[See NewsBusters for more.] In a post debate segment, ABC’s Nightline on Wednesday night profiled 2020 presidential candidate Marianne Williamson, avoiding her weird and wacky beliefs on vaccines and the AIDS virus being represented by Darth Vader. Instead, reporter Marci Gonzalez enthused, “She's taking her passionate case far beyond her fan base.” Hinting at her unusual beliefs, the reporter noted, “She is also focused on this spiritual climate of America.” Gonzalez offered softballs, such as this: “Williamson is aware of just how unconventional her aspirations are. What kind of negative feedback have you heard so far?” Continuing the new age happy talk, the journalist parroted, “[Williamson] says she's taking the inner peace she's taught for years to heart as she prepares for the uphill battle ahead. How tough is this going to be for you?”
