You'd think Chris Matthews might wish Howard Wolfson well on the news that the former top aide to Hillary Clinton has joined Fox News as a Dem analyst. Think again. The Hardball host has ungraciously predicted that the move to Fox could spell the end of Wolfson—and in doing so revealed his own pop-culture roots.
Here was Matthews on this evening's Hardball:
CHRIS MATTHEWS: Fox News loves presenting itself as the alternative to the other news networks. Roger Ailes, the guy behind the network, figures that the Hillary campaign needs a new home, now that she's out of the race for president. So, abracadabra, Howard Wolfson, the voice of the Hillary campaign, has just been hired by—you guessed it—Fox News. Wolfson has just signed a contract as a regular contributor. He told the New York Times, quote, "it is important to have a strong progressive voice on the network." Well I think it's the beginning of a beautiful relationship. Reminds me of a movie: it's called Howards End.
View video here.
Nice. As for Howards End being a movie, well, yes it is. A movie based on the famous . . . 1910 novel by E. M. Forster. Imagine Matthews discussing Mario Cuomo's vaunted vacillation about running for president in 1992: "reminds me of a famous movie: Hamlet."
For that matter, just how familiar is Chris with the, er, movie in any case? Howards End is a reference to a family home, not the demise of a character. Things actually turn out rather well for most concerned at story's end. So if Howards End is any guide, Wolfson should ultimately get along swimmingly at Fox.
Note: Matthews omitted the first part of Wolfson's statement on his move to Fox News: "I thought that Fox’s coverage during the primary was comprehensive and fair and evenhanded." No one has accused MSNBC of that.
—Mark Finkelstein is a NewsBusters contributing editor and host of Right Angle. Contact him at mark@gunhill.net.
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I think this new regarding
July 8, 2008 - 20:43 ET by bigtimerI think this news regarding Wolfson and Fox had the tinkle going down Matthews leg....
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
can not believe
July 8, 2008 - 21:03 ET by Jerry MackObviously Chris can not believe that a Hillary supporter would leave the National Barry channel.
was CM spittings as he
July 8, 2008 - 21:06 ET by gopstevewas CM spittings as he spoke?
was CM spittings as he
July 8, 2008 - 21:24 ET by gopstevewas CM spittings as he spoke?
was CM spittings as he spoke?
July 8, 2008 - 22:14 ET by MightyMouthAre you kidding? CM spittles when he sleeps!
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
The arrogance of Chris Matthews!
July 8, 2008 - 21:05 ET by goldenthroatIs it any wonder this left-coast, bleeding-heart, 'do as I say, not as I do" journalistic jackass has such lousy ratings?
And he wanted to be Tim Russert's replacement?
You've got to be kidding, right?
"How can you be in two places at once when you not anywhere at all?" - Firesign Theatre
Not to mention turncoat -- I
July 9, 2008 - 08:13 ET by lotrNot to mention turncoat -- I find this to be the most damning of his flaws. Someone on NB said the following not too long ago, which I would like to paraphrase here (apologies for not providing credit -- I forget who it was). Folks tend to change from being liberal when young to conservative after maturing some (and it doesn't take a lot a maturation, speaking from personal experience). In Chris' case, it's the opposite. This young-conservative turned old-liberal has neither a heart nor a brain.
Matthews knows plenty about
July 8, 2008 - 21:08 ET by CJK51Matthews knows plenty about ends as his lips are forever attached to Obama's.
is Chrissy bitter much?
July 8, 2008 - 21:19 ET by candanceHe really sounds like he's jealous more than anything.
You're probably right since
July 8, 2008 - 21:26 ET by CJK51You're probably right since people actually watch FoxNews. Isn't Matthews getting beaten out by infomercials and "Munsters" reruns?
Yeah, the Hover Round! lol
July 8, 2008 - 21:30 ET by jdhawkYeah, the Hover Round! lol
Well CJ
July 8, 2008 - 22:02 ET by candanceAccording to this chart he's averaging less than 700K.
http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/06/02/cable-news-ratings-for-friday-may-30/3995
That's on par with Game Show Network.
