[Dahoser]

So instead of giving her the questions in advance, he served up softballs. Same difference.

[Paul Atreides]

He sounds as if he is actually surprised by this, when he has reported on his own show in the past that she will only go on a show if she is assured that she isn't asked any tough questions or if she has the questions in advance.

[Pearls Before Swine]

So instead of giving her the questions in advance, he served up softballs. Same difference.

Not quite. It makes him an honest loser. He wants the Dems to win, but he can't bring himself to use all means to justify that end. That's why he was watchable for a while during the Clinton fiascos--he did want some of the truth to come out. Maybe not all, but some.