Whoopi Goldberg Defends Biden Over Lucy Flores Allegations: This 'Pisses Me Off'

[DonViejo]

by Ken Meyer | Apr 1st, 2019, 11:53 am

Whoopi Goldberg and Meghan McCain offered defenses of Joe Biden on Monday as The View discussed the new accusations of inappropriate behavior from the former vice-president.

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As Goldberg and McCain discussed how Flores’ claims don’t rise to a “MeToo moment,” the rest of the panel chimed in to discuss where the claims against Biden might be taking the movement against sexual harassment as a whole. Abby Huntsman wondered what Flores’ motives could be as she wondered if the country is heading to “this place where you can’t have normal interactions with each other.”

“Are we going to get to a place where we can’t shake hands or hug each other? I worry about that.” Huntsman said.

As Sunny Hostin praised Biden over how he responded to the allegations, Goldberg said the situation “pisses me off” and “I don’t want Joe to stop” behaving as himself. McCain followed up by calling Biden “a good, decent man,” by saying his actions are quite different from more serious instances of sexual abuse, and that Democrats have to make a decision on their standards before the furor cripples Biden’s possible 2020 run.

“For me, these things are not Democratic or Republican,” Goldberg said. “I want women to get to the place where they can say, ‘hey, you just made me uncomfortable.’ This idea that you have to tiptoe away from this, you don’t have to carry it. If someone makes you uncomfortable, tell them…you have to stop mischaracterizing stuff. Don’t sit and wait and say ‘I’m uncomfortable’ on national television.”

Full article + video
https://www.mediaite.com/tv/whoopi-goldberg-defends-joe-biden-over-flores-allegations-this-pisses-me-off/

[Cha]

1. Mahalo, Whoopie!

[hlthe2b]

2. Very, very, very,very pleased to see this. n/t

[BlueFlorida]

3. Whoopi doesn't pull punches

and tells it like it is. Go Whoopi !!

[hlthe2b]

4. This ought to be "required watching" for all of DU's Democratic Primary regulars

and frankly, the rest of DU, as well.

[louis c]

5. Lucy is a BS plant, that, in the end, helps Trump

[George II]

6. We watched it live. They were unanimous in their support of Biden, and Flores' name....

....barely came up during the discussion.

I have a feeling Ms. Flores will fade into the background and not be heard from much in the future.

[Bengus81]

7. Biden being abused...........

[LakeArenal]

24. Nice....

[zentrum]

8. Political reality is

...however, that once you start splicing these allegations with segments of his Anita Hill questioning----there's a problem of "appearances".

Is it that he can't "get" Hill's descriptions as harassment because it's on the spectrum of his own behavior or what?

Not the more egregious accusations of course. And not that it's even the case.

But politically the two can be used together to really damage him.

Just talking politics and the way it works.

Can the Democrats afford any of this?

[LakeArenal]

28. Political reality is

Biden remains the most qualified person both nationally and globally.

There are many of us who TOTALLY think Joe “gets” your question of “appearances”.

Is it damaging Anita Hill, keeps appearing on DU when everyone on DU knows the GOP will do a fine job of doing so if Joe is in the primaries?

[JI7]

9. Flores used Stephanie Carter to attack Biden. she was using right wing attacks against him

[Mr.Bill]

10. The only purpose these allegations serve

is to let us know who the republicans fear the most.

[trueblue2007]

29. TRUMP fears Biden and that is why these stories are coming out now. STAY STRONG VP BIDEN !!!

Trump is a sexual predator who was accused of raping a 13 year old girl.
THE HORRIFYING MOMENT when we actually HEARD trump on the Access Hollywood tape saying how he sexually attacks women says they just let you do it (grab women by the P*ssy) .
There are over a dozen women who have come forward to complain of Trumps sexual attacks, So there is no comparison at all to Vice President Joe Biden.

[BannonsLiver]

34. I wish it were that simple

Unfortunately it’s like catnip for far left purity types and people who are more interested in weaponizing me too to benefit their own candidate. It also lets us know what they’re up to as well. Right now they are as dangerous and harmful as any other entity including the GOP.

[Beringia]

11. I don't respect Whoopi's opinion, she said she didn't believe the Cosby victims

As if so many women would just make things up about Cosby. She defends people she likes regardless and won't look at the truth.

[IluvPitties]

13. And what's the truth with Biden?

[Beringia]

14. My opinion is this is much ado about nothing

I don't know what Flores motivations are. I certainly don't like Democrats eating their own. I just don't get excited at hearing Whoopi's opinion regarding crossing of boundaries.

[efhmc]

16. There is a picture on twitter with Bernie's hand on her shoulder.

One has the right to decide with whom one feels ok with the person in his/her space but this seem to be motivated by prejudice for her candidate..

[Hassin Bin Sober]

26. You know there's a difference between an obvious selfie pose and being nuzzled from behind, yes?

[LakeArenal]

30. Now it's a nuzzle!!!!

[efhmc]

33. As a woman, I also know the difference between a sexual advancement and

a friendly encounter and a person trying to elevate a candidate.

[jalan48]

17. She also defended Michael Vick for fighting dogs for money.

[Beringia]

18. Yes I remember that

[a kennedy]

22. And she also defended Adrian Peterson's spanking his son with small tree branch, a whip if you will

[Hassin Bin Sober]

27. And Roman Polanski from "rape rape"

[trueblue2007]

12. i am with JOE BIDEN. He did NOT "Sniff her hair"

i am with JOE BIDEN. He did NOT "Sniff her hair"
LOL, for her to hear his "sniff" he woulda had to make a noise loud as an elephant.... or maybe as loud as Donald Trump !!!! Ha ha ha ha ha

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[efhmc]

19. Yeah, that was freaky.

nt.

[LakeArenal]

31. I'm not so sure it matters to me if a sniffed her hair.

Frankly I don’t find anything wrong with someone saying you smell good. I think it’s a compliment. How does someone smell someone without breathing it in? Why wear perfume.

Still don’t understand why a strong Democratic women wouldn’t politely turn and say Don’t. Stop. Thanks.

Speak up. It’s what we’re taught. A candidate has no process for handling these things in public? At the time?
I find that difficult.

Did she expect a response like, “no way..”?

[efhmc]

15. I was thinking the same thing this morning.

When I was growing up I would back away and give a withering look but now would still give a withering glance but tell THEM to back off.

[a kennedy]

20. Would have been nice if Whoopi came to fellow actor/comedian Al Franken's defense.

I’m never get over his railroad job. Still so pissed about his dismissal.

[yaesu]

23. That is a good point, many more should have come to his defense. nt

[LakeArenal]

32. Not just Whoopi. Of course, I remember whom I blame more than Whoopi

[yaesu]

21. Some people are brought up in touchy feely families, lots of hugs, hand holding, kisses

and its as natural to them has a simple handshake may be to others. I don't think its a power trip, I don't think its sexual in any way but I do know some people are put off by it & thats human nature. I dated a girl in my youth that was the same way & her whole family was the same, lots of hugs, closeness, affection & she once apologized for it thinking it was a little too much for me but I always told her its fine, I get it, it was a loving family, pure & simple. I also think all the loss Biden has gone through over the years has amplified this, made him more compassionate to others.

[Honeycombe8]

25. Right on. nt