The Ticker: Matthews, King, Dobbs…

> Why yes, that is Chris Matthews wrestling with Stephen Colbert. FishBowlDC has more…

> Larry King Live unveiled clean new graphics Tuesday night. The text is bolder, the tab is now white and right-justified, and the shiny LKL logo dominates the right corner of the screen. Here are some screen grabs…

> Reese Schonfeld on Lou Dobbs: “The Dobbs show attracts a select audience that cares about the same issues he does. I am not sure the audience will remain when the issue pales.” He compares it to CNN’s obsession with the OJ trial (via ICN)…

> So that’s why John Roberts was in his chair last night: Anderson Cooper was scheduled to speak at the 92nd Street Y last night, but his talk was cancelled because bad weather has prevented him from flying back from New Orleans. Gawker has some fun with it…

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