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85. Our Dems Swept the Country Blue Tuesday &

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Sat Nov 8, 2025, 09:19 PM

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are Out there on the Front Lines Fighting to Save Our Democracy.. They don't Deserve this Crap from Jon Stewart or anyone else.

After years of Hard Work and Dedication..

In New Jersey and Virginia, the Democrats running for governor made gains in counties with large Latino populations, and overall won two-thirds of the Latino vote in their states, according to an NBC News poll.

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Really Jon Stewart??? [View all] SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 OP

Unfortunately AltairIV Nov 8 #1

What history? SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #12

Oh Fuck what Jon Stewart has to say. Cha Nov 8 #75

By listening to people.like Jon Stewart Johonny Nov 8 #2

I've had it with this guy. Headline: Democrats had a great night. How is that bad for Biden? Walleye Nov 8 #3

That's what Rebl2 Nov 8 #27

I mean, I share his worry. Happy Hoosier Nov 8 #4

In 2017 SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #8

And in 2024 voters elected Trump again. yardwork Nov 8 #10

Different situation SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #15

I think the word NJCher Nov 9 #101

Welp, last night comes to mind. Happy Hoosier Nov 10 #135

Winning state and city elections SocialDemocrat61 Nov 10 #137

Not True Wiz Imp Nov 8 #13

Many stories & comments here show we have not. Callie1979 Nov 10 #131

Jon Stewart is what he has always been JI7 Nov 8 #5

He has been this way for a long time. Hope22 Nov 9 #102

It has happened before. Autumn Nov 8 #6

When? SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #9

Think way back to Regan, Newt, the ACA. Part of the problem where we are today. EOM Autumn Nov 8 #19

So almost 40 years ago. SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #22

Jon wasn't talking about victories so your point is moot. EOM Autumn Nov 8 #23

They were talking about the victories on Tuesday night SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #24

Your goal post is hauling ass down the road. You might want to go catch it. nt Autumn Nov 8 #25

The goal post is SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #26

He already is, in some ways. I can't watch him anymore. 58Sunliner Nov 8 #7

He's not wrong gay texan Nov 8 #11

When?? SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #14

Easy gay texan Nov 8 #16

Well Clinton and Harris weren't running to replace a Republican SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #21

Jon Stewart did not specify an exact political situation. thought crime Nov 8 #69

They were talking about the victories on Tuesday SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #70

And as I remember in 2012, a good number of Democrats were trying to distance themselves Rustynaerduwell Nov 8 #28

Some of us weren't alive or not old enough to vote for some of those elections AZProgressive Nov 8 #66

I think it's less about the next election cycle and more about the overal trajectory of the country. Crunchy Frog Nov 8 #44

True SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #45

I'm not talking about election cycles, I'm talking about the trajectory of the country. Crunchy Frog Nov 8 #49

Part of that problem is the Supreme Court SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #52

Right.. and the Dems WON Tuesday Cha Nov 8 #77

I don't have time to watch the clip right now. markodochartaigh Nov 8 #17

Whatever Lotusflower70 Nov 8 #18

That was my question as well. Not my hope but sadly my question. Nanjeanne Nov 8 #20

It's not about scoring political points Bmoboy Nov 8 #29

I don't disagree with that sentiment. everyonematters Nov 8 #30

He's thrashing the Democratic Party SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #34

Both parties have low approval ratings. The party that can break thru and convince voters that they can make a everyonematters Nov 8 #36

While I agree with that sentiment SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #37

We should be thinking more about making a difference in people's lives instead of Jon Stewarts criticisms. everyonematters Nov 8 #38

Unfortunately SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #39

His influence has significantly declined since its heyday during the bush years fujiyamasan Nov 8 #80

Probably has SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #81

I'm just not too personally invested in what a comedian says fujiyamasan Nov 8 #84

Stewart isn't just a comedian SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #90

Dems did Not have "low approval ratings" on Cha Nov 8 #78

FYI: John Stewart is a comedian Takket Nov 8 #31

He's not just a comedian anymore SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #33

I sure do FoxNewsSucks Nov 9 #115

Never understood this asshole's appeal. BannonsLiver Nov 8 #32

Try Death to Smochy SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #35

What an asshole MorbidButterflyTat Nov 8 #40

Yes he does SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #42

You are doing a great job! MorbidButterflyTat Nov 8 #82

I understand the cynicism. This isn't his first rodeo, and this has been a recurrent pattern, unfortunately. Crunchy Frog Nov 8 #41

What recurrent pattern? SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #43

I'll just say that he wasn't the one responsible for Biden's problems last year. Crunchy Frog Nov 8 #46

Yes also include SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #50

2010? 2024? Ever since the 1994 disaster, the Democrats have only shown an ability to win very temporary majorities by Midwestern Democrat Nov 8 #56

2010 and 24 don't resemble this year at all SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #59

Exactly gay texan Nov 8 #63

Yes, as mentioned on the podcast, some lessons should be learned. thought crime Nov 8 #71

That was my reaction. DFW Nov 9 #98

This is a really good discussion peggysue2 Nov 8 #47

Democrats didn't cave on the shutdown SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #51

Look, there's been more than rumors about moderates getting squirrely, preparing to throw in the towel peggysue2 Nov 8 #55

