Matthews’ “Criminality” Comment: Chris Responds

Fishbowl DC writes about Chris Matthews‘ appearance on MSNBC’s Morning Joe. Joe Scarborough asked Matthews about his comments last Thursday at the Hardball 10th anniversary party.

For twenty years I’ve paid the price of independence. I’ve taken it from everybody…every night of my life for the past twenty years.

If they accuse of me of being partisan, I’ll go rip!…

It’s not about me, it’s about them and who’s going to be president during these difficult times.

Here’s the video. Matthews and Maria Bartiromo co-moderate a GOP debate on economic issues this afternoon on CNBC; re-broadcast tonight on MSNBC.

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