Under normal circumstances, a presidential candidate who refused to tell voters what he believes about one of the most radical, consequential policies of the race would be excoriated by the press. He would be cornered at every opportunity, hounded until he was forced to give an answer. But Joe Biden is determined to get off scot-free, and the media might just let him.

Biden, the Democratic presidential candidate, and his running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris of California, have repeatedly refused to answer direct questions about whether they would support efforts to pack the Supreme Court if the Senate confirms President Trump’s nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett. (Or even if it doesn’t.) He has been rightfully asked several times to take a position, but then, when he refuses to answer, nobody presses him. This is why Biden feels so confident simply disregarding the issue every time it is brought up. The media have taken sides and won’t hold him accountable.