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Chris Matthews Fawns Over John Roberts: ‘Moral’ and Did ‘Better’ Job Than Solicitor General

Immediately following the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the constitutionality of President Obama’s healthcare bill, MSNBC host Chris Matthews was absolutely thrilled that Chief Justice John Roberts decided to side with the left-leaning part of the court.

“There’s not going to be an alternative plan down the road,” Matthews said in reference to the Affordable Care Act. “This is it. There needed to be a financing mechanism for the pre-existing conditions, for the young adults and all that, and this is it and it’s the only game in town.”

“Had [Chief Justice Roberts] been the one to strike this down, I think there was a concern, a moral concern, he would be killing the chances for the country to have a healthcare plan. I really do believe that led him to try to find a constitutional rout here, which he did find in the Tax Law,” Matthews added.

 

“So was it more the Solicitor General [Don] Verrilli who did the work here or do you think it was John Roberts?” an MSNBC host asked, referring to the SG’s miserable performance during March’s oral arguments.

“The opposite. I think [Roberts] was a better solicitor for the president than the solicitor general. I think Roberts found the answer. Now if this is another way of doing something, some new kind of salesmanship, where you make the worst possible sales pitch knowing that the other guy is smart enough to find out what you’re not saying, boy that is brilliance,” Matthews responded.

“Nobody’s that smart. To be purposely stupid so that the other guy will feel himself smart by coming up with what you should’ve said — the Tax Law. I don’t want to be sarcastic, but that’s just too much to believe.”

Final thought: Chris Matthews’ newfound respect for Chief Justice Roberts seems a little odd considering that less than 24 hours ago he was willing to draw comparisons between Roberts and Roger Taney, the justice who upheld the Fugitive Slave Law.

Comments (32)

  • jeffile
    Posted on June 29, 2012 at 3:55pm

    This being one of the uber left who ridiculed the same SC for interfering in two attempted Democrat coups in two presidential elections.

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  • sweathog1948
    Posted on June 29, 2012 at 11:41am

    Chris Matthews is an idot. He says Romney can not walk in and with a stroke of the pen do away with Obama care he has to follow the constitution. Obama does not follow the constitution when he goes around congress and does what ever he wants done. I guess only dmocrats do that.

    No I do not believe that presidents should go around congress, Chris has a short memory of what Obama has done.I guess with that stupid tingle up his leg Obama can do what ever he wants and it is ok.

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  • Meyvn
    Posted on June 29, 2012 at 11:31am

    Chris, was your fawning followed up with a tingle?

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  • MRMANN
    Posted on June 29, 2012 at 4:16am

    Cwis Matthews is weawy, weawy happy about this.

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  • hugo65hsv
    Posted on June 28, 2012 at 8:43pm

    And there he is Chris Mathew proud in his role as the Obama administrations Useful Media Idiot, feeling victorious over the wholesale sell out of American Freedom and the expansion of the Federal Government.. Not a word about the lies the President told on record repeatedly to sell this crap to American Voters.. Not that I”m agreeing with, that it was upheld at all but: The Supreme Court has ruled it’s A TAX…. I hope the words You were lied too by a Obama are pounded into American ears from this day until the election in November..

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    • sweathog1948
      Posted on June 29, 2012 at 11:45am

      One thing Chris does not realize is if Obama has his way the media is under Obama control and the media cannot say anything other than what Obama would agree to. Yes the media is on Obama’s side but even the media would be put on restraints.

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  • UBECKnSTAND
    Posted on June 28, 2012 at 8:32pm

    Thank God for the courage He provided to Justice Roberts. Roberts singlehandedly forced a response from the Right, an Romney rose to the occasion. We will not be taxed and Romney will see to that.

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  • joesn38
    Posted on June 28, 2012 at 6:24pm

    Chrissy fawn over anything with a penis ! John Roberts is a eunuch

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  • 65Mustang
    Posted on June 28, 2012 at 6:15pm

    It appears to be that Obama’s thugs may have gotten to John Roberts. I feel sorry for the Supreme Court Justice that caved in to support Obamacare…his name will forever be mudd.

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  • woodyb
    Posted on June 28, 2012 at 5:34pm

    Another trickle down your leg, Chris?????????

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  • MommaGrizzly
    Posted on June 28, 2012 at 5:25pm

    Does anyone still take Matthews seriously???? He is such a POS.

    Sorry – but it’s true.

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  • 2million4nobirthcert
    Posted on June 28, 2012 at 5:21pm

    How many times has Oboma and Matthews showered together? A littlObomba has never been a “Professor”! One only becomes a “Professor” when voted into that position by peers, never Self-elevated to the position of “Professor”. Also, Peloosi said two days ago that John Robutts was On-the-take! Which of these, we may be electing in Nov, support Fast and Furious, Gay Marriage, Illegal Immigration, and Reaising the Debt Ceiling Above $16 Trillion: (Mitt Ronney, Ron Paully, Obomba, and/or Gary “Indiana” Johnson) ? TRUTH site, get it straight from The Senior Election Records Clerk: http://www.reagancoalition.com/articles/2012/20120531002-hawaii-clerk.html.

    http://www2.moment.net/~michael/homosexualitywhitehouse2.htm

    “If a man has sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They are to be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads.” Saith my Creator, Leviticus 20:13.

    “Politicians and judges are like diapers; they need to be changed often and for the same reason.”
— Mark Twain.

    Which One/s do you trust: the One who claimed in his book that he was born in Kenya “Journeys in Black and White” (1991), by Hussein Obomba, or the One who has spent some $2 million to keep from showing a real birth certificate and school records, etc (Obomba), or one who served as a military doctor and most honorable congressman, or one of the two honorable governors?

