Comments on: Jon Stewart lectures reporters on coverage

By: HM

HM — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:45:22 +0000

or maybe Clinton/Stewart in 2012!!!

By: Debbie Wilson

Debbie Wilson — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:45:18 +0000

Go Jon Stewart! Finally someone that speaks the truth about political coverage! The interest in his influence is evident by just looking at the number of comments it has generated compared to the other ticker items! Hats off to CNN for reporting it, bet the so-called "fair and balanced" network does not!

By: xargaw

xargaw — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:44:46 +0000

I don't watch a lot of CNN. Cafferty is the only one I really like because even when I disagree with him, I know he is being honest. The rest are sucking up the corporate ladder. Blitzer CANNOT interview, King is a GOP man, Crowley is always looking for a manufactured Obama weakness and most of the crew never even bring up the serious foundational gaffes made by McCain. I used to think they made an effort to at least look fair. Not anymore. They have a GOP bias, when they are not covering some totally unimportant gossip.

By: Zion

Zion — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:42:54 +0000

All of the news media is owned by the same rich, white men, who prey upon the ignorance of Americans. By gosh, it works. Stewart is right.

By: Jean

Jean — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:41:43 +0000

Did you delete my comments????

THERE IS VERY LITTLE IF ANY INVESTIVATIVE REPORTING JUST REPEATIG SOUND BITES AND TALKING POINTS.

By: Greg

Greg — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:41:40 +0000

If McCain wins, America's economy will need a good mortician.

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:41:24 +0000

Yes he's a liberal, but a very funny one. But what he said about the media is not that funny, because it is so painfully true.

By: V

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:40:55 +0000

Jon Stewart is funny...but he's just a comedian on a fake news show. I'm tired of him constantly pushing his pansy, liberal agenda behind the facade of his comedy routine. He thinks nobody will notice because he has jokes about Obama, but they are always the nudge-nudge "laughing with him" kind instead of the biting humor he uses on everyone else (Hillary included). He's using his show's mindless youth appeal to add to Obama's youth vote - come on, he even told the audience to vote for Obama at the movie awards. It's enough to inspire foul man-love jokes, if this weren't on CNN. Just because Jon Stewart is funny doesn't mean that he should share his skewed view of politics. He needs to stick with that he is good at - starring in movies about marijuana. For those of you wondering, I'm not a Dem or a Republican....just an Indpendent / Libertarian. Oh, and about news channels....yes, Fox has a conservative lean, MSNBC is falling over liberal, and CNN has only one agenda....putting out whatever stories that bring the most viewers. Why? Because viewers = money.

By: Staci, LA

Staci, LA — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:39:44 +0000

I love Jon Stewart and Colbert. I watch CNN & Fox(sometimes to see what the enemy is plotting) and then I watch my Comedy Central so I can laugh to keep from CRYING over how stupid some people in this country are...please people vote on issues this time and not your foolish pride. The Republicans would never turn on each other the way Dems do...they might not like McCain(which I am sure most of them do not), but they wont let us or the media know...they will go down fighting in the name of RNC. Lets be smarter this time people. I have a four year old daughter and she as well as your children deserve better.

By: Anne P

Anne P — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:38:32 +0000

Amen to Jon Stewart... call it what it is they are slow-witted.

By: Republican for Obama

Republican for Obama — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:37:57 +0000

Jon Stewart is right. While good reporting remains, by and large network news and cable news have done a marginal job at covering the candidates in a way that demonstrates balance and critical thought.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:37:50 +0000

Guess what - CNN is censoring (not just moderating) posts to this discussion. That's frightening.

By: maurice

maurice — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:37:39 +0000

Obama would rather lose then pick Hillary and thats
what he`s going to do.

By: Dale O.

Dale O. — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:35:23 +0000

Fresh off the Press...Stewart schools CNN...AGAIN!!!

By: Fiona McCarty

Fiona McCarty — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:34:55 +0000

I wish Jon Stewart would run for President. Then maybe we'd see some honesty in office.

