More in the cross-post on the MRC's NewsBusters blog.
Ahead of Jeb Bush announcing his 2016 presidential run on Monday, NBC’s Today and CBS This Morning hyped his effort to “regain some lost momentum” and overcome the “baggage” of his last name. In contrast, the two morning shows barely touched the problems facing Hillary Clinton’s campaign in the wake of her formal announcement on Saturday.
On Today, White House correspondent Chris Jansing asserted: “Today his [Bush’s] job is to deliver a speech that will help him regain some lost momentum...” The headline on screen read: “Jeb Bush Announcing Today; Hoping to Regain Momentum Amid Clinton Kick-Off.”