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In reply to the discussion: Medhi Hasan " Should Jon Stewart Run for President in 2028? [View all]cadoman
(1,617 posts)22. I'd be all for him running for office if he were in a red state
But I don't see how it helps to have him running for POTUS.
He could immediately be a powerful candidate for Senator or Governor or Representative in a red state. At a minimum he would draw huge fundraising and force repukes to expend a lot of energy fighting him.
We shouldn't shit on good candidates because they've made a mistake or we disagree on one or two matters. We won't have anyone to run if we have ridiculous standards.
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Disagree - he really fought for those injured in 9/11 to get health care
womanofthehills
Aug 2025
#32
I thought the Both Sides people wanted someone young. Both Sides Boomer doesn't seem ... inspirational.
betsuni
Aug 2025
#53