By: Dustin

Dustin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:34:24 +0000

If McCain wins, America will need some good comedians.

By: Lee Davis

Lee Davis — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:33:51 +0000

I am a 58 year old white woman and I really wanted Hillary to win the primary. But Obama won instead. To put Hillary on the ticket with Obama would have been such an insult to her. It would be like giving power to a child to do the work while the parent, who has life experience, common sense, patience, perceptions and a level of knowledge that only comes with age is told that she didn't quite have what it takes to do the kid's job. Joe Biden, on the other hand, didn't run but was selected by Obama after Obama won. That makes a difference. When I was thinking I wouldn't vote at all, I have reconsidered. With Joe Biden alongside of him, Obama will be able to accomplish a lot more than anyone else he may have chosen. Joe Biden is definitely the perfect choose for me.

By: jay dee

jay dee — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:32:43 +0000

has it really come to this. . .. lets just vote.....

By: Candice - Queens, NY

Candice - Queens, NY — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:31:49 +0000

Once again, Stewart plays the part of "Captain Obvious".

By: Nick

Nick — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:31:31 +0000

Wow! I'm no fan, but CNN must be doing something right if both sides say CNN is in the other's pocket. Stewart's view is on point though. Too much coziness to take any stories seriously.

By: Shane

Shane — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:29:08 +0000

you taking notes, CNN?

U suck at news. Quit covering the PUMAtards (non-story)

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:29:00 +0000

It's not news anymore; it's infotainment. Ratings, baby!

Investigative journalism? Ha!

If the media had done its job, Obama would have been out of the running long ago.

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:28:02 +0000

Jon Stewart for President!!

By: bert

bert — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:27:41 +0000

CREATE A PAPER TRAIL WHEN CASTING YOUR VOTE FOR OBAMA. THE MEDIA IS TRYING TO GET US READY FOR THE COVER UP. NO WAY THE NUMBERS ARE RIGHT. THEY NEVER POLLED ME OR ANY ONE I KNOW AND WE ARE ALL VOTING FOR OBAMA. BACK UP YOUR VOTE WITH A PAPER VOTE AS WELL SO THAT WE COULD HAVE ALL THE EVIDENCE WE NEED TO FIGHT THE racist MEDIA. CNN IS IN THE TANK FOR REPUB'S. CREATE A PAPER TRAIL WHEN CASTING YOUR VOTE FOR OBAMA. VOTE FOR OBAMA 08 AND 2012.

By: Chitown Jason

Chitown Jason — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:27:29 +0000

Stewart/Colbert in 2012!!!!

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:26:58 +0000

I usually don't pay Jon Stewart much mind (nothing against him), but he's said probably the most sane thing I've heard in the last 24 hrs. Watching Blitzer & Cooper tag-team the lead-up to the convention last night was part entertaining, part nauseating, part panic attack. Lay off, guys, and report NEWS. I don't care about "security gaffes" that cause peopel to have to wait in line. I don't care about one state changing seating arrangements. I don't care about hypothetical delegate counts on your fancy touch-screen electoral map! If I want to hear a discussion about how frantic Obama should be in light of the latest polls, I'll listen to my peers have that discussion. You're not paid to chat, you're paid to report - do your job!

By: hey all

hey all — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:26:41 +0000

Anyone know if there is video of Stewart's 'talk' online?

Id love to see it!

By: Independent

Independent — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:25:33 +0000

Brenda S of NJ...I applaud you, very well said...Thank you....Prayers to you on your recovery from breast cancer...God Bless...

By: Rick K

Rick K — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:23:15 +0000

Off topic – C-Span is showing a BRILLIANT DNC video on democratic leaders in the western states making progress toward renewable energy – CNN and Fox cut away from it.

