"Wow!" That was Chris Matthews' immediate reaction to Barack Obama's response to a question from a Fox News reporter about why his pick for Commerce Secretary, Bill Richardson, shaved off his beard. After playing, on Wednesday's "Hardball", a clip from Obama's press conference introducing Richardson, Matthews expressed awe at the "intellectual" way Obama analyzed Richardson's personal grooming habits.
Matthews made the following observation during the "Sideshow," segment of the December 3 edition of "Hardball":
CHRIS MATTHEWS: Back to "Hardball." Time for the "Sideshow." A brilliant pollster friend of mine once said that every great politician has three characteristics: Motive, you know why he or she is there, passion and spontaneity. Well Barack Obama certainly has got that third characteristic. Talk about being quick on your feet. Here he is today giving Bill Richardson, his new clean shaven pick for Commerce Secretary a ribbing.
(Begin clip)
WENDELL GOLER, FOX NEWS: And if I may also ask the Governor, what happened to the beard sir?
BARACK OBAMA: I'm gonna answer this question about the beard. I think it was a mistake for him to get it, get rid of it. I thought that whole Western, rugged look was really working for him. For some reason, maybe because it was scratchy when he kissed his wife, he was forced to get rid of it.
(End clip)
MATTHEWS: Wow! Reminds me of that same mock serious way that Barack Obama went about describing his dog-buying decision. The less important the issue, the more intellectual he gets.
—Geoffrey Dickens is the senior news analyst at the Media Research Center.
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December 3, 2008 - 18:23 ET by SickofLibsBOINGGGG!
Should Chris ask him out?
December 3, 2008 - 18:28 ET by Mica the MagnificentHey Chris. You act so goofy when you see, you know, Barack. Everyone here at Middle School, like, knows you like Barack. Sooooo why don't you, I don't know . . like, ask him out already?
Chris is the media
December 4, 2008 - 00:45 ET by kgChris is the media cheerleader for the Democrat party. If he runs for a seat he will have to battle Pelosi for head cheerleader.
"Forget change, I want improvement!"
I agree Chissy
December 3, 2008 - 18:36 ET by general companyThe less important the issue, the more intellectual he gets.
But is that really a good thing?
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
I thought the same. I guess
December 3, 2008 - 19:08 ET by ThatDudeI thought the same. I guess without seeing the video, one is more likely to think that it was a bit of criticism. Why did chrissy even feel the need to mention it? It's really the same logical answer anyone would give if they felt like answering such a silly question in the first place.
GMTA
December 3, 2008 - 23:18 ET by RESTLESS 1I was thinking the same thing and posted further down before reading the comments.
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
Describing that answer as
December 4, 2008 - 07:19 ET by motherbeltDescribing that answer as "intellectual" boggles the mind!
OMG I saw this live and I
December 3, 2008 - 18:49 ET by clubchamp6OMG I saw this live and I could not believe how happy he was today. Look at the s--t eaing grin he has...was BHO under the table. Seriously this guy wants to run for Senator in PA. I can believe that in these times
Al Franken in Mn and they are crazy enough to be within 300 votes
Pa re-electing Murtha by a wide margin after he insults them w/ Racist's and Rednecks comments.
What's up with that?
Man if this keeps up...
December 3, 2008 - 18:53 ET by HeavyChevyI'm going to start buying stock in the Trojan condom company.
Dude get a life!
Well, there it is in a
December 3, 2008 - 18:53 ET by HockeyKidWell, there it is in a nutshell. If THAT was what qualifies as "intellectual" for Matthews, it's no wonder he's wowed by Hussein.
Honestly, that response was about as intellectual as, "'Cause he wanted to get laid!"
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
Matthews
December 3, 2008 - 18:54 ET by misterbillObama baal
Matthews idolater
what a kissass Matthews is.
This man calls himself a journalist?
December 3, 2008 - 19:03 ET by goldenthroatJust how much more nonsense can come out of the mouth of Chrissy boy? He is a spineless, weak-kneed wuss that still has "the thrill" going up his leg! I have seen meatier news in the National Inquirer!
Anyone happen to know how much this moron earns at this pathetic network? Because he hasn't earned a dime of it!
"One night I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got into my pajamas I don't know!" - Groucho Marx in "Animal Crackers"
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December 3, 2008 - 19:04 ET by goldenthroatWow, it sounds like Chrissie
December 3, 2008 - 19:07 ET by USA4freedomWow, it sounds like Chrissie has his hand down his pants..
Ronald Reagan, 1962: I did not leave the Democratic party, the party left me.
Insert: your name, 2008, and the Republican party.
Hurling....violently...Oh
December 3, 2008 - 19:09 ET by choselife3xHurling....violently...Oh God...make it stop
In order to be pro-choice, one must first be born. Ah, the irony.
Idiot Matthews
December 3, 2008 - 19:27 ET by 1611LilacLadyIf as Matthew said, 'The less important the issue, the more intellectual he (Hussein) gets.' then we can figure:
The more important the issue, the less intellectual he (Hussein) gets.
