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One day last June, MSNBCs Chris Matthews opened his show with some news: His wife, Kathleen Matthews, a former local news anchor and Marriott hotel executive, had announced a run for Congress, seeking to replace Chris Van Hollen in Marylands 8th District. Matthews enthusiastically endorsed his wifes candidacy, and vowed to offer Kathleen whatever help I can.
The longtime host of Hardball added: As a journalist, I also know how important it is to respect certain boundaries on my support for her both in my public role and here on MSNBC. And while most of you know that our show doesnt typically cover congressional races, I will continue to fully disclose my relationship with her as part of MSNBCs commitment to being transparent and fair in our coverage.
In the ensuing months, Kathleens name has rarely come up on Hardball. But many of the guests on the show have become generous donors to her campaign. And the transparency Matthews promised has not extended to mentioning that to his audience.
Using Federal Election Commission data and Hardball transcripts, The Intercept has identified 48 frequent guests of Matthewss program who have made donations to the Kathleen Matthews for Congress campaign. These individuals, their spouses, or their political action committees donated $79,050 as of December 31, 2015 about 5 percent of the $1.5 million Matthews had raised as of that time.
https://theintercept.com/2016/03/11/chris-matthewss-hardball-guests-have-given-79050-to-his-wife-kathleens-congressional-campaign/
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(63 posts)Hoyt
(54,770 posts)there is really a corruption scandal before I watch it later. If it's just another unfounded Sanders supporters' conspiracy thing, I won't have to waste my time.
msanthrope
(37,549 posts)I'm sure I'm supposed to be outraged I'm just not sure about what yet.
Hoyt
(54,770 posts)mckara
(1,708 posts)He's our son-of-a-bitch!
Hoppy
(3,595 posts)Settle down, Martha. Its sarcasm.
rpannier
(24,328 posts)JDPriestly
(57,936 posts)I get along with pretty much everybody. I'm the one who is patient and listens to the most difficult people, but I cannot watch Hillary.
I wish I could get on the bandwagon, but I cannot.
And I don't understand what other people see in her or why they like her.
Very strange.
SammyWinstonJack
(44,129 posts)I won't be jumping on the bandwagon.
chwaliszewski
(1,514 posts)but that's only because I like to
C'mon, Bernie! I don't want to see our fine country start circling the toilet of society.
Punkingal
(9,522 posts)pnwmom
(108,955 posts)Is it from ignorance or are you pushing libertarian views?
BigBearJohn
(11,410 posts)I am certainly not pushing Libertarian views, but facts are facts, no matter WHO says them.
Aside from that, it's a YOUNG TURKS video and I adore those guys.
McCamy Taylor
(19,240 posts)So, why should I care if Matthews guests donate to his wife? At least they are not Saudi pedos.
msanthrope
(37,549 posts)Jesus I would expect the shit from the f****** Daily Mail.
Bonn1997
(1,675 posts)I doubt 1 out every 50 have even appeared on any TV show.