By: draftedin68

draftedin68 — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:22:56 +0000

Jon's "gerbil wheel" characterization of so many in the CCM (Corporate Controlled Media) is great but I think I'll stick with my "ball-chasing puppies" description of these lazy, gutless, incurious, brown-nosers. If Edward R. Murrow came back and saw what was being done in the name of journalism, he'd never stop throwing up.

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:21:38 +0000

Absolutely dead on, Mr. Stewart!

By: alice

alice — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:20:26 +0000

Thank you Jon!

By: Repugnantican for Hillary

Repugnantican for Hillary — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:19:36 +0000

I'm a Republican pretending to be a die-hard Hillary supporter to give CNN some spice! I want to interfere with Democracy and turn the Democratic Party against itself. I've been successful so far! Thank you, CNN!!! Thank you for your shoddy coverage.

By: Roy Mitchell

Roy Mitchell — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:18:03 +0000

Not a huge Jon Stewart fan but he hit the nail on the head on this one!

By: Hobo

Hobo — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:18:01 +0000

Jon Stewart is marginally funny and very average. He likes to make fun of conservatives for being dumb but he lacks the resume to throw the first rock. He surely thinks he is bigger than he is... Which is a nobody...

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:17:40 +0000

When Americans take satirical comedy shows (and their hosts) as real news shows it means a large group of the population is not stupid (as so many haters seem to believe about the American public). It does mean they are just very confused.

The man (Stewart) is a comedian NOT a reporter NOT a journalist!!!!!

When I see people touting Obama and saying how stupid people are for voting for McCain and in the same blog say how insightful Jon Stewart is, and or call him a journalist or reporter, is I almost fell off my chair.

Oh wait SNL's Weekend Update has a news alert "America has lost its entire grip on reality"

Americans just wants to hate itself (eaiser to hate rather than heal). America wants to blame all its problems on the other party and others and not take any responsibility for their actions (if Obama looses it wont be his fault will it???? Polls going down the polls must be rigged right???? etc etc.......)

You can feel the love... no wait... thats H_A_T_E

Many Obama supporters do seem to be filled with disdain and hate for any one who has the audacity to vote for anyone other than Obama.

And the hate goes on........

By: S. Piel

S. Piel — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:17:19 +0000

Jon Stewart is the one news source I trust. He may be comedy, but he's better and more authentic than all the others combined.

By: mango

mango — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:17:10 +0000

stewart is the smartest democrat in the country..which is only fitting.a comedian from a joke of a political party.

By: Proud to be American

Proud to be American — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:16:48 +0000

The news media should report the news versus letting the repugs determine the topic of the day.... the media is slanted and I am sure they do not represent the entire America heck I do not know anyone that has been polled ..... Stewart tells it like it is.....

Obama & Biden 2008!

By: Sylvia B

Sylvia B — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:16:46 +0000

I am so glad people are seeing what a fraud CNN is. They are rooting for John McCain. It is evident every night with the likes of Wolf Blitzer, Gloria Borger, Lou Dobbs, Glen Beck and even David Gergen. I used to think David Gergen was objective, but he is always saying "Obama has a problem with blue collar voters". That is his MO. Candy Crowley is another McCain cheerleader. I have even been surprised by Anderson Cooper. There is not one person on CNN that I can consider objective or pro-Obama. MSNBC is not all pro-Obama. Only Keith Olbermann. Look at the pro-McCain Joe Scarborough, Pat (Disgusting) Buchanan, Chris Matthews (appears to favor McCain sometimes), David Gregory. So MSNBC should not be called pro-Obama just because of Keith Olbermann. Thank goodness for him. I despise CNN and have stopped watching it. They are competing with FOX News to become a one of the worst news organizations.

By: Peter (CA)

Peter (CA) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:15:22 +0000

This is why I watch Stewart everyday...to get a laugh and to sometimes see some wonderful perspective. Like when Cheney says he never said a certain thing and then they show when he did.
The network news would never call them out. Why does it take a comedy show to do it?

