Network morning shows called out for ?softball questions? to Jill Biden after DNC speech

Jill Biden was largely given a pass from tough questions when she did the broadcast network morning show version of the “full Ginsburg" Wednesday, appearing on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” “CBS This Morning” and NBC’s “Today” after delivering the keynote address Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention.“As the former second lady appeared on ABC, NBC and CBS’s morning shows for interviews following her husband's nomination last night, the journalists used the opportunity to schmooze with Biden and throw softball questions,” Media Research Center analyst Kristine Marsh wrote.JILL BIDEN, IN DNC SPEECH FROM FORMER HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM, SAYS HUSBAND WILL ‘MAKE THE NATION WHOLE’“Good Morning America” co-anchor George Stephanopoulos started off his chat with the former second lady by asking which of her grandchildren helped arrange the celebratory balloons and confetti used during Tuesday’s DNC.Stephanopoulos then asked questions about how the Bidens were feeling when Joe officially became the Democratic nominee, how she would feel about returning to teach in a classroom amid the coronavirus pandemic and if she’s wanted to punch a bully at any point during the campaign.“I think my punching days are over,” Biden said after chuckling at the question, which was a reference to a story about her defending her sister against a bully.Stephanopoulos then pivoted to attack ads regarding Joe Biden’s health and fitness for office, asking how she feels about them.JILL BIDEN PREDICTS 'A LOT OF REPUBLICANS' WILL VOTE FOR HER HUSBAND, EVEN IF THEY WON'T ADMIT IT“You know, George, I see Joe every single day and he’s writing speeches, he’s being briefed, he’s making phone calls, he’s on the Zoom constantly, he’s doing fundraisers, I mean, we go from 9 in the morning to, gosh, 10-11 at night because we have to hit the people on the West Coast as well,” Biden said. he loves it.”Earlier this week, the Trump campaign launched a digital ad that suggests the former vice president and Democratic nominee has suffered cognitive decline over the past four to five years.The spot asks, “Did something happen to Joe Biden?” and it cuts between clips of then-Vice President Biden from 2015 and 2016 speaking clearly and energetically and video of Biden stumbling and appearing to lose his train of thought during the 2020 presidential campaign.Stephanopoulos smiled as he said, “He’s been at it for an awfully long time, no question about that,” without asking about any recent news-making gaffes made by the Democratic nominee that the Trump campaign singled out.The ABC News anchor then asked Biden – who received widespread praise for her speech – what she looks most forward to and her biggest fear if her husband prevails on Election Day.Over on CBS, Jill Biden spoke with Gayle King on “CBS This Morning,” where she was quickly asked what this moment means to her family.“Joe has worked so hard to be in this moment, and he did run twice before, but this time we’re going to win,” she said.King responded, “You say that with such confidence.