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SocialDemocrat61

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Sat Nov 8, 2025, 10:29 AM Nov 2025

Really Jon Stewart??? [View all]

CHRIS HAYES: It was as dominating a night as Democrats have had in almost a generation.
JON STEWART: Yeah, it was amazing. And I guess the question next for both of you is, how will they squander it? How? How will they piss this away?
Is Stewart trying to become the next Dennis Miller?

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Really Jon Stewart??? [View all] SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 OP
Unfortunately AltairIV Nov 2025 #1
What history? SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #12
Oh Fuck what Jon Stewart has to say. Cha Nov 2025 #75
By listening to people.like Jon Stewart Johonny Nov 2025 #2
I've had it with this guy. Headline: Democrats had a great night. How is that bad for Biden? Walleye Nov 2025 #3
That's what Rebl2 Nov 2025 #27
I mean, I share his worry. Happy Hoosier Nov 2025 #4
In 2017 SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #8
And in 2024 voters elected Trump again. yardwork Nov 2025 #10
Different situation SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #15
I think the word NJCher Nov 2025 #101
Welp, last night comes to mind. Happy Hoosier Nov 2025 #135
Winning state and city elections SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #137
Not True Wiz Imp Nov 2025 #13
Many stories & comments here show we have not. Callie1979 Nov 2025 #131
Jon Stewart is what he has always been JI7 Nov 2025 #5
He has been this way for a long time. Hope22 Nov 2025 #102
It has happened before. Autumn Nov 2025 #6
When? SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #9
Think way back to Regan, Newt, the ACA. Part of the problem where we are today. EOM Autumn Nov 2025 #19
So almost 40 years ago. SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #22
Jon wasn't talking about victories so your point is moot. EOM Autumn Nov 2025 #23
They were talking about the victories on Tuesday night SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #24
Your goal post is hauling ass down the road. You might want to go catch it. nt Autumn Nov 2025 #25
The goal post is SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #26
He already is, in some ways. I can't watch him anymore. 58Sunliner Nov 2025 #7
He's not wrong gay texan Nov 2025 #11
When?? SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #14
Easy gay texan Nov 2025 #16
Well Clinton and Harris weren't running to replace a Republican SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #21
Jon Stewart did not specify an exact political situation. thought crime Nov 2025 #69
They were talking about the victories on Tuesday SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #70
And as I remember in 2012, a good number of Democrats were trying to distance themselves Rustynaerduwell Nov 2025 #28
Some of us weren't alive or not old enough to vote for some of those elections AZProgressive Nov 2025 #66
I think it's less about the next election cycle and more about the overal trajectory of the country. Crunchy Frog Nov 2025 #44
True SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #45
I'm not talking about election cycles, I'm talking about the trajectory of the country. Crunchy Frog Nov 2025 #49
Part of that problem is the Supreme Court SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #52
Right.. and the Dems WON Tuesday Cha Nov 2025 #77
I don't have time to watch the clip right now. markodochartaigh Nov 2025 #17
Whatever Lotusflower70 Nov 2025 #18
That was my question as well. Not my hope but sadly my question. Nanjeanne Nov 2025 #20
It's not about scoring political points Bmoboy Nov 2025 #29
I don't disagree with that sentiment. everyonematters Nov 2025 #30
He's thrashing the Democratic Party SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #34
Both parties have low approval ratings. The party that can break thru and convince voters that they can make a everyonematters Nov 2025 #36
While I agree with that sentiment SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #37
We should be thinking more about making a difference in people's lives instead of Jon Stewarts criticisms. everyonematters Nov 2025 #38
Unfortunately SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #39
His influence has significantly declined since its heyday during the bush years fujiyamasan Nov 2025 #80
Probably has SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #81
I'm just not too personally invested in what a comedian says fujiyamasan Nov 2025 #84
Stewart isn't just a comedian SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #90
Dems did Not have "low approval ratings" on Cha Nov 2025 #78
FYI: John Stewart is a comedian Takket Nov 2025 #31
He's not just a comedian anymore SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #33
I sure do FoxNewsSucks Nov 2025 #115
Never understood this asshole's appeal. BannonsLiver Nov 2025 #32
Try Death to Smochy SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #35
What an asshole MorbidButterflyTat Nov 2025 #40
Yes he does SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #42
You are doing a great job! MorbidButterflyTat Nov 2025 #82
I understand the cynicism. This isn't his first rodeo, and this has been a recurrent pattern, unfortunately. Crunchy Frog Nov 2025 #41
What recurrent pattern? SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #43
I'll just say that he wasn't the one responsible for Biden's problems last year. Crunchy Frog Nov 2025 #46
Yes also include SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #50
2010? 2024? Ever since the 1994 disaster, the Democrats have only shown an ability to win very temporary majorities by Midwestern Democrat Nov 2025 #56
2010 and 24 don't resemble this year at all SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #59
Exactly gay texan Nov 2025 #63
Yes, as mentioned on the podcast, some lessons should be learned. thought crime Nov 2025 #71
That was my reaction. DFW Nov 2025 #98
