Chris Matthews Profile in the NY Times
“I’m pretty sure if I knew this man I might do him bodily harm.”
This is a pretty interesting piece on Chris Matthews. I’ve never watched “Hardball” but I saw him on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and quite agreed that living one’s life like a political campaign is incredibly misguided.
I find the SNL spoofs hilarious and should confess that I am somewhat amused by his bluster (and volume). If I had to choose between watching Matthews or O’Reilly…well, there’s no contest.
[I must point out that Chris Matthews wasn’t bad looking in 1980. Too bad I was five years old then. However, based on his personality and the behaviors he exhibits, I'm pretty sure if I knew this man I might do him bodily harm.]
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