When President Obama took office media outlets and comedians alike wondered whether political comedy was dead. George W. Bush was bad for America in many many ways, but was very good for the comedy world. He couldn't open doors, couldn't bounce basketballs, couldn't really speak or process basic ideas: Jon Stewart became one of the most liked men on television by tearing him down.
But Obama with his sincerity, hope, and transparency didn't seem promising. As Bill Carter said...
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