The sudden resignation of longtime MSNBC host Chris Matthews stay on air has unleashed a spate of theories, some arguing he was chased out by scorned ‘Bernie Bros’ or ‘Warren followers’, whereas others praised one other ‘#MeToo victory’.
“Tonight, I’m retiring. That is the final ‘Hardball’ on MSNBC, and clearly this is not for lack of curiosity in politics,” Matthews mentioned on his present on Monday, explaining that his previous “compliments” to feminine colleagues had been “by no means okay.”
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— Chris Matthews (@HardballChris) March three, 2020
Whereas Matthews’ mea culpa on air was sufficient to elucidate the choice for some viewers, many theorized there was extra occurring behind the scenes, suggesting the pundit has grow to be the most recent goal of the #MeToo motion.
Watch how briskly the media bros activate Chris Matthews now that he’s out of energy.
Matthews was a identified serial harasser, everybody heard the tales.
Matthews now will get Charlie Rose remedy, however nothing brave about media bros doing it now. https://t.co/HhAB8cHIiv
— Mike Cernovich (@Cernovich) March three, 2020
He's avoiding #metoo, harrased a lady non cease
— Limewolf4 (@Limewolf41) March three, 2020
Wow these NDAs should be brutal
Chris Matthews Out at MSNBC https://t.co/g0aPT5d7Ey
— Endorsement Salesman Poso (@JackPosobiec) March three, 2020
Some had been satisfied the resignation as a substitute had extra to do with offending one of many 2020 hopefuls vying for the Democratic nomination, maybe incurring the ire of the “Bernie Bros” usually decried by the MSNBC host himself. Others insisted he had been “Warren-ed” by the Massachusetts senator after a “condescending” interview.
Bernie Bros simply took down Chris Matthews… the posting works
— Michael Tracey (@mtracey) March three, 2020
It was solely after Chris Matthews ragged on Bernie did anybody attempt to cancel him, and so they've succeeded in a matter of days
Nobody within the media gave two shits earlier than then https://t.co/2k6CZLMJNw
— Tim Pool (@Timcast) March three, 2020
Warren-ed
To underestimate Elizabeth Warren and get your profession ruined in consequence.
See: Chris Matthews, Wells Fargo CEOs, Mike Bloomberg, Scott Brown, and many others.
— Adam Greatest (@adamcbest) March three, 2020
For a lot of netizens, Matthews’ present itself was purpose sufficient to name it quits, after 20 years of “bringing pro-war pro-Wall Avenue neo-liberal rubbish to the American individuals” – although some had been desperate to tune in to see the host “meltdown” after Tremendous Tuesday.
MSNBC’s Chris Matthews introduced his retirement tonight after years of bringing pro-war pro-Wall Avenue neo-liberal rubbish to the American individuals. He in contrast Bernie to Hitler & made numerous derogatory feedback towards girls.
…So unhappy to see him go.— Lee Camp [Redacted] (@LeeCamp) March three, 2020
Age 75, hosts a present the place he can't bear in mind half his company names, orders girls coworkers to imagine titillating positions on-air, likens a Jew operating profitable a democratic election to Hilter invading France. In some way compelled into late retirement…what's the world coming to?
— Biden doesn't know the place he’s; can't beat Trump (@cblairnyc) March three, 2020
I want he stayed for another day in order that I may watch his tremendous Tuesday meltdown…
— Zain? (@zemongrabber) March three, 2020
Confidence was not excessive that the pundit’s alternative would fare significantly better on the community.
Don’t put it previous MSNBC to interchange Chris Matthews with somebody a lot worse.
— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) March three, 2020
The saddest half (not less than for individuals who nonetheless watch) is that this received’t make MSNBC even a tiny bit higher.
— John Blackman (@DefyMasters) March three, 2020
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