[governsleastgovernsbest]

“Can’t tell me that Matthews was not in on this smear.”

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Along similar lines from the article:

“Was Matthews sincerely surprised by Phang’s rash suggestion–or did he invite Phang on to get her charge on the air—and permit himself to play the fair arbiter?”

[Boardwalk]

Such transparency.

[doorgunner69]

“Was Matthews sincerely surprised by Phang’s rash suggestion–or did he invite Phang on to get her charge on the air—and permit himself to play the fair arbiter?”

I think you nailed it. That salivating, spitting traitor has no decency or honesty in him.