Biden Tweets Video Message Vowing To Change His 'Personal Space' Habits

Former Vice President Joe Biden

In a video to his supporters, former Vice President acknowledged how 'social norms are changing,' and promised he will change how he approaches people and their personal space.

The video message was accompanied by this caption: "Social norms are changing. I understand that, and I’ve heard what these women are saying. Politics to me has always been about making connections, but I will be more mindful about respecting personal space in the future. That’s my responsibility and I will meet it."

In the video, Biden underscores that he's tried to make a human connection with people throughout his career - by taking someone's hands, rubbing their shoulders, telling them they 'can do this.'

I think this strikes just the right tone and message Biden has needed to bring to this issue.

Social norms are changing. I understand that, and I’ve heard what these women are saying. Politics to me has always been about making connections, but I will be more mindful about respecting personal space in the future. That’s my responsibility and I will meet it. pic.twitter.com/Ya2mf5ODts

— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) April 3, 2019

The announcement comes after a former Nevada politician accused Biden of making her uncomfortable some years ago when he put his hands on her shoulders and kissed her head right before a campaign event.

As I've expressed here before, I think intention is important in how we view these allegations.

There's a difference between someone sticking their tongue down your throat, and someone putting their hands on your shoulders intended as a gesture of support.