Jim Matthews says 'of course' he'd vote for his brother in 2010
By Alex Roarty, PolitickerPA.com ReporterMINNETONKA, Minn. -- Montgomery County Republican Commissioner Jim Matthews said comments he made earlier Tuesday that he would support his brother, MSNBC host Chris Matthews, over U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Philadelphia) in a potential 2010 Senate matchup have been blown out of proportion.
The remarks drew criticism from the conservative blog GrassrootsPA.com, where many of the site's readers questioned why Matthews was even labeled a Republican anymore.
But Matthews told PolitickerPA.com he was careful to say only he would "vote" for his brother, and only after MSNBC host Joe Scarborough prodded him several times. His vote does not mean he'll campaign against his friend Specter.
"Of course I'll vote for my brother," Matthews said while sitting in the lobby of the Pennsylvania delegation's Southwest Marriott hotel. "I want to meet the guy who wouldn't vote for his brother."
"That's up to them," he said later, referring to those critical of his remarks. "But that's a small mind, and a smaller heart."
Chris Matthews has been rumored to be considering a run against Specter in 2010, although he would likely face stiff opposition from some state Democrats, such as U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz (D-Abington).
Jim Matthews said he has discussed his thinking with Specter. Campaigning against his old friend "would be very, very hard," he said.
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Jim Matthews, a wolf in sheep's clothing
Jim Matthews endorses a Democrat against Republican Arlen Specter for Senate 2010! There is no reason that Democrat Jim Matthews should be at any Republican event or fundraiser. Jim Matthews is a fraud and a phony and MCRC should be embarrassed to ever have supported or endorsed him or reached out to him. Incompetent, inept and counterproductive.
MCRC has not sent even a single e-mail supportive of McCain/Palin ticket or making the case for Republicans on November 4th or even Lance Rogers candidacy or Marina Kats or anyone else.
What is the purpose of MCRC? and what does it spend its money on? Do we wonder why Republicans are losing in Montgomery County? How do we reach 75,000 registered non-partisans or reach across to disaffected Democrats when MCRC and LMNR committee do not even communicate to thier own activist base?
Solicitorships or Leadership? which is the priority?
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