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Matthews: Hillary Jab Was 'Nasty'

Beleaguered Hardball host backs down from anti-Hillary remarks

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(Newser) – It took protesters outside NBC's studios, a letter of complaint signed by Gloria Steinem, and a little pressure from on high, but after 10 days Hardball host Chris Matthews backed down from sexist remarks about Hillary Clinton, the Washington Post reports. He admitted last night that saying Clinton's political career launched because "her husband messed around" was unfair and sounded "nasty."

Women's groups had mixed response. The National Women's Political Caucus said "This is a victory for all women. We are pleased that Chris Matthews has shown remorse," but NOW's president "wasn't really looking for an apology. I was looking for a behavior change." Matthews has promised to be more respectful in the future.

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Chris Matthews of MSNBC's "Hardball" laughs with a guest during a commercial break. Matthews has said he's sorry for his "unfair" remarks about Hillary Clinton. He's promised to more respectful in future.   (KRT Photos)
Chris Matthews speaks before the GOP Presidential candidates debate which he moderated at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center on Oct. 9, 2007 in Dearborn, Mich. He's become the point person for critics who think a backlash against the media played a part in Hillary Clinton's surprise win in...
Chris Matthews speaks before the GOP Presidential candidates debate which he moderated at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center on Oct. 9, 2007 in Dearborn, Mich. He's become the point person...   (Associated Press)
Chris Matthews of MSNBC's
Chris Matthews of MSNBC's "Hardball" during the commercial break of taping a show. He was alone in the studio because of the Florida elections - all guests were via satellite.On his January 17 show, Matthews...   (KRT Photos)
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