At the end of this Washington Examiner item reporting that Chris Matthews told guests at the 10th Anniversary party for Hardball that the Bush administration had "finally been caught in their criminality," we find this additional tidbit which confirms my belief that Chris Matthews is not always part of the "reality-based community:"

On a side note: Matthews was overheard discussing his Tuesday appearance on "The Daily Show," which featured a heated exchange with host Jon Stewart. According to one source, Matthews was steadfast in his belief that the debate left Stewart crestfallen, and Matthews victorious.

The debate left Stewart crestfallen? Watch for yourself: