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Published: 13:19 BST, 7 April 2019 | Updated: 20:24 BST, 7 April 2019
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Former President Barack Obama has been one of the few key allies of Joe Biden who has not spoken out on the inappropriate touching allegations brought up against his former vice president.
Obama hasn't been vocal on the allegations, but a source who has spoken with him in recent weeks claims that he is still supportive of Biden.
'President Obama thinks the world of him and thinks he'd be an excellent president,' the source explained to The Hill. 'He's spent an infinite amount of time talking about his character, and they remain in touch and good friends.'
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Obama hasn't been vocal on the allegations, but a source who has spoken with him in recent weeks claims that he is still supportive of Biden
But sources also noted that Obama has stayed clear away from any of the recent news surrounding the embattled Biden, let alone anything concerning the Democratic primary.
'President Obama is not going to be weighing in on the primary and the day-to-day stories around it,' the source added. 'And Joe Biden would be the first to tell you that he'll have to earn the nomination on his own.'
Obama had praised his former vice president, two weeks ago during a sold-out event in Canada.
Allegations against Biden became prominent last Friday when Lucy Flores, a former Nevada state assemblywoman and candidate for
