CBS Continues Network Obsession with Clinton Baby, Declares Her ‘Political Royalty’

CBS Continues Network Obsession With Clinton Baby, Declares Her ‘Political Royalty’ (NewsBusters)

While ABC and NBC have moved on from their over-the-top gushing over Chelsea Clinton’s baby, CBS felt the need to continue to obsess over the announcement on Monday’s CBS This Morning. Reporter Bill Plante offered up a healthy dose of Clinton cheerleading when he proclaimed the baby to be the “newest member of a family of political royalty.” 

Co-host Norah O’Donnell introduced the segment by playing up “the speculation over a famous former Secretary of State's next job title can be put to rest this morning. Hillary Clinton is now being called grandmother. Chelsea Clinton gave birth to a girl Friday evening in New York City and Bill Plante is in Washington with the arrival shared on social media. ”

Bill Plante then proceeded to hype how “little Charlotte became an instant celebrity. Her proud grandparents just like any others quickly shared pictures with Grandma Hillary tweeting that they were over the moon and Grandpa Bill saying they couldn't be happier.”