The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

The Congressional Approver

Season 16 • 08/15/2011

Samantha Bee takes a look at the world through Schmool-colored glasses.

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00:15

Moment of Zen - Mitt Romney at the Iowa Straw Poll
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Mitt Romney surprises Fox News' Carl Cameron during a live Iowa straw poll report.
08/11/2011
06:54

Michael Wallis
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Author Michael Wallis uncovers the reality behind American folk hero David Crockett.
08/11/2011
06:14

Indecision 2012 - Corn Polled Edition - Ames Entertainment Preview
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The key to winning the Iowa straw poll isn't having the best platform and message, but having the most kick-ass tent.
08/11/2011
02:28

Indecision 2012 - Corn Polled Edition - Candidate Tent Coverage
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The Best F#@king News Team Ever enjoys Republican candidate-provided petting zoos and fair food at the Iowa straw poll.
08/11/2011
04:53

Lactate Intolerance
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Fox News' Megyn Kelly returns from maternity leave with a more liberal perspective on mandated benefits and entitlement programs.
08/11/2011
04:20

Indecision 2012 - Corn Polled Edition - Ron Paul & the Top Tier
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Even when the media does remember Ron Paul, it's only to reassure themselves that there's no need to remember Ron Paul.
08/15/2011
02:31

Indecision 2012 - Corn Polled Edition - Michele Bachmann Wins & Tim Pawlenty Drops Out
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Michele Bachmann wins "loser" in the Iowa straw poll, and Tim Pawlenty drops out of the presidential race.
08/15/2011
02:38

Indecision 2012 - Corn Polled Edition - Rick Perry Announces His Candidacy
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Rick Perry is what happens if Lex Luthor distilled down George W. Bush essence and crossed it with gunpowder and semen from the finest thoroughbred in Lubbock.
08/15/2011
00:41

Moment of Zen - Guns in Virginia Bars
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Fox News' Brian Kilmeade urges viewers to grab a gun and go drinking in Virginia.
08/15/2011
06:39

Ali Velshi
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CNN correspondent Ali Velshi explores ways in which the American government can provide effective governance and reduce unemployment.
08/15/2011
03:36

The Congressional Approver
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Samantha Bee hits the streets of New York City to find one of the elusive 14-percenters who approve of Congress.
08/15/2011
04:00

Indecision 2012 - Michele Bachmann Fever & Rick Perry's America
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Americans can settle in for a lengthy media overfeeding at the trough of Michele Bachmann, and Rick Perry is cowboy boot-deep in hay, hitting on America.
08/16/2011
05:44

Borders Goes Out of Business
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John Hodgman suggests that bookstores replace their old-fashioned bookshelves with beautiful, well-appointed downloading pods.
08/16/2011
03:30

Indecision 2012 - O, the Places He'll Go! - Obama in Minnesota
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The swing states' naturally occurring red-white-and-blue bunting fields are in full bloom, and Barack Obama has some frequent Greyhound miles to burn.
08/16/2011
07:17

Matt Long
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Veteran firefighter Matt Long survived being crushed by a bus and explains how he overcame the resulting physical and psychological damage.
08/16/2011
00:16

Moment of Zen - Iowa Straw Poll Dancer
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A kid dances behind CNN anchor Don Lemon while he reports on Sarah Palin from the Ames straw poll.
08/16/2011
07:38

Michael Steele
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MSNBC's Michael Steele discusses the GOP's movement toward institutionalization and wants establishment Republicans to stop trying to widen the presidential field.
08/17/2011
00:17

Moment of Zen - Gary Johnson Is Favorably Viewed
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New Mexico's Governor Gary Johnson thinks he's the only presidential candidate viewed favorably in his own state.
08/17/2011
03:27

Indecision 2012 - Elephant Stampede to the White House - The Media Turns to Paul Ryan
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Michele Bachmann and Rick Perry excitement belongs to the ages once media talk turns to Paul Ryan, and Ed Schultz sees racism in Rick Perry's "black cloud."
08/17/2011
04:21

DOMA Sweet DOMA
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Rick Santorum makes an analogy between paper towels and gay marriage, and the Obama administration enforces, rather than defends, the Defense of Marriage Act.
08/17/2011
05:10

Indecision 2012 - Elephant Stampede to the White House - Racially Charged Language
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Wyatt Cenac and John Oliver interpret Ed Schultz's questionable use of "red herring," "white lie" and "yellow lobster" in his political discourse.
08/17/2011
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