Chris Matthews Strikes Again: Makes Reporter Ask Condi Rice About Birthers
- Posted on August 30, 2012 at 7:36am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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MSNBC’s Chris Matthews has made it clear his goal this election fall: He will be the one trying to remind everyone that birthers exist within the Republican party (despite the fact that it was a theory introduced by Hilary Clinton in 2008). And it seems he will go to great lengths to do it. Take this interview with Condoleeza Rice on Wednesday.
After Rice wowed the crowed with a sans-teleprompter speech, MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell scored an interview with her. During it, Matthews seemed unhappy with the questions and at one point awkwardly (and to the seeming frustration of Mitchell) interrupted Mitchell to interject a question about — birtherism.
“Andrea, Andrea, can I ask a question?” he asked. “It’s Chris Matthews. Could you ask the Secretary — her speech was so overwhelmingly positive — but was it kind of a rejoinder to all the birtherism and the narrowness she’s heard in their party?”
Mitchell then repeated the question, but only after Rice gave a puzzled look during the period of silence.
“Well, I think on both sides of the aisle, quite frankly, we’re hearing some voices for America to pull back,” Rice responded. “It would be a shame if America pulls back, because we’ve done so much good in the world. … That was the theme of the speech, and I had a great audience. It was well received.”
“The birther movement is an extreme. There are extremes on both sides of the political spectrum. The great majority here believe that we are one America.”
You can watch the awkward interjection below:
On Monday, Matthews drew the ire of many for his rude interaction with GOP party Chairman Reince Priebus. That scuffle was also over Matthews waving the birther flag, accusing Priebus of the “foreignization” of Obama. Priebus eventually fired back with some shots at Matthews and said an MSNBC representative was trying to smooth over Matthews’s actions.
(H/T: Business Insider)
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LameLiberals
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 9:37amHe should have asked her why she voted for Obama in 2008?
Report Post »Mike Benton
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 9:29amAndrea had more sense than to repeat Mathew’s question…good for her.
Report Post »jas0707
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 9:52amNo, she did continue pushing the leftist obsession with birther crap at the end.
Report Post »jakartaman
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 9:22amIf he did not have low class he would have NO class!
Report Post »JRook
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 9:35amSimilar to Jonathan you attempt to smear the Matthews comes through as a blatant lie given the very recent resurgence of birtherism with Trump and the support for the AZ. Sheriff who continues to waste taxpayer money. So how’s about focusing on the reality of how many Republicans still question his birth, because their agenda is to paint the PRESIDENT as not being an American. Its about as honest and reasonable as a boarder patrol agent stopping an American Indian coming across the boarder as being an illegal alien. But I understand the attempt here to now create distance from a lie that has served its purpose as there is no need to further delude the base.
Report Post »Sirfoldallot
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 9:36amWho watches Matt the Hack Chris, WTH ? I don’t get a thrill I get a shiver @ how this hack can be on TV.
Report Post »barber2
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 9:50amJR: And the Democrats continual “reflux” of the birther issue is getting about as tiring as the old 2008 Blame Bush and Race Card bits . Strange , though, that you never mention the “hidden college records ” issue. Very strange from the so-called Most Transparent Administration ( wink, wink ) .
Report Post »termyt
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 9:51amYou are right, JROOK. How dare anyone simply state what Matthews does in an attempt to smear him. That was a completely legitimate question to ask someone who is not an elected official and has never given a moment’s credibility to that very odd claim that Hillary Clinton made in 2008.
Report Post »mersey
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 10:16amIf it wasn’t for the 38 people who watch MSNBC, we would be one America! Until those 38 mature, we’ll have to put up with people like Chris Matthews.
Report Post »darkknight91
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 10:42amHe’s obsessed with discrediting the birthers. Sounds like he knows there’s something up with it. I wonder which birth certificate he likes the best? I really enjoyed the fourth one with all of its layers. Gives a 3 dimensional effect.
Report Post »yougottabekidding
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 10:44amThe heck with the birth stuff.
Let’s see the school transcripts.
Report Post »Did he lie and claim foreign status?
Did he tell the truth?
How did an admitted felon become president ?
oneshiner
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 10:44amChris Matthews: Please go (do you know what) to yourself.
With all the really dumb, hateful, caustic people out in the world, you rub elbows with all of them.
