Skip to content
By using Twitter’s services you agree to our Cookies Use. We and our partners operate globally and use cookies, including for analytics, personalisation, and ads.
  • Home Home Home, current page.
  • About

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Language: English
    • Bahasa Indonesia
    • Bahasa Melayu
    • Català
    • Čeština
    • Dansk
    • Deutsch
    • English UK
    • Español
    • Filipino
    • Français
    • Hrvatski
    • Italiano
    • Magyar
    • Nederlands
    • Norsk
    • Polski
    • Português
    • Română
    • Slovenčina
    • Suomi
    • Svenska
    • Tiếng Việt
    • Türkçe
    • Ελληνικά
    • Български език
    • Русский
    • Српски
    • Українська мова
    • עִבְרִית
    • العربية
    • فارسی
    • मराठी
    • हिन्दी
    • বাংলা
    • ગુજરાતી
    • தமிழ்
    • ಕನ್ನಡ
    • ภาษาไทย
    • 한국어
    • 日本語
    • 简体中文
    • 繁體中文
  • Have an account? Log in
    Have an account?
    · Forgot password?

    New to Twitter?
    Sign up
mattklewis's profile
Matt Lewis
Matt Lewis
Matt Lewis
Verified account
@mattklewis

Tweets

Matt LewisVerified account

@mattklewis

Senior Columnist for @TheDailyBeast. Political Commentator @CNN.

Alexandria, VA
thedailybeast.com/author/matt-le…
Joined October 2008

Tweets

  • © 2018 Twitter
  • About
  • Help Center
  • Terms
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies
  • Ads info
Dismiss
Previous
Next

Go to a person's profile

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @

Promote this Tweet

Block

  • Tweet with a location

    You can add location information to your Tweets, such as your city or precise location, from the web and via third-party applications. You always have the option to delete your Tweet location history. Learn more

    Your lists

    Create a new list


    Under 100 characters, optional

    Privacy

    Copy link to Tweet

    Embed this Tweet

    Embed this Video

    Add this Tweet to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Add this video to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Hmm, there was a problem reaching the server.

    By embedding Twitter content in your website or app, you are agreeing to the Twitter Developer Agreement and Developer Policy.

    Preview

    Why you're seeing this ad

    Log in to Twitter

    · Forgot password?
    Don't have an account? Sign up »

    Sign up for Twitter

    Not on Twitter? Sign up, tune into the things you care about, and get updates as they happen.

    Sign up
    Have an account? Log in »

    Two-way (sending and receiving) short codes:

    Country Code For customers of
    United States 40404 (any)
    Canada 21212 (any)
    United Kingdom 86444 Vodafone, Orange, 3, O2
    Brazil 40404 Nextel, TIM
    Haiti 40404 Digicel, Voila
    Ireland 51210 Vodafone, O2
    India 53000 Bharti Airtel, Videocon, Reliance
    Indonesia 89887 AXIS, 3, Telkomsel, Indosat, XL Axiata
    Italy 4880804 Wind
    3424486444 Vodafone
    » See SMS short codes for other countries

    Confirmation

     

    Welcome home!

    This timeline is where you’ll spend most of your time, getting instant updates about what matters to you.

    Tweets not working for you?

    Hover over the profile pic and click the Following button to unfollow any account.

    Say a lot with a little

    When you see a Tweet you love, tap the heart — it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love.

    Spread the word

    The fastest way to share someone else’s Tweet with your followers is with a Retweet. Tap the icon to send it instantly.

    Join the conversation

    Add your thoughts about any Tweet with a Reply. Find a topic you’re passionate about, and jump right in.

    Learn the latest

    Get instant insight into what people are talking about now.

    Get more of what you love

    Follow more accounts to get instant updates about topics you care about.

    Find what's happening

    See the latest conversations about any topic instantly.

    Never miss a Moment

    Catch up instantly on the best stories happening as they unfold.

