Once it was suggested that Saddam Hussein might give his weaponry to terrorists, or might use weapons himself in the region, then it became hard for the Democrats to say, 'Well, that can't happen.'

He attended La Salle College High School. In 2002 The Chris Matthews Show began airing in syndication. He also wrote a book called Hardball.

Christopher John "Chris" Matthews (born December 17 1945) is an American news anchor and political commentator known for his nightly hour-long talk show Hardball with Chris Matthews which is televised on the American cable television channel MSNBC. Matthews appears on many other NBC and MSNBC programs.