harris team was a good idea when I mentioned it at a family dinner last fall. Our side lost a life long Dem with my dad's death. I hate writing that...it makes it seem too real. Oh geez, here I go again...waterworks and my nose is all chapped and sore already.

[Habibi]

21. It's so hard to lose a beloved parent, or any loved one

especially when it's sudden like that. I hope the memory of your dad brings you comfort, and will be a blessing to you.

You're an important poster here, BigmanPigman. If you cared to make an OP about your dad, I bet you'd get a bunch more virtual hugs.

[BigmanPigman]

32. I thought about that but then yesterday my mom told me

that my dad didn't like getting attention or having a "fuss" made over him which I understand and will respect. My mom has only told some neighbors and will let family and friends know about it next week since she needs to be left alone for a while. We are unusual in some ways I guess. Thank you for your kind words and thoughts!

[3catwoman3]

36. Everyone copes in their own ways, and there is no...

...right or wrong, nor any timetable. Something I learned from my mom, some years after my younger brother and only sibling died in 1978 in a scuba diving adventure gone wrong, was that she wished people hadn't been afraid to talk about him after he died. When people would share a memory, it offered her some comfort that he was not forgotten.

People always want to know if there is anything they can do in the aftermath of the death of a beloved family member. If, but only if, it would be comforting to you or your mom, you could let friends and family know that it would be OK to talk about your dad. My mom said she knew people didn't talk about my brother because they feared making her sad, but her answer to that was that"I couldn't be any sadder than I already am, so talking about him doesn't make it worse."

Wishing you strength and serenity.

[BigmanPigman]

38. That is really good input.

I think that makes perfect sense, it does to me anyway. It helped when my little dog died and I was crying for months but when total strangers shared their stories and understood it did make me feel better in a way. I don't think it is "misery loves company" but just releasing your feelings which is healthy for most people.

Thank you so much!

[3catwoman3]

41. You are most welcome. It's wisdom I wish I didn't...

...have, but as long as I do, I pass it on when I can.

Agonizing as unexpected deaths are, there is no way I would have wanted to watch my brother dwindle away from a prolonged illness.

[BigmanPigman]

42. Believe me, we are all sooooo grateful for that.

He always said himself that he wanted to die in his sleep. He was rewarded for being a good person and great dad by getting that wish fulfilled. I wish it had been the moron in the W House and not my dad.

I saved your helpful post to read often.

[Dem2theMax]

17. Thank you for posting this.

Every time someone posts a story like this, the true character of Joe Biden shines through.

And if he's good enough to be Barack Obama's vice president, I think Joe Biden would be a darned good president for us as well.

[Meowmee]

20. I am sure there are many others like your friend

thanks for sharing it

[ananda]

22. I would vote for Biden without a second thought!

As I would have for Al Franken if I had the chance.

[George II]

24. Guess what I just did.

[Honeycombe8]

25. Yes. I agree. This latest transparent attack on him is having the opposite effect "they" hoped.

People are rallying to Biden. He's gone up a notch in my short list, because of the Bernie supporter ridiculous attack.

[treestar]

26. the loss he has experienced

people may forget; besides Beau, there was his first wife and daughter, who were killed in a car accident when he was first elected to the Senate.

[Cha]

51. I know treestar.. it seems like the empathy

he feels for others is connected to his own tragic losses.

[stonecutter357]

27. K&R

[kstewart33]

28. Thank you for posting.

Much appreciated.

[democratisphere]

29. THAT is what Joe Biden is all about.

The attempts by some to make it anything else is pure fraud.

[Scurrilous]

30. K&R

[Butterflylady]

31. This is who Joe Biden is,

A caring, compassionate human being. He would never, never separate children from their parents let alone put human beings in cages like animals. I think the world of Joe Biden and nothing anyone says will change that.

[HopeAgain]

33. So let's move on

The reason the Republicans got away with electing a Rapey Presidential Candidate is they just ignored the allegations and didn't give them legs. Time we do the same.

Edit: Not implying Biden is rapey, just saying it is us, the democrats, who help these things linger.

[The Mouth]

34. We need to keep close track of those who attack Biden

They are no friends of any true Democrat.

snakes in the grass.

[Silver Gaia]

35. Wonderful story.

Thank you for sharing.

[Susan Calvin]

37. My take away from this whole thing so far,

at least the physical contact aspect of it with regard to the woman who is complaining , is that some people are just more touchy-feely than others . I'm not a hugger. Some people are . If somebody who is a hugger and doesn't know I'm not one hugs me, I don't take offense .

[Cha]

52. K

[IluvPitties]

57. Joe is a good man. Period.

[scardycat]

58. I feel so sorry for Biden...

his name going down in flames by his own party...