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‘At Least the Democrats Believe in Evolution’: Chris Matthews Defends Obama’s Gay Marriage Comments

Ever since Vice President Joe Biden made his statements endorsing gay marriage, President Obama’s incoherence on the subject has been slowly mounting. And while more cynical observers might look at this and suggest that the President is laying the groundwork for a publicly contrived “change of heart” that will demonstrate his true beliefs once the election is over, some people have apparently bought his current defense hook, line and sinker.

I refer, of course, to Chris Matthews. In a segment on his show today, Matthews, who is famous for crediting President Obama with sending a proverbial thrill up his leg, appeared to accept the President’s line that his thinking is “evolving” on the issue as a genuine statement. And, not being able to resist a dig at Republicans, Matthews quipped, “At least the Democrats believe in evolution. Some Republicans don‘t believe in evolution and don’t evolve themselves.”

Watch the full segment and the isolated clip, courtesy of Hot Air, below:

Leaving aside the issue of whether the President’s “evolution” on this issue is genuine, or simply an “about-face,” let‘s note an obvious problem with Matthews’ joke: The President might believe in the theory of evolution, but he may to have real problems with the guy who came up with it. Remember when he called the Ryan Plan “Thinly veiled Social Darwinism,” for instance? This would seem to suggest that, in actuality, it is Republicans who are becoming the party of evolution.

H/T Hot Air

Comments (134)

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  • Wilma
    Posted on May 8, 2012 at 5:25pm

    They believe in evolution but not in survival of the fittest. Hmmmmm.

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    • Maji
      Posted on May 8, 2012 at 5:35pm

      At least conseratives understand math!!
      If you have two dollars spend three…you are more than broke!

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    • Drives Like Jehu
      Posted on May 8, 2012 at 5:50pm

      Evidently demonrats evolved from mosquitos; they’re a bunch of real blood suckers.

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    • beckwasfox
      Posted on May 8, 2012 at 6:07pm

      …and Mathews gets a tingle in his leg when Obama speaks while “progressing” toward gay marriage. Too bad Mathews hasn’t eliminated himself from the gene pool.

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    • Sirfoldallot
      Posted on May 8, 2012 at 6:21pm

      I think Chris Matthews is Joe Bidens brother, Nut Jobs .

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    • woodyb
      Posted on May 8, 2012 at 6:38pm

      But FROM WHAT have they evolved, and INTO WHAT???????????

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    • hypnos
      Posted on May 8, 2012 at 6:59pm

      Looks like the circus is back in town. Chris the confabulating, drooling troll and his mindless drones and msnbc.

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    • MAMMY_NUNN
      Posted on May 8, 2012 at 7:18pm

      When God made Democrats he left out a Gene
      and
      When God made Republicans he simply exclaimed “Perfection”

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    • CafeConservative
      Posted on May 8, 2012 at 8:10pm

      I challenge Chris Matthews to put down the evolution book and pick up one on physiology. It may benefit pro-gay advocates like him, Joe Biden, and the President to understand the physiological function of the sexual organs and how they “evolved” to reproduce. In other words, even “evolution” would have deemed man-woman relationships over same-sex relationships. Simply put, men cannot impregnate men via their partner’s excretory system and women have no ability to impregnate anyone.

      Cafe Conservative
      http://www.facebook.com/CafeConservative

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    • MAProg
      Posted on May 8, 2012 at 9:23pm

      @Wilma: that’s because natural selection and social Darwinism are not the same thing.

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    • Patriot Z
      Posted on May 8, 2012 at 10:14pm

      MAProg
      Posted on May 8, 2012 at 9:23pm
      @Wilma: that’s because natural selection and social Darwinism are not the same thing.

      why not? in both cases the best are going on and the others are going behind. capitialism and our priginal govt system is the closest thing to natural selection as you can get. the dems and matthews want to have us believe that ‘fair’ is the successful supporting the failed, and it dosent work. all it does is promote MORE failure. We see this in crony capitialism aka the same stuff that matthews and obama wants to promote. they want class warfare in a society without the class system. the only reason for that is to garner power, because there has NEVER been a case where the stuff they want ever created success or even worked at all. all it does is collapse countries and create rulers and the ruled. I think wilma is spot on

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    • bombshelterbob
      Posted on May 8, 2012 at 11:52pm

      It’s sad really, in 100 watt world, lil’ chrissy is a 5 watt refrigerator light.

