Chris Matthews' Wife Is Running For Rep. Van Hollen's House Seat
Source: TPM
Less than 24 hours after Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) announced his candidacy for outgoing Sen. Barbara Mikulski's (D-MD) Senate seat, there's already a Democrat running to take Van Hollen's House seat: Marriott International executive vice president Kathleen Matthews.
The news that Matthewswho is married to MSNBC's "Hardball" host Chris Matthewsis running was first announced in Politico's Playbook on Thursday. Before joining Marriott, Matthews was an anchor for local television station WJLA ABC7.
She's been hinting at plans to run for office for a while now and has been outspoken on gay rights and sustainability, according to Playbook.
Van Hollen's 8th Congressional House District has gone for President Barack Obama over Mitt Romney and Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) in the last two presidential elections. It's unlikely Democrats will lose control of the District.
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n2doc
(47,953 posts)George II
(67,782 posts)....my parents taught me that "if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all, or...........post on DU!!!!"
whathehell
(29,100 posts)George II
(67,782 posts)....she has the passion outspoken attitude of both her husband and Senator Mikulski.
Kingofalldems
(38,503 posts)Liberal_Stalwart71
(20,450 posts)Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)She's been great every time I've heard her speak.
Paladin
(28,281 posts)Or is that just a trait of her spittle-spewing, war-loving husband?
No Vested Interest
(5,167 posts)not her spouse.
I'm not aware of all her political positions - perhaps the commenter is.
Liberal_Stalwart71
(20,450 posts)Liberal_Stalwart71
(20,450 posts)to go with that. There's nothing wrong with being wealthy, but there's an air of arrogance and condescension there. Yes, she is a great speaker. However, I have to explain that living here, those living in the wealthier areas look down on those living in the not-so-wealthy areas. The Matthews family live in the wealthiest neighborhood and carry themselves as snobs.
I can't stand Tweety, anyway.
Cryptoad
(8,254 posts)and encourage and support somebody you would vote for to run....
Liberal_Stalwart71
(20,450 posts)I know folks who are interested in running for this seat. However, some may back out if the Matthews' Money Machine is too much to overcome. A sad reality in this very wealthy district.
George II
(67,782 posts)Liberal_Stalwart71
(20,450 posts)Response to DonViejo (Original post)
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