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Watch: The One Republican Win in Particular That Left Chris Matthews Mumbling 'Unbelievable' and Andrea Mitchell Declaring It a 'Blow' for Obama
November 05, 2014
"This is amazing."
As TheBlaze reported on Tuesday night, Republican Bruce Rauner beat incumbent Democrat Pat Quinn for the Illinois governorship. Now we have video of how it left one MSNBC panelist stunned and another declaring it a "blow" for President Obama.
Network host Chris Matthews could not believe the news when it came down, mumbling "unbelievable" after he had to deliver the news, adding, "this is amazing."
Fellow host Andrea Mitchell piled on, saying, “There’s no way you can’t call it a blow to President Obama." Obama stumped for Quinn in his home state of Illinois.
"That was one race the that the president really did want to win," she added.
Watch the video below:
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Jonathon M. Seidl is a former managing editor of Blaze News and a best-selling author and speaker. His next book, “Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic,” will be released on October 7, 2025.
Jonathon M. Seidl
Jonathon M. Seidl is a former managing editor of Blaze News and a best-selling author and speaker. His next book, “Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic,” will be released on October 7, 2025.
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