I wonder if the tingle Obama
July 8, 2008 - 22:16 ET by CJK51I wonder if the tingle Obama puts in Matthews' leg goes away when he realizes 30-year-old "Newlywed Game" episodes tie his joke of a show.
He really sounds like he's
July 9, 2008 - 05:59 ET by motherbeltHe really sounds like he's jealous more than anything. -candance
Oh, yeah, this is a perfect illustration of "Sour Grapes"
Shoot 'em all; let God sort 'em out! - Marge Simpson
THE DROOLER...
July 9, 2008 - 07:24 ET by danybhoyI believe you are target candance, this guy is a mainstay of a cable news channel who has been #3 in a 3 horse race for about a decade. Hell, the idiots at MSNBC had a 10 year aniversary show for this clown. So they are celebrating failure at 30 Rock. NBC should nuke Mathews, BathTubBoy, & Abrams, start over, & actually try to be an objective news organization. Like FoxNews, & what's funny is Wolfson says Fox has been the fairest of the news channels. Unlike MSNBC, which has been a 24 hour Obama infomercial.
"...it's still We The People, Right?" Megadeth
Recently, GE the parent of
July 8, 2008 - 21:28 ET by jdhawkRecently, GE the parent of NBC, CNBC, et al, bought the Weather Channel. Rumor has it that GE is just going to roll up CNBC with the Weather Channel and be done with the failing network once and for it all.
The new network already has a nickname, "Matthew's end."
Just Great JD
July 8, 2008 - 21:31 ET by Cool ArrowNow the Weather Channel can create the news onGlobal Warming and NBC gets the scoop. The circle is complete with GE coming to the rescue with justthe answer.
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Yea......
July 8, 2008 - 21:56 ET by zoro7957........that evil Ailes,........who is the man behind the curtain of MSNBC? It could'nt be...(gasp)...big corporation, could it Chrissy?
The duct tape is not holding!
July 8, 2008 - 22:10 ET by the strugglerPeople,I was watching his show tonight and reading Newsbusters and finally blew my Liberal Tolerance Relief Valve.I took a walk in a thunderstorm and now I'm back.I feel better.A little chilled,but better.
Seeing what a little darling
July 8, 2008 - 22:17 ET by flashkingSeeing what a little darling and ratings grabber Scotty McClellan has become with the MSM, maybe Fox is just trying to get together their own stable of "turn-coats" and "back stabbers."
Chissy has his panies
July 8, 2008 - 22:18 ET by Airforce_5_Oare a little to tight. It just irks him to see these big names of the Dem party going to Fox. I mean poor old Chrissy has to get his own company to lie about the numbers in his slot.
But what do I know? I am bitter and cling to my religion and guns.
What channel is Chris on again ... CW ... Bravo?
July 8, 2008 - 22:36 ET by CrashDo I detect a jealous bottom feeder.
Only connect, Chrissy. Only
July 8, 2008 - 22:41 ET by suzycreamcheeseOnly connect, Chrissy. Only connect.
But, Tonight on FoxNews....
July 8, 2008 - 23:11 ET by TexndocDon't watch Matthews. Watched O'Reilly tonight. Obama's kids "patriots" for being so damn cute and talking to "Access Hollywood". Bill has to stress he's NEVER accused flip-flopper Obama of "flip-flopping". Exit poll question: Will the Holy O appear on The Factor? (I'm biting my nails!) Back to leaving the boob-tube off and listening to Savage. Ted Baxter, get up off your damn knees - it's embarrassing.
Saw that too, Tex
July 9, 2008 - 08:37 ET by IgnatzJFahrquarBOR has really gone in the dumper over the past year +.
Enough with the ass-kissing to try and get B Hussein on.
"All generalizations are false, including this one.” Mark Twain
Matthews is jealous
July 8, 2008 - 23:38 ET by Delsabecause Wolfson will be affiliated with a successful network.
Delsa... Yep...and maybe
July 8, 2008 - 23:45 ET by bigtimerDelsa...
