Shocking news of the day

Chris Matthews has renewed his contract with MSDNC:

Chris Matthews, the usually garrulous host of β€œHardball” on MSNBC, has quietly signed a new long-term contract to remain with the cable network through the next election, signaling that he had quit entertaining any plans to run for a Senate seat.

The deal is for at least four years. Financial terms were not disclosed, and neither side would confirm whether MSNBC had won a reduction in salary for the host, as it had been reported to be seeking. Previous reports put his annual salary at about $5 million.

One executive involved in the negotiations said, β€œWhether he took a slight cut or got a slight raise, it’s nobody’s business.”

Phil Griffin, the president of MSNBC, said the deal would guarantee that Mr. Matthews would β€œbe around to cover the next presidential election.” Mr. Matthews, known for his combative interviews, said he was happy to be staying on. β€œI love what I do,” he said. β€œIt’s transparent. You can see it in my face.”

Yep. You sure can:


MATTHEWS, picking up shot glass: “To Barack Obama!”
DEGENERES, toasting: “Yeah. To Barack Obama!”

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