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Jewish Group Demands Apology From MSNBC’s Chris Matthews For Comparing Bernie Sanders Victory To Nazi Invasion

The success of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders — who was the first-ever candidate to win the popular vote in the first three early-voting states — has been a tough pill to swallow for some. Notably, veteran MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews compared a possible Sanders victory in 2020 to Nazi Germany’s invasion of France in World […]

By Tyler MacDonald | 3y ago

Chris Matthews: ‘Democratic Moderates’ May Be Better Off With Donald Trump As President Than Bernie Sanders

Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont has already been declared winner of the 2020 Nevada Democratic caucuses, after cruising to victory and leaving his closest competitor, former Vice President Joe Biden, nearly 30 percentage points behind. Some are not taking the news well. Per Law & Crime, veteran MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews “said the quiet […]

By Damir Mujezinovic | 3y ago

Chris Matthews Compares Bernie Sanders Winning Nevada To Nazi Invasion Of France In World War II

Veteran MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews is not taking the news of Sen. Bernie Sanders winning the Democratic Nevada caucuses well. By all indications, Sanders will win the caucuses in a landslide. According to Matthews, his impending victory is reminiscent of Nazi German’s invasion of France in World War II. Per Mediaite, while commenting on Sanders’ […]

By Damir Mujezinovic | 3y ago

Representative Eric Swalwell Appears To Fart On Live TV, Later Insists ‘It Was Not Me’

An incredibly intriguing scandal is brewing in American politics, and it’s not a new development in the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. It has been dubbed “fart gate” on Twitter, and Rep. Eric Swalwell set off the speculation that he passed gas on live TV tonight during an interview on MSNBC from Capitol Hill. […]

By Rachel Dillin | 3y ago

Pete Buttigieg On Al Franken: ‘I Would Not Have Applied That Pressure’

Al Franken resigned his U.S. Senate seat in December of 2017 after several women accused him of various degrees of sexual misconduct. Democrats are still arguing about it, even into the 2020 presidential campaign. Some Democrats, including a few major donors to the party, have continued to defend Franken and vowed never to support any […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

Trump Could Resign ‘In The Coming Weeks,’ Predicts MSNBC’s Chris Matthews

Despite constant criticism, steadily decreasing poll numbers, and legal action surrounding him and his colleagues, Donald Trump has stood strong in his position as president of the United States for two years, though one man believes his time might be up. During his MSNBC show Hardball With Chris Matthews on Monday, December 17, host Chris […]

By Naomi Kennedy | 4y ago

MSNBC Host Chris Matthews Appears To Joke About Slipping Hillary Clinton A ‘Bill Cosby Pill’ [Video]

Political pundit Chris Matthews, the fast-talking host of Hardball on MSNBC, joked about a “Bill Cosby pill” prior to interviewing Hillary Clinton in January 2016 at an Iowa firehouse while the presidential primary season was in full swing. The Cut website has just unearthed the behind-the-scenes footage. In the clip embedded below, while requesting some […]

By Robert Jonathan | 5y ago

Chris Matthews: MSNBC Settled Alleged Sexual Harassment Complaint Against ‘Hardball’ Host [Report]

Chris Matthews is the latest member of the media to find his name mentioned in an alleged sexual harassment complaint. Matthews is the fast-talking host of the political chat show Hardball on MSNBC. According to a scoop just published by The Daily Caller, an unnamed assistant producer back in 1999 accused Matthews of “making inappropriate […]

By Robert Jonathan | 5y ago

Chris Matthews Channels Sean Spicer, Claims Hitler Didn’t Use Chemical Weapons

MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews seems to be defending Sean Spicer for claiming that Hitler never used chemical weapons, perhaps because he made the same gaffe in August 2013. After trying to justify the U.S. missile attack on a Syrian airbase, Spicer, the White House press secretary, apologized multiple times following the outrage and scorn that […]

By Robert Jonathan | 6y ago

Rudy Giuliani, FBI: Former Mayor Denies ‘Inside’ Information, Admits Reports From ‘Former Agents’

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani appeared on Hardball with Chris Matthews, where the host asked the guest if comments he made on Fox News about the Donald Trump campaign having a surprise on the way, two days before FBI Director James Comey wrote a letter addressing U.S. Congress with regard to emails stored […]

By Scott Hough | 6y ago

Did Liberal MSNBC Host Chris Matthews Endorse Donald Trump?

MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews seems to be playing hardball with both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. In an edited clip from his video election diary circulating on social media, the Hardball anchor sounds like he is endorsing Donald Trump for president. The longtime Democrat was a former speechwriter for President Jimmy Carter and chief of […]

By Robert Jonathan | 6y ago

Media Blackouts: The Biggest Story Of This Century

Mainstream media’s near-complete blackout on major stories and events is without a doubt the most interesting thing happening in the world today. Earlier today, WikiLeaks dropped a massive bombshell about the largest trade agreement ever made, which covers 52 countries and affects 80 percent of the economy in the U.S. and Europe, accounting for two-thirds […]

By Caitlin Johnstone | 7y ago

Chris Matthews Mocks Patricia Smith’s Benghazi Attack Speech About Slain Son Sean Smith During Republican Convention

Chris Matthews suffered an intense backlash for his comments about grieving Benghazi victim mother, Patricia Smith. The MSNBC host said allowing Smith to appear “ruined” the first night of the convention and claimed Hillary Clinton was not at all to blame for the deaths in Benghazi. Patricia Smith’s speech brought tears to the eyes of […]

By Tara Dodrill | 7y ago

Media Will Declare Hillary Clinton The Nominee At 5 P.M. Pacific Time On Tuesday, Chris Matthews Claims [Video]

The presidential primary contest between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders is a done deal even before California goes to the polls on Tuesday. This inside information, which will be disheartening to Bernie Sanders supporters, is according to MSNBC anchor/journalist Chris Matthews, the host of the political show Hardball on the liberal TV network. With the […]

By Robert Jonathan | 7y ago

Chris Matthews On Hillary Clinton’s Speech: ‘It Was Exquisitely Written’

Chris Matthews is calling Hillary Clinton’s speech a “masterpiece.” Hillary spoke on Thursday, taking to MSNBC to express her stance on foreign policy. What was originally intended to be a foreign policy address instead turned into a verbal lashing, and it was clear that her cross-hairs were fixated on Donald Trump and his possible election. […]

By Bryan Star | 7y ago

MSNBC Host Chris Matthews: Mainstream Media Is Out Of Touch With America [Video]

MSNBC analyst Chris Matthews admitted on live TV that the New York and Washington-centric news media doesn’t represent America, particularly when it comes to individual gun ownership under the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, otherwise known as the right to keep and bear arms. Matthews conceded this point while providing commentary prior to GOP […]

By Robert Jonathan | 7y ago

Chris Matthews’ Hot Mic Moment Comments About Melania Trump’s ‘Runway Walk’ Spark Intense Backlash

Chris Matthews was caught making some intimate comments about Melania Trump’s physique during a hot mic moment on Tuesday evening. “Did you see her walk? Runway walk. My God is that good,” said Chris Matthews, a news host for MSNBC. “I could watch that runway show.” Chris Matthews’ Melanie Trump comment has sparked heated debate […]

By Tara Dodrill | 7y ago

Melania Trump: MSNBC Host Chris Matthews Caught On Hot Mic Leering At Melania’s ‘Runway Walk’

Melania Trump apparently makes MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews “lean forward.” Matthews, the fast-talking host of the political chat show Hardball on the liberal TV network, was caught on a hot microphone ogling Melania Trump’s “runway walk” as she accompanied her husband Donald Trump to the podium for his Indiana Primary victory speech Tuesday night. As […]

By Robert Jonathan | 7y ago

Chris Matthews Disses Ted Cruz And Marco Rubio As ‘The Two Cuban Guys’ [Video]

MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews again seemed to play the race card against U.S Senators Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio, both of whom are running for president for the Republican party in election 2016. Reacting to the likelihood (barring a last-minute change of heart) that front-runner Donald Trump won’t be showing up for tonight’s nationally televised […]

By Robert Jonathan | 7y ago

MSNBC Anchor Chris Matthews Claims Marco Rubio And Ted Cruz Aren’t Hispanic [Video]

Chris Matthews, the host of MSNBC’s Hardball political show, is apparently having a hard time accepting that U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz are Hispanic. Both lawmakers, who are running for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination and are rising in the polls, are of Hispanic heritage, however. In an MSNBC roundtable following the GOP […]

By Robert Jonathan | 7y ago

Seattle Seahawks Rumors: Injury News From Denver Broncos Game Addressed By Pete Carroll

