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Jon Stewart Slams Democrats for Weak Shutdown Response

11/11/2025

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Jon Stewart, a comedian and television commentator, criticized eight Democratic senators for siding with Republicans after Democrats capitulated.
The shutdown ended with a temporary funding bill, and Stewart mocked the postponement of Affordable Care Act subsidy discussions.
He compared the Democrats' missteps to a last-minute sports defeat, despite recent electoral victories.
Stewart lamented the lack of conviction among Democratic leaders, saying they squandered their advantage and dampened voter enthusiasm.

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Jon Stewart, a comedian and television commentator, criticized eight Democratic senators for siding with Republicans after Democrats capitulated.
The shutdown ended with a temporary funding bill, and Stewart mocked the postponement of Affordable Care Act subsidy discussions.
He compared the Democrats' missteps to a last-minute sports defeat, despite recent electoral victories.
Stewart lamented the lack of conviction among Democratic leaders, saying they squandered their advantage and dampened voter enthusiasm.