MSNBC's Mika Brzezinski defends Joe Biden after allegations he acted inappropriately

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Biden on defense after allegations of inappropriate behavior

Nevada politician Lucy Flores accuses Joe Biden of kissing her on the back of her head during a 2014 campaign rally; Peter Doocy reports on how the former vice president is responding.

MSNBC’s Mika Brzezinski is defending a different Joe.

Brzezinski, who co-hosts “Morning Joe” with her husband, former GOP congressman Joe Scarborough, came to the defense of ex-Vice President Joe Biden on Monday.

Biden has been forced to deny allegations in recent days that he acted inappropriately toward Nevada lieutenant governor candidate Lucy Flores during a 2014 campaign event.

Flores alleged in an article Friday that Biden "plant[ed] a big slow kiss on the back of my head." In a statement shortly afterward, a Biden spokesperson denied that the vice president or his staff had been aware that Flores was uncomfortable.

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On Monday’s show, Brzezinski stood up for Biden, saying she has “known him for a long time.”

“There’s a lot of things I know about Joe Biden– I’ve known him for a long time — he is extremely affectionate extremely flirtatious in a completely safe way,” she said.

“I am sure that somebody can misconstrue something he’s done. But as much as I can know what’s in anyone’s heart, I don’t think there is bad intent on his part at all.”

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Biden defended himself from the allegations over the weekend in a statement.

Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski attend the 2018 Matrix Awards on April 23, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Desiree Navarro/WireImage)

"In my many years on the campaign trail and in public life, I have offered countless handshakes, hugs, expressions of affection, support and comfort," the statement read.

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"And not once -- never -- did I believe I acted inappropriately.  If it is suggested I did so, I will listen respectfully. But it was never my intention."

Biden added: "I may not recall these moments the same way, and I may be surprised at what I hear. But we have arrived at an important time when women feel they can and should relate their experiences, and men should pay attention. And I will.”