Matthews is an old time democrat hack. He worked as an intern for a democrat senator. If people like his style it's OK but he is far from being impartial. A year ago I watched his election coverage when republicans gained the majority in congress and all I can say is that I hope he was drunk because he was an incompetent embarrassment if he was sober.
I thought it was a good interview. Elder played the Matthews role, and Matthews clearly didn't like being treated the Matthews way. Showed he can dish it out but not very good at taking it.