softballs

Superstorms and hail the size of softballs is also real, Hoenig.

Think Progress » Fox Analyst: Global Warming is ‘Bogus…Dreamed Up by The Greens Because They Hate Industry’ 2006

All the talks had merit, but the softballs were the real disappointments.

Kicking The Dog SVGL 2009

Now, each and EVERY one of those interviews will be considered to be "softballs," or "hamstrung," or "controlled by Palin and her handlers."

Charlie Gibson agreed to have his nuts cut out -- according to Josh Marshall. Ann Althouse 2008

During that night's Q&A session, the questions are the kind of softballs she says she can't stand: When is she going to host "Saturday Night Live"?

Barbara Swings Away 2007

He also said he felt the judges had given Corrado and Schweiger "softballs," and saved their pointed questions for him and Bill Cook, who represented Cherry Hill.

Press of Atlantic City: Editorials 2009

He also said he felt the judges had given Corrado and Schweiger "softballs," and saved the tough questions for him and William Cook, the attorney representing Cherry Hill.

Press of Atlantic City: Editorials 2009

"since I'd be nervous at first, he would start the questioning with a few 'softballs' that would help me relax and do my best."

Libertarian Blog Place 2009

He even had to admit some of the questions were softballs.

Ryan draws national attention at town halls 2011

He even had to admit some of the questions were softballs.

Ryan draws national attention at town halls 2011

She started out with softballs -- what did we stand for, what activities did we engage in.

Medea Benjamin: Dear Jon, Sane People Protest Crazy Wars Medea Benjamin 2010