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:07amJCROOK, First, the Arpaio investigation is being done with “ALL” donated funds. No taxpayer funding has gone into this. Even thought he is working on a legitimate complaint made to the Sheriff’s office in actual accordance with state law. Most of the investigation is being conducted by retired LE personnel doing volunteer work. But, when county deputies have had to be used, their salary during those times where refunded. Do some research before you make up this kind of BS. Oh, I forgot. You are part of the Dem-wit party that only uses other people’s money to do your dirty deeds. Sort of difficult to see something happening without taxpayer money, now isn’t it?
Report Post »As for the remainder of your accusations, just how many RNC speakers have taken the stage to as you say, paint the PRESIDENT as not being an American? Please, enlighten us on that. I have yet to see or hear any of them do that. In fact, the president has hardly had a mention at all through out the whole convention. Oh yeah, those of us in the base are just sooooooooo deluded…LOL! Who is delusional here?
jrcess
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:12amNo Chrissy is CLASSLESS.. He is a miserable excuse for a human. He is trying real hard to sink MSNBC, but there again they are all a bunch of morons.
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:27amCome on JCROOK…you‘re defending Matthews’ desperation now? He had a black woman in front of him who hit her speech out of the ball park….he couldnt’ use his now all too familiar “race dog- whistle“ line on a black woman so he reached hard and pulled ”birther” out of his thrilled upper leg. Condi Rice..being a far more adroit thinker than Matthews can ever hope to be, answered with the class and shrewdness we’re accustomed to seeing from her. This is the same women who got Abbas and Israelis to the negotiation table while Hamas’ rockets were raining on Israel.
Report Post »You remember class don’t you JCROOK? It‘s something we valued before Obama decided he’d like to take pictures of himself saluting our honored fallen at Dover (against the wishes of the families) then posting that picture as “photo of the day” on the white house website.
fastfacts
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:29amThis was not the only attack, instead this was one of his more mild attacks last night, check this one out. How about he and his panel creating a new GOP racist ‘dog-whistle’ term… CHICAGO. Yes that is their new racist term: http://www.thedailycandidate.com/video/2012/aug/msnbc_whistle_chicago.html
Report Post »johndoesoetoro
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:47amJust imagine being able to go back and keep a detailed, chronological list of all of the failures of this administration and the Left.
What would such a list look like now?
Google —> Legacy of the American Trojan Horse
Report Post »D-Fence
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 12:17pm@JROOK Obama is an American by birth but, HE NEEDS TO LEARN HOW TO BE AMERICAN! HE NEEDS TO LEARN HOW TO BE AMERICAN! HE NEEDS TO LEARN HOW TO BE AMERICAN! HE NEEDS TO LEARN HOW TO BE AMERICAN! HE NEEDS TO LEARN HOW TO BE AMERICAN! HE NEEDS TO LEARN HOW TO BE AMERICAN! HE NEEDS TO LEARN HOW TO BE AMERICAN! HE NEEDS TO LEARN HOW TO BE AMERICAN! HE NEEDS TO LEARN HOW TO BE AMERICAN! HE NEEDS TO LEARN HOW TO BE AMERICAN! HE NEEDS TO LEARN HOW TO BE AMERICAN! HE NEEDS TO LEARN HOW TO BE AMERICAN! HE NEEDS TO LEARN HOW TO BE AMERICAN! HE NEEDS TO LEARN HOW TO BE AMERICAN! HE NEEDS TO LEARN HOW TO BE AMERICAN! lol
Report Post »ralphmalph6
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 1:32pmEnough of Chris Matthews. Every time he opens his mouth he spews forth grunge. Ship him off to a desert island with no radio, TV, cable, or Internet and we will all be much better off.
Report Post »johnsnare
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 2:03pmHow does this garbage mouth liberal continue to be on air,? Probably, the most annoying left wing liberal out there. He and Maddow, must have been crossbred. Two,repulsive individuals.
Report Post »mesaman2
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 3:18pmThis is for CROOK, I am a Republican and I question the birth place of one Achmed Aqbar Obama. I question his authenticity, his fidelity, and his credibility. If you wish to play patsy for him, then announce yourself as his goat and lay your fantasies on us. Until then, I doubt if he is an American. He certainly doesn’t behave like an American, and doesn’t seem to have the best interests of the vastness of American citizens.
