'Daily Show' Introduces Rally's 'Sanity Riders' (VIDEO)

A week out from the Rally To Restore Sanity, "The Daily Show" shows the sentimental heart behind its satire by beginning a recurring segment, full of the old "get on the bus" spirit. They've selected six people to bring to the rally and be subjected to the misrule of their antic correspondents. Collectively, these sanity riders are a diverse array of politically ecumenical and instantly likable people, all of whom seem refreshingly, well... sane. And having taken something of an interest in the lives of six ordinary Americans, the show can now boast of having taken an interest in six more ordinary Americans than the rest of the media has this entire election year.

(Also how much do you want to go on a pirate cruise with that woman from Baltimore, because how much fun does THAT look like?)

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Comments

[Wanjiru]

07:42 PM on 10/27/2010

Just when I think I couldn't possibly love The Daily Show and Jon Stewart any more - THIS!!
LOL.
Thanks for the much-needed laughs - can't wait for this Rally to get here.
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[aznurse]

07:01 PM on 10/27/2010

I CURSE YOU FOR PUTTING THAT SONG IN MY HEAD!! ARGHHHH!!

[Hansy Peguero]

05:11 PM on 10/27/2010

This is soooooo nice. I would love to be there but I am traveling to the US on Saturday. I can't make it :( . At least I am going to vote yay

[Frank Jenkins]

04:04 PM on 10/27/2010

Part 2 was 2 funny

[calmerheads]

01:36 PM on 10/27/2010

I am jealous.

[JcFractal]

01:35 PM on 10/27/2010

I'm going!! wooo whoooo!!
Is there going to be a Huffington Post after party.. lets set one up!

[BDeddens]

11:30 AM on 10/27/2010

Was the bit with the police staged or real?

[Frank Jenkins]

04:04 PM on 10/27/2010

Had 2 be staged, I thought I saw the cop smiling when he was cuffing Jones. 2 funny

[aznurse]

07:02 PM on 10/27/2010

Was that on the clip?

[BDeddens]

12:19 PM on 10/29/2010

Later in the episode.

[IMissAmerica]

10:07 AM on 10/27/2010

My group can't wait to get on the bus bright and early!!! Saturday is going to be awesome, so excited to meet all my fellow HuffPosters!

[JcFractal]

01:36 PM on 10/27/2010

Do you know were we all could meet?

[IMissAmerica]

02:20 PM on 10/27/2010

Did you sign up for the bus? It should be a fun ride to DC.
In the spirit of Halloween... I will be dressed as my avatar!!

[madisonhack]

09:58 AM on 10/27/2010

Bill Press had a comment that I thought was very appropriate to this event. Such poor timing when these people could be helping this weekend to get out the vote in key races like the one here in WI where Russ Feingold is fighting for his life against monied interests who are trying to take him out with Tea Bagger Ron Johnson.

Comedy is not always funny, people.

[BARRY08]

11:17 AM on 10/27/2010

why should it stop them ...surely they could be doing both ? the rally is only one day

[calmerheads]

01:38 PM on 10/27/2010

Um, perhaps the media coverage of the event will motivate people to vote... Perhaps the visual of rational people gathering will make the enthusiasm gap smaller... or not. BUT maybe.

[RedBirdy]

08:17 AM on 10/27/2010

Can't wait! I will be boarding the bus at Citi Field!!! So excited!

[Abena in Africa]

07:13 AM on 10/27/2010

In my opinion, these are the real Americans. Who actually love their country and want to move forwards.

[madisonhack]

10:00 AM on 10/27/2010

They ought to be out door knocking this weekend or working the phone banks to help real Americans keep good elected representatives instead of turning the reins over to a bunch of TeaBagger Talibans.

[BARRY08]

11:18 AM on 10/27/2010

r u sure you are not a Republican ?

[viewfromuphere]

04:22 PM on 10/27/2010

one of the individuals on the bus is a young Republican...you want her out door knocking ....

[yellowdoggie]

04:44 AM on 10/27/2010

Love this. I'm so sorry I won't able to attend, but I'll be well-represented by one of my children and several of my ex-students.

[PollitiCal]

01:34 AM on 10/27/2010

Hilarious! The little salsa dancing couple are too cute. Wish I could be there in person.

[rightsize2005]

01:11 AM on 10/27/2010

America baby!

With citizens like these you gotta love this country. Such diversity...talk about a mother of two running a pirate cruise business...Lovely!

Cheers America!

[Sesame2009]

12:45 AM on 10/27/2010

If you can't make it to the Rally in DC, there are satellite rallies all over the country and around the world.

Check out this site for details, and if you're able, give your local event some cash as well.

http://rallymao.com/

[TruthToPower20]

01:52 AM on 10/27/2010

Thanks for the link! I didn't know Seattle was having a satellite party, now I can be in on the action!

[LastTexasRose]

03:29 AM on 10/27/2010

I'm interested, but it's late and I'm having trouble with that site