Chris Matthews Mocks Ann Romney for Having Horse That Might Go to Olympics
MSNBC's Chris Matthews on Wednesday mocked Ann Romney for having a horse that might be heading to London to represent America in the Olympics.
I guess aside from his obvious lack of national pride, the Hardball host didn't know that the wife of the Republican presidential candidate credits horseback riding with helping to reduce her multiple sclerosis symptoms (video follows with transcribed highlights and commentary):
As the "Sideshow" segment of the show began, Matthews said, "Mitt Romney likes to rave about how he took charge of the 2002 Winter Olympics out in Utah, but there’s a more current Olympics story that he might not be too eager to flaunt. As it turns out, Ann Romney’s horse is in the running to head to the London Olympics after making the top three in a recent qualifying event. Stephen Colbert weighed in last night."
After a clip was shown of the Comedy Central comedian ripping the Romneys for their love of dressage aka “horse ballet” Tuesday, Matthews said, “Having a horse headed to the Olympics might not be campaign gold for Romney."
Having a horse representing your nation in the Olympics is something to be ashamed of?
Shouldn't that be something all Americans would be proud of?
I guess not when the owner is a Republican.
More importantly, wasn't Matthews being rather insensitive?
As ABCNews.com reported Sunday (emphasis added), "Romney is avidly involved in the expensive world of dressage, sometimes known as “horse ballet,” and credits horseback riding for almost eliminating her symptoms from multiple sclerosis, which she was diagnosed with in 1998."
It's bad enough for a comedian to be mocking this, but a so-called journalist on a so-called news network?
Sheesh!
Exit question for Mr. Matthews: Exactly how low are you willing to go to get President Obama reelected?
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Submitted by oldfart on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 7:15pm.
What a bozo - would he say that about Jackie Kennedy if she were still alive. Or how about Caroline riding a horse around the White House grounds?
Oh - me bad - those were Democrats.
➚ Chris is uninformed
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 7:23pm.
He shouldn't worry this news will affect his nightly Donkey Show.
every time
Submitted by jimtrees on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 7:57pm.
Some in the Kennedy family mentioned horse, John and Bob rolled their sleeves up.
every time
Submitted by jimtrees on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 7:57pm.
Some in the Kennedy family mentioned horse, John and Bob rolled their sleeves up.
Someone in the Kennedy family mentioned horse,
Submitted by hbnolikeee on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 9:59pm.
John and Bob dropped their pants.
Moron
Submitted by allouchsit on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 8:15pm.
Chris Matthews is a moron! He has been a moron for decades. Anyone who thinks the 6-letter capital of Russia is "Istanbul" is a moron.
Matthews is also a hypocrite. If Mrs. Obama had a horse likely to represent the USA at the London summer Olympics, he would be extolling her virtues. Because it is Mrs Romney instead, he is painting this as something of which they should be ashamed.
What a hypocritical moron!!!
So you're calling Chissy's vote for Bush moronic?
Submitted by Jer on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 10:06pm.
Okay. If you insist.
Jer
Too late, Jer
Submitted by CobraMan on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 10:09pm.
Chrissy already did that himself, remember?
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States. The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus. The US Supreme Court
Or Anwar al-Awlaki.
Did he admit to it in a lucid or moronic moment?
Submitted by Jer on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 10:11pm.
Jer
Well...
Submitted by CobraMan on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 10:42pm.
Well, since he rarely, if ever, has any lucid moments, you be the judge.
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States. The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus. The US Supreme Court
Or Anwar al-Awlaki.
I submit
Submitted by stratosaurus on Thu, 06/14/2012 - 1:11pm.
I submit that "lucid or moronic moments" are pretty much one and the same thing for Chris.....
What?
Submitted by stratosaurus on Thu, 06/14/2012 - 8:57am.
There's an Olympic event for wide-load, irritating, foaming at the mouth control freaks? Why am I not surprised that Moosechelle would be entered? I've never seen the event -- can someone clarify what the parameters for contestant performance parameters are? If it requires behavior with any sense of decorum or manners, I'm afraid our First Silverback won't make it past qualifying rounds. If events include inhaling massive amounts of deep-fried fat with a side of ten pounds of fries, while flapping her gums about how unhealthy Americans' diets are (pass me dem ribs!), she'd be in medal contention.
