The incompetence of the Obama administration that has spawned one scandal after another has some liberal Obama apologists turning on their guy. Chris Matthews, the liberal talking head host of "Hardball with Chris Matthews" on MSNBC has had an on going love affair with the

Chris Matthews

president since day one. But he has now taken the president to task over the happenings of late in Washington. Matthews, on his show Wednesday night, couldn't find much to rave about Mr. Obama.

"What part of the presidency does Obama like? He doesn't like dealing with other politicians -- that means his own cabinet, that means members of the congress, either party. He doesn't particularly like the press.... He likes to write the speeches, likes to rewrite what Favreau and the others wrote for the first draft," Matthews said.
"So what part does he like? He likes going on the road, campaigning, visiting businesses like he does every couple days somewhere in Ohio or somewhere," Matthews continued. "But what part does he like? He doesn't like lobbying for the bills he cares about. He doesn't like selling to the press. He doesn't like giving orders or giving somebody the power to give orders. He doesn't seem to like being an executive.”

Matthews has been a flag waver for Obama going back to 2008. He became known for saying he "felt a thrill going up my leg" after hearing the president give a speech. Tuesday he described Obama as "a ship with the engine off."

Now, we know that this sudden scorn of the president on the part of Matthews and others of his ilk is probably temporary. It won't be long before he re-hitches his waggon to the Obama parade and is back to applauding every presidential hic-cup....but for the moment, we welcome Mr. Matthews for seeing things the "right" way for a change.....(stick around, Chris, you might get to liking it.)






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