Carlos Watson: CNN's New 'It' Boy?

Three sources with knowledge of the situation have confirmed that high-level executives are discussing how to expand Carlos Watson’s role at CNN post-Inside Politics. We heard that Watson may become “senior political analyst,” but that title already belongs to Bill Schneider and Jeff Greenfield is already “senior analyst.” What else could CNN have in mind or is Schneider/Greenfield about to get moved?

The potential move has other political analysts, both at CNN and out, up-in-arms–since within the business, Watson’s analysis (when he offers anything original at all) is considered so weak as to be laughable.