Your tip
Your tip
RadarOnlineRadarOnline
or
Sign in with lockrMail

Chris Matthews, Future U.S. Senator?

Oct. 27 2008, Published 7:07 a.m. ET

RadarOnline CommentsLink to FacebookShare to XShare to FlipboardShare to Email

The Colbert Report is broadcasting from Pennsylvania in the run-up to next Tuesday's primary, and Hardball host Chris Matthews, himself a Philly native, stopped by for a chat last night. Matthews, perhaps still smarting after some rough treatment in a New York Times magazine profile last week, toned down his regular bombast, but his big mouth did let it slip that Hillary Clinton will be making an appearance on the Colbert Report later in the week—much to the chagrin of host Stephen Colbert. Matthews also made it pretty clear he's planning on running for Arlen Specter's senate seat in 2010, stopping just short of formally announcing his campaign. "Some people growing up ... some kids want to be a fireman. I want to be a senator," he claimed. The takeaway, of course, is that Matthews essentially admitted that he hasn't grown up yet, but you knew that already.

Article continues below advertisement

Anyway, as his recent softball Hardball interview with Pennsylvania governor and potential vice-presidential candidate Ed Rendell proves, he's already begun to butter up the right people.

Radar Logo

Never Miss an

Exclusive

Daily updates from the heart of Hollywood, right to your inbox

By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you’re agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

READ MORE ON Celebrity

Opt-out of personalized ads

© Copyright 2025 RADAR ONLINE™️. A DIVISION OF MYSTIFY ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK INC. RADAR ONLINE is a registered trademark. All rights reserved. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Offers may be subject to change without notice.