Nets Delight in Fall of ‘Rising,’ ‘Up and Coming Republican Star’ Greitens

[See NewsBusters for more.] “Rising star in the Republican Party.” “Up and coming star in Republican politics.” Once again, the networks are hyping the fall of a GOP politician, making sure to highlight the party status of Missouri Governor Eric Greitens. This is a habit not usually followed when the offending politician is a Democrat. On CBS This Morning, Norah O’Donnell described Greitens: “He was considered a rising star in the Republican Party. Greitens was hit by scandals stemming from an extramarital affair, alleged blackmail, and claims of campaign finance violations.”