Report Post »22AUTOMATIC
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 3:36pmMr.Obama brought all of this upon himself. He lied on his college applications claiming to be a “foreign exchange student born in Kenya” to get grants to pay for his education. (see link below for proof). He was born in Hawaii, absolutely, he’s just a liar who will say anything to get what he wants (see Sal Alinsky’s rules – end “justifies” the means). All links below explain more- I beg you to read the last one about Sal Alinsky.
http://www.theblaze.com/contributions/obama%e2%80%99s-college-classmate-the-obama-scandal-is-at-columbia/
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/report-obamas-1991-literary-agency-described-him-as-born-in-kenya-and-raised-in-indonesia-and-hawaii/
http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/red-pill-blue-bill/2012/aug/19/whole-lotta-shakin-goin/
Report Post »MnNiceUSAFret
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 4:52pm@Ralphmalph6, in regards to your suggestion we ship Matthews off to some island….I think it’s a great idea but one small change, instead of “no” media, I think we should give him (or better yet, “pipe in”) nothing but FOX news and then make so he has no choice but to hear it. Like put some speakers up, out of his reach, that only “receive” FOX and cannot be powered down. Then play FOX news 24/7.
Report Post »sixtysix
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 7:55pmLiberal media clowns have no shame. I wonder if they get memos from the administration telling them to repeat these stupid statements to keep people from noticing that they cannot afford to go to work because of gas prices, cannot afford food thanks to the extra cost of energy to deliver it and cannot afford to send their kids to school. And, with this administraion there is no hope of change..
Report Post »RSHLUVER
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 2:55amThe problem is not with the liberal networks. The problem is that people still believe them.
Report Post »Inlightofthings
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 9:13amOther than liberalism, does anyone know the diagnosis of what is really wrong with Matthews? I mean there is liberal idiocy and then there is Matthews…
Report Post »toomuchgovt
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 9:48amAlcoholism. Isn’t he drunk all the time?
Report Post »term limits for congress
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 10:49amdrunk with love… I hope BHO doesn’t break his little heart.
Report Post »DisillusionedDaily
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 9:11amOne has to wonder why Chris Matthews is still employed. For that matter, why are any of the so-called MSNBC “superstars” still employed? I turned the TV to MSNBC right at the conclusion of Paul Ryan’s speech last night just in time to hear one of their commentatore tell Sharpton and Maddow that Ryan had delivered a “well written and expertly delivered speech deviod of substance!!” That will be the only 2 minute I watch MSNBC this year!
Report Post »jdare
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 1:27pmMy question is, Why do the conservatives even go on his show? He has no audience, they know for a fact the bias he’s going to show, and now it appears his mental stability is coming in to question. If you willingly walk into a pit of rabid dogs, you’re going to get bitten and nothing good will come of it.
Report Post »johnsnare
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 2:08pmHave we ever heard an Obama speech, that had any substance,? Wake me up when it is over.
Report Post »BlessedGirls2
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 5:26pmBut their comments are true so if you are unable to absorb the truth into your system then you must do what makes your little brain feel better..change the channel
Report Post »willbedone
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 9:06amI am not a fan of Condi, however, I MUST give her credit, she did a wonderful job full of grace, composure, and body language with her response.
Report Post »She would be a great asset in Romneys administration if he can keep HER foreign policy in check.
BlessedGirls2
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 5:32pmI agree with you…well said
Report Post »qpwillie
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:57amIt’s just another leftist attempt to control our speech and in the case of Chris, to control what Republicans talk about.
I don’t know where 0bama was born and I seriously doubt 0bama knows but people who think he was born in Kenya have a right to state their case and not worry about what the likes of Chris Matthews says about it.
For the record, I think it is very possible that little Barry was born in or around Seattle Washington. That seems to be where his mother went when she came back from Kenya.
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 9:28amQP It doesn‘t matter where he was born since his father was a British subject which means Barry wasn’t a natural born citizen.You might say well it doesn’t matter since Romney will defeat Barry,I think Romney will defeat him but if the fraud of Barry’s presidency can be proven it must be done,to make every law Barry passed null and void.Of course a Romney presidency would accomplish the same thing but we can’t allow the stain of a fraud president to remain on the record.
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:54amChrissy who will you whore yourself out to when your Marxist UN agenda 21 loving POS president is fired? You‘re not a journalist you’re just a mouth piece for the worst president in American history,your idiotic views are and will be rejected loud and clear in November.
Report Post »PAPPA_BEAR
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 10:22amAmen to that slayer!