Seattle Seahawks rumors deal with several injuries suffered against the Denver Broncos. The Seahawks injury updates included the status of quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, receiver Chris Matthews, and cornerback Mohammed Seisay. A report from Seahawks.com provided more information about the player injuries, with several quotes coming from Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll. Jackson is dealing with […]

By Ryan DeVault | 8y ago

ISIS Recruits Join Because They ‘Lack Job Opportunities,’ Obama Official Marie Harf Claims

ISIS recruits join the Islamic State because they “lack job opportunities,” according to Obama administration representative Marie Harf. During an interview on MSNBC Hard Ball with Chris Matthew, the State Department spokeswoman made the comments which have drawn severe backlash and have now gone viral. State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf also had this to say […]

By Tara Dodrill | 8y ago

Chris Matthews on Obamacare Foe Ted Cruz: ‘He’s Brilliant’ [Video]

WIth regard to Obamacare, the federal government shutdown, and other political issues, MSNBC host Chris Matthews has been leveling blistering attacks on US Senator Ted Cruz for months. But he has apparently changed his tune to some degree. Yesterday on Morning Joe, Matthews declared that Cruz is brilliant and that President Obama has met his […]

By Robert Jonathan | 10y ago

Chris Matthews: Syria War Vote Needed ‘To Save President’s Hide’ [Video]

MSNBC host Chris Matthews said this morning that President Obama has put his fellow Democrats in a wicked position over the looming vote for the use of force in Syria. Matthews is usually in Obama’s corner on most things, but apparently not Syria. The journalist is perhaps best known for admitting in 2008 that he […]

By Robert Jonathan | 10y ago

Chris Matthews: Hitler Never Used Chemical Weapons [Video]

In commenting on the situation in Syria, Chris Matthews apparently needs to brush up on his knowledge of history. The increasingly erratic MSNBC host claimed on Morning Joe this week that unlike the Assad regime in Syria, Adolph Hitler didn’t use chemical weapons. Among many outrageous statements, Matthews is perhaps best known for admitting in […]

By Robert Jonathan | 10y ago

Joe Biden Of 2007 Would ‘Lead An Effort’ To Impeach Obama [Video]

Vice President Joe Biden would call for President Obama’s impeachment if he issues a military strike on Syria without a Congressional “OK.” At least, he would if he were Joe Biden of 2007 when he said the exact same thing about George W. Bush. It’s unknown whether President Obama will call for such a strike […]

By Dusten Carlson | 10y ago

MSNBC: Chris Matthews Fired Another Trends Hiccup?

“MSNBC Chris Matthews Fired” became a popular search engine result late Tuesday evening. But is Chris Matthew being fired by MSNBC merely another trends hiccup or a conservative dream struggling to find life in reality? Reports of MSNBC seeing Chris Matthews fired or canceled apparently started back in April of this year. Various websites claimed the Chris […]

By Patrick Frye | 10y ago

Bill O’Reilly Slams Chris Matthews, MSNBC, As ‘Desperate’ For Ratings [Video]

It’s no secret that MSNBC is at the bottom of the ratings barrel when it comes to cable news, but are they “desperate” for ratings? Fox News pundit and rival Bill O’Reilly thinks so. O’Reilly slammed MSNBC and host Chris Matthews on Thursday for the latter’s comment that Senator Ted Cruz has a “black Irish […]

By Dusten Carlson | 10y ago

Chris Matthews MSNBC Deal Revealed

Chris Matthews has renewed his deal with MSNBC, and his new schedule as a political TV pundit probably means that his former dreams of running for office are on permanent hold — even though his long-running syndicated Sunday show will be coming to an end. Matthews provided an extremely detailed statement on the new contract […]

By Elaine Radford | 10y ago

NBC Sponsors The Largest Gun Show In America: The SHOT Show Begins In Las Vegas Next Week

The NBC News Network is listed as the primary sponsor for the SHOT Show, the largest gun show held annually in Las Vegas. The Nevada gun show routinely attracts more than 30,000 patrons and 1,600 visitors. Companies sponsor events all the time, so why is this news? Multiple media outlets have jumped on the NBC […]

By Tara Dodrill | 10y ago

‘Fire Chris Matthews’ For Hurricane Comments: Sean Hannity And Brent Bozell Demand Comcast ‘Pull The Plug’

