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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Should Joe Biden run for president after women say he was inappropriate toward them?

Joe Biden on Wednesday promised to tone down his famously handsy behavior. Biden is widely expected to run for president in 2020.

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By Madeleine Brand • Apr 4, 2019 • 1 min read

Joe Biden on Wednesday promised to tone down his famously handsy behavior. Biden is widely expected to run for president in 2020. But in the last week or so, at least seven women have accused him of invading their personal space and making them feel uncomfortable. The accusations have sparked a debate over how to view Biden in the era of #MeToo, and whether his actions crossed a line.

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