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Jon Stewart: There's No Difference Between Republicans and Tea-Baggers
Matt Cherette · 09/20/10 10:27PMTonight, Jon Stewart discussed Christine O'Donnell and pointed out a) Karl Rove's criticism of her, and b) Rove's subsequent flip-flip on the issue after pressure from Sarah Palin/others. Then, Stewart blew holes in the "Republicans and Tea-Baggers are different!" argument.
Lady Gaga's Video Appeal to the Senate About Repealing DADT
Matt Cherette · 09/17/10 12:01PMStephen Colbert Announces the "March to Keep Fear Alive"
Matt Cherette · 09/16/10 10:49PMJon Stewart Announces the "Rally to Restore Sanity"
Matt Cherette · 09/16/10 10:27PMTonight, Jon Stewart made his long-awaited Daily Show announcement! *Drumroll* It's the "Rally to Restore Sanity," to be held on October 30 in Washington, DC. Inside, video of Stewart's hilarious—and meaningful—bombshell, including a rivalry-filled cameo from Stephen Colbert.
Jon Stewart on Christine O'Donnell: "The Palin Is Strong in This One"
Matt Cherette · 09/15/10 10:22PMTonight, Jon Stewart opined on last night's primary elections. Most notably, he discussed nutjob Christine O'Donnell's victory in the Delaware Senate primary—she's like Sarah Palin, but worse! Then, Stewart and panel hilariously broke it all down. Video inside.
Elisabeth Hasselbeck Screams About the Tea Party and Tax Cuts on The View
Matt Cherette · 09/15/10 11:28AMJon Stewart Pokes Fun at Joe Biden's Failed "Summer of Recovery"
Matt Cherette · 09/14/10 10:19PMJon Stewart Exposes Fox News' Increasingly Shameful "Ground Zero Mosque" Propaganda
Matt Cherette · 09/13/10 10:23PMTonight, Jon Stewart continued his skull-violation of Fox News' coverage of the "Ground Zero Mosque" and Imam Rauf. Most notably, Stewart cut footage of Rauf's reasoned Larry King Live interview with that of Fox's ridiculous reaction to it. Video inside.
Donald Trump: People "Close to Rioting" Over Ground Zero Mosque
Matt Cherette · 09/13/10 08:49PMFox News' Latest Anti-"Mosque" Propaganda: The 9/11 Body Map
Matt Cherette · 09/10/10 04:13PMThis morning, Fox News jacked up its anti-"Ground Zero Mosque" propaganda by broadcasting a "map" that identified remains of 9/11 victims and their proximity to the proposed building site—all with a decidedly biased, fear-mongering tone. Video inside.
Jon Stewart: MSNBC Should Take Notes From Fox News
Matt Cherette · 09/09/10 10:31PMTonight, Jon Stewart noted President Obama's shift from bipartisan love machine to Republican-killing campaign shark, and—namely—the media's reaction to it. The verdict? MSNBC should emulate Fox News' skew-the-news-to-fit-our-narrative mantra, and Rick Sanchez is an effing idiot. Video inside.
Toy Pony Blown Up in the Dumbest Bomb Scare Ever
Matt Cherette · 09/09/10 01:54PMJon Stewart's Takedown of the "International Burn a Koran Day" Pastor
Matt Cherette · 09/09/10 12:46AMSaturday marks the ninth anniversary of 9/11. And, for pastor Terry Jones down in Gainesville, Florida, it's also "International Burn a Koran Day." Tonight, Jon Stewart tore apart Jones' message, Republican lawmakers' hypocrisy, and—most importantly—Jones' mustache. Video inside.
Inside the Hostage Situation Inside Discovery Building (UPDATE)
James O'Donnell and Morgan Barry · 09/01/10 02:14PMMuslim Group Releases PSA, Promises Not to "Take Over This Country"
Matt Cherette · 08/31/10 03:04PMHere's a PSA from Muslim organization My Faith My Voice, in which several Islamic Americans attempt—with a serious, non-ironic tone—to quell fears that they're out to impose their faith on others or "take over this country." Watch inside.