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In response to "ST Poll / Prediction: Who do you want to replace Jon Stewart? Who do you think will get the job? -- nm" by Beaker

I'm not sure it rests on finding someone funny so much as finding someone with a low tolerance for BS, populist ideals, and the ability to

Posted by TWuG Feb 11 '15, 06:51

make the jokes look natural.

A great writing staff can handle the funny if you've got the right frontman.

I do think CC will do well to commit to the new person for a significant amount of time just to get past everyone feeling "it's not Jon Stewart".

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"populist ideals" translation "somebody who liberals under 50 like" -- nm - Strongbad Feb 11, 07:17 4
- I bumped into Barney Frank yesterday btw... - Mel Profit Feb 11, 07:57
- Pretty much, I mean, the Tea Party movement is populist, but Ted Cruz would not be a popular host. -- nm - Roger More Feb 11, 07:51
- Well, smart people under 50. -- nm - David Feb 11, 07:30
- Justin Trudeau!! -- nm - Beaker Feb 11, 07:19
Actually, Crag Ferguson could take over the show and make it a bit of a combo of TDS and the Colbert Report -- nm - TWuG Feb 11, 06:56
what is Jon going to be doing instead? -- nm - St Pippy's Day Massacre Feb 11, 06:52 1
- He hasn't said. I hope it's something huge that follows the primaries and election next year. - TWuG Feb 11, 06:55

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