Posted on 04/04/2006 6:59:11 AM PDT by blogblogginaway
DRUDGE FLASH: MSNBC's Chris Matthews Declares Himself Winner Of DeLay Scoop-stakes Tue Apr 04 2006 09:53:05 ET
Late yesterday evening, TIME magazine's White House correspondent Mike Allen broke the story online that former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-TX) was resigning his House seat after the congressman provided the reporter with an exclusive interview in Sugar Land, Texas.
However, in an effort to break the news first, MSNBC's Chris Matthews broke into his cable network's SCARBOROUGH COUNTRY via phone shortly after 10 PM eastern time to announce the "breaking news" that DeLay would step down from his House seat.
Matthews excitedly declared: "I just was on the phone… with U.S. Congressman Tom DeLay of Texas, who is fighting for reelection. And he told me tonight, just a moment ago, that he's going to withdraw from the race tomorrow. He's not going to seek reelection."
This morning, TIME's Mike Allen was interviewed by CNN's Miles O'Brien to discuss his exclusive with DeLay. CNN's O'Brien opened the interview by saying: "Mike Allen, the White House correspondent for TIME magazine broke the story. Glad to have you with us."
Meanwhile, on NBC's "TODAY SHOW," host Katie Couric introduced Matthews during the show's DeLay package by describing the flamboyant cable host as the person "who broke the story." The interview closed with Couric saying "Congratulations on breaking the story." Matthews replied "Thank you very much."
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I never thought Tom would simply quit!
I now see my effort to support him was a waste of my time.
I guess he'll become a big-time lobbyist now that he has learned from the best.
We'll just have to see if he can keep himself out of jail.
Well, Chris, I'm sure you believe it's true.
Today I feel like he simply quit and gave the finger to all his supporters.
LOLOL....it couldn't exactly be called a scoop when between Matthews Show and Scarborough's Show only ten people were watching.
Guess what poopsie, it's not about YOU.
Has he stepped down? If so I am dissappointed, but its his decision to make, i hope this wont effect the law suit he brings agaisnt Earle for ruining his life.
I heard Chrissy was hospitalized with complications from multiple orgasms.
For these people to get so orgasmic about who reported something a minute before someone else is hilarious. Shows how small minded they are. No one else cares
So in other words..... 10 people who watch Matthews heard it first....... ooooooohhhhhhhhhh
and what a kick in the teeth that was to those who carried his water. Tom, if you are guilty, I hope they throw you in a hole and fill it up. Bah!
LOL....listening to Rush. By the time Chrissy wussy got the news it was OLD news, already reported by Allen of Time Mag, er Rag.
"So in other words..... 10 people who watch Matthews heard it first....... ooooooohhhhhhhhhh"
Funny stuff... But if anyone is surprised that an MSNBCer made up a story to get in the spotlight, they have missed MSNBC's favorite hobby.
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