AP: Chris Matthews a Target for Clinton Fans

Jan 12, 2:11 PM EST

Chris Matthews a Target for Clinton Fans

By DAVID BAUDER
AP Television Writer
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Chris Matthews a Target for Clinton Fans

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NEW YORK (AP) -- He's become the target for critics who think a backlash against the media played a part in Hillary Clinton's surprise win in New Hampshire. Chris Matthews laughs off that idea, and insists he has a lot of respect for her.

The MSNBC "Hardball" host had more explaining to do after Clinton's victory when he said that the reason Clinton is a candidate for president "is that her husband messed around."

"I do like the fact that `Hardball' is a heat-seeker," the rapid-fire political commentator told The Associated Press. "My job is to provide excitement and to bring it into the show and have people argue about things that they would normally argue about."

Matthews was the focal point for the anger many women felt at how Clinton's candidacy seemed to be written off with lightning speed following a loss in Iowa and foreboding poll numbers in New Hampshire. He is a man and he is ever sure of himself.

He also had a history: The liberal watchdog Media Matters for America counted more than eight negative remarks Matthews made about Clinton for every positive one during September, October and November.

Yep, poor Chris is the innocent victim of ANGRY women. Couldn't be more clear.

The Big Dog said no, and ever since then, Chris has waged a jihad against the Clintons.

and well on the planet.

Chris himself in the article above said it best: he talks about his show. Show, yup, sleezy entertainment with a long track record.

Like Rush, Chris used lies, disinformation, half truths, and is usually wrong.

He really needs to be unemployed.

I hate her. I hate her. I hate Hillary Clinton.

When Matthews drops the schtick, he's actually very inciteful.

What I don't find him is insightful.

Damn I wished!

He tells it like it is and doesn't give a Christ what anyone else thinks about his opinions.

Better still, he's a true bi-partisan commentator that can connect with both sides of the political divide, as proven by his guests on Hardball.

He's unabashedly, resoundingly anti-Clinton, pro-Barack, and makes sound, lucid arguments for his case.

He and John Forbes Kerry are pretty much my two favorite people now.

Keith Olbermann is coming around too - just watch his opening of Countdown from last Monday where he puts it to Clinton.

Interesting little slip there Chris. I thought your job was to ask the hard questions and get them answered. Truth be told though your an over glorified Jerry Springer aren't you?