MSNBC's Chris Matthews Says He 'Created' Michele Bachmann

(Freedom's Lighthouse) - Chris Matthews and panel discuss whether Congresswoman Michele Bachmann is seriously going to run for president. Matthews started off the segment with the strange claim that “we created her here” — suggesting that his show is responsible for Bachmann’s success and recognition.

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Chris Matthews: “Well, an amazing topic for this show. We created her here, Michele Bachmann, she’s been dipping her toes into the presidential waters out there, her latest move a big signal she’s increasingly likely to run for president.”

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