Jon Stewart Admits He’s in a ‘Dark Hole’ Over Midterm Elections, Says Polling Is ‘Always So Wrong’
"Not a one of them that deserves to be reelected," the "Daily Show" host adds of the GOP's slate of candidates The post Jon Stewart Admits He’s in a ‘Dark Hole’ Over Midterm Elections, Says Polling Is ‘Always So Wrong’ appeared first on TheWrap .
Jon Stewart, host of "The Daily Show," revealed on his podcast that he feels overwhelmed and pessimistic about the upcoming midterms. He expressed his disdain for the Republican Party, stating that none of their candidates deserve re-election. Stewart emphasized his concerns over the Republican Party's disregard for careful decision-making and their reckless actions, such as escalating the war and imposing unnecessary tariffs.
He highlighted the importance of holding the GOP accountable for their reckless behavior, questioning whether any consequences will follow their actions. The segment featured an interview with Democratic nominee Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, a swing state. Stewart criticized the Republican Party's passivity in the face of their reckless behavior.
Meanwhile, his producers shared a positive anecdote about encountering a Trump supporter who vowed never to support another politician who backs the president in the midterms. Stewart, however, remained skeptical about the establishment GOP and the Trump administration's nervousness. He shared a Texas attack ad against Democratic Senatorial nominee James Talarico, which appeared to him as a bizarre and misleading commercial.
Stewart's skepticism about the polling and the media's focus on the horse race further fueled his pessimism for the midterms.
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