Former Sen. Jean Carnahan (D-Mo.) on Tuesday defended former Vice President Joe Biden Joe BidenOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Trump mocks Biden appearance, mask use ahead of first debate Trump attacks Omar for criticizing US: 'How did you do where you came from?' MORE over allegations that the possible presidential candidate has touched women inappropriately.

Carnahan, Missouri’s first female senator, served with Biden in the Senate from 2001 to 2002 after she was appointed to replace her late husband Mel Carnahan, who was posthumously elected in 2000.

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In a Twitter thread, Jean Carnahan described bonding with Biden, whose wife and daughter were killed in a car accident in 1973, over the loss of their loved ones.

“Joe took both of my hands in his and looked me in the eye for a long while before he spoke. He said simply, ‘I know, I know,’ ” Carnahan said. “For a brief moment we were two souls joined by a loss that changed our lives. After that, Joe would often pause to ask how I was getting along.”

Carnahan claimed Biden "has a deep desire to share in the lives of others" and “reaches out through the human touch” to form connections with people. “Like everything else about his big, Irish personality, he expresses those feelings with exuberance and sincerity.”

It’s been said that healing from a loss is like having a pebble in your shoe. It’s always there, but you keep on walking. Joe, keep on walking. Our country needs a little humanity right now. 8/8 — Jean Carnahan (@Jean_Carnahan) April 2, 2019



Carnahan’s thread does not explicitly address the allegations Biden is facing from four women that he has engaged in unwanted or inappropriate touching, including allegedly resting his hand on the thigh of a visibly uncomfortable woman.

However, Carnahan's comments echo other defenses from Biden allies and former Senate colleagues.

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Biden has not yet announced a presidential bid but has consistently led the field of Democratic hopefuls in polling.

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