Comments on: ‘The King of Quotability’

By: Bill Jackson

Bill Jackson — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:55:22 +0000

Great story. The part about Jeff Timmer is laughable. When was the last time he won an election?

By: john pappas

john pappas — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:11:26 +0000

To posts #12 & #13-

Nobody asked me to comment on this article. I’ve known Matt for a long time and am always happy to see a guy get some recognition in the press.

I find it humorous that you’re both eager to sling a few arrows, yet you don’t identify yourselves.

What’s up with that?

By: mgoblue53

mgoblue53 — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:10:42 +0000

I personally witnessed Matt’s managerial style during the Schwarz campaigns. He behavior was immature, far less than team building, and bordered on misogynic .
He frequently stepped over the line and spoke without the congressman’s knowledge.
This does not mean that Matt is bad- heaven knows that Schwarz’s loss was entirely Matt’s responsibility ( trusting an organization to fund comercials, week after week is sophomoric and an example of inexperience a), and he may have learned and matured from it.
Matt should represent himself and run for office. There must be a matt-in-training out there that has hubris enough to take him on. And the King of Quoteable can quote me on that.

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:08:59 +0000

Wow, talk about calling in the ringers. I guess a communications person must be a little insecure when he has to astroturf online comments with friends and family.

By: Jeff Pitcock

Jeff Pitcock — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:31:12 +0000

Great article about a great guy. I have known Matt for 8 eight years and worked with him on a few projects-his integrity and determination are one of a kind. Whatever his next step, I am sure whoever has him in their corner will go far.

By: Julie Page

Julie Page — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:03:06 +0000

Honesty, loyalty and passion, what more can you ask for? Matt pours himself into all that he does. I would love to have him in my corner!

By: Andy Deloney

Andy Deloney — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:29:40 +0000

I’ve known Matt since we were growing up in Clarkston. I worked with him at his dad’s TCBY shop in Waterford. Golf was a big part of our summer days.

I remember very clearly a few years ago when he, speaking for Congressman Schwarz, was sparring in an article with Club for Growth. The spokesman for Club for Growth in the article was my best friend in college and the Best Man in my wedding.

I remember telling them both the story and they both got a kick out of it, both being consummate professionals.

By: Sophia Dortia Jahanna

Sophia Dortia Jahanna — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:02:27 +0000

Lucky fellow – he inherited the ‘Gift of Gab’ on mother’s side as well as father’s side – his Aunt Marti can talk him ‘under the table’ any day!!

By: Sophia Dortia Jahanna

Sophia Dortia Jahanna — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:00:25 +0000

RE: GIFT OF GAB

I personally know that this “asset” is also inherited from his Aunt Marti. What a lucky fellow he is !!!

By: Tom oodwin

Tom oodwin — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:51:10 +0000

Matt is my son-in-law and being in education for 30 years and having the opportunity to hear him talk in depth of his commitments, makes our education system proud of his achievements.

He has a special gift and is extremely loyal to his cause, but first and foremost his commitment to family, beliefs and loyalty to whom he represents (in that order) is trully who he is.

You continue to be who you are Matt, this country and state will be served well by you!