Senator Tom Carper came to the defense of former Vice President and fellow Delawarean Joe Biden who has face criticism for inappropriate behavior with a female Nevada politician.
The Delaware Democrat told WBOC that Biden can be personable and friendly with affection that can be misinterpreted.
Carper added he did not believe there was any ill-intent in this case.
Biden has said that he never felt he acted inappropriately toward women, but added, he would listen respectfully to what they have to say.
Assemblywoman Lucy Flores said that at a 2014 campaign event Biden kissed her on the back of the head and touched her in a way that made her feel uncomfortable.
Senator Chris Coons
Meanwhile, fellow Senator Chris Coons disputed the interpretation of a 2015 photo which captures Biden leaning into his teenage daughter, whispering in her ear and then kissing her on the head.
The Delaware Democrat told the Washington Post tht his daughter "did not think of it as anything."
Many have raised the photo taken during Coons swearing in ceremoney saying that she seemed uncomfortable.
