Journalist fired over #MeToo allegations calls Biden allegations ‘a distraction’

Journalist Mark Halperin, who was accused of sexually harassing several women, weighed in on the allegations against former Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday.

“I think this is a bit of a distraction. As serious as the charges are, and then as important as this debate is, I think Joe Biden is, despite his standing in the polls, is an extremely overrated candidate,” said the author and former MSNBC analyst, when asked about Joe Biden’s alleged inappropriate touching.