Jon Stewart, host of The Daily Show in surprising fashion called Sarah Palin a genius. He continues, “Her ability to do this well is just one more example of the genius of Sarah Palin: she can master anything.”
However on the other hand he wasn’t so kind to Mitt Romney saying, “I think Romney is always going to be Gore to Palin’s Bush. He wants it more. He’s worked harder for it. He looks the part. But he ain’t gettin’ it.”
ON STEWART, HOST: Yeah, that was not bad. That was actually not bad. It was very good, as a matter of fact. It was quite good. You know, I don’t say this to a lot of comics, especially new ones, but if you had a day job, you should quit it. Dive into this comedy thing fulltime. You know what? Her ability to do this well is just one more example of the genius of Sarah Palin: she can master anything. Four-year term of governor, BOOM, done in two and a half years. Standup comic: her first gig as a standup comic is the “Tonight Show.” You cannot underestimate this woman.
You know who you have to feel bad for? Mitt Romney. Coincidentally, he was on the “Late Show” with David Letterman at the exact same time making his pitch to be America’s conservative sweetheart. But you know what? I think Romney is always going to be Gore to Palin’s Bush. He wants it more. He’s worked harder for it. He looks the part. But he ain’t gettin’ it. [...]
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Leno-Palin vs. Letterman-Romney
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Full EpisodesPolitical Humor Health Care Reform Yes, yes, yes. Interesting story about your father and how much he meant to you and the inspiration that you found in him. Um, I’m sorry, Gov. Palin, would you like to show Gov. Romney how it’s done?…BOOM. Hey, Romney: enjoy your lobbyist job.
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