CBS hired one conservative. The legacy press lost its mind

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CBS hired one conservative. The legacy press lost its mind

TL;DR

  • Legacy media is amused by conservative hiring for prestigious roles.
  • Ross Douthat, formerly of the New York Times, was hired by 60 Minutes.
  • Tom Jones of Poynter expressed concerns about a potential shift to the right for CBS News and 60 Minutes.