And can someone tell me exactly when Chris Mattresspad acquired credibility? I've seen him twice, both times asking pointed, hopefully-self-destructing questions to repugnicans/conservatives, only to interrupt and screech over their response if the interviewee has the temerity and/or outright gall to use facts, logic, or common sense in framing their ainswer. He's a prima donna who believes his own press releases, and considers himself to be one of the ultimate arbiters of truth and beauty, rather than a poster child for retroactive birth control.
Could a move to Current TV be in Chris' future? Seems he's just as sane as Joy Beharridan and Keef Overdosed. And doesn't Chris worship the ground over which the Smoky Mountains Fatboy floats? I would imagine no greater tingle up his leg than working for his pseudo-scientific charlatan of a hero. Algore (not to be confused with Eeyore, though both have an annoying bray) has PLENTY of money for long-term contracts, Chris, but be careful -- he also has a lot of money to hire lawyers if you're fired for being obstreperous.
error
Submitted by stratosaurus on Thu, 06/14/2012 - 1:09pm.
error
➚ That's nothing, Chris
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 7:33pm.
The President says he could compete in the Olympics, in bowling.
Correction - Special Olympics
Submitted by American.Patriot on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 8:58pm.
Obama could compete in the Special Olympics, but I'd hate to disparage the fine athletes
I was sure
Submitted by hbnolikeee on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 10:00pm.
he would be the pitcher. Have you seen him throwing that opening day pitch?
As a Physical Therapist
Submitted by bobsmom on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 7:34pm.
I can attest to "hippotherapy", which is a field of therapy that uses horses to work with patients with neurological disorders/diagnoses. When I was younger, I used to go to a camp every summer, where we used horses to work with children with cerebral palsy, stroke victims, MS, MD, and it was unbelievable. My opinion of Chris Matthews ranked somewhere around my love for bacteria before, hard to believe, it has sunk even lower.
Attempting to reason with the Borg is futile.
Submitted by hbnolikeee on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 10:03pm.
Have you seen the spittle forming around their mouths when you present them with irrefutable facts?
He just hates anything that represents America. Now if Mrs. Romney was sending her horse to run in a race in Cuba that would have been just dandy with "Spittle Boy".
It would please Chris if the
Submitted by tcm14 on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 7:40pm.
It would please Chris if the Romneys were good little Socialists; we would know they were if their horse was starving to death. The horse being successful and going to the Olympics deserves to be punished.
He's beating Romney up by beating Romney's wife's horse up?
Submitted by CO2Maker on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 7:44pm.
For the Olympics? In horse ballet? Oh, how hoity-toity. Except didn't Obama-lama-ding-dong go to Copenhagen to seal the deal on Chicago's Olympic bid? Oops. And oops again for the fail.
Does Jerry Sandusky's wife have a horse? If so, then it's Katy bar the door. Ann Romney's a goner.
Hypocrite. Tingles owns a show gerbil that may be Olypmics-bound
Submitted by SickofLibs on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 7:46pm.
No, not the London Olympics, the one in San Francisco this August.
Does Matthews ALWAYS have to be a jerk???
Submitted by motherbelt on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 7:51pm.
If Nancy Pelosi were a horsewoman and this was her horse, Matthews would be gushing about national pride.
But because it's Ann Romney's, it's just haughty.
I wonder if Matthews is aware that the very classy Mrs. Romney called Robin Roberts, when Roberts informed viewers that she had been diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer.'
Robin Roberts, the Good Morning America co-host who announced yesterday that she had been diagnosed with MDS, spoke with Ann Romney last night.
“I had a lovely phone conversation with Ann Romney last night, who’s had her own health challenges,” Roberts said on this morning’s edition of GMA. “It really has been really comforting.”
Mr. Matthews could learn a great many things about class from Mrs. Romney.