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    • TomP215
      Posted on May 9, 2012 at 2:43pm

      Bingo!

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  • CS_GUY
    Posted on May 8, 2012 at 5:24pm

    Obviously evolution has its supporters.

    Primarily those whose family tree has one branch.

    Normal people call this incest.

    No wonder they have trouble with the truth.

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  • TEIN
    Posted on May 8, 2012 at 5:21pm

    ““evolving” on the issue..” Wouldn’t that be “evolving” into Sodom and Gomorrah? Therefore a big step backward??? Libby/Progressives, bring the failed working of the past to the present….

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    • beckwasfox
      Posted on May 8, 2012 at 6:21pm

      Speaking of de-evolution, If Obama and tweety-bird had a son he would look just like Chris Mathews.

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  • ANoNameMess
    Posted on May 8, 2012 at 5:20pm

    He’s really using evolution to defend gay marriage? It seems too simple to point out the screaming contradiction: Ain’t no “evolving” gonna happen in a gay marriage anyways. Now that I think about it, maybe we should start supporting gay marriage; it just might be a good way to “thin the herd.”

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  • Treaty
    Posted on May 8, 2012 at 5:04pm

    Why would anyone want to “evolve” from what works to something that clearly doesn’t work?

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    • Max jones
      Posted on May 8, 2012 at 5:31pm

      Humans don’t evolve, we are created in the image of God. Humans who don’t grow into true spirit, are devolving. There is no static existence on this earth. We are constantly and perpetually forced to build upon our identities and images as well as our intelligence and moral convictions. Everything is a “slippery slope”, and the only secure footing is found in upright position and condition. Righteousness will not be a reality for a nation that sanctions the sacrifice of the most vulnerable. How can systematic murder be an advance in our condition? de-evolution….********

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  • Rayblue
    Posted on May 8, 2012 at 5:00pm

    “At least the democrats believe in evolution”.
    For what it’s worth.

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    • BubbaCoop
      Posted on May 8, 2012 at 5:32pm

      Ha! Yeah. It’s a bit like saying, “At least they believe in man-made global warming.” Same amount of evidence.

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  • NewLife56
    Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:57pm

    Yes Chris, I truly believe your crawled out of a Monkys ass

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  • AvengerK
    Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:56pm

    Clearly Obama’s laughable “evolving” position on homosexual marriage has become a liability (thanks to Plugs Biden and his clown act) and in good enemedia style Chrissie Tingles and Thrills has to cover to do some damage control.
    Chrissie‘s position makes no sense and is utterly out of context to Obama’s shameless attempt to pander to conservative democrat voters until after the election but smear is the object for Chrissie..not sense.

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  • Locked
    Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:55pm

    Belief or disbelief in evolution is not the sole realm of either political party. It has more to do with understanding (or misunderstanding) scientific theory than with political affiliation; those who refuse to learn how science operates and explains our world are found in both parties.

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  • jhaydeng
    Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:53pm

    In the end is God going to say, “Chris you really are a jerk!”

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  • burnteye86
    Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:52pm

    You came from monkeys Chris? I guess you know your relatives better than me.

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    • MAProg
      Posted on May 8, 2012 at 5:04pm

      Australopithecines, not monkeys.

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    • AvengerK
      Posted on May 8, 2012 at 5:50pm

      Chrissie hasn’t really “evolved” that much from his early ancestors. Chrissie still enjoys flinging his poo around.

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  • SquidVetOhio
    Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:51pm

    I hope he remembers that argument come Judgement Day.

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  • lukerw
    Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:50pm

    I believe in De-Evolution… and that Matthews has De-Evolved from a Human!

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  • IndyGuy
    Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:50pm

    Is that spit running down Mathews’ chin???