Hey Matthews, you may have accidentally may a point there. ; )
So, following Chrissy's
December 3, 2008 - 19:35 ET by Roger the ShrubberSo, following Chrissy's logic, The more important the issue, the less intellectual he gets?
My GOD -- the wit!! The
December 3, 2008 - 19:36 ET by Jack BauerMy GOD -- the wit!! The Self-Importance of Being Obama.
It's as if Oscar Wilde was reincarnated in this man. He grows more like Lincoln daily.
On a serious note. Can somebody please smack Matthews, right in his fatuous gob.
What a jackass
December 3, 2008 - 21:33 ET by allahallahoxenfreeMathhews is such a bitch. Maybe he'll sign up for conjugal visits with Obama once he gets sent to Levenworth for the million doolar fraud he has committed. THAT is THE worst man crush I have ever seen a guy have.
CONGRESSIONAL TERM LIMITS!!!
"The less important the
December 3, 2008 - 23:16 ET by RESTLESS 1"The less important the issue, the more intellectual he (obama) gets."
Yep, that't the first thing I look for in a president. </sarc>
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
Lincolnesque Utterings
December 4, 2008 - 10:32 ET by UtherpendAmazing, I see we have another master of the English language in the White House. And these are the same reporters that derided Bush for almost a decade when he mispronounced a word, yet say nothing when stupidity oozes out of the "BO's" mouth.
"If you love wealth more than liberty, the tranquillity of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, depart from us in peace. We ask not your counsel nor your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you"
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December 4, 2008 - 10:45 ET by KJ_sezI used to think of Chrissy as someone the libtards would refer to as a "useful idiot". Now, I think he's just a useless idiot.
Matthews and 0bama
December 4, 2008 - 11:44 ET by nandrelli"The less important the issue, the more intellectual he gets."
Which, of course, implies that the MORE important the issue, the LESS intellectual 0bama gets.
Hardly the trait you would want in a President. If these were Republicans, you would hear people like Olbermann, Stewart, and Letterman ripping both Matthews and 0bama apart on their late-night shows, for being so stupid.
Matthews' reverence of 0bama is the male version of Eleanor Clift and Hillary Clinton. Maybe the 4 of them can move to Massachusetts and be the start of some other weirdo marriage ritual up there.
Does anyone know what the
December 4, 2008 - 12:47 ET by TufrmoneDoes anyone know what the Management of MSNBC thinks of Matthew's constant quasi-sexual Obama idolatry. This kind of thing has gone from laughable, past pathological to something that I can't ever recall any Television Commentator doing before. There just has to be a whole lot of talk about this over at MSNBC and NBC for that matter.
Does anyone know what's going on?
Tufr
Does anyone know what the
December 4, 2008 - 12:47 ET by TufrmoneDoes anyone know what the Management of MSNBC thinks of Matthew's constant quasi-sexual Obama idolatry. This kind of thing has gone from laughable, past pathological to something that I can't ever recall any Television Commentator doing before. There just has to be a whole lot of talk about this over at MSNBC and NBC for that matter.
Does anyone know what's going on?
Tufr
It really is more than a
December 4, 2008 - 16:35 ET by celatorIt really is more than a little spooky, isn't it?
Chris in love
December 4, 2008 - 14:18 ET by reality vs libsObama could pass gas and Chris would think he did it in an intelectual way. If given the chance I truely believe Chris would kiss the messiah on the lips, or perhaps more.
"Don't expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong."
Calvin Coolidge
As Keith said
December 4, 2008 - 16:33 ET by ToddonCapeCodWhen Chrissie first mentioned the thrill down his leg: Steady.
I am convinced Chrissie is the Monica Lewinsky of this incoming administration
do even hard_core obama
December 4, 2008 - 17:05 ET by Karindo even hard_core obama fans get embarrased by this? I would be, this is highly disturbing. Management sees nothing wrong here? And, personally, if I were Obama, I'd be creeped out, and have the secret service keep an eye on him as a stalker.
Mr. Cris Mattews/Governor Richardson
December 4, 2008 - 23:21 ET by Charles H. GarridoHello! 12/04/08 23:22 Hours
What a waste of time >>! I'm so old, just few minutes. "Mr. Maher, said about Mr. Matthews, his leg "left" trouser went thru Electricity thence tears his eyes...Looking at kid (Bogart Casablanca) love a word of endearment his new Pres. Mr. B.H.Obama. And now Mr. Cris Matthews "lacking in or exhibiting a lack of power to absorb ideas or impressions" (Webster).-, Governor Richardson had a close shave,(shaving) personally I don't care about Mr.Richadson "knife""Bruttos" to Mrs.H. Clinton., but It's Ok (skin is very tough).Mr. Cris Matthews you will feeling a pleasure and sensation go and look at Governor Richardson well featured face clean.-Mr.C. Matthews will you continue, tears and Electricity kindness with Mr. Governor.-
Thanks & Cooperation,
Charles H. Garrido .
Miami Fla.-