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You guys need to stop electing celebrities ffs
You need to understand politics better at a fundamental level. Lawyers do not make winning modern politicians. Theater majors do. Charismatic business majors do.
Jon just happens to also know shit from decades of calling out corruption and pushing for change.
It's not sustainable to just run politicians because their entertainment background makes them electable. Sometimes they need to make difficult decisions. It's gotta stop some time
Maybe I would have supported Stewart running in 2024 against Trump, particularly with hindsight advantage. Fight fire with fire.
Of course I would also vote Stewart over any modern Republican, because those guys can do some damage
But with Trump not running in 2028, I don't see a similar celebrity on the Republican ticket. I'm still dealing with a bad hangover from Kamala Harris 2024, but I would rather see her in office and making those tough decisions than Stewart, because she has the experience doing so.
[Citation needed]
He's already trampled several constitution articles and amendments, why do you think the 22nd would stop him? Literally who would enforce it?
Supreme Court: "We'll address this after January 2029."
Trying to keep some semblance of normalcy in the assumptions I make. Some people would find it laughable that an honest election would happen.
When was the last honest election?
When was Obama elected last?
Are we counting his shadow presidency? /s
Really it doesn't matter who is president they well not know everything. A good leader would surround themselves with knowledgable people and take their advice.
We need President Camacho.
It has been this way since the pyramids and TV made it more intense.
Stewart Klepper 2028
You're not wrong, but I don't see a lot of better options on the table and the guy at the very least understands politics and seems to be resistant to being owned.
At least John has a history of fighting to make Congress do the right thing. He has far more relevant political experience than Trump.
Unfortunately, we have* a vibes based democracy.
(*Well, had, idk if a 2028 election would even exist)
Yeah I don't know the celebrity part is the biggest problem