➚ Yes, he must
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 8:00pm.
When American Samoa lost its Tuna Canning industry due to Nancy Pelosi's chicanery, Chris said nothing.
These days, if you ain't a football player, you ain't gettin' out of poverty in Am. Samoa.
Shouldn't that be "Nancy
Submitted by Outback Jon on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 8:59pm.
Shouldn't that be "Nancy Pelosi's chi-cannery"?
➚ But of course
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 9:15pm.
Excellent observation.
I think so,
Submitted by Boudin on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 8:01pm.
It's in his contract, to be a creep.
I'd like to know
Submitted by Colininla on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 8:29pm.
And who's to blame for your adolescent put down? What purpose does this serve?
I am,
Submitted by Boudin on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 8:41pm.
It was funny, least I thought it was.
BTW, I dont care what you think, mr 18hr and 17 mins
Oh brother. . .
Submitted by Colininla on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 9:32pm.
I know you tried your best. Don't worry. I'm sure all the other guys think you're funny.
Oh brother. . .
Submitted by Colininla on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 9:32pm.
I know you tried your best. Don't worry. I'm sure all the other guys think you're really funny.
Can we just get rid of this thing now?
Submitted by SickofLibs on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 9:11pm.
Why drag it out?
➚ Colon in lap is nwahs 5.0
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 9:17pm.
I thought I'd seen you before.
Ok, who left the cage unlocked?
Submitted by CobraMan on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 9:25pm.
When did Super Nanny show up?
Hay, Marry Poppins, aren't you supposed to be cooking dinner or something?
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States. The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus. The US Supreme Court
Or Anwar al-Awlaki.
But MB,
Submitted by GeneralAl on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 10:24pm.
"If Nancy Pelosi were a horsewoman and this was her horse, Matthews would be gushing about national pride" But Motherbelt, what else would you expect from a genuine horse's ass?
"Old Soldiers never die, they just fade away"!
Ah, the always-lovely but
Submitted by stratosaurus on Thu, 06/14/2012 - 12:39pm.
Ah, the always-lovely but excessively-salivating Chris Mattresspad! He could learn about class from a slightly-rabid badger, since apparently already has the manners of one, but isn't nearly as cuddly.
If people could be removed from the population for being a waste of oxygen, or excessive generators of greenhouse gases (from large amounts of cerebral flatulence), I'm sure that the Joys, Chrises, Rachels, and Wolfs of this world would be in hiding, rather than flaunting their prejudices on "news" networks.
Who Cares What Chris Says Anymore
Submitted by Mike009 on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 7:52pm.
So what - the Romneys are rich. If that's the best shot they can take they ain't got much.
No, they ain't got much.
Submitted by Texndoc on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 8:06pm.
North Carolina is lost to the Dems. Today I read Romney is breaking away in Wisconsin. Tomorrow you'll read the same about Iowa.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: these MSNBC hosts act as if Obama loses, their network will fade further into obscurity, maybe even fold. They're probably right to think that.
How they got rich ...
Submitted by MelvinBonzarelli on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 8:40pm.
Republican: George Romney got rich by going into business and being successful.
Democrat: The Kennedys were all born rich, thanks to old Joe Kennedy's ties to the Mafia and Al Capone. Franklin Roosevelt called Joe Kennedy 'the biggest crook on Wall Street'. That's how the Kennedys got rich.
Democrat: John Kerry got rich by marrying a woman worth half a billion dollars. After divorcing the one who was only worth a quarter of a billion. Richer pickings, I guess.
Democrat: John Edwards got rich by being a lying, slimy, sleazy lawyer who drove scores of competent, caring physicians out of the state or out of the practice of medicine.
Democrat: Al Gore got his money from his father, Al Gore Sr., who was Joseph Stalin's bag man in Washington (read a good biography about Stalin's American banker, financial confidant, and convicted murderer, Armand Hammer - joined at the hip with Al Gore Sr.)
Vetting the horse?
Submitted by Cactus Kurt on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 8:12pm.
Matthews has resorted to vetting a horse (no pun intended) belonging to Romney's wife? Rrrriiiidiculous Wilburrrrr.
