Chris Matthews, Vocal Coach
Chris Matthews speculates on why Hillary was not given a more prominent speaking slot at the convention, and comes up with an ingenious theory: Concern for animal welfare.
CHRIS MATTHEWS: Men—and I‘ve known this—I‘ve been trying to stop—tend to shout when they‘re on television or at public events. And they get away with it. . . "The McLaughlin Group" is like that. The men yell. When Eleanor yells, it sounds high-pitched. Is that just a problem for Hillary, because I‘ve seen so many women in politics, like Barbara Boxer, who in person have moderated, wonderful tones. They‘re very charming in their presentation.
MOLLY IVINS: Right.
CHRIS MATTHEWS: They get behind a microphone and they start to yell. It doesn‘t work.
MOLLY IVINS: Well, not all of us have those high, shrill voices, Chris.
CHRIS MATTHEWS: Well, you‘re giving me the, what, Raymond Burr now? You know what I‘m talking about.
(LAUGHTER)
CHRIS MATTHEWS: Hillary Clinton can squeal right so the dogs are going crazy, OK? Right?