On the syndicated The Chris Matthews Show, over the weekend, conservative radio talk show host Mark Levin was mocked by Chris Matthews for playing to the "wingnuts" at a Capitol Hill rally. Before running a clip of Levin, MSNBC host broke down the new GOP coalition as "regular Republicans," "energized conservatives," and "the wingnuts!" and added: "Talk show host Mark Levin spoke to all of them!"
The following exchange was aired on the November 8 edition of the The Chris Matthews Show [MP3 audio clip here]:
CHRIS MATTHEWS: Tuesday's election results gave Republicans a big boost. A year from now they hope their loose coalition will unite to beat a lot of Democrats. What's that coalition? Well it's regular Republicans, people that have been Republicans all their lives. It’s also energized conservatives. People philosophically opposed to what they see as a creeping big government. Third - it's people just upset about the economy and the loss of jobs. And fourth - it's the wingnuts! Talk show host Mark Levin spoke to all of them at that rally at the Capitol this week.
Story Continues Below Ad ↓MARK LEVIN: They want to control you. They want to control your children, your parents, your doctor, your nurse. And the bottom line is they want to play God and who decides who lives and who dies!
MATTHEWS: Wow! Well that angry voice, Andrew, seems to be grabbing a lot of people on the right and the center, politically right now.
ANDREW SULLIVAN, THE ATLANTIC: Yeah I mean I’m trying to understand it as best I can. I think it is, in some ways, a response to the Bush years as well. I mean conservatives have to suffer for eight years as Bush governed essentially as, in their words, a socialist. I mean he dramatically increased debt. He, he put in an entitlement program in health care that makes Obama look like Eisenhower. I mean the Medicare Prescription Drug Act? Much more expensive than anything-
MATTHEWS: So this is pent up anger against-
SULLIVAN: It’s pent up anger against Bush and the fact that conservatism was destroyed under the last administration that is now able to vent itself against Obama. Unfortunately all the principled reasons to oppose Bush have been kind of lost in this, this, this cultural and social hatred of Obama, which is the worst part of the right. In other words you have the best part of the right, which is, can we please get back to fiscal sanity? Can we please restrain spending?
MATTHEWS: Your part of the right.
SULLIVAN: Yeah! What I, what I believe in. I’m encouraged, in a way-
MATTHEWS: Right.
SULLIVAN: That is alive and well. At the same time it’s, it’s so combined with this, I mean, just culturally horrible, ugly stuff.
—Geoffrey Dickens is the senior news analyst at the Media Research Center.
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Andrew Sullivan is part of
November 9, 2009 - 17:31 ET by bigtimerAndrew Sullivan is part of the right?
Oh puhleeze...and pigs fly!
Two nit-wit leftist loons assuaging each other...simple as that.
Btw to any of you trolls....I know all about his past stories when he first got msm attention...he's a publicity whore that needs shows like Tingles...in my book he's irrelevant....as is Matthews.
edit~Hey Matthews you could only wish you had the viewers that Levin has daily for listeners to his show...and I'm one of them, infact I'm getting ready to listen to him in about 30 min...so stick that in your pipe and smoke it.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
In a debate tweenst Matthews and a drunken near comatose
November 9, 2009 - 18:01 ET by Army BratMark Levin...I would put all my money on Dr.Levin.
In fact...I would bet my life on him and not bother to watch the debate, except to see Matthews intellectually body slammed.
islam is a lie and Truth is killing it.
AB... Levin is playing
November 9, 2009 - 19:19 ET by bigtimerAB...
Levin is playing the clip now and commenting to the two twits now....
I'm lovin' it!
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Wish I could listen today
November 9, 2009 - 19:35 ET by general companyHeard Laura this morning, but here at work no Levin. : [
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
gc... I feel for
November 9, 2009 - 20:02 ET by bigtimergc...
I feel for ya.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Matthews is just jealous!!
November 10, 2009 - 10:07 ET by Patriot IIHe doesn't have any "nuts" wing or otherwise!!
Wow, these guys are
November 9, 2009 - 17:41 ET by Radical1979Wow, these guys are desparate, now the people are voting Republican and getting energized and it's BUSH'S fault? What a stretch.
In the end Chrissy is just jealous because no one listens to or watches him. Poor baby.
Wow
November 9, 2009 - 17:46 ET by TimeTo FightTingles talking about Mark Levin is like Paris Hilton talking about Katherine Hepburn.
TTF
November 9, 2009 - 19:13 ET by Army BratWell put...excellent!
islam is a lie and Truth is killing it.
Simile of the Month Award
November 9, 2009 - 19:54 ET by BingoAs Tracy said of Hepburn, "cherce"
Two 'wingnuts' trying
November 9, 2009 - 17:48 ET by Willis_Leon_JohnsonTwo 'wingnuts' trying to point fingers?
Is it possible to point when your legs are tingling?
http://gjresult.com
Sex can't be far
November 9, 2009 - 17:48 ET by saintknowitallThey need to get a room. This is sickening.
Sullivan is an expert on the
November 9, 2009 - 17:50 ET by SickofLibsSullivan is an expert on the subject of "culturally horrible, ugly stuff", if you get my drift.
And Tingles is just a [syndicated] drooling moron.
The women look hard pressed to keep a straight face
November 9, 2009 - 18:11 ET by Lord Erond4 WORDS
BUSH IS NOT PRESIDENT!