I think MSM is helping by regurgitating it. Go ahead Chrissie, shine a little more light on the POTUS childhood. Why don’t you show everyone what went on?
Report Post »needmoinfo
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 10:27amChris is obsessed with Obama. When the facts come out watch out when Obama disappoints his number fan.
Report Post »barber2
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:47amUnfortunately, no matter who is in the White House, the international media is in the hands of the Left which uses its power to push their Far Left agenda. Remember the “Trash ” Bush years ? Also know as the Bush Administration years . That was followed by the Obama Blame Bush Years. The Left : A never ending media tsunami of biased, Far Left propaganda. Old Soros and those like him have the money, the power, and the passion to poison with their propaganda. Conservatives, in politics and the media, are always their targets. Just be ready, be vigilant , and be prepared.
Report Post »football lady
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:46amChris Matthews — Ass with No Class! Wonder what he hides under that desk. A large bottle of Obama juice aka KoolAid or Jack Daniels that has pickled his brain?
Report Post »BlessedGirls2
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 5:42pmSad misguided Racist
Report Post »Apple Bite
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:44amChris probably went to his room that night, with a tub full of Bo’s bath water to bathe in…
Report Post »huey6367
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:35amLet’s see. A simple quesiton and answer session that is not giving you the answers you are looking for. Let’s start trouble and destroy what could be an informative interview. Sounds like Matthews. The MSM is so dead in this country. Things will change. They ahve to.
United we stand. Divided we fall.
Report Post »barber2
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:54amMatthews is the media version of the Democrat MIC check Crowd. They are all bullies and thugs . A Chicago style of behavior out of the Alinsky Method of Smears and Political Thuggery ! They remind me of the kids on the bus who bullied the female bus monitor. Mean, biased, and juvenile in thought and delivery. Like the Code Pinkies: tasteless , undignified, and with no real respect for themselves or others.
Report Post »Chromo200
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:32amSO Chris believes that the GOP is full of brtherism and narrowness and the DNC has the cleanest hand in the world. Not that one of their leaders was a murderer, or that one of their favorate congressman was opertaing a sex service from his basement, ot that another one hid bribe money in his freezer, or several missused taxpayer money and are still in congress. That does not mean that Repaublican congressional members don’t have dirty hands. The birther issue won’t go away because Obama hides his background. Was he enrolled as a foriegn student? won’t release his grades, won’t allow personal questions. How many passports does he have?
About being narrow minded .. If you are a black conservative you are called names. If you don’t believe in homosextuality your narrow minde .. ( I don’t believe in murder and theft, so I am narrow minded) .. Progressives are the most narrow minded people that I deal with every day.
Report Post »Soulphoenix
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:38amAmen, in spades …
Report Post »rambosharley
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:31amThe question is not if, but when is Chrissy going to have a total meltdown for all to see!
Report Post »needmoinfo
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 10:37amWell the violence has all been verbal so far. Might have a heart attack or stroke. Probably Obama’s last defender on this planet. Will Obama be proud of the last one to catch on. I think not. Number one fans are creepy.
Report Post »contkmi
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:16amHe really just might be the dumbest man in America. Of course, that could be said for most libs. Even those that think of themselves as women.
Report Post »Soulphoenix
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:37amChris Matthews is an Obama attack drone – pure and simple. Obama orders two kinds of drone strikes – Predator drones and the Chris Matthews drone. It’s nice that he gets it all for “free.”
Report Post »rfycom
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:14amI have always though Mathews was a fool. Just like Rush and Beck and Hannity, and Ed. These guys are hurting our country and making big bucks doing so. I think Mathews is going insane. Or more insane than usually. The whole MSNBC staff of talking heads are losers
Report Post »scuba13
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 10:10amI have always thought Rfycom is a fool. Just like Encinom, Monicne,Jzs and the rest of the resident trolls.
Report Post »BlessedGirls2
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 5:49pmAll of the people you named get paid to talk,everyday..so that’s what they do..Why do you listen to them and repeat what the say..to sound smart or dumb..you choose…
Report Post »bemo234
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:13amChris Matthews is the new Obama Girl, since the last one came to her senses and quit
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:09amBwahahahahaha! Best mention here yet today. You have hit the nail squarely on the head.
Report Post »AJAYW
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:10amMatthews can’t think for himself he needs to be guided by talking points. He needs to just come out and admit that he and obama are lovers.
