Jon Stewart to Jon Huntsman: 'I Know This Is Hard For You, But It's Over' (VIDEO)

Tuesday's New Hampshire primary had its fair share of surprises. For one, Mitt Romney became the first Republican non-incumbent to win both the primary and the Iowa Caucuses, and wildcard Ron Paul came in second place despite the media's attempts to ignore him.

But what surprised "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart the most, and what he spent the most time talking about on Wednesday night's episode, was New Hampshire's third-place "winner" Jon Huntsman, whose post-primary behavior might have been a bit more exuberant than necessary. With confetti flying and victorious hands raised high above his head, Huntsman declared his coming in third as "A ticket to ride."

"A ticket to ride home... In coach," Stewart clarified.

The most curious aspect of Huntsman placing third, as Stewart pointed out, is that he's essentially lived in New Hampshire for a year. And considering he's the kind of salt-of-the-earth guy the Granite State might adore, Stewart attributed his less than stellar performance to his ability to speak Mandarin and that time he flaunted it at a recent debate:

"I cant believe that's not impressive to a Republican primary audience, who won't even eat Mandarin oranges because they don't want to take jobs away from American fruit," Stewart joked.

In the end, Stewart asks Huntsman to meet him at camera three for a reality check:

"I know this is hard for you, but it's over."

Watch the full segment above.

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Comments

[dmsdzinr]

10:12 AM on 01/16/2012

AND Once Again Jon Stewart is Completely CORRECT!

[pogo]

09:14 AM on 01/16/2012

Huntsman made a deal with Romney, count on it. Can't be VP, because two Mormons on the ticket wouldn't fly-the evangelist's heads would explode. Maybe Secretary of State?

[dmsdzinr]

10:13 AM on 01/16/2012

They won't have the chance at either. Obama/Biden 2012!

[CountArtha]

03:27 PM on 01/16/2012

He's perfect for the State job, really, but I'm starting to think John Bolton will get it.

[toolhe]

11:57 PM on 01/15/2012

I think it is super awesome Huntsman speaks Mandarin. Shouldn't Obama speak another language? I mean his dad was Kenyan and didn't he live in Indonesia for awhile? What gives? I mean every other countries' Head of State speaks at least two languages. We need to get with the program. Teach it in schools too. I'm tired of playing second fiddle to my European, Asian, Canadian, and South American counterparts! Ok rant off.

[grdndoctor]

01:31 AM on 01/16/2012

oh sure, what was that other language king george was speakin'? Gibberish a recognized language?

[eoagent0007]

04:53 AM on 01/13/2012

That's a shame because he's the only sane candidate remaining.

[grdndoctor]

01:32 AM on 01/16/2012

he was also the only sane republican in the race from the get-go....

eating their own again

[swamijo]

02:11 AM on 01/13/2012

wow I just noticed that Huntsman's blond robot Mormon wife looks EXACTLY like Willard's blond Mormon robot wife...are these Morons into cloning or WTF? looks like that Moron polygamist inbreeding produces some really hot, blond Moron babes...and Osmond clones evidently. also too

[aleks356]

07:51 PM on 01/15/2012

Actually, Huntsman's wife is a lot hotter.

[G2G]

11:33 PM on 01/12/2012

...he was too dignified, independent, rational, reasonable, intelligent, logical, patriotic, and articulate...

...an anti-Republican...

[Jack Wiseley]

01:11 AM on 01/14/2012

So rational he wanted to be VP to Michelle Bachmann. Yeah, rational.

[Fan Tastic]

11:20 PM on 01/12/2012

no kidding - the republicans couldn't support anyone who is sane!

[Shouterguy]

11:07 PM on 01/12/2012

Hey! He speaks huflungdung!

[Shouterguy]

10:59 PM on 01/12/2012

WINNING.

Not so much.

Too bad.

The only decent one in the game.

[bonelessfluff]

11:05 PM on 01/12/2012

Unfortunately, decency gets you nowhere in politics.

[aleks356]

07:53 PM on 01/15/2012

This is generally true. Which means if someone gets far in politics, you can assume there's plenty indecency there somewhere.

[Davyhulme]

10:55 PM on 01/12/2012

I actually feel that this guy is the GOP's best option and they cannot see it!

[Fan Tastic]

11:24 PM on 01/12/2012

it's the sanity mystic that has the republicans blinded!

[MARTYB]

07:16 AM on 01/13/2012

Heh, heh, a good one! I also agree with the other poster and have said so the "Huntsman" was the Repubs last best chance to beat Obama.

[I think I think]

10:21 PM on 01/12/2012

He's not likely to get the nomination (understatement of the year -- but it's early yet). Let's face it, he is Romney lite.

[aleks356]

07:55 PM on 01/15/2012

I wouldn't say that. I'd say Romney is Huntsman Lite; not financially, of course, but in the quality and humanistic sanity departments.

[Johnjlws]

10:08 PM on 01/12/2012

Brilliant as usual.

[PragmaticStatistic]

10:05 PM on 01/12/2012

It seems to me that creating a bigger military force than we have now some how kills any chance at making government smaller or cheaper.

[CabinAgue]

10:14 PM on 01/12/2012

RW base isn't what I'd describe as chock-a-block full of critical thinkers.

[signgrrl]

10:28 PM on 01/13/2012

how tactful of you.

[Joshy X]

09:08 PM on 01/12/2012

i was backstage at Letterman past year and then later in audience...i booed slightly at his Romney joke and suddenly his crew came to dismantle the mikes in the audience... for North Korean of Dave!... all cheer for the Dear Leader...nyc left in action heh

[aleks356]

07:56 PM on 01/15/2012

Kind of like George W. Bush's personal appearances, in which people who appeared "left wing" were routinely denied admission.

[FarmerBee]

08:00 PM on 01/12/2012

Not only do I NOT take political advice from comedians, but Stewart barely qualifies as a comedian anyway. He's a bully with a TV show. He just gets away with it because he's liberal and therefore "cool".

[supremepuffy]

12:38 PM on 01/15/2012

That's the beauty of the Free market. Jon Stewart is loved, his show is popular with great ratings. Translation: Most people are buying what he's selling. So don't be bitter Jon's a successful capitalist.

[jay bart]

10:04 PM on 01/12/2012

Lol, have you ever actually listened to any of his interviews when he is not in charachter?