Media Matters for America

Ignoring contrary evidence, Matthews, Bloomberg criticized Obama's Cabinet as devoid of Southerners
On Hardball, Chris Matthews cited a Politico article as purported evidence that "zero -- count 'em, zero Southerners have been named to the Obama Cabinet so far," and a Bloomberg article similarly asserted that Obama's Cabinet is lacking in Southerners. These claims either ignore or discount Obama's selection of Lisa Jackson, Hillary Clinton, and Robert Gates. Read More

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After serving as "troubadour[]" for Giuliani's presidential prospects, Matthews touts Giuliani's prospects in NY gov race
Chris Matthews, who once referred to himself as "one of the troubadours" for Rudy Giuliani "in terms of [his] prospects," again predicted success for Giuliani, asserting that he "is running for governor and I think he's going to be the favorite to beat" New York Gov. David Paterson. Matthews' previous forecasts with regard to Giuliani's prospects in the 2008 presidential race proved to be widely off the mark. Read More

Matthews suggests that "out of ... patriotism ... Republicans are better at voting. More of them show up"
While discussing voter turnout for recent congressional elections in Georgia and Louisiana, Chris Matthews asserted that "in an average election, just showing up out of duty or habit or ritual -- patriotism, if you will -- Republicans are better at voting. More of them show up." Matthews claimed Republicans' superior turnout in those elections, compared with the 2008 presidential election, was evidence of an "age-old advantage of the Republican Party." Read More