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| 'Hardball' host looks likelier to seek Senate seat | ||
| 2008-12-09 | ||
| On MSNBC's Hardball, host Chris Matthews often heaps scorn on politicians, but signs are growing that he wants to be one of them. In recent weeks, Matthews has ramped up his exploration of a 2010 campaign, as a Democrat, against Sen. Arlen Specter (R., Pa.). He has discussed the dynamics of a possible run with prominent Democratic fund-raisers, strategists and leaders from across his native Pennsylvania, according to several people who have spoken with Matthews during the last several months. He also is considering buying a house in the state.
"I told him his celebrity is a double-edged sword," Hoeffel said. "It gives him name recognition, but when national celebrities come home after many years they run the risk of resentment. . . . He needs to go on a six-month listening tour, spend 2009 getting around Pennsylvania. It would gain him a ton of information and contacts, and demonstrate he's serious." | ||
| Posted by:Fred |
| #13 Matthews doesnt need to buy the Illinois seat. All Matthews needs to do is pay off the political machinery in Philly for the nomination. As for the general election, the people in PA are idiots (re: Murtha, Murphy). He can just wave shiny objects at them and they will be distracted enough to voted "D" regardless of candidate. PA, the Stupid State. |
| Posted by: OldSpook 2008-12-09 17:41 |
| #12 He could save time and just buy a Senate seat. I understand there's one for sale in Illinois. |
| Posted by: DMFD 2008-12-09 17:29 |
| #11 What Oldspook said. What are the chances that this frickin idiot news shill might get elected in PA? |
| Posted by: JohnQC 2008-12-09 16:40 |
| #10 The Kansas governor is from Ohio. Pretty common deal anymore; get the cash and backing then find a position anywhere to compete for. Carpetbaggers indeed. Celebrity: you will be a loudmouthed smokescreen for policy before we throw you under to bus to save our asses. |
| Posted by: swksvolFF 2008-12-09 15:11 |
| #9 Ya got that right! What a carpetbagging prick! |
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Posted by: Sen Hillary Rodham Clinton- D |
| #8 So, IIUC he's not from PA but wants to run in PA? Wow, pretty pretentious. He'd fit right in w/the senate. |
| Posted by: Andy Ulusoque aka Broadhead6 2008-12-09 14:36 |
| #7 Could this possibly be a pay raise? In Democrat controlled states, the misc. earning can be substantial. |
| Posted by: Richard of Oregon 2008-12-09 12:59 |
| #6 Senators get really primo health care. Might help him with that tingling in his leg. |
| Posted by: tu3031 2008-12-09 12:39 |
| #5 Pat Toomey, the best spokesman on economic issues on the NRO cruise. I still cannot understand why W backed Spectre in the primary. |
| Posted by: bman 2008-12-09 12:25 |
| #4 If you think about it, all Matthews does is run his mouth and kiss-ass. Mentally, he's a midget, another loudmouth with a room temperature IQ. He's perfect for the Senate as far as the Dems are concerned. |
| Posted by: OldSpook 2008-12-09 11:22 |
| #3 Peace Corps or not, unless he's been a.... community organizer I'd say he lacks the qualificiations. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2008-12-09 07:39 |
| #2 Pat Toomey |
| Posted by: Nimble Spemble 2008-12-09 07:11 |
| #1 Can the GOP get a non-RINO ready in case Specter decides to retire? |
| Posted by: OldSpook 2008-12-09 02:39 |