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  • FromSeaToSea
    Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:50pm

    We need somebody who’s got the heart, the empathy, to recognize what it’s like to be a young teenage mom, the empathy to understand what it’s like to be poor or African-American or gay or disabled or old – and that‘s the criterion by which I’ll be selecting my judges.
    Barack Obama

    America and Islam are not exclusive and need not be in competition. Instead, they overlap, and share common principles of justice and progress, tolerance and the dignity of all human beings.
    Barack Obama

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  • FromSeaToSea
    Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:48pm

    I opposed the Defense of Marriage Act in 1996. It should be repealed and I will vote for its repeal on the Senate floor. I will also oppose any proposal to amend the U.S. Constitution to ban gays and lesbians from marrying. Barack Obama

    I’ve been fighting with Acorn, alongside Acorn, on issues you care about, my entire career.
    Barack Obama

    “The United States has been enriched by Muslim Americans. Many other Americans have Muslims in their families or have lived in a Muslim-majority country – I know, because I AM ONE OF THEM.”
    Barack Obama

    The United States is not, and never will be, at war with Islam. Barack Obama

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  • LIBSALWAYSLIE
    Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:48pm

    Chrissy Boy is always saying what republicans think or believe, but he NEVER shows a video of them saying it. Mathews is a lying pathetic imbecile. How anyone can watch this moron is beyond me.

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  • Baddoggy
    Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:44pm

    Only IDIOTS believe in evolution. BTW Chis…let two gay guys procreate and you get brown little turds that smells like vasoline…Now that’s gay evolution!!!!

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    • rizzlax
      Posted on May 8, 2012 at 8:14pm

      With a reply like that your intelligence really shines.

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    • Baddoggy
      Posted on May 8, 2012 at 8:29pm

      OOOPS did I offend a homogayual? Tough…

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    • rizzlax
      Posted on May 8, 2012 at 8:32pm

      I actually have a girlfriend; I’m just not a inbred moron.

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  • fishandpoi
    Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:44pm

    Some Republicans don‘t believe in evolution and don’t evolve themselves.” Well Chris. I do not believe in evolution. If it were so? You would have come from a jackass. Dec. 2013. Aloha Obama. Mahalo for NOTHING!

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  • SPOT_OF_TEA
    Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:44pm

    If democrats believe in evolution why dont they bash Muslims the same way they bash Christians?

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    • burnteye86
      Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:53pm

      afraid they’ll get their heads chopped off

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    • rizzlax
      Posted on May 8, 2012 at 8:16pm

      Or because they aren’t a majority in this particular country, nor do they have any sway on our education system. I personally have no problem saying fundamentalist Islamic beliefs are just as ludicrous as fundamentalist Christian or Jewish beliefs.

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    • Chet Hempstead
      Posted on May 9, 2012 at 12:16am

      Muslims aren’t taking over school boards and trying to prevent our children from learning about evolution.

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  • Donald
    Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:43pm

    I guess Chris Matthews considers himself evolved,,,,scary

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  • fishandpoi
    Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:40pm

    Some Republicans don‘t believe in evolution and don’t evolve themselves.” Well Chris, I do not believe in evolution. If were so? You would have come from a jackass. Dec. 2013. Aloha Obama. Mahalo for NOTHING

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  • cookcountypatriot
    Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:40pm

    matthews must be on crack..he makes no sense at all…of course obama is for gay marriage,he allways has been…he said he wasnt to get elected,i wouldnt be surprised if he doesnt have some gay secrets of his own..

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  • lukerw
    Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:40pm

    So Scientists… who dispute that Neanderthal is a Human Ancestor because of DNA Evidence… which refutes the Current THEORY of Evolution… are Not Democrats?

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    • MAProg
      Posted on May 8, 2012 at 5:08pm

      It doesn’t refute the current theory, it only removes neanderthals from our direct lineage. They were still a closely related sister species that died out.

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    • beckwasfox
      Posted on May 8, 2012 at 6:15pm

      Australopithecus Afarensis is quite a stretch, too. That’s right! It turns out that Lucy is a monkey.

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    • lukerw
      Posted on May 8, 2012 at 11:54pm

      @MAP…
      So… how many Missing Links… does the THEORY… tollerate? And, what is Taught in the Class Room?

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  • Restored One
    Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:39pm

    It is hard to deny evolution with an APE like Matthews running amongst us.

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