Chris Matthews: Could you get a little closer to the camera?
Erin Burnett: My— What is it? Is it [crosstalk] coming in strangely?
Matthews: Come in closer...no...come in...come in further...come in closer...really close.
Burnett: [leans in nervously] What are you, what are you doing?
Matthews: HA HA! Just kidding! You look great! Anyway, thank... Erin it's great to have...look at that look... You're great...
Burnett: I don't even know. I'm going to have to go look at the tape here. I'm in a strange location.
Matthews: [laughs] No, you're beautiful! I'm just kidding! I'm just kidding! You're a knockout! Anyways, thank you, Erin Burnett. It's all right getting bad news from you, even. Okay. Thanks for coming on Hardball.


