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For days now, former Vice President Joe Biden has been buried underneath accusations of inappropriate physical contact with at least two women and a pile of highly questionable photos of him touching women who appear to be uncomfortable. But have no fear, Democrats are sprinting to help their colleague and CBS Evening News is willing to give them a platform.
With anchor Jeff Glor announcing that CBS congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes “spoke with congressional Democrats”, the Tuesday report began with Delaware Senator Chris Coons defending Biden from a photo where the former VP was caught grabbing and getting really close Coon’s young daughter:
SEN. CHRIS COONS: It is a big part of who he is that he hugs people and connects with people and talks to people.
NANCY CORDES: Delaware Senator Chris Coons came to his mentor's defense today. Coons insisted his daughter was not disturbed by this televised nuzzle from former Vice President Joe Biden in 2015.
COONS: There was a huge bank of cameras, about 50, and Joe, who knows her, leaned forward and whispered some encouragement, telling her she was doing great, that she looked wonderful.
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