I never trust rumors SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #60

By having to pull more knives out of our backs from factional grifters like Jon Stewart. W_HAMILTON Nov 8 #48

Let's warm up the ol' True Dough Nov 8 #53

Sorry but I'm here to support democrats SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #54

What a disingenuous response True Dough Nov 8 #67

Wow you actually went through the archives SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #68

No, I'm offended by duplicity. True Dough Nov 8 #83

So you agree SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #89

One would think True Dough Nov 8 #91

Stewart isn't an ally SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #94

Post removed Post removed Nov 8 #95

How do you know how they vote? SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #96

Jon Stewart doesn't have to pass a purity test thought crime Nov 8 #73

Cancel culture isn't a real thing done by the left AZProgressive Nov 8 #86

Doesn't matter who "invented" it, Jon. True Dough Nov 8 #87

Shoe fits with who? AZProgressive Nov 8 #88

The shoe fits the OP. True Dough Nov 8 #92

Those that complain about cancel culture though are actually trying to AZProgressive Nov 8 #93

When did I say that Jon Stewart should go away? SocialDemocrat61 Nov 9 #97

I found the perfect T-shirt, and just in time for the holidays! Abolishinist Nov 10 #121

Well they've certainly used it many times. Like it or not. Callie1979 Nov 10 #130

Both Sides punching down blaming Democrats, the big tent party of progress, is what pisses everything away, Jon. betsuni Nov 8 #57

Well said SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #62

And? I don't see the cause for outrage fishwax Nov 8 #58

Because Stewart SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #61

yeah I don't see it that way at all, but you do you fishwax Nov 8 #64

Thanks SocialDemocrat61 Nov 8 #65

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Nov 8 #72

OH Fucking NOW WHAT?! Cha Nov 8 #74

I've never watched the jerk. Jon Stewart little d*ck energy Bread and Circuses Nov 8 #76

Stewart is generally best ignored duckworth969 Nov 8 #79

Our Dems Swept the Country Blue Tuesday & Cha Nov 8 #85

Curious if you still think that after the squandering we are witnessing in realtime FoxNewsSucks Nov 9 #116

I took this as more of a joke. In It to Win It Nov 9 #99

On it's own it can be taken that way SocialDemocrat61 Nov 9 #100

It. Was. Rigged! czarjak Nov 10 #156

Here you go gay texan Nov 9 #103

F*ck Jon Stewart SocialDemocrat61 Nov 9 #105

Lol gay texan Nov 9 #106

The midterms are not until next year SocialDemocrat61 Nov 9 #108

And they punt. Bmoboy Nov 9 #104

If this rumored deal goes through ego_nation Nov 9 #107

Bs SocialDemocrat61 Nov 9 #109

This "one deal" is emblematic of the criticisms ego_nation Nov 9 #114

Well that's democracy SocialDemocrat61 Nov 10 #118

What was unrealistic exactly? ego_nation Nov 10 #133

True SocialDemocrat61 Nov 10 #136

I think you're overreacting Music Man Nov 9 #110

Also, David Plouffe himself seemed to find it funny rather than getting bent out of shape. Music Man Nov 9 #111

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 9 #112

Jon Stewart is.not one of us SocialDemocrat61 Nov 9 #113

As we watch the squandering happen live tonight, FoxNewsSucks Nov 9 #117

That was quicker than I really expected fujiyamasan Nov 10 #119

It's not about one statement SocialDemocrat61 Nov 10 #120

The goalposts are moving again Sewa Nov 10 #122

Yes SocialDemocrat61 Nov 10 #123

Post removed Post removed Nov 10 #124

No SocialDemocrat61 Nov 10 #125

And once again he was right vercetti2021 Nov 10 #126

Let's see what happens in the midterms SocialDemocrat61 Nov 10 #127

I am sorry Vercetti RandiFan1290 Nov 10 #139

Seems prophetic now... regnaD kciN Nov 10 #128

In '28, pick the person with the BEST chance to win. In '26, pick the strongest platform Callie1979 Nov 10 #129

Cokie Roberts spent years playing exactly that shtick Orrex Nov 10 #132

Annnnd, I think we have the answer. demmiblue Nov 10 #134

Let's wait until the results of the midterms next year SocialDemocrat61 Nov 10 #138

Yes, let's all just sit back on our asses and wait. FoxNewsSucks Nov 10 #151

Looks like John Stewart was RIGHT! dsp3000 Nov 10 #140

Wait for the results of the midterms SocialDemocrat61 Nov 10 #141

Yes he was FoxNewsSucks Nov 10 #152

Now we know how. iemanja Nov 10 #142

No SocialDemocrat61 Nov 10 #143

That's not the question iemanja Nov 10 #144

We'll see SocialDemocrat61 Nov 10 #145

We already saw. iemanja Nov 10 #146

Democrats represent a lot of people SocialDemocrat61 Nov 10 #148

I'm not talking about Democrats. iemanja Nov 10 #149

Good SocialDemocrat61 Nov 10 #153

Really nt mr715 Nov 10 #147

This aged well. n/t flvegan Nov 10 #150

I Guess The Non-Rhetorical Answer Is, "Yes, Really." ColoringFool Nov 10 #154

The moment that he was wondering about may have arrived. CentralMass Nov 10 #155

Let's wait until SocialDemocrat61 Nov 11 #157