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In reply to the discussion: Medhi Hasan " Should Jon Stewart Run for President in 2028? [View all]JustAnotherGen
(37,469 posts)49. No way
I'm a Democratic Committee Member in NJ.
Been one since 2017.
John Stewart doesn't know or understand the 13.9% of Black New Jerseyans.
We are also not likely to throw a Black Man or Asian Man with serious experience over for some entertainer.
I've knocked on doors in Newark, Jersey City, Elizabeth, Camden, Trenton, Morris County.
It's a pipe dream. However - he could carpet bag in NY State. A lot of folks there don't like their Senators.
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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