hollywoodreporter.com - 12/22/2008
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NEW YORK -- MSNBC may find out soon whether "Hardball" host Chris Matthews returns to the channel, which has been invigorated in the ratings. Matthews is said to be considering an offer from NBC to remain as host of "Hardball," a job he's held for more than a decade, or to return to his native ...
politicalwire.com - 12/22/2008
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politicalwire.com —
We noted that Chris Matthews is considering an
offer from NBC to remain as host of Hardball
and will make a decision after the holidays about whether to stay at the network or return to his native Pennsylvania to run for the U.S. Senate. MSNBC ...
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Matthews Seen Staying at NBC
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MSNBC Prez on Matthews: 'Here for long time'
Michael Calderone's Blog —
... But network president Phil Griffin told the Hollywood Reporter that he doesn't expect the "Hardball" star to be stumping through Altoona or Pittsburgh after his contract expires in June. ...
Matthews Seen Staying at NBC
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire —
... MSNBC president Phil Griffin tells Hollywood Reporter he thinks Matthews is staying put: "I've talked to Chris. I think he's going to be here for a long time. I want him to be here for a long time." ...
Midday open thread
Daily Kos —
... PA-Sen: Apparently, Chris Matthews has an offer on the table from NBC, and the network thinks he'll return, but no word yet from Matthews himself. ...
Remainders: Biden
Ben Smith's Blog —
Obama works out on a military base in Hawaii.
Bloomberg leans on Paterson to make up his mind.
Howard Dean's getting nothing from Obamaland. (What ever became of that surgeon general chatter?)
Biden says Blago isn't capable of governing.
Cuomo says he's fond of Kennedy, denies he's frustrated by her campaigning.
Ars technica wonders what Julius Genachowski is all about.
Chris Matthews now looks like he'll return to NBC.
Markos, and others, hit CAP.
An intervention ...
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