Matthews: 'I'm Smiling Because I Think It's Going To Be a Wipe-Out'

Today Show/NewsBusters ^ | Mark Finkelstein

[governsleastgovernsbest]

Chris Matthews just couldn't wipe that grin off his face. Interviewing him on this morning's 'Today,' Meredith Vieira began by suggesting that despite the tough electoral environment for Republicans, polls over the weekend were showing movement in their direction. She started to pose a question, but so distracting was Matthews' mugging that she couldn't continue, asking instead "why are you smiling?"

Replied Matthews:

"Because I think it's going to be a wipe-out. I think the Democrats are going to carry the House by 20-some, high-20s and I think the Senate seats are perhaps not six, but five, and I can see a big victory for the Democrats."

Video here.

Matthews went on to sound a cautionary note to Dems about not dancing in the end zone. And no doubt he would seek to explain his smile and response as reflecting his amusement at the suggestion that the election might be close, not his satisfaction with the anticipated outcome. But does anyone believe he would have been equally gleeful had he been convinced Republicans were heading toward a big victory?

[poobear]

You deserve an entire day off for sitting through THAT bilge. Lunch is on me ;D!

[AZRepublican]

He won't be smiling after Tuesday night.

[governsleastgovernsbest]

Why-is-this-man-smiling ping to Today show list.

[CzarNicky]

I can't wait to see the smile wiped off his face.

[governsleastgovernsbest]

Why-is-this-man-smiling ping to Today show list.

[Dane]

This is the same Chrissy Matthews who predicted some 20 White house indictments over Valerie Plame and he was wrong and never was held accountable for his lies.

Chrissy should be held professionally accountable for his obvious DNC cheerleading.

[LittleSpotBlog]

Does anyone recall his predictions prior to the 2004 election? I wouldn't be surprised if he was dead wrong then, too.

[skaterboy]

somebody bookmark this...dont ever let him live it down

[beyond the sea]

Chris Matthews just couldn't wipe that grin off his face

Someone throw a pie in his face.

Where's Soupy Sales when you need him?

[Right Angler]

Fair and Balanced.....

[jveritas]

Chris Mathews Predictions: 2000: Gore Win

2002: Democrats control the Senate and increase their majority.

2004: Kerry wins

Based on this delusional moron predictions, be confident that if he says that democrats will control Congress means that they will not do so.

[bray]

He's panicked. Just like the smiles when Rove was going to be indicted. Maybe he could put his job on it??

Pray for W and The Election

[dawn53]

Where's Soupy Sales when you need him?

You're dating yourself, LOL. Of course, so am I, because I remember the schtick too.

[areafiftyone]

Let's NOT FORGET - Chris Matthews predicted a Kerry win!

[A Citizen Reporter]

Wipe that grin off your face, Sissy.

Regarding the RATS mega superstar, Osama Obabma, this is from the St. Louis Post Dispatch:

"Sen. Barack Obama, the Democratic Party's hottest campaign commodity, wowed a crowd of more than 1,000 St. Louisans on Sunday with an election eve pitch for change in the Senate."

Over the years, I've become familiar with the accuracy of the Post Dispatch's crowd 'estimates', and I'd lay money they have over-estimated this one by 100%.

To put in perspective, President Bush spoke to a crowd of 11,000 in Springfield, Missouri, on Friday.

One week ago 500,000 St. Louisians turned out for parade honoring the St. Louis Cardinals.

[DCPatriot]

Chrissy should be held professionally accountable for his obvious DNC cheerleading.

Then so should Sean Hannity for his obvious RNC cheerleading.

Just an observation.

[golas1964]

Gee, no idealogical bias here! <-sarcasm off

[rodguy911]

I'm glad these guys are finally coming out in the open as true leftists, it makes spotting the players for those not as well versed as us a lot easier.

[Tallguy]

Go easy on Chrissy. This is his last full day to dream.