Chris Matthews to Top McCain ‘08 Aide: ‘We Were All Rooting for You’
- Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:04pm by
Tiffany Gabbay
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Come again?
MSNBC’s Chris Matthews seemed to have suffered a momentary lapse of amnesia when he forgot that, during the 2008 presidential election, now-President Barack Obama sent a “thrill” up his leg, asserting that he was in fact “rooting” for John McCain.
That was not a misprint. Speaking to top McCain campaign aide Steve Schmidt, who appeared on Thursday’s episode of Hardball, Matthews stated, “I think you did a good job last time. I mean it. We were all rooting for you, by the way. And a lot of us in this business like John McCain a lot.”
Matthews added, “He didn’t think we did and we were tough on him last time. I liked Obama. But I tell you, I’ve always liked McCain. He’s still mad at me. Fine. That’s the way it is…He ought to be mad at me.”
Watch Matthews’ latest revelation below:
(h/t: NewsBusters)
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Comments (74)
Ironworker3366
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 10:22pm“From the moment I First saw him I knew he would be our next president. When he spoke, chills went down my leg” OK Chris, time for the Neal and Bob show, better get in line for the screwing your about to get for that proclamation!! I think your buddy is holding a spot for you on the unemployment line
Report Post »RationalMan
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 11:26pmIronworker3366
We ought to send a message to “Chris and OBAHAMA Administrations…
Use “HALLMARK” new card, YOU’RE UNEMPLOYED, WE HAVE “SYMPATY for you!!!
Report Post »1956
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 8:43amI think the chills down Chris Matthews’ leg was him pi$$ing himself due to his lack of control over his intellect. What a slimy, lying, weasel. Obama’s not the only person who needs to wear a diaper.
Report Post »lionslayer44
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 2:36amis chris neal or bob or is that like what he does? matthews is pathetic he spits when he talks (perhaps remnants of his kneeling and bobbing) but it is schultz that i would like to see crawl, this slob i detest and maybe a house will someday fall on madcow. BE PREPARED COLLECT FOOD, WATER (FILTERS), AMMO!!! GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
Report Post »thegodfather
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 10:00pmThe part Chris left about about McCain was that, “we were rooting for you”………Because we knew it would be easy to kick your ass in general election., you doddering old fool”
Report Post »IntransigentMind
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 10:05pmAmen! That’s exactly right: They cheerled for him in the primaries, and then punt-kicked his backside through the uprights.
Report Post »Teribssn
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:56pmWhat a Pinhead!
Report Post »Hickory
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:47pmMathews sees the handwriting on the wall. The thrill is gone from his leg and he is sweating whether or not he will be getting a paycheck next year. Obama has put the screws to everyone. Herman shows a way out.
Report Post »RationalMan
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 10:31pmBingo….You hit the nail on the head!!
Cain, reminds me of the movie, “WALKING TALL”!!! :)
Report Post »Magyar
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 11:29pm@hickory / @rationalman– I agree with both of you. Did you catch Carl Rove’s BS on the Factor tonight? He down played Cain’s sweep in Fl. The Establishment Repubs DO NOT want Herman because they know he won’t play ball and OMGoodness, he might actually know how to fix the Obamination!
Report Post »RationalMan
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 1:06amMagyar,
I cannot speak for Hickory, but, for myself, Yes I’ve heard Carol Rove…but, what C.R. forgot to mention, that OBAHAMA has awaken the “SLEEPING GIANTS” us the Americans!!!
ROVE, is an Establishment Repubs!!!! What Rove doesn’t understand is “WE THE PEOPLE” are more informed. I like Rove and he has some pretty good incite, but, “WE THE PEOPLE” don’t want the “GOVERNMENT” to inter fer with our “RESPONSIBILITY”!!!!!
I hate to say it, but, “ROVE” like everybody else lives off of, yes you and I. I call them “PARASITES”!!!!!
Again, Rove keeps for getting, this time the table has turn, no more “ESTABLISHMENT”!!! End of story…………………….“OBHAMA HAS AWAKEN THE SLEEPING GIANT”!
P.S. Things has changed, when Obhama got into the office…No more same as usual!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Americans, the Country that “WE” love, to prosper for life, liberty and pursuit of happiness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »RationalMan
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 1:24amMagyar,
Another thing, this is about your family and mine!!!
We can handle our own problems without “GOVERNMENT” interference!!!!!!!!!!
H.Cain, is a second “GEORGE WASHINGTON”!! Let’s us through this into Socialist/Communist/ faces….
Report Post »thegodfather
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:41pmMathews has to have a mental disorder. I suspect it’s the hair dye.
Report Post »GeorgieJo
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 10:24pmGodfather
Report Post »its called DELUSIONAL
and Chrissy has it BAD
RationalMan
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:33pmIsn’t this cute…
A bad guy acting as a good guy!!!
