Matthews Advises Obama-Biden: 'Side-by-Side, Boys'

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VP debate moderator Gwen Ifill might be banking on an Obama victory to boost her book sales, but Chris Matthews is a more altruistic sort.  He's serving as a volunteer Obama campaign consultant, with no obvious economic motive.  

On this evening's Hardball, Matthews counseled Obama and Biden to make more joint campaign appearances.  "Side by side, boys" was how Chris couched his advice, saying the more they do so in October, the better they'll do in November.

Chris' comment was triggered by decision of the City of Springfield, Illinois to seek to recoup $50,000 in expenses from the campaign event held there to announce Biden's selection as Obama's running mate.

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CHRIS MATTHEWS: Pay up, Barack Obama!  Remember when the Democratic ticket made its glittery debut out in the Land of Lincoln this August?  Well, it looks like that coming out party is now going to cost the Obama campaign $50,000. That's right, amid the economic crunch, the City of Springfield, Illinois reviewed its finances and has decided to, quote, recover whatever costs it can.  That now includes expenses related to the Obama-Biden announcement ceremony.

I'd say it was worth every penny that day.  Those two guys did look very good together.  My big question is why don't they campaign together more often?  Because the more Obama and Biden campaign side-by-side this October, I predict the better they'll do in November. Side-by-side, boys.