Joe Biden Called Out by Kamala Harris’ Press Secretary for ‘Go Easy on Me, Kid’ Joke

Before all the candidates had taken the stage on the second night of CNN’s Democratic presidential debate, the much-anticipated match-up between Joe Biden and Kamala Harris began with seemingly friendly banter. As Harris strode onto Detroit’s Fox Theatre stage immediately after Biden was introduced, the two shook hands as Biden said, “Go easy on me, kid.” But the interaction was not taken lightly by Harris’ press secretary, who questioned Biden’s use of the word “kid” in a tweet. Kid? https://t.co/KDvxxIwoXz — Ian Sams (@IanSams) August 1, 2019 This is the second time Biden and Harris have debated. At NBC’s presidential debates last month, the two had butted heads over Biden’s comments about segregationist lawmakers and his stance on school busing programs. Also Read: All 9 'Fast & Furious' Movies Ranked From Worst to Best, Including 'Hobbs & Shaw' (Photos) “It was hurtful to hear you talk about the reputations of two United States senators who built their reputations and career on the segregation of race in this country. And it was not only that, but you also worked with them to oppose busing,” Harris said at that debate. “And, you know, there was a little girl in California who was...