MSNBC may find out soon whether "Hardball" host Chris Matthews returns to the invigorated channel.
Matthews, 63, is said to be considering an offer from NBC to remain as host of "Hardball," a job he's held for more than a decade, or to return to his native Pennsylvania to run for the U.S. Senate against GOP incumbent Arlen Specter.
There are indications that a decision could come soon, sometime before Inaugural Day on January 20. But MSNBC president Phil Griffin declined late last week to say whether that's true.
"I've talked to Chris. I think he's going to be here for a long time," Griffin said. "I want him to be here for a long time." Griffin said that there would be "clarity" soon.
Matthews, who is believed to make roughly $5 million a year, declined an interview, according to a spokesman.
He has hosted "Hardball" since 1997, first on CNBC and then on MSNBC. He also hosts "The Chris Matthews Show," a syndicated Sunday-morning public affairs program.
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This is a great show. And I... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Paul Hooson | December 22, 2008 5:50 PM | Score: -2 (2 votes cast)
This is a great show. And I'm always a sucker for watching scrappy Irish guys as well. He's got my vote to stay on TV for sure.
1. Posted by Paul Hooson | December 22, 2008 5:50 PM |
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Posted on December 22, 2008 17:50
2. Posted by Mitchell | December 22, 2008 10:36 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
He's become such a parody, he's now a joke. If he makes it to the Senate, he's perfect--along with Franken, Carolina, and all the other folks who have reached levels beyond their competence.
2. Posted by Mitchell | December 22, 2008 10:36 PM |
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Posted on December 22, 2008 22:36
3. Posted by MRS ROSEMARY COLLINS | December 23, 2008 8:25 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
GREETINGS IN THE NAME OF THE LORD,I AM CHECKING ON MY CHRISTIAN DIARY AND I GOT YOUR PROFILE, THE ALMIGTHY FATHER TOUCHED ME TO CONTACT YOU, I WILL MUCH HAPPY IF YOU CAN GET BACK TO ME,I AM MRS ROSE MARY COLLINS . A WIDOW TO LATE JOHN COLLINS.
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THIS IS BECAUSE THE CANCER STAGE HAS GOTTEN TO A VERY BAD STAGE. MY LATE HUSBAND KILLED DURING THE U.S. RAID AGAINST TERRORISM AFGHANISTAN,AND DURING THE PERIOD OF OUR MARRIAGE WE COULDN'T PRODUCE ANY CHILD. MY LATE HUSBAND WAS VERY WEALTHY AND AFTER HIS DEATH,
I INHERITED ALL HIS BUSINESS AND WEALTH. THE DOCTORS HAS ADVISED ME THAT I MAY NOT LIVE FOR MORE THAN SIX MONTHS, SO I NOW DECIDED TO DIVIDE THE PART OF THIS WEALTH, TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHURCH IN AFRICA, AMERICA ASIA,AND EUROPE. I PRAYED OVER IT.
I AM WILLING TO DONATE THE SUM OF $5,000.000.00 MD U.S DOLLARS, TO THE LESS PRIVILEGED. PLEASE I WANT YOU TO NOTE THAT FUND IS LYING IN A BANK IN SWISS AND UPON MY INSTRUCTION, MY ATTORNEY, WHO PRESENTLY IS IN AFRICA DISTRIBUTING RELIEF MATERIALS , WILL FILE IN AND APPLICATION FOR THE TRANSFER OF THE MONEY IN YOUR NAME. LASTLY, I HONESTLY PRAY THAT THIS MONEY WHEN TRANSFERRED! WILL BE SURE FOR THE SAID PURPOSE,BECAUSE I HAVE COME TO FIND OUT THAT WEALTH ACQUISITION WITHOUT CHRIST IS VANITY.
MAY THE GRACE OF OUR LORD JESUS THE LOVE OF GOD AND THE FELLOWSHIP OF GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
I AWAIT URGENT REPLY
GOD BLESS YOU.
MRS ROSEMARY COLLINS
[email protected]
3. Posted by MRS ROSEMARY COLLINS | December 23, 2008 8:25 AM |
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4. Posted by Don in AZ | December 25, 2008 1:28 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
First ... Chris Matthews never possessed much in terms of objective credibility. His stock of that diminished entirely this past election cycle. His show could stop tomorrow and I doubt many would even notice.
Second ... he probably can and will be elected to the Senate, a body that has deteriorated into an utter farce.
And third ... to "Mrs. Rosemary Collins" ... shame on you for using the Lord's name in vain.
4. Posted by Don in AZ | December 25, 2008 1:28 AM |
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5. Posted by Woody | December 26, 2008 12:50 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
5 mil a year?? Rush is WAY underpaid!
5. Posted by Woody | December 26, 2008 12:50 AM |
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Posted on December 26, 2008 00:50