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Matthews Not Running for Senate
Before Hardball today, Chris Matthews "informed the show's staff in a production meeting that he's not running for Senate," Politico reports. "Matthews' flirtation with running in 2010 for the Pennsylvania Senate seat held by Arlen Specter has captivated political and media watchers for ...
NBC’s Matthews Won’t Run for Senate
nytimes.com — Chris Matthews, the host of the MSNBC program “Hardball,” told his staff on Wednesday night that he would not run for the Senate in 2010 in Pennsylvania. > (more) NBC’s Matthews Won’t Run for Senate
Brother would be 'stunned beyond words' if Chris Matthews ran for Senate
politickerpa.com — Stop speculating: Chris Matthews isn't running for U.S. Senate. At least that's what his brother told PolitickerPA.com. Jim Matthews was left with that strong impression after speaking with the MSNBC host when he returned from a two-week vacation in ... (more) Brother would be 'stunned beyond words' if Chris ...
Updated: MSNBC host Chris Matthews is not running for Senate
latimesblogs.latimes.com — MSNBC host Chris Matthews today put an end to the speculation that he was considering a bid for U.S. Senate, telling his producers in a meeting that he had decided not to jump into the 2010 race in his home... (more) Updated: MSNBC host Chris Matthews is not running for Senate
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Chris Matthews won't run for Senate in PA
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