Every time I think Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden can’t get any creepier, he takes it one step further.
During a campaign rally in Iowa on Sunday, Biden kissed his 19-year-old granddaughter full on the lips prompting some seriously grossed-out responses on social media.
The former vice president entered the event at Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa, holding the hand of his son Hunter’s daughter.
“I would like to introduce you to my granddaughter Finnegan Biden. The reason I asked Finnegan — grandfathers are always allowed to embarrass their granddaughters — that goes along with the territory,” said Biden, 77, his hand over her shoulder. “Her other grandma graduated from Clarke College in the mid-’60s and talks about it all the time.”
He then made a point to describe the difference between daughters and granddaughters to the crowd as he circled the stage before coming back to Finnegan.
“But granddaughters not only love their grandpops but they like them. And that’s the great thing. Thank you, baby,” he said before giving her a quick peck on the lips.
The teen is obviously uncomfortable with the situation and quickly exits the stage. Later she joined her grandfather in the crowd where he greeted supporters with hugs and selfie opportunities.
Twitter user “Nobody” posted a link to a photo of the smooch and noted: “This is Biden with his granddaughter. I can’t unsee it so now you have to.”
President of the Black Conservative Federation, Diante Johnson, said, “No man should EVER kiss his granddaughter like such … This is a weird family. Who’s running this man’s campaign??”
But Beth Bourdon had a different take.“i would like a man to kiss me the way joe biden kisses his granddaughter,” she wrote online.
Biden has been constantly criticized for his inappropriate behavior with young women. Even before he launched his campaign last spring several women came forward to say his behavior made them feel uncomfortable.
