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Chris Matthews' one-sided abortion questions

July 13, 2009 5:24 pm ET by Jamison Foser

Chris Matthews just asked Senators Richard Durbin and Orrin Hatch several questions in a row about the possibility of a public health care plan that might include federal funding of abortions.

The question Matthews didn't ask? "Abortions are legal medical procedures. Why shouldn't a public health insurance plan pay for a legal medical procedure?"

Instead, Matthews' questions all seemed to assume that such funding shouldn't be allowed; he ultimately told Hatch "I think it's going to be an issue, Senator. I think your side may win this ultimately."

Earlier this year, Matthews said the possibility of including family planning services in the stimulus bill "sounds a little like China."

Tags: MSNBC, Chris Matthews, Hardball

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    • Author by ReasonAndResolve (July 13, 2009 5:30 pm ET)
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      I'm so sick of Matthews. I'm not sure why he ever has guests on his show - the only opinion he cares about is his own.
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    • Author by lmtmm (July 13, 2009 6:15 pm ET)
         
      I wish Chris Matthews would take some more time off ...perhaps for the remainder of the year? Even better if MSNBC would listen to the majority of its viewers and replace Matthews with O'Donnell. It was refreshing to actually be able to listen to the guests speak and complete their thoughts, points, etc w/o being interrupted by stupid, distracting questions every millisecond.

      I agree w/ReasonandResolve, the only opinion Matthews listens to is his own.
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    • Author by DAWUSS (July 13, 2009 6:16 pm ET)
         
      Will clips be posted shortly?
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    • Author by Leftym0m79 (July 13, 2009 7:04 pm ET)
         
      Hey Chris guess what? Medicaid and MediCal already pay for abortions, so what's the issue?
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    • Author by mk3872 (July 13, 2009 7:09 pm ET)
         
      That makes me wanna ask this: Why is it that Jamison is able to think of asking that question but Sen Durbin was unable to ask that? Seems like a pretty obvious and effective question to ask Matthews ...
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    • Author by ofrae (July 13, 2009 9:38 pm ET)
         
      Abortion should be excluded from the current healthcare bill. This is a national healthcare bill and not a state legislation. Some states have not legalised abortion. Adding abortion to current healthcare bill will derail the healthcare reform. Abortion should come in a seperate bill.
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