MSNBC President Phil Griffin Deems Chris Matthews A ‘Statesman’:
He’s ‘The Model Figure For Who We Are’
MSNBC host Chris Matthews is a “statesman,” according to the network’s president, Phil Griffin. In a recent Associated Press story, Griffin praises the always impassioned anchor for being a “model figure” for the network.
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Griffin expressed confidence in Matthews’ style and where he is now.
“He’s as good as he’s ever been,” Griffin told the AP. “He’s at a place in his life where he’s really comfortable in his own skin. He’s a statesman. He has so much knowledge and I think he understands it better. He’s always been great, but I really think he’s been at the peak of his game.”
This year Matthews’ show, Hardball, has been a 24 percent jump in viewership since 2011, the article notes (of course that includes significantly increased ratings leading up to the election). During the presidential campaign, Matthews raised his profile — and he’s “symbolized MSNBC’s growing comfort in being a liberal alternative to Fox News Channel.”
http://www.mediaite.com/tv/msnbc-president-phil-griffin-deems-chris-matthews-a-statesman-hes-the-model-figure-for-who-we-are/
As if Chris's head isn't big enough 
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You know, come to think of it, I can easily picture tweety saying that. I can picture him saying it and having no clue why it sounds maniacally conceited. But still......wow.....
