Chris Matthews a liberal??

[AnnInLa]

http://mediamatters.org/items/200505310005

From a Republican National Committee (RNC) press release to the tirades of right-wing pundits, conservatives have repeatedly accused MSNBC host Chris Matthews of being a "liberal Democrat." But while Matthews did work for former President Jimmy Carter and former House Speaker Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill Jr. (D-MA), his statements on major political issues belie the claim that he consistently sides with the Democrats.

Those who label Matthews a progressive have evidently ignored telling indicators to the contrary. As recently as the May 27 edition of Hardball, Matthews responded to documentary filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi's suggestion that members of the media -- including Matthews -- have portrayed President Bush as a "dunce" by asserting that he has voted for Bush "at least once" and that he has "defended against the liberal elitists":

MATTHEWS: I make this president look like -- you don't watch this program, Alexandra. That has never been the case with me. And anybody watching knows right now, we treat this guy with respect. I happen to like him. I voted for him at least once. I'm not going to go any further on that. But the idea that we treat him like a dunce is just inaccurate.



MATTHEWS: Just to straighten the record out, Alexandra, back in the 2000 race, I was one of the few journalists that pointed out that George W. Bush did extremely well in those debates against Al Gore. In fact, I said he won in terms of personality, in terms of likability and fairness and on other grounds. I was the one who took a lot of heat for taking that position.

From the beginning, I've defended him on issues like saying Jesus Christ is his personal philosopher. I've defended him against the liberal elitists who did put him down. So, I don't think it's fair to say that I have in any way abused him. Do you want to take that back or do you want to start over or what here?

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[GreenArrow]

1. Chris Matthews a venal

steaming turd?

[GiovanniC]

2. Thank You Chris Matthews

For clearly articulating many of the reasons I can't stand you.

[BlueEyedSon]

Well, these days the CENTER is to the right of Attila the Hun!

[Mr_Spock]

3. Matthews is passe

We need to ignore this guy who'll say anything to appear "neutral" - he's gone off the deep end in this ass-kissing game...

[immoderate]

4. He must be getting paid off.

Just read that in another thread, and I think that best explains what's going on.

When Matthews started out on TV, his show was called "Politics" and he made more sense.

--IMM

[Lone_Wolf]

10. GE is a huge military contractor and energy company...

It makes sense that their subsidiaries, like MSNBC, supports the warmongers and energy Barons that make up the * administration. They'll make much more money under Bush's administration than under somebody like Kerry. This is why they are pro-*.

Think of MSNBC and their talking heads as nothing more than a corporate public relations department masquerading as a news channel.

[liberal N proud]

5. It that is Liberal, what are we?

[UTUSN]

6. Yip, Most of Us Here Knew His Lib Papers Expired Circa 1988

When his "Hardball" the book was published was about the last identifiable time he was a Dem activist. His context as a political operative was Winner/Loser-- whoever WON, whoever was SUCCESSFUL was the one to admire. And RAYGUN beat the pants off of Tweety's bosses, CARTER and O'NEILL. So Tweety started swinging away from the "loser Dems". When he started the cable career, there was his ready-made mentor in place, G.E.RUSSERT, who had already transitioned away from being a Dem. G.E.RUSSERT was about the first of the soon-to-be-FORMER-Dem/Lib media to reach out to LIMBOsevic. It was all a matter of ratings. G.E.RUSSERT re-focused his bleeding-heart-Libness on the great White unwashed who were flocking to LIMBOsevic: Why, those POOR, SIMPLE, HEARTED people had been MALIGNED and DENIGRATED by arrogant limousine Libs like himself for generations, POOR THEM. Plus, they were FLOCKING---in NUMBERS, meaning RATINGS, that is.

So Tweety learned that to be on t.v. he needed to attract OTHERS NOT DEMS. Yes, Tweety's Dem Party Registration EXPIRED long ago, and it's irritating that he has continued to be called OUR representative all this time. Glad to see that the word is getting out.

[Ready4Change]

7. I've seen him take a variety of stances.

Not sure what his politics are, but I've seen him provide a variety of points of view, I think in order to spur debate with his guests. I've both screamed at and cheered for him, depending on who his guests are.

[Auntie Bush]

8. That's par for the course...The right always accuse the MSM of

being Liberal...no matter what they do or say! Mathews has been gushing over bush* like a school girl...makes me sick! :puke:
How they can say the Media is Left? We should start calling them the right wing media and make that our meme. If we say it long enough it will be true.

[Lannes]

9. I used to like harball

Seems like a long time ago.He used to ask tough questions to the left and the right but over the last few years he is just carrying water for the bushies.

[Avalux]

11. Chris Mathews loves *'s tough guy image

I remember the aircraft carrier stunt - Mathews was so excited he could hardly contain himself.

[lonestarnot]

14. bushitler in zippers aphrodisiac for mathews, no Viagra needed

[AnnInLa]

12. Barf TV Alert....Tonight on Hardball

"Will this reporter throw a wrench in the Clinton legacy? Clinton Whitehouse stories you've never heard!"

[DemBeans]

15. what an ass he is

I'm not surprised that he's featuring the trashy new Clinton book on his show - his hatred of the Clintons is irrational and bizarre. It's probably because Bill is the kind of politician Matthews dreams of being but could never achieve (remember when he was going to run for office in Pennsylvania? Who'd vote for the twit?).

Bush, on the other hand, is the kind of politician Matthews could easily become - crude, a traitor to corporate interests, stupid and boorish. No wonder he worships his 'success'.

[City Lights]

17. Are you serious? If so, kkkarl must be desperate to hide something.

When all else fails, beat the Clinton-is-a-dirty-scum drum. :puke:

[lonestarnot]

13. Hell NO! That freak turns my stomach!

[NewJeffCT]

16. It's the RW method - anybody that doesn't toe the line is liberal

If you are anywhere to the left of Ann Coulter, you'll find somebody on the right accusing you of being some librul, commie-loving, drug-using, radical hippie pinko tree hugger.

It's been very effective for the RW. I always make the point that John McCain is considered a moderate Republican these days. Yet, many of his positions are to the right of formerly way too conservative Barry Goldwater. Goldwater was pro-choice, pro gays in the military & pro environment. Heck, just being truly pro-environment these days is anathema in the Republic Party.

[GoldenOldie]

18. That's why they are called Media-whores

Matthews, Russert, Scarborough, O'Reilly, Hannitty, etc., etc., are not journalists but political muckracker's.

They are loyal to whichever Party or group is in power and whichever group will help their stock portfolio.

They care little for facts but a great deal about ratings which insures their wealth.

[dogday]

19. Chris Matthews is paid to be whatever the Station tells him to be

It is all about money and keeping your job. Matthews is what the Station owner wants him to be.... Sad but true....

[seabeyond]

20. matthews morphed over the years, now, he is just hateful

to democrats. there is no allowing of any opinion from a democrat. he immediately disses. he talks in sneers when talking about democrats or their agenda