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ErinBerin84 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 11:48 AM
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Chris Matthews thinks that Obama may win with 340 electoral votes
Just adding this to a chorus of predictions, George Will's were posted earlier. Again, we need turnout, so don't go crazy with a "we don't have it in the bag yet!" in response to this...obviously, I know that. Plus, I think it's cute that his wife says (of her jacket) "I had this before Sarah Palin!"

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/02/fashion/02nite.html?_r=2&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

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He then went on to prognosticate: “Three hundred and forty electoral votes,” he said, predicting Democratic victory while talking to two long-time waiters. “I’ve been trying to figure it out. Maybe 59 Senate seats, 31 seats in the House.”

While Mr. Matthews hasn’t formally endorsed anyone, it’s not hard to figure out which way he’s leaning. During the MSNBC primary coverage he claimed, with typical hyperbole, to feel “a thrill go up his leg” when Obama spoke.

Kathleen Matthews blew in the door with a gust of cold air, wearing a snug candy-apple red leather jacket. “I had this before Sarah Palin did,” she said, laughing. “But I got mine on a summer discount: 75 percent off.” She joked that Ms. Palin should have traded Neiman Marcus for Loehmann’s.

Mr. Matthews ordered her a pinot noir and a hamburger.

“Think of the Kennedys,” Mr. Matthews said, when asked the impact on Washington if Obama wins. “A mixed administration. Pragmatic. Some liberal tendencies, not overwhelming. Very tough. Very smart. Thin ties — are you looking at this?”

He demonstrated on his own black silk tie, folding it in half. “Well-turned-out men. No sloppiness. Just work.

“It will be zesty,” he added.
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Jennicut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 11:51 AM
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1. Mrs. Matthews-good zinger! Tweety is so for Obama it is not even funny.
I think his prediction is about right.
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Shakespeare Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 11:53 AM
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3. Kathleen was my favorite local news anchor when I lived in DC.
I think they make a great couple.
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Amerigo Vespucci Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 11:52 AM
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2. I'm looking forward to the "just work" part.
Eight years of endless vacations, fake Texas accents, frat boy fake macho swagger and petulance has been just too damned much. I want to witness a President who just works.
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camera obscura Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 12:02 PM
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4. Cute article
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GalleryGod Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 12:05 PM
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5. Tweety's been waiting 40 years for this. He may run against Spector.
From your lips to the Election God's ears, Chris.
Kathleen is a seasoned Pro,in her own right.
They can feel it.:patriot: :yourock: :woohoo:
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ObamaKerryDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 06:30 PM
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6. I fell in love with Tweety during this election cycle, lol, particurally in recent weeks..
He's so right on! :D
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