"Timothy, guard what God has entrusted to you. Avoid godless, foolish discussions with those who oppose you with their so-called knowledge."
Timothy 6:20
Wingnut
November 9, 2009 - 18:30 ET by Red JeepA one word accurate summation of what Tingles as become.
Think about this -
November 9, 2009 - 18:34 ET by TexndocMark Levin has recently written a best-selling POLITICAL book that has for a fact sold more copies than DOUBLE the number of people who nationwide watch Chris Matthews on MSNBC.
Not to mention the sales
November 9, 2009 - 20:18 ET by HockeyKidNot to mention the sales numbers for Matthews' books...
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
Chrissie
November 9, 2009 - 18:49 ET by cajun2Pay attention. People who have read Levin's books and listen to his radio shows are intelligent, educated and able to grasp a number of complex concepts and ideas. They are also required to have an open mind to various ideas and opinions. You obviously are not a follower.Those who are capable of understanding Levin are "wingnuts" then I take that as a compliment. Thank you. Oh, a reminder, you are #1 on my list.
Viva La Difference
November 9, 2009 - 18:52 ET by sergeant stogieBig differences between Chrissy and The Great One. Levin is intelligent and has an audience.
Levin can also feed himself
November 9, 2009 - 20:20 ET by HockeyKidLevin can also feed himself and find his way to the bathroom without following a line on the floor.
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
Wingnuts are useful and
November 9, 2009 - 19:27 ET by mattmWingnuts are useful and valuable.
Tingleboy is just a waste of oxygen.
"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." - Thomas Jefferson
I'm sure his 8 viewers loved it
November 9, 2009 - 19:59 ET by seesalrun"SULLIVAN: That is alive and well. At the same time it’s, it’s so
combined with this, I mean, just culturally horrible, ugly stuff."
Culturally horrible to be sure. Terrible informed Americans who believe in Liberty and self reliance. Culturally inferior to be sure.
Don't right wingers know all they need is a mailbox for their nanny check?
What will it take to win over these people? Sheesh!
That @#*^ Mark Levin sells
November 9, 2009 - 20:14 ET by bse5150That @#*^ Mark Levin sells more books in a day that I get viewers in one year! **#*((^%@!!
Why doesn't this worthless news channel do anything for me??!!
@*#&&$!! Is anyone even watching??
My leg is tingling! Obama must be speaking! GOTTA RUN TO THE BATHROOM FOR UM, SOMETHING! BE RIGHT BACK! ALL CONSERVATIVES ARE LIARS!
Tingle Boy
November 9, 2009 - 20:24 ET by ricklailThere are more people listening to the Great One right now than watch your show in a week maybe even 2. Makes you feel bad does it?
Semper suprene nitens
OBAMACARE: If it ain't good enough for my Congressman then it ain't good enough for me.
That's enough
November 9, 2009 - 20:50 ET by bertkillianI have got to explain something to Chris "chief knucklehead" Matthews; a wingnut is a type of nut that you can tighten onto a bolt with two fingers. How in the hell can you possible equate a useful, patented piece of hardware with those that you disagree with? If you really would think about it (and I know that is a stretch for you Chris), you would have to admit that by calling those of us on the right that VEHEMENTLY oppose whatever it is you liberals are selling; wingnuts..., then fine, we will take the compliment for being more than useful... you screwball!
I think it is, in some
November 9, 2009 - 21:51 ET by toneyuki" I think it is, in some ways, a response to the Bush years as well. I mean conservatives have to suffer for eight years as Bush governed essentially as, in their words, a socialist."
Yes, Thats true.
but we sure didn't want more of the same damn thing.
On the right their called wingnuts, on the left their called czars.
I left the Republican party because the Republic party went to the LEFT of me.
Typical Liberal Claptrap
November 9, 2009 - 21:57 ET by DaMamaThese liberal news anchors are such a pain in the tush. If someone disagrees with the the liberal ideology, they are "nuts". Well, Mr. Matthews, the vast majority of people in this country are conservative and don't want the government poking around in our health care, our children's education and our freedom to worship. We are practicing our right to protest, and that makes us Americans, not "wingnuts". Grow up, Chris Matthews.
Victory in New Jersey!
November 9, 2009 - 23:00 ET by pwozChristie is ready to declare a financial state of emergency. The state unions are TERRIFIED!
http://www.nj.com/ne...
Chris "Tingle Leg" Matthews
November 10, 2009 - 00:12 ET by thedailyzingChris "Tingle Leg" Matthews is a total joke! The day he told the world that he gets tingles in his loins for Obama was the end of his wack "Wiffle Ball with Tingle Mattews" Show. Chris talks loud and fast thats great but the substance is really lacking. Nice try Chris but your stale. click here to read "7 Habits of Highly Defective Liberals" is hilarious http://thedailyzing.com/334/7-habits-of-highly-defective-liberals/
Just Read It!
November 10, 2009 - 04:29 ET by JakeMoSULLIVAN re LEVIN: Yeah I mean I’m trying to understand it as best I can.
Well, here's a tip for you Sullivan: If you're really 'trying to understand it', just read Liberty and Tyranny. It's only 250 pages, Andrew. A smart boy like you oughta be able to read that in no time. You'll finally learn what conservative means. Good luck!