Chuck Todd: Elizabeth 'Should have Been the Candidate'

With the death of Elizabeth Edwards, wife of former Sen. John Edwards (D-N.C.), MSNBC anchors are hailing her as the politician in the family over her husband.

“I’d interview him and l’d look into his eyes and I’d say I don’t see anything there,” said “Hardball” Host Chris Matthews, who used words like “cute” and “superficial” to describe John Edwards.

“Daily Rundown” Host Chuck Todd was even more adamant, saying Elizabeth Edwards should have been the candidate and wondered if anyone would ever really get to know John Edwards.

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