After amplifying many of the calls for President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential campaign in the wake of his disastrous debate performance, there appears to be a change of mind. After Biden’s interview with George Stephanopoulos and subsequent retrenchment, the networks have begun to fall back in line.
A return to norms means that ABC retakes its place as the most Biden-servile network. Consider this sequence from ABC’s report, as Mary Bruce resumes her apple-polishing campaign:
MARY BRUCE: Tonight, all eyes on President Biden, surrounded by world leaders as he marks the 75th anniversary of NATO.
JOE BIDEN: Welcome.
BRUCE: Using the moment to remind America and the world what he’s accomplished.
BIDEN: It’s remarkable progress. Proof that our commitment is broad and deep. That we’re ready, that we’re willing, that we’re able to deter…