One Whole Republican Horse?
Submitted by Samaritan01 on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 8:19pm.
Despite Chris' foolish commentary we can be proud that Republicans and Demorcats are very different when it comes to Dressage. Republicans are accustomed to sending a complete horse to the Olympics while Democrats are more likely to send the rear portion only.
If I may offer an alternative
Submitted by stratosaurus on Thu, 06/14/2012 - 12:46pm.
Demoncraps are more likely to send the rear half of the horse to the white outhouse, or one of the troughs of the congress-sty.
"Exit question for Mr.
Submitted by kippydee on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 8:24pm.
"Exit question for Mr. Matthews: Exactly how low are you willing to go to get President Obama reelected?"
Answer: Chris is willing to go all the way down for Obama.
what does this accomplish?
Submitted by Colininla on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 8:33pm.
Is that supposed to pass as clever? Anonymously hurling your feces on the internet only makes you look immature.
How does this advance discourse on the media?
Here's a suggestion troll
Submitted by Radical1979 on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 8:45pm.
Go over and discourse advancing discourse with the cretins who regularly threaten, swear at, and spew vile on Michele Malkin every day. When you get them straightened out come back and lecture some more.
That'll keep you busy.
fail
Submitted by Colininla on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 9:29pm.
Just hate and name calling? That's it, huh? Well, I know you're doing the best you can with very few resources.
Well COli
Submitted by Radical1979 on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 9:37pm.
It's a lot more than you've got. All you've done is come here and preach as if we're a bunch of savages needing to be saved. Begone I say!!
You're a fine one to talk, missy.
Submitted by CobraMan on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 9:50pm.
All you've done to date is criticize, belittle and insult. Is that what you call constructive dialog?
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States. The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus. The US Supreme Court
Or Anwar al-Awlaki.
Well, I just saw this
Submitted by killa37 on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 9:58pm.
Well, I just saw this 'colonoscopy' on another thread, and I thought maybe he/she was just some newcomer trying to figure out how things go around here............but apparantly, he/she is a one-trick donkey, and the only thing that he can talk about is how 'hateful' and 'mean' everyone is.........................and apparantly, with his/her personality, he/she will find out soon enough now 'nice' and 'polite' the people here are - especially as it pertains to newcomers who show up and start to tell everyone else what they SHOULD be doing, thinking, saying, and writing.
I'm layin' (Obamaspeak) serious odds that colonoscopy is a Boy Baraka supporter - he's got the same arrogance and attitude.
That donkey's name is...
Submitted by CobraMan on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 10:11pm.
... Hypocrisy!
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States. The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus. The US Supreme Court
Or Anwar al-Awlaki.
You obviously missed Obama
Submitted by Outback Jon on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 9:02pm.
You obviously missed Obama making a "joke" this week at his wife's expense. The "joke" kippydee was obviously referencing.
➚ Outback
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 9:19pm.
Colon-in-lap thought it was funny when his lord and master, President Obama told the joke about Michelle.
hey a$$-wipe
Submitted by American.Patriot on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 9:19pm.
you would be more effective carrying the POS-POTUS' water on the Huffington Post or CNN or .....
Chris Matthews is just jealous ...
Submitted by MelvinBonzarelli on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 8:25pm.
Chris Matthews is just plain jealous because Barney Frank has already announced that he and Mrs Romney's horse, Trigger, are engaged, and are planning to marry just as soon as Massachusetts approves same-sex marriage between different species. A bill legalizing just that is expected to pass the Massachusetts state senate in September, and Governor Duval Patrick has already said that he will sign the bill and perform the wedding between Congressman Frank and Trigger on Boston Commons.
That just about broke Chris's heart. He had a thing for that horse for years, and now its over.
Condolences to Chris. Please all, don't be too hard on the man.
Chris Matthews Shocked When Obama Says He Likes Killing Muslims!
Submitted by HollyW on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 9:02pm.