Yep...and maybe just a wee bit worried in case that Clinton machine has some plan of attack yet to come before the convention...they have their number one communicator in place at Number One Fox.
...wouldn't it be fun to see fireworks at the convention...
One can hope...heheheee
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my sister works in congress
July 8, 2008 - 23:41 ET by seaniepmy sister works in congress - she told me it was a well known fact that mathews used to always want to be liked by tim russert, but the man despised him
why?
July 9, 2008 - 02:57 ET by OrroCan some one please remind me why he is the "former" top aide to Hillary Clinton???
Me thinks Fox news has got itself a bit of a dud or at least a promotional gimmick. Not much genuine political know how in him.
Orro http://www.dragonlas...
What is it that Wolfson has
July 9, 2008 - 03:27 ET by maggieqpublicWhat is it that Wolfson has done to warrant this small-minded Matthews outburst?
Mathews is a pathetic douche.
July 9, 2008 - 06:47 ET by dronetekDid anyone see his interview with the two vets last night? In ususal form, Chris asked the Vet for Freedom guy a question, only to talk over him and accuse him of "not dealing with the facts". It made me want to beat the hell out of Mathews.
There may be hope...
July 9, 2008 - 07:26 ET by SickofLibsRe: the screencap:
At least Tweety & Co. restrained themselves from placing a red circle w/ diagonal line over Wolfson's head.
Insidious LEFT Wing
July 9, 2008 - 07:50 ET by dscottInsidious LEFT Wing Conspiracy Alert:
The fact that Wolfson and others are joining up with Fox News should be very troubling to all. Libs always seek to inflitrate any organization they feel will advance their agenda. After all, the universities, legal system, psychology and MSM were taken over by the libs after a steady migration until the deck was stacked so heavily in their favor, the institutions became theirs for the using.
The fact that both Hillary, Wolfson and others have openly declared FNC to be fair and balanced means it has been targeted for take over. I predict within two years that FNC will be as biased as the rest of the MSM. By the time they are finished inflitrating, the only thing not liberal will be the slogan "Fair and Balanced" hanging as frilly window dressing over the door.
Note: The libs tell you everything they are planning or doing, all you need do is catalog all their accusations against the Repubs, Capitalists and Conservatives.
Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, starving the poor one gallon of ethanol at a time. Fill your tank with E85 and cull a village.
→ I doubt it
July 9, 2008 - 07:56 ET by Cool ArrowIf you've seen Bob Beckel, Alan Colmes, or Marc Lamont on FOX, you'll see they are unable to make winning arguments in the face of practical logic.
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Coward Bends
July 9, 2008 - 08:04 ET by Jack Bauermark -- I was about to comment on the doofus mentioning the "movie" Howards End...
But you elegantly squashed him with your Hamlet.
Incidentally, let's just follow the logic. A well-known Republican strategerist joins MSNBC, and Britt Hulme and/or conservatives immediate attack him saying it spell the end of said Rep's "career" and influence in the party.
Why are liberals so black and white, so un-nuanced, and so weird?
→ It's an old Dem Tradition
July 9, 2008 - 08:07 ET by Cool ArrowIt's worked for years.
The Democrat Plantation Apparatus is about as effective as any organization on earth.
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I’m following your
July 9, 2008 - 11:24 ET by maggieqpublicI’m following your logic. Brit Hume is reasonable, mature, distinguished…. unthinkable that he would stamp his foot and cheap-shot a Republican who shows up on MSNBC. Maybe Matthews is displaying what liberals call political 'passion'.
"Fox News loves presenting
July 9, 2008 - 10:32 ET by Chris Norman"Fox News loves presenting itself as the alternative to the other news networks."
Well, as a independent cable news network, if it's not an alternative to the other networks, what is it exactly? It's an alternative by the very definition. Jeez, this guy's hate makes him say really dumb things.
McNotObama '08
easy Chrissy-man
July 9, 2008 - 11:24 ET by texan1953Come on Chrissy...Wolfson just wanted to be on a cable news channel that people actually watched.