Originally Posted by
Stavros
Is it not the case that it has become standard practice in US politics, that when someone announces their intention to run for office, the opposition immediately looks for something with which to condemn them? Biden has been know for his 'affectionate' approach to people but obviously not everyone likes being hugged, but was it abusive? After all, a woman can feel uncomfortable just from the way a man is looking at her, he doesn't need to touch. But if the Democtats make groping an issue, and one of their own is alleged to have done it, maybe the worst aspect is the way it becomes legitimate.
As for the party, do the Democrats know what candidate they want, or the candidate with the best chance of defeating the President? The two may not be the same. I even read somewhere Hillary Clinton could return to the fight. It is hard being in the UK because all sorts of daily news doesn't make it here, and in the past candidates who were not considered strong in the early stages came through at the end. Spare a thought for the UK where instead of 12 people seeking the top job, nobody here wants it, or looks capable of doing it.