[More in the cross-post on the MRC's NewsBusters blog.]
CNN's Alisyn Camerota spotlighted Senator Lindsey Graham on the 2 November 2015 edition of New Day over his supposedly good performance at the earlier CNBC debate for the lower-tier Republican presidential candidates: "You being on that early debate has allowed you to bust out some great zingers and jokes. I mean, a lot of people thought that you stole the show...it gave you more air time that you wouldn't actually get on the main stage...It also distinguished you in terms of substance."
Overall, the South Carolina politician didn't get the confrontational treatment that many Republican/conservative guests get on CNN. It should be pointed out that Senator Graham was "spotted at a private media party hosted by CNN...pouring and throwing back a few drinks with members of the media" the night before that debate on CNBC, as reported by MRC TV's Brittany Hughes on October 28, 2015.