According to a report in the Daily Rash, when President Obama admitted that killing militant Muslims was more fun than he expected, Chris Matthews was too busy gushing over the president to question the statement. http://www.thedailyrash.com/obama-says-killing-muslims-more-fun-than-he-...
Speaking about the Olympics
Submitted by CobraMan on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 9:12pm.
Speaking about the Olympics, how are those Chicago Games coming along?
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States. The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus. The US Supreme Court
Or Anwar al-Awlaki.
Wouldn't it be wonderful..
Submitted by CobraMan on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 9:16pm.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if her horse took the Gold? I can just imagine Chrissy's head exploding as he watches he stand before the entire world, graciously accepting the medal.
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States. The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus. The US Supreme Court
Or Anwar al-Awlaki.
The Buffoonery on M-BS-NBC is astounding
Submitted by djwolf12 on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 9:40pm.
So Chris Mattews rails against someone having a horse? I guess in order to spread the wealth, Matthews would want that horse taken away from the Romneys and redistributed right to Obama.
M-BS-NBC.....Lean Marxist.
Horsing Around
Submitted by JANDJ on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 10:02pm.
If the horse belonged to Michelle Obama Matthews would be taking it to Tijuana to perform with it in a sex show.
Chris Matthews
Submitted by Rikki_Doxx on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 10:20pm.
Just who is actually watching this guy?
now showing at the Westminister Dog Show....
Submitted by jdripper on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 10:28pm.
former President BO is now showing his favorite lap dog "Chrissie". Chrissie is slowly coming along it seems he still has that limp from his legs tingling all the time.
Jack
Bot Romney and Obama have wives with expensive hobbies
Submitted by Rhymes With Right on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 10:44pm.
The thing is, Mrs. Romney's expensive horse hobby is funded from the couple's private funds.
Michelle Obama's expensive vacation avocation, on the other hand, is funded by tax dollars.
Off The Air
Submitted by EddieInFL on Thu, 06/14/2012 - 8:00am.
Chris Matthews has such an inferiority complex that all he can do is bash strong people. He must have been beaten by his mother or raped by a horse.
He presides over a show that hardly anyone watches and speaks in his little kid whiny voice. He is anti-American. We need to go after his advertisers and get that crybaby off the air.
Donkey Dung
Submitted by Pilgrim1949 on Thu, 06/14/2012 - 10:05am.
The whiny sounds of jealousy emanating from a real horse's tush...
In ancient times it was considered a miracle when an ass spoke.
My, how times have changed!!
"Ye canne change the laws of physics....." but some politicians believe that with the right legislation you can pretend they don't really apply to your own pet projects...
I much rather see the
Submitted by clancie on Thu, 06/14/2012 - 11:20am.
I much rather see the (unbiased) horse go to the Olympics than a horses- ass pontificate propaganda on MSNBC.
Crass Ass
Submitted by CJohnson on Thu, 06/14/2012 - 11:45am.
Our Special Olympics 'horse' entrant
Mrs. Romney's Horse for President!
Submitted by porgiefirefighter on Thu, 06/14/2012 - 12:24pm.
If this horse wins a Gold Medal, that settles it. It would make Romney unqualified for president.
Exit question for Mr. Matthews:
Submitted by chiefpayne on Thu, 06/14/2012 - 12:27pm.
Exactly how low are you willing to go to get President Obama reelected?
Answer: Apparently as low as he can...unlike Michelle according to Obama.
Rreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaccccchhhh
Submitted by porgiefirefighter on Thu, 06/14/2012 - 12:33pm.
I also heard that this horse may try out for Jeopardy. Good news for Chris, especially if the horse does poorly.
Don't worry Chrissie. When
Submitted by texastommy on Thu, 06/14/2012 - 1:04pm.
Don't worry Chrissie. When bull sh*t tossing becomes an olympic sport, you're all set.
This can not go uncorrected!
Submitted by CobraMan on Fri, 06/15/2012 - 3:54pm.
I had to post this comment, for the sake of decency for all mankind. I couldn't let anything that includes Chrissy and a Horse remain labeled as "69."
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States. The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus. The US Supreme Court
Or Anwar al-Awlaki.