And before you right-wingers get your underalls in a wad, watch his (and Colbert's) show. Although they slant liberal, they go after everyone in power. I have see lots of stuff on the Clintons and now the Obama stuff, too. McCain has been a frequent guest on both shows (and I give him big props for that).

By: Alexander Buls

Alexander Buls — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:14:53 +0000

Jon Stewart is a victim of his own publicity. In his own narcissistic way, he believes he is saving us from the evil political establishment. Slow down jonny boy and remember you are just a pseudo-comedian with a show on comedy central and not the next MLK for political unity.

By: kima

kima — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:14:37 +0000

Please Democratic Party, I want my country back. Heal yourselves and move on and give our nation two of the most intelligent people we could ever hope for. Take a cue from the Republicans, get in lockstep with each other and get behind Obama and Biden. I shudder to think of what the Supreme Court would look like with 1,2, or even 3 McCain appointees......

By: Texas Witch Twister

Texas Witch Twister — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:14:27 +0000

It will we decided on lies if you let the news media convince you of who you should vote for. People need to use their, "God Given Brains," for one in making this important decision. If you listen to CNN then OBAMA is your man, if you listen to Fox network then McCAIN is your man. I for one am am a past Democrat. One for 51-years who will now vote for the man. If anyone had any sense they would never consider someone of Obama's morality and bearing. He has no experience for being Presidential. He is a crook, a liar, anti-Christian and a terrorist supporter. I WILL SELECT JOHN McCAIN THIS GO AROUND BECAUSE HE IS THE BETTER OF TWO EVILS. BUT LET ME TELL YOU FOLKS AS LONG AS WE KEEP THE KENNEDYS, DEANS, PELOSIS, BYRDS, BUSHES AND OTHER REPUBLICANS WHO HAVE BEEN IN OFFICE OVER TEN YEARS. THERE WILL NEVER BE ANY BETTER SELECTIONS. THE AFRICAN AMERICANS WANT TO SAY WHEN PEOPLE LIKE ME SAY I WILL NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA THEN IT IS RACE. FAR FROM IT. HE JUST DOES NOT MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS OF A MORAL AND JUST MAN.

By: DJ Los Angeles

DJ Los Angeles — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:13:47 +0000

OUTSTANDING TAKE! Jon is 100% on the mark, great job speaking up about the tabloid style obsession of the media.

By: In Tears.....

In Tears..... — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:12:55 +0000

CNN took the Poll-Of-Polls off the political front page because Barack is up by 4 points instead of 2 and they dont want to report it.

OBAMA 08!!

By: JPM

JPM — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:11:41 +0000

SO TRUE STEWART! KEEP'N IT REAL!

By: eric

eric — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:11:34 +0000

Youcneed to take these words to heart...you and the other cable news have sunk to the lowest depths in NOT covering real news that I have ever seen...I watched MSNBC this afternoon because of Brokaw...a real reporter who has no need to sensationalize......no need to chase the pumas around.....you need to wisen up...fast!

By: 18,000,000 plus the disenfranchised

18,000,000 plus the disenfranchised — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:09:46 +0000

Jon Stewart is pretty smart! He seems to catch what everyone else,in the media,is missing. The media's insistance in making Obama a household name,has sickened everyone with an Obama virus. We hear to name ,now ,and we want to throw up!. He has been linked with so many radically liberal activists,that we don't want to even hear the name..... It has been enough to turn blue people red,no joke! The people feel as if they are being force fed by the media,on Obama rations, and people just don't like being forced to do anything. The DNC and the Media,share this problem,equally. The DNC ,whether deliberatly or not, set in to motion a Primary geared for electing a minority,worthy or not,,while stealing the voices of millions of voters,and the media forced fed us til we all got sick! There it is, plain and simple.

By: NatSTL

NatSTL — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:08:56 +0000

Wow, I came to read the comments thinking there would be a lot of criticism of Stewart, and am instead SO pleasantly surprised that almost everyone agrees with his argument (Though perhaps I shouldn't be that surprised).

There is hope for Americans yet!