On Thursday, NBC’s Today devoted nearly three minutes of air time to a report touting Hillary Clinton’s “return to the spotlight” and “re-emergence” on the public stage “With some big plans, including a new book and a series of speeches...”

Co-host Matt Lauer eagerly told viewers: “...after taking some time away from public eye following the election, Hillary Clinton appears ready to return to the spotlight.” In the report that followed, correspondent Peter Alexander proclaimed: “After a couple months of largely staying on the sidelines, Hillary Clinton isn't launching a comeback but it is a re-emergence. With some big plans, including a new book and a series of speeches all teeing up her first extended reaction to one of the most intense elections in modern American history.”

After a soundbite played of New York theatergoers applauding the defeated Democratic nominee, Alexander gushed: “Cheers for Hillary Clinton on Broadway. The audience chanting her name before a show late Wednesday. And many waiting to catch a glimpse as she left with her husband Bill Clinton, taking selfies with fans.”

The reporter lamented: “Aside from the Inauguration she intended to be her own, we've seen very little of Clinton since her defeat. For weeks, these have been some of our only glimpses of her, snapping a photo during a hike in the woods.”

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He then optimistically looked ahead to her return:

ALEXANDER: But now the former Democratic nominee is plotting her next chapter, a new book of personal essays inspired by her favorite quotes, all touching on her stunning defeat. Clinton writing, “These quotes have helped me celebrate the good times, laugh at the absurd times, persevere during the hard times, and deepen my appreciation of all life has to offer.” Her re-emergence will also include a series of speeches on women's rights and gay rights beginning this spring. And another that’ll bring her full circle. Nearly 50 years after the 1969 Wellesley commencement speech that catapulted her to national fame – HILLARY RODHAM [1969]: Fear is always with us but we just don't have time for it. Not now. ALEXANDER: Clinton is slated to address her alma mater as its commence speaker once again this May.

While the NBC morning show was happy to hail Clinton’s comeback tour, the coverage ignored reports that her campaign team has been blaming former President Obama for her electoral defeat.

Here is a full transcript of the February 2 report: