Second Democratic debate: Joe Biden faces backlash for 'kid' remark to Kamala Harris
During Wednesday's second Democratic debate, the former vice president greeted California Rep. Kamala Harris with, "Go easy on me, kid," a reference to her attack on his record on bussing during the last debate.
Social media users immediately began tweeting their responses, including, "she's a Senator and a bad ass [sic]. Not a kid," and "She's not a kid. And she'll kick your ass." One user said, "I think referring to Kamala Harris as a kid is really inappropriate of Joe Biden. Women are not kids. They are adults."
As the debate unfolded, the first question was directed at Harris and Biden, which saw them go head-to-head on the topic of health care. In late March, Biden came under the microscope for his alleged inappropriate touching. Former Democratic nominee for Nevada lieutenant governor Lucy Flores kicked off a debate over the former vice-president's understanding of personal space when
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