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Originally Posted by powerclown
Why did he come on the show in the first place?
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STEWART: In many ways, it's funny. And I made a special effort to come on the show today, because I have privately, amongst my friends and also in occasional newspapers and television shows, mentioned this show as being bad.
BEGALA: We have noticed.
STEWART: And I wanted to -- I felt that that wasn't fair and I should come here and tell you that I don't -- it's not so much that it's bad, as it's hurting America.
CARLSON: But in its defense...
STEWART: So I wanted to come here today and say... Here's just what I wanted to tell you guys.
CARLSON: Yes.
STEWART: Stop.
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The fact the Daily Show is one of the best sources of election information has nothing to do with it being a real news source or that it should be considered one, but, rather, it has EVERYTHING to do with how POORLY the current REAL news sources are doing their jobs.
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Jon Stewart, as a successful comedian, was given the oppurtunity to reach an audience that seeks out information and political discourse/debate, and siezed that oppurtunity to give the audience a heads up on a thing or two about where they're looking.