I am pretty sure I read that Tara Reade told two associates in Biden’s office at the time of the incident, and both of them have confirmed it.
I also believe her. I believe it because she’s either telling the truth or a professional actor of more than usual ability, and because the story is so plausible it doesn’t even arouse my skepticism. Men in power do this quite a bit, and this was well before MeToo. It’s so common, in fact, that I read a woman defend Biden by making the argument that Every Single Man has sexually assaulted a woman at some point in his life. I was shocked that she believes that, but…on second thought, I had to admit that the charge is not as outlandish as I originally thought. I tend to believe that a LOT of men have been physically inappropriate.
While I think this reflects poorly on Biden, it’s not a difference-maker to me. I have a far bigger problem with his support of the Iraq War and the crime bill, and on and on. Those actions affect millions of people.
I have to say, btw, that I find it extremely ironic that the Democrats who have done almost nothing but bray about the necessity of beating Trump have nominated the person MOST LIKE him, rather than in contrast to him. He’s the most misogynistic, racist, mentally-compromised, and financially shady of all the candidates they had to choose from. WTF is that?
Also…I am apparently the only person who sees Sanders comments about “irresponsiblity” different from everyone else. If you read the surrounding sentences, it sounds to me like he is saying it is irresponsible not to remain involved in the progressive cause, and help pull Biden to the left. Of course, you can’t “pull” Biden if you don’t support him, but I thought Sanders was talking about commitment to progressivism.
