1) NPR is indeed a liberal bastion, not a neutral news agency as it tries to whisper soothingly from the mountain tops. They are part of the liberal media establishment willing to do their part in Fake News when called upon.
Jim is a loyal soldier to the end…beyond reason or even thought. He is ultimately committed to the Dem Party/liberal media messaging. He recognizes the messaging the same as we do, he just supports it.
2) The Libs really want to try to pack the court next. This was intended to be the beginning of the demonization process to serve as the justification for their liberal base who all follow Liberalism Rule #3 :The ends justify the means….because we know better than you. The MSM is just prepping their audience for outrageous behavior against a reasonable man who needs to Ave his image changed first.