I hope I'm wrong. And I hope that CM proves me wrong but he comes across as a man who believes that women should be seen and not heard. I think what ticks him off the most is that Kathi is an outspoken WOMAN. I hope I'm wrong. But I just don't know why CM has such unbridled dislike for Kathi when she's really no different than any other reporter. In fact their dislike for her went so far as to make some feeble attempt at keeping her out of the courtroom by putting her on the witness list!
I agree and do not think your preceptions are wrong. He reminds me of a washed up used car salesman in a cheap suit. He definetly does not seem to like the fact that women have evolved to the same playing field as he is on and at times (most of the time) can outwit him.