Go Herman Cain!! ;)
Report Post »heavyduty
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:30pmI would imagine that Chris would love to have McCain running again. But he’s not, so sorry Chris. Obama will have a real opponent this time. We are going to take the W.H back plus the Senate and keep the House. Then we are going to hopefully repeal all the damage that you and the Democrats have done for the last six years.
Report Post »ezeewhiz
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:28pmBeen drinking a bit to much Pinko Kool Aid Chris, but we already knew that now didn’t we?
Report Post »whatthecrazy
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:27pmStand down you nasty perv nobody is going to believe a thing you say at this point………….creep
Report Post »robert
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:23pmI watched part of one of his shows one time and that increased his viewing audience to three.
Report Post »Juniemoon
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:20pmAnd he loved Sarah Palin too, right?
Report Post »jjoy
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:08pmmatthews was rooting for the most liberal republican just in case obama lost the election…
Report Post »A Conservatarian
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:54pm“Welcome to ShPITBALL, I‘m Christh Mastthewssssss your hosht and on today’sth sshow we made shure to cover up the entire shtudio with tarpsh as we all know what I’ll be doing when I start talking about Mishtew Tingle himself, yes Mishtew McCain. If you thought I had the twinglesh with Obama, guesshhth again, even the camera‘zh are TARP’d or McCain, haha, yehsth they‘re ’covered’ for todayzh shhow jusht in case we need the government to bail out MShhNBCeeh from my ShPIT-feshht” Hah! Dipstick Matthews cracks me up, like Obama talking and using ‘Uh’ — I can only concentrate on this guy spitting and sputtering whenever he talks. The papers should have their own special over-under section for Matthews next to the vegas odd’s line for how long it takes Matthews to generate the wonderful white froth in the corners of his mouth on his shows.
Report Post »The10thAmendment
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:16pmWell of course a lot of them like McCain. He’s a freaking progressive.
Report Post »GeorgieJo
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 10:36pmChrissy misses Tipster O’Neil………….
Report Post »neckcarjim
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:31pmI feel sorry for the person with the Blaze who had to watch Mr Tingle Up His Leg.
Report Post »Oh The Pain! Oh The Pain! If I may quote Dr. Smith.
Servant Of YHVH
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:40pmAMEN! Of course he was telling the truth though. They WERE all rooting for McCain, that is until he took the GOP nomination which is what they wanted all along since they knew that McCain didn’t have much of a chance
Report Post »Uranium Wedge
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:57pmChris; You give your self too much credit. McCain lost because of McCain.
Report Post »And I think you mean you’re in love with Obama. Mr. “thrill up my leg”.
CatB
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:03pmYes . this time hopefully the Republicans will NOT let the MSM pick the candidate for them ….
Cain/Rubio 2012
TEA!
Report Post »Uranium Wedge
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:04pmFun fact:
Report Post »McCain past Obama in the polls after Palin was chosen to be V.P.
So any one who says “Palin can’t win”….
Tom21773
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:31pmIt must be tough being the dumbest tv show host of all time.
Report Post »pavepaws
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:43pmWho cares what he says.
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:50pmpavers
Report Post ».-.-.-.-.-.- not me.
bartjoebob
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:25pmJust a lame attempt from the left to backa sham candidate and split the conservative vote. McCain was too old then, close to being 80 now, utmost respect for the guy, but no chance. He would make a good advisor
Report Post »jjoy
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:06pmmcCain would make a good adviser for the dimocrats…
Report Post »PABlackie
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:25pmChris Mathews , like his show, is irellavant.
Report Post »PABlackie
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:24pmChris Mathews as is his show, irellavant. Who cares what he says or thinks.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:24pmZombie Apocalypse
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:23pmBig surprise he loved two progressives in the 08 race.
Report Post »bedford_va_pastor
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:16pmJust curious as to how many of these ‘journalists’ are going to have strokes on air. Matthews can‘t even remember to whom the ’tingles’ belong.
Report Post »TH30PH1LUS
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:13pmWait… didn’t someone JUST make a video of Rick Perry spouting random words?
Chris, come on now. Don’t be a copycat, it’s not cool. word-salad is soooo 10 minutes ago.
Report Post »Chuck Stein
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:15pmGood one!
Report Post »motonutt
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:12pmWhat does that say for the little ego maniac John Mcain when the spiter want’s you back?
Report Post »JimCDew
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:10pmChris Matthews endorsement – THE KISS OF DEATH!!!
Report Post »I.Gaspar
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:06pmSomebody in the matthews’ family,…..PLEASE put him in a home…SOON.
Report Post »KickinBack
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:27pmHe is already in the perfect institution for the mentally insane…MSNBC studios.
Report Post »I.Gaspar
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:40pmKickinback:
Report Post »Good point.
The “home” idea would be redundant.