CBS Hypes Calls Have Michelle Obama Be Joe Biden’s VP, New Documentary

Nicholas Fondacaro | May 6, 2020
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It exposed just how warped their news judgment was. While America was still suffering from the coronavirus and with new symptoms appearing in children, CBS Evening News set aside time Wednesday to fawn for former First Lady Michelle Obama’s new documentary and hype Democratic calls to have her become Joe Biden’s running mate. There was no mention of the rape allegation against the presumptive Democratic nominee she would be working with.

Michelle Obama as Biden's VP? Nearly two-thirds of Democrats say they want the former first lady to serve as vice president, but is she interested,” anchor Norah O’Donnell announced during the opening tease.

When they finally got to the report, O’Donnell gushed about what plans the Obamas had in the coming months:

O’DONNELL: Speaking of campuses being closed, schools are looking for ways to honor seniors at this year's commencement ceremonies. In early June, former President Obama and Michelle Obama will headline a YouTube virtual ceremony. And a documentary out today is offering new insights into the life of the former First Lady.

The rest of the report was handled by politics correspondent Ed O’Keefe, who kicked off the video by jumping right into the effort to draft the former First Lady to be vice president.

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