Matthews Apologizes for MSNBC's KKK Smear of Romney: 'Appalling Lack of Judgment'

newsbusters.org ^ | 12/14/11 | Scott Whitlock

[ColdOne]

MSNBC's Chris Matthews on Wednesday apologized for his network's "appalling lack of judgment" in comparing a Mitt Romney campaign slogan to the Ku Klux Klan. The Hardball host conceded, "It was irresponsible and incendiary of us to do this, and it showed an appalling lack of judgment. We apologize. We really do, to the Romney campaign." [See video below. MP3 au

[JennysCool]

I thought “appalling lack of judgment” was MSNBC’s official motto.

[TribalPrincess2U]

Damage done. Usual dimwad tactics.

[BallyBill]

“Moronica for Morons”

[GenXFreedomFighter]

You know it’s bad when Tingles becomes the calm voice of reason.

[Opinionated Blowhard]

Matthews apologized? That’s a shock. Did he look drunk on the air?

[PALIN SMITH]

Nothing new.

[cripplecreek]

LOL it should be.

[truthkeeper]

I am shocked that MSNBC, of all stations, issued an apology (especially through Matthews). This tells me either 1) their information was wrong and they were threatened with a massive defamation lawsuit, or 2) they were flooded with angry calls and emails.

Again, very out of character.

[Huskrrrr]

Matthews: “What we really meant was a comparison of Mit to Hitler.”

[Oldeconomybuyer]

I thought “appalling lack of judgment” was MSNBC’s official motto.

Well said!

[Psycho_Bunny]

It’s only an apology if you mean it.

[boomop1]

The dick head had his fingers crossed.

[jmax]

There is not a better matchup on TV than Crissy (AKA Larry Sinclair) and MSNBC.

[Heart-Rest]

Keeping Matthews on the air is more strong evidence of their “Appalling Lack of Judgment”. When are they going to apologize for that, and take steps to correct it?

[ColdOne]

You know it’s bad when Tingles becomes the calm voice of reason. Oh goodness you are right!

[Ronin]

Reading between the lines here, I think that MSNBC is still hoping that Mitt will be the nominee because by whatever calculus they are using, they think he will be easier for Obama to beat than Newt (or anyone else running).

If that’s the case, the only rule Chrissy broke was trash-talking Mittens before he was nominated. Once (God Forbid) he becomes the sole target, the long knives will come out.

[HChampagne]

No One Saw It. This is what MSNBC has to do to get any attention.

[Freddd]

How long til it’s running in a commercial???

[ColdOne]

Exactly!