    Who is The BIGGEST Fraud in World Histo

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  • tomacz
    Posted on June 28, 2012 at 4:45pm

    matthews likes his trousers crease

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  • blackyb
    Posted on June 28, 2012 at 3:45pm

    Do you really think a man who is for killing little babies really gives a rats behind about your health?

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  • Tri-ox
    Posted on June 28, 2012 at 3:18pm

    (Sarah Palin’s response) – (PART 2)

    SCOTUS now rules this is a tax? Well, Congress has the ability to create taxes – and also has the ability to rescind them. Upon their return from the July recess, Congress should act immediately to repeal this terrible new tax on the American people, and indeed they must repeal all of Obamacare. This is the most brazen and sweeping new tax and government overreach imposed on us. We the People did not ask for this tax, we do not want this tax, and we can’t afford this tax. This is not an answer to America’s health care challenges.

    It’s time, again, for patriotic Americans to rise up to protest this obvious infringement on our economic and personal freedom. November is just around the corner. Today, the Supreme Court issued their ruling on Obamacare. In November, We the People will issue ours.

    - Sarah Palin

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  • Tri-ox
    Posted on June 28, 2012 at 3:18pm

    (Sarah Palin has responded to the SCOTUS ruling) – (PART 1)

    Thank you, SCOTUS. This Obamacare ruling fires up the troops as America’s eyes are opened! Thank God.

    This proves to be such an unsettling time in America as we undergo the fundamental transformation that Barack Obama promised he would do to us if elected. Obamacare was dealt in deception and confusion by flooding the public with an overwhelming amount of conflicting “rationale” via thousands of pages of unread legislative detail, which is the radical left’s M.O. Obama promised the American people this wasn’t a tax and that he’d never raise taxes on anyone making less than $250,000. We now see that this is the largest tax increase in history. It will slam every business owner and every one of the 50% of Americans who currently pay their taxes. The other 50% are being deceived if they think they’re going to get a free ride – because Medicaid is broke. Recipients of Obama’s “free health care” will have fewer choices and less accessibility. Trust me – this much more expensive health care WILL be rationed; to claim otherwise defies all economic and common sense.

    We will not retreat on this. A newly elected legislative branch is key to defending our Republic and fundamentally restoring all that is good in America.

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    • Tri-ox
      Posted on June 28, 2012 at 3:21pm

      (Sarah Palin responds to SCOTUS ruling) – (PART 2) – (sorry about the double post)

      SCOTUS now rules this is a tax? Well, Congress has the ability to create taxes – and also has the ability to rescind them. Upon their return from the July recess, Congress should act immediately to repeal this terrible new tax on the American people, and indeed they must repeal all of Obamacare. This is the most brazen and sweeping new tax and government overreach imposed on us. We the People did not ask for this tax, we do not want this tax, and we can’t afford this tax. This is not an answer to America’s health care challenges.

      It’s time, again, for patriotic Americans to rise up to protest this obvious infringement on our economic and personal freedom. November is just around the corner. Today, the Supreme Court issued their ruling on Obamacare. In November, We the People will issue ours.

      - Sarah Palin

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  • BaltimoreJoe
    Posted on June 28, 2012 at 3:18pm

    Roberts basically said that if the Fed has the ability to enact stupid taxes and if you don’t like the Pres/Congress enacting stupid and unfair taxes stop electing stupid politicians. Obama said many times (while being recorded) that ObamaCare was NOT a tax. His lawyers however went in an argued it was a TAX…..Then OB has the nerve to come out today and gloat that we are soo stupid to have believed him.

    I’m sending up $1k for Mitt…originally thinking $100 but not now…. just have to wait a bit to see which PAC is going to be the downright nastiest at uncloaking the little kenyan….

    Everyone has to send something…$10, anything…that‘s how we won in WI and it’s up to us, as always it is left for the adults to take control..

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  • barber2
    Posted on June 28, 2012 at 3:11pm

    A rose by any other name is still a rose. A tax by any other name is still a tax. No Bama 2012 . No Democrats 2012.

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  • Shasta
    Posted on June 28, 2012 at 3:11pm

    Now Chrissy has another tingle up his leg

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  • Sy Kosys
    Posted on June 28, 2012 at 3:04pm

    “I really do believe that led him to try to find a constitutional route here, which he did find in the Tax Law.”

    Legislating from the bench, nothing more….sad

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  • okredstate
    Posted on June 28, 2012 at 3:03pm

    Who really cares what mathews says or does. He is a communist. Take from some, and give to others.

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    • BaltimoreJoe
      Posted on June 28, 2012 at 3:26pm

      The Blaze repeating it here made it known to a million additional folks than heard it originally. The only exposure these turds are getting is from repeats on conservative sites. Let’s let him die a decent ratings death on his own.

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  • Gonzo
    Posted on June 28, 2012 at 3:03pm

    Are you happy Roberts? Has having ninnies like Mathews fawn over you always been a dream of yours? I hope all the cocktail parties at the liberal elite mansions will be worth it, because your name will forever be used as a derisive term among real Americans. I hope I outlive you so I can find your grave and piss on it.

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  • SquidVetOhio
    Posted on June 28, 2012 at 2:59pm

    Dung > Chris Matthews

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    • bluesdog
      Posted on June 29, 2012 at 11:12am

      Squidvetohio – you are insulting dung!
      It least dung has some use in agriculture.
      Matthews is useless.

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  • HKS
    Posted on June 28, 2012 at 2:59pm

    Maybe, but it appears to me there could be a silver lining on this decision. Stay tuned.

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  • I.Heart.America
    Posted on June 28, 2012 at 2:56pm

    NO more ObamaCare…from now on it shall be called ObamaTax

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  • TSUNAMI-22
    Posted on June 28, 2012 at 2:55pm

    I hope Mathews doesn’t get too much Obama DNA on his face.

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