Chris Matthews

Journalist and author for 'Hardball'

Chris Matthews - Journalist and author for 'Hardball'
Born

December 17th, 1945
79 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Acted as a journalist and political commentator, hosting the television program 'Hardball' with Chris Matthews on MSNBC. Served as the chief Washington correspondent for a major news outlet. Authored several books on politics and government, including 'Tip and the Gipper', highlighting the friendship between Ronald Reagan and Tip O'Neill. Worked as a speechwriter for President Jimmy Carter in the 1970s.

Hosted 'Hardball' on MSNBC

Authored 'Tip and the Gipper'

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