No questions, please, we're winning

Almost nobody puts journalists' needs above their favourite politician's. We're probably overdue to figure that out.

Harris and Walz.

Over the slogan “Democracy Dies in Darkness,” which supporters of the Democratic Party used to think was great, the Washington Post editorial board has once again been calling for less darkness. Unfortunately for its readers, the Post’s particular concern is about the Democratic presidential candidate and her reluctance to face journalistic scrutiny. Write the editors:

Since replacing President Joe Biden at the top of the 2024 Democratic ticket, Vice President Kamala Harris has neither given a sit-down interview nor held a news conference. Her campaign’s website lacks an “Issues” page (there’s only a biography)….

If she hopes to prevail, Ms. Harris needs to present her ideas. The media and public have legitimate questions, and she should face them.

To which the members of the public who subscribe to the Post have replied, in the editorial’s own comment section: Get stuffed, Washington Post editorial board!