Report Post »2A
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 7:58amHe’s gotta stick that big, fat, dumb looking head in? “Powerful speech, BUT….” But, I’m a lame brained, one track minded kool-aid drinker, who can’t think for myself. And if I had a cohesive thought, it would die of lonliness! DOLT!
Report Post »Skippy_John_Jones
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 7:56am“And it seems he will go to great links to do it.”
Don’t you mean “lengths”?
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 7:52amMatthews demonstrates the clear and growing desperation of the Democrats; the main matter is that after Romney wins, with Obama being border line insane, is how far Obama will go to hold onto his office?
Report Post »Wildblue3
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:02amThe answer is that Obama will go as far he can to hold onto his power. The challenge to us is to not let him go very far! He is serving in OUR government at our leisure. We need to make sure the election is conclusive enough that he can’t dispute the results. If we get to 4.00 a gallon gas nation wide, It’s going to be VERY difficult to do so.
Report Post »Stelex
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:04amI suspect even if he doesn’t go scorched earth on his way out, he will be a thorn in America’s side in some other way via the UN or just stirring up the masses for years to come with inane lectures.
Report Post »Bill Rowland
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:15amChrissy has admitted that he worships at the altar of The Great Obama. He will do anything in his power to make the republicans look bad. Crissies problem is that he doesn’t pick his battles carefully enough. Condi Rice will make him look like the idiot he is, she is smart, personable (something Chrissy isn’t) and a lot quicker thinking that this fool.
Chrissy better be careful Mia Love looks like she is another attractive, smart conservative black woman who can hold her own with these obviously biased reporters.
Lets have a debate between the black female representatives of their respected parties. Mia Love and Condi Rice – VS – Maxine Waters and Shirley Jackson-Lee. I would pay to see that.
OMG Nov 6, 2012
Report Post »barber2
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:40amSTELEX: I agree about Obama. The man has anger issues. He reminds me of the Black Muslim men who go out in their 1950s looking suits and ties. All gentile on the outside. But seething anger inside. Recruiting young men into their army of Hate The White Man. Obama is so like those dreams of his father : trying to revenge the white, imperialism, colonialism, slavery, Western, capitalism hate he was mentored to believe. Very sad for everyone. Including Barack Obama. He will not go away due to these unresolved anger issues and a world stage to stir up the hate that this issues drag with them.
Report Post »libh8er
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 7:51amThe five people that watch Matthew’s program on msnbc, are probably going to witness him having a stroke someday.
Report Post »AJAYW
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:12amOne can only hope if it does happen he lives through it.
Report Post »BlessedGirls2
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 5:29pmThere are millions of us that have watched Chris for years..he has been on for years and will remain in that post for years so ….it’s really too bad for you that you are unable to tolerate the truth..open your mind and grow your knowledge…
Report Post »TerryJ70
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 7:49amI‘m surprised Matthews hasn’t commented that Ann Romney, speaking about the “boy” Mitt wasn’t a racial slur comparing him to the “boy” Barrack. Wait for it! He doesn’t belong on any kind of new show, in my opinion.
Report Post »jujubeebee
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 7:46amThe liberals have nothing else they can do at this point other than namecall. The only people cheering on his line of questioning is the ******** like himself. The American voters want more substance. I do hope those on the fence can see the difference between what the one side wishes to discuss and what the other side wishes to discuss because then it is in the bag for Romney. The country is in trouble and talking about birthers, women’s contraceptives, etc. is NOT what is necessary. Keep it up Chris Matthews because you are making an a$$ of yourself.
Report Post »hawkeyez
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 7:45amThe BLAZE can take their stupid Pop-Ups and stick them up Glenn’s @@$
Report Post »Max jones
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:07amHawk Leave…don’t come back.
Report Post »OldWebGuy
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:33amHawk, I share your frustration, if not your style. The pop-up ads destroy the dignity of a work that carries Glenn’s name. I have been following Glenn Beck since his days at CNN, and am second to none in my respect for him, but the way in which these ads are jammed down our throats is far beneath him.
Report Post »stumpy68
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 9:05am@hawkeyez
Report Post »Try Firefox and add the Ghostery add on
this will stop all but the first one that wants you to sign up
for the news letter.
rambosharley
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 1:35pmMy son set up my computor, and I don’t get pop ups! Thank goodness!
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