Jon Stewart doesn’t necessarily think Joe Biden should drop out of the presidential race, but said it’s important to “open up the conversation.” In a new episode of “ The Daily Show ” on Monday night, Stewart ruminated on the calls from some influential Democrats for Biden to step down after a disastrous debate against Donald Trump, while others argue that it’s too late in the election cycle for a new candidate. The host said blind support for Biden may not be the way to go, as “get on board or shut the fuck up is not a particularly compelling pro-democracy bumper sticker.
” “I am in no way saying Biden’s gotta drop out, but can’t we stress test this candidacy?” Stewart asked. “Can’t we open up the conversation? Do you understand the opportunity here? Do you have any idea how thirsty Americans are for any hint of inspiration or leadership and a release from this choice of a megalomaniac and a suffocating gerontocracy? It is crushing our fucking spirits. Do you have any idea what could be ahead of you? All we want is for someone to keep it 100.
The percentage, not the age.” Stewart said that, despite the election approaching in November, Democrats have “nothing but time” to recalibrate should Biden drop out. “Four months is fucking forever.
Britain just held an election in two months. France had two in one month, defeated fascism and still had time to have an affair with Denmark,” Stewart said. “Are you telling me, you sons of bitches, .