Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden, right, kisses his granddaughter Finnegan Biden during a campaign event. Photo / AP
Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden, right, kisses his granddaughter Finnegan Biden during a campaign event. Photo / AP
A photo of Joe Biden kissing his granddaughter on the lips during an Iowa rally has left many unsettled by the image — but others believe there is no problem with the affectionate gesture.
The former vice president walked into Clarke University in Dubuque holding Finnegan Biden's hand, the daughterof his son Hunter.
"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, with his hand over her shoulder.
He then walked across the stage and spoke to the crowd about his family before circling back to Finnegan.
Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden, right, speaks alongside his granddaughter Finnegan during a campaign event. Photo / AP
"Granddaughters not only love their grandpops, but they like them. And that's the great thing. Thank you, baby," Biden said before giving Finnegan a kiss on the lips.
After his speech, she joined her grandfather as he took selfies and shared hugs with his supporters.
However, others believed him kissing his granddaughter is okay, with some saying that it's a normal gesture of affection.
Look, I don't really like Joe Biden. But this thing about insinuating he's gross for kissing his granddaughter on the lips in public is just toxic cynicism.
We have enough in our culture that shames people for having feelings and affections. Save it for the actual creepiness.
Some people are creeped out by Joe Biden kissing his granddaughter on the lips. Before every football game my grandpa(seen below R.I.P) would kiss me the same way and squeeze my ass to remind me who the best tightend is. Some people show love differently!! pic.twitter.com/AJIyS3USXl
