There’s a gauche quality to Chris Matthews, the long-time MSNBC gab-fest host, that could almost be endearing if it weren’t for the unfortunate – and transparently obvious – truth that the man is a monumental ass.
Anyone who has ever been tempted to throw a brick at the television when Matthews is yapping away will enjoy this delicious profile by Mark Leibovich in the New York Times Magazine. I doubt it’s quite what Matthews expected when he agreed – with great enthusiasm I imagine – to be profiled.
Granted, it’s a peice for cable news junkies and Wahsington hacks above all else, but it’s a great article. This is just one of many choice moments:
“Hey, you haven’t looked around in here, have you?” he asked, gesturing toward me. He was already up and leading a quickie tour. “Did you know that Holy Cross gave me a chair?” Matthews said. “I was excited.
Britain’s best politics newsletters
You get two free articles each week when you sign up to The Spectator’s emails.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Comments
Join the debate for just £1 a month
Be part of the conversation with other Spectator readers by getting your first three months for £3.
UNLOCK ACCESS Just £1 a monthAlready a subscriber? Log in