More in the cross-post on the MRC's NewsBusters blog.
Speculating over Hillary Clinton’s vice presidential running mate on Friday, NBC’s Today fretted that the leading contender – Virginia Senator Tim Kaine – might be too moderate for the left-wing base of the Democratic Party. In a report on the topic, correspondent Kristen Welker noted: “A former governor who also has national security experience, Kaine has emerged as the frontrunner. Some progressives have accused him of being too pro-trade and soft on Wall Street, but supporters say he checks all the boxes.”
Looking at other names on the short list, Welker touted New Jersey Senator Cory Booker’s “ability to rally young and minority voters” with “his impassioned rhetoric and bold thinking.” She also promoted “Trump attack dog” Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren as another possibility.