We just learned that CNN’s White House correspondent Jim Acosta doesn’t think “neutrality for the sake of neutrality” applies under President Trump, and now we’re learning another lesson. It’s Democratic primary season, and MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace wants to hear from the candidates what they find lacking in their media coverage.

What, for example, could they do to give Beto O’Rourke a boost?

Nicolle Wallace to Beto O'Rourke: "What can we do to better cover your candidacy?" pic.twitter.com/cZkaCdagjP — Jeff Cimmino (@jeffcimmino) May 24, 2019

Maybe it’s us, but we don’t remember a Republican candidate ever being asked that.

Meanwhile conservatives are begging the MSM not to report FAKE quotes. But there’s no left-wing bias, nooooo. https://t.co/gOIX1Cs4Vt — Inez Stepman (@InezFeltscher) May 28, 2019

Face palm. — bluska (@bluskabucknut) May 25, 2019

Since when do news reporters ask such a question of a candidate? Appearance of impropriety? 100% YES. Beyond bias and pandering. Truly revolting. — Sherry Kerdman (@sherry_kerdman) May 26, 2019

Sure, there’s absolutely no liberal media bias in the main stream media……… Oh my God — John Merrill (@JohnHMerrill) May 26, 2019

So much for unbiased media — Mark Thompson (@mrkthompsn) May 25, 2019

Objective news at its best! — ChrisCadigan (@chriscadigan) May 25, 2019

Embarrassing — BatCat (@CatrinaBrown4) May 25, 2019

Let's all gather here shocked like we don't know that's what they're for. pic.twitter.com/ed0CCezDgz — ??Verysmallworld (@TrulyTayo) May 25, 2019

I’m embarrassed for her. — Frank DeGarcia (@FrankDeGarcia) May 25, 2019

The journalism degree should be returned — Anthony Grisanti (@AnthonyGriz) May 26, 2019

Coverage = promotion? — Eugene Harris (@Budd_Harris) May 24, 2019

Even Beto laughs at how fawning this question is. — Victory Gin (@DrinkVictory) May 25, 2019

When Beto looks taken back with surprise you've probably gone to far. LOL — Kate (@Katepa2018) May 27, 2019

What a joke. He even laughs. — jason cooper (@PridefulTexan74) May 26, 2019

Get a room. — Ellen Graham (@themomwhoshadit) May 26, 2019

At least play a little hard to get.. lol — Wayne ?? (@N2Impalas) May 25, 2019

Candidate O'Rourke surely replied, "Ask how high taxes must rise to cover single payer insurance for all; if open borders w/populous migration leads to our Republic's failure; if climate change science is funded by federal grants requiring a predetermined outcome." #LeftTVSucks — Captain Krunch ⚓??? (@WaShuGolf) May 25, 2019

? Love it when they can’t help themselves, and the veil is pulled back on their sycophancy! Too funny. — Stop and Consider (@chaplainjoel) May 25, 2019

I’m sure they would show the same fawning assistance to Republicans – Lol. — ZsuZsu (@ZsuZsubean) May 25, 2019

Be a journalist, not a cheerleader. — Coach Lap (@CoachLap) May 26, 2019

How about make up things that give him the appearance or being a viable candidate? — Jason Stallings (@jjstallings1) May 25, 2019

Follow him on skateboards. — Dan Ditzler (@longgonedaddy) May 26, 2019

Put dirt on it and bury it! It’s over. — Su Snell (@susnelling) May 26, 2019

A shovel. It’s dead. — Jason Jordan (@iamjasonjordan) May 27, 2019

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