This is a really good discussion peggysue2 Nov 2025 #47
Democrats didn't cave on the shutdown SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #51
Look, there's been more than rumors about moderates getting squirrely, preparing to throw in the towel peggysue2 Nov 2025 #55
I never trust rumors SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #60
By having to pull more knives out of our backs from factional grifters like Jon Stewart. W_HAMILTON Nov 2025 #48
Let's warm up the ol' True Dough Nov 2025 #53
Sorry but I'm here to support democrats SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #54
What a disingenuous response True Dough Nov 2025 #67
Wow you actually went through the archives SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #68
No, I'm offended by duplicity. True Dough Nov 2025 #83
So you agree SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #89
One would think True Dough Nov 2025 #91
Stewart isn't an ally SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #94
Post removed Post removed Nov 2025 #95
How do you know how they vote? SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #96
Jon Stewart doesn't have to pass a purity test thought crime Nov 2025 #73
Cancel culture isn't a real thing done by the left AZProgressive Nov 2025 #86
Doesn't matter who "invented" it, Jon. True Dough Nov 2025 #87
Shoe fits with who? AZProgressive Nov 2025 #88
The shoe fits the OP. True Dough Nov 2025 #92
Those that complain about cancel culture though are actually trying to AZProgressive Nov 2025 #93
When did I say that Jon Stewart should go away? SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #97
I found the perfect T-shirt, and just in time for the holidays! Abolishinist Nov 2025 #121
Well they've certainly used it many times. Like it or not. Callie1979 Nov 2025 #130
Both Sides punching down blaming Democrats, the big tent party of progress, is what pisses everything away, Jon. betsuni Nov 2025 #57
Well said SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #62
And? I don't see the cause for outrage fishwax Nov 2025 #58
Because Stewart SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #61
yeah I don't see it that way at all, but you do you fishwax Nov 2025 #64
Thanks SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #65
This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Nov 2025 #72
OH Fucking NOW WHAT?! Cha Nov 2025 #74
I've never watched the jerk. Jon Stewart little d*ck energy Bread and Circuses Nov 2025 #76
Stewart is generally best ignored duckworth969 Nov 2025 #79
Our Dems Swept the Country Blue Tuesday & Cha Nov 2025 #85
Curious if you still think that after the squandering we are witnessing in realtime FoxNewsSucks Nov 2025 #116
I took this as more of a joke. In It to Win It Nov 2025 #99
On it's own it can be taken that way SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #100
It. Was. Rigged! czarjak Nov 2025 #156
Here you go gay texan Nov 2025 #103
F*ck Jon Stewart SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #105
Lol gay texan Nov 2025 #106
The midterms are not until next year SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #108
And they punt. Bmoboy Nov 2025 #104
If this rumored deal goes through ego_nation Nov 2025 #107
Bs SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #109
This "one deal" is emblematic of the criticisms ego_nation Nov 2025 #114
Well that's democracy SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #118
What was unrealistic exactly? ego_nation Nov 2025 #133
True SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #136
I think you're overreacting Music Man Nov 2025 #110
Also, David Plouffe himself seemed to find it funny rather than getting bent out of shape. Music Man Nov 2025 #111
Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2025 #112
Jon Stewart is.not one of us SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #113
As we watch the squandering happen live tonight, FoxNewsSucks Nov 2025 #117
That was quicker than I really expected fujiyamasan Nov 2025 #119
It's not about one statement SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #120
The goalposts are moving again Sewa Nov 2025 #122
Yes SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #123
Post removed Post removed Nov 2025 #124
No SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #125
And once again he was right vercetti2021 Nov 2025 #126
Let's see what happens in the midterms SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #127
I am sorry Vercetti RandiFan1290 Nov 2025 #139
Seems prophetic now... regnaD kciN Nov 2025 #128
In '28, pick the person with the BEST chance to win. In '26, pick the strongest platform Callie1979 Nov 2025 #129
Cokie Roberts spent years playing exactly that shtick Orrex Nov 2025 #132
Annnnd, I think we have the answer. demmiblue Nov 2025 #134
Let's wait until the results of the midterms next year SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #138
Yes, let's all just sit back on our asses and wait. FoxNewsSucks Nov 2025 #151
Looks like John Stewart was RIGHT! dsp3000 Nov 2025 #140
Wait for the results of the midterms SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #141
Yes he was FoxNewsSucks Nov 2025 #152
Now we know how. iemanja Nov 2025 #142
No SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #143
That's not the question iemanja Nov 2025 #144
We'll see SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #145
We already saw. iemanja Nov 2025 #146
Democrats represent a lot of people SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #148
I'm not talking about Democrats. iemanja Nov 2025 #149
Good SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #153
Really nt mr715 Nov 2025 #147
This aged well. n/t flvegan Nov 2025 #150
I Guess The Non-Rhetorical Answer Is, "Yes, Really." ColoringFool Nov 2025 #154
The moment that he was wondering about may have arrived. CentralMass Nov 2025 #155
Let's wait until SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #157
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