    Matt Lewis‏Verified account @mattklewis 19 Oct 2017

    Planned on writing a glowing column, praising Pres. George W. Bush's speech today. Then, I wrote this, instead...https://www.thedailybeast.com/george-w-bush-is-right-about-donald-j-trumpbut-hes-the-wrong-messenger …

    12:30 PM - 19 Oct 2017 from Alexandria, VA
    • 16 Retweets
    • 34 Likes
    • Sporky Morin aint that the truth! Grandma, please stop. 🤦‍♀️ VJ Rishell Kathy York My Wife Beat Cancer! liberalgoddess Toks David 🇳🇬 Pat Bowers
    21 replies 16 retweets 34 likes
      1. New conversation
      2. Lucy Steigerwald‏ @LucyStag 19 Oct 2017
        Replying to @mattklewis

        Why is George W. Bush a good man again? Because he's not crude and unpleasant?

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      3. The Demon Karber of Fleet Street‏ @gregkarber 19 Oct 2017
        Replying to @LucyStag @mattklewis

        Look, America has a long history of ignoring the horrific actions of talented painters.

        1 reply 0 retweets 3 likes
      4. Lucy Steigerwald‏ @LucyStag 19 Oct 2017
        Replying to @gregkarber @mattklewis

        WELP

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
      5. End of conversation
      1. DJNana‏ @DJNanaSickBeats 19 Oct 2017
        Replying to @mattklewis @thedailybeast

        Rove still spreada rumor in SC bigoted primary that McCain had an illegitimate black child #neverforget #thatisbigotrytoo

        0 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. New conversation
      2. Phylulu‏ @Phylulu1 19 Oct 2017
        Replying to @mattklewis @thedailybeast

        Appreciate your column. Worth reading. No person or country has a right to push their beliefs on another

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      3. 1 more reply
      1. New conversation
      2. Rosa Say‏ @rosasay 19 Oct 2017
        Replying to @mattklewis

        Good points, yet I would argue that he is precisely the messenger we need; an example of how we can learn from our mistakes and move on.

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      3. 1 more reply
      1. Gaye Haynes‏ @ghaynes57 19 Oct 2017
        Replying to @mattklewis

        Thoughtful & well written. I guess it comes down to examining whether or not we’ve upheld the right traditions.

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. janet‏ @Jhart515 19 Oct 2017
        Replying to @mattklewis

        That was a great read. Thanks. One of your better ones.

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Great Blue Heron‏ @greatbluheron 19 Oct 2017
        Replying to @mattklewis @wtf_imtooold

        "MISSION ACCOMPLISHED" yet?

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. InnerChild‏ @cm_harper 19 Oct 2017
        Replying to @mattklewis @wtf_imtooold

        And Bush campaigning and fundraising for Gillespie in VA gov race who represents all the things he just said was wrong in party/politics.

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Dianne‏ @Dianne00753925 19 Oct 2017
        Replying to @mattklewis

        Awesome article!!

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. VJ Rishell‏ @vjcrishell 19 Oct 2017
        Replying to @mattklewis @thedailybeast

        As bad as #43 was, I'd still rather have him back than to go through one more day of #moron45. Never thought I'd say that!

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. blmohr‏ @blmohr 19 Oct 2017
        Replying to @mattklewis @thedailybeast

        W created so much racial divide in this country through his policies and actions...and empowering Rove. So much voter suppression.

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. New conversation
      2. Sugaberry‏ @sugaberry1865 19 Oct 2017
        Replying to @mattklewis @thedailybeast

        Im a black woman that RESPECTS PRESIDENT BUSH Not for his politics, necessarily, bt a man whos bound to his word he doesnt lie👠 #wordisbond

        2 replies 0 retweets 1 like
      3. Sugaberry‏ @sugaberry1865 19 Oct 2017
        Replying to @sugaberry1865 @mattklewis @thedailybeast

        When he was President I saw a man run campaign and did exactly what he said he was going to do.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
      4. End of conversation

    Loading seems to be taking a while.

    Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

      Promoted Tweet

      false

      • © 2018 Twitter
      • About
      • Help Center
      • Terms
      • Privacy policy
      • Cookies
      • Ads info