Chris Matthew’s long career as a political aide, author, broadcast host, and journalist includes a stint with the U.S. Capitol Police. Simon & Schuster is publishing his memoir, This Country: My Life in Politics and History, this spring. He is also the author of the 2013’s “Tip and the Gipper: When Politics Worked.” Both books are published by Simon & Schuster.
The Death of the Republican Establishment
With Senator Rob Portman’s retirement, the more genteel, northern wing of the GOP keeps shrinking.
Tip and the Gipper: When Politics Worked
Yes, it’s more polarized now with more nutjobs in office. But the example of Reagan and O’Neill getting things done still offers lessons for today. Here’s how.
A Great Speech
The veteran presidential speechwriter, author, and broadcaster says Joe Biden’s inaugural address met the moment. Here’s how.
“The Torch Will Be Passed. It’s Up to Biden to Make it Glow”
A former presidential speechwriter explains what Biden needs to do in his inaugural address and what the new president can learn from Washington, Lincoln, and F.D.R.
I Was a Capitol Police Officer
I watched the scenes in the US Capitol with the same feelings of national violation as all of us. What I learned on the job.
