Seriously, what a horrible performance the host of Hardball turned in tonight. He didn't manage the time well at all among the candidates, and kept going back to Mitt Romney at the start of a round-robin, ensuring that Romney would get far more air-time than his rivals. The poor guys at the far end of the stage were desperate to get a word in edgewise.
But then there were the questions themselves. The low point came when Matthews asked whether would it be a good thing to have Bill Clinton back in the White House. Is he serious? Was he confusing the forum for one of his blow-hard shows? Actually, all of the candidates burst out laughing upon hearing the question, then many went on to note the obvious, if Bill Clinton were back in the White House, it would mean that their own bids had failed.
He also completely mis-characterized Rudy Giuliani's position on the national identification card for resident aliens and embarrassed himself with some off the cuff mumbling. Really, he should never be allowed to do this kind of thing in the future.
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181. Sam Brownback acutally was the best. He was the most concise, precise, factual and energetic - but Matthews kept cutting him short because he was making his points too well. That's the liberal Democrat Capital Hill staffer coming out - don't let Brownback get started or he will ignite the GOP base and appeal to independents.
Jim Corbett at 9:53PM on May 12th 2007
182. The guy or girl who posted that "tonight the Republicans were proven to be losers and he also stated thank God, because no one can compare or compete with Hillary (the liar) or Barack (the Muslim) who has the scariest agenda of them all. By the time the election comes around, and with the Democraps being in office for the past two years, I believe the people will be soooo scared of ANY and ALL democraps, that the voting will go Republican all the way! However, right now, there is not ONE PERSON RUNNING either democratic or republican, who to me will come close to winning the nomination for President on ANY side! People do NOT want Hillary (remember the Bill years???) And people do not want Obama. Can you imagine if we were attacked and Obama was the President???? It is very scary when you really sit down and think about the very serious things that are facing this nation. However, these candidates, both sides, have forgotten the threats we face and I am afraid that Chris Matthews, and the rest of the American people have too. It is very scary to know that right now, these are the choices!! GOD HELP US!!! We need another President like RONALD REAGAN who meant what HE said and other countries sat up and took notice when he spoke. Oh well....GOD PLEASE HELP AMERICA!! We need a STRONG LEADER! Not Hillary! Not OBAMA MAMA!! And NOT ANY OTHER CANDIDATE! People, wake up before it is too late! And please, next debate, PLEASEEEEE do not let Chris Matthews ask the questions. Maybe someone could get some duct tape for Matthews? ROFLOL! May GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR CURRENT PRESIDENT, AND OUR TROOPS WHO ARE FIGHTING TO KEEP US SAFE!!
sassieizme776 at 9:30AM on May 21st 2007
183. YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME, CHRIS MATTHEWS HAS BEEN SLAMING THE DEMOCRATS FOR A LONG TIME, AND FOR THE LAST YEAR HE HAS PLACED JOHN McCAIN AND RUDY, RUDY ,RUDY!, ON A PEDESTAL. BOTH ARE GOOD LEADERS, OR ELSE THEY WOULDN'T BE WHERE THEY ARE. THE PROBLEM IS THEIR PLANS DON'T ADDRESS THE PROBLEMS THAT THE MIDDLE CLASS ARE FACING. IF SOMEONE DOESN'T STEP TO THE PLATE AND STOP STRIKING OUT, OUR COUNTRY IS GOING TO IMPLODE BACAUSE OF THE DESTRUCTION OF THE MIDDLE CLASS.
simon at 9:37AM on May 17th 2007
184. The reason America is in such bad trouble,its because people in America are greedy.Republicans are not satisfied being rich , they want it all,they want all of us to be their slaves ,work for nothing,they dont care if we starve .As for as i know we are already slaves.People will get tired of starving one day and all hell will break loose.U VOTE FOR A REPUBLICAN U A MORON.......
J, Pruett at 5:31AM on May 18th 2007
185. REPUBLICANS HAVE BEEN RUNNING THIS COUNTRY.WHATS GOING ON NOW IN IRAQ AND AMERICA, IS ALL ON REPUBLICANS,AND SOME OF YOU MORONS STILL WANT TO VOTE REPUBLICAN.OUR PRISONS WILL BE FULL BEFORE LONG IF THIS KEEPS UP .GUESS WHO THE VICTIMS WILL BE,COULD BE ME ARE YOU .IN MY OPINION REP WILL LIE LIKE DOGS TO GET YOUR VOTE , JUST LIKE BUSH CHENEY .
J, Pruett at 5:49AM on May 18th 2007
186. George W. Bush won in 2000 and 2008---or came close enough to winning to cheat his way into the White House---because he was so purty.
Now the Republicans commenting for your e-column rate candidates on the basis of how purty they are.
The lesson for today: Some people never learn.
w.c.watt at 6:13PM on May 19th 2007
187. All the Repub candidates did well except Paul & McCain. Paul is an Osama Bil Laden apolgist. McCain says, "Trust me I'll do what best for you." That's miguided arrogance. If America was going down the tube he wouldn't torture the one terroist who might have the info to save us.
Allen at 2:15PM on May 19th 2007
188. Poor Chris Matthews...he should always have a towel with him to wipe the slime from his mouth after he speaks! Who can stand to see all that slobber dripping from his chin?
HEY CHRIS! ARE YOU TRYING TO MAKE US PUKE?
TommyMun at 8:57PM on Jun 9th 2007
189. chris, u r so biased about hillary. if she looked like peggy noonan or maureen dowd, u'd b drooling! when lois romano and lynn smith gave u hell, you bullied them on air. are u nuts? your teeth are showing. get off hillary's back and stop foaming. all this stuff happened at least 15 years ago and no one cares. it's beneath you. Please stay current in this race and leave clinton dalliances to the rags.
YOU ARE SO MUCH BETTER THAN THIS STUFF!!!
katie boland at 3:40AM on May 30th 2007
190. I would like to know why RON PAUL gets no mention at all. Its hard to believe when he has blown everybody out of the water in ABC's poll of 18000 voters. RON PAUL got almost 16000 of those 18000 votes. I think the GOP is scared of a real true conservative who will fight for the bill of rights and the constitution. If you dont believe me, google it and weep. Completely Disgusted
Disgusted at 6:12PM on May 30th 2007
191. Duncan Hunter--- unplug your wax filled ears and open up your madia crap filled brains (if you have such) and listen to the mans answers. They are practical sane and sincere, far superior to the other candidates political canned rheteric.
mtsweatmore at 2:11AM on May 31st 2007