Popular conservative talk show host Sean Hannity and Media Research Center President Brent Bozell demanded that Comcast “pull the plug” on liberal talk show host Chris Matthews over his incredibly insensitive comments on Hurricane Sandy. Only hours after the Obama Victory in the 2012 election, Matthews appeared on television and praised the hurricane for helping […]

By Wolff Bachner | 11y ago

Chris Matthews Apologizes For ‘So Glad We Had That Storm’ Comment

Chris Matthews attempted to clarify a statement he made Tuesday night that he was “so glad” Superstorm Sandy hit, because he believes it helped Obama win the presidential election. Matthews participated on a panel of pro-Obama pundits during Tuesday night’s election that also included Rachel Maddow, reports Fox News. He ended his coverage of election […]

By Melissa Stusinski | 11y ago

Karl Rove Silent Regarding Fox Election Dispute Last Night [Videos]

Last night, Karl Rove contested the Fox News declaration that President Obama had been re-elected and has since been mocked by rival media outlet MSNBC. During Tuesday night’s Election Day coverage, Fox News was among the first to call the presidency for the incumbent Barack Obama, after polls in battleground state Ohio swung toward his […]

By Dusten Carlson | 11y ago

Chris Matthews On SNL Parody Of MSNBC Reaction To Debate: Funny, Not Accurate

Chris Matthews, host of MSNBC, articulated the angry liberal’s soul after the less-than-enthusiastic showing from Barack Obama at the first Presidential debate earlier this month — and Saturday Night Live was there to lampoon the moment on their episode that week. In the original clip just after the debate, Chris Matthews launched into a massive […]

By Kim LaCapria | 11y ago

MSNBC’s Chris Matthews Says Romney-Ryan Abortion Plan Like Shariah Law, Riles Up Right-Wing Media

MSNBC host Chris Matthews and his strong words for the Romney-Ryan ticket have sent shock waves through the right wing media, with outlets turning on the host for saying that if the GOP candidates are elected to the White House their abortion stance would be like “Shariah” for the nation. The remarks came during MSNBC’s […]

By Nathan Francis | 11y ago

Revised Unemployment Rates Analyzed

Former General Electric CEO Jack Welch is questioning the sudden drop in the unemployment rate claimed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Many pundits are wondering whether this drop is politically motivated. When arguing with MSNBC Host Chris Matthews this is what Mr. Welch had to say: “We had 600,000 government jobs added in […]

By Patrick Frye | 11y ago

Chris Matthews, Jack Welch Argue About Revised Unemployment Rate [Video]

Former General Electric CEO Jack Welch created a firestorm on Friday when he tweeted that the drop in the unemployment rate from 8.1 percent to 7.8 percent was bogus. He was far from the only one that was skeptical of the stats newly released by the U.S. Labor Department. That being said, it wouldn’t be […]

By Robert Jonathan | 11y ago

Chris Matthews’ Pre-Debate Advice: “Kick Him In The Balls!” [Video]

MSNBC’s Hardball host Chris Matthews spent the better part of his evening last night (and this morning) criticizing President Obama over his debate performance in Denver. All of this morning’s surprising post-debate coverage only leaves us to wonder what could have been had President Obama simply followed Chris Matthews’ initial advice: Kick Mitt Romney in […]

By Dusten Carlson | 11y ago

Chris Matthews Heartbroken By President Obama’s Debate Performance [Video]

MSNBC host Chris Matthews really felt betrayed by President Barack Obama after the first debate last night. Throughout this article, we will now refer to him as heartbroken Chris Matthews. Now, it should come as no surprise that many in the so-called left-wing media were disappointed with President Obama’s lackluster performance last night, but, while […]

By Dusten Carlson | 11y ago

Hardball! Chris Matthews Snaps On RNC Chair For Playing ‘Race Card’ [Video]

Chris Matthews grilled RNC Chairman Reince Priebus pretty hard on Monday’s Morning Joe over Mitt Romney’s “birth certificate” joke, claiming that the GOP is guilty of “playing the race card.” The MSNBC host was particularly incensed over Mitt Romney’s joke at a recent political event that no one had ever asked him for his birth […]

By Dusten Carlson | 11y ago

Chris Matthews comments on SOTU: “I forgot he was black…”

Chris Matthews reminded everyone last night how much it must suck to have to react to things like the State of the Union address on live TV. In what appears to be the clumsiest compliment ever recorded on live television, Chris Matthews, chatting with Rachel Maddow and Keith Olbermann, begins to wax lyrical about how […]

By Kim LaCapria | 13y ago

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