Chris Matthews: Candidate or commentator?

Meanwhile, as MSNBC's Chris ("Barack Obama gives me a thrill up my leg") Matthews continues his preparations to challenge Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa) in two years, the increasing evidence of his candidacy has given rise to calls for him to leave his job as a commentator.

Matthew's open Democratic partisanship, as well as that of fellow-MSNBC figure Keith Olbermann, resulted in both being removed from anchor roles in covering the recently concluded presidential campaign.

Evidently there are limits even for MSNBC.

HT: Real Clear Politics