Jon Stewart takes down Sarah Palin

As the former Alaska governor waxes hypocritical, the "Daily Show" host's sympathy wanes

Published January 19, 2011 12:20PM (EST)

On last night's "Daily Show," Jon Stewart mulled over Sarah Palin's appearance on the Sean Hannity show on which the former governor shared her feelings of being a victim in the wake of the Arizona shootings. She wasn't a victim of the attack, but rather, as usual, another "gotcha" moment seized by the left wing media.

Why doesn't this make sense? Stewart's hypothesis:

Is it possible governor that you have become a lightning rod less for your clarity of vision but more for your ability to turn any criticism of you into persecution of you -- while still very casually being able to dismiss a pretty large portion of America?

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c
Petty Woman
www.thedailyshow.com
Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor & Satire Blog</a> The Daily Show on Facebook

By Adam Clark Estes

Adam Clark Estes blogs the news for Salon. Email him at ace@salon.com and follow him on Twitter @adamclarkestes

MORE FROM Adam Clark Estes


Related Topics ------------------------------------------

Jon Stewart The Daily Show War Room