DBWI: Barack Obama to Leave The Daily Show

Just been confirmed by Comedy Central, Barack Obama, long running host of The Daily Show, has announced that he's planning to leave after this current series. Rumours are abound in regards to what he'll do next, with some saying he'll try and run for some political office in New York or Illinois although I can't see it happening.

Guys had a bit of an interesting career even before that. Used to do by a community organiser and teacher of constitutional law in Chicago until he travelled to New York for a seminar where a few people noticed his wit and attention to politics. He got involved with The Daily Show first as one of its correspondents, accepting the job as he felt he was able to deliver a view of black America that would have otherwise gone unnoticed.

Once Craig Kilborn left the show, it was down to either Obama or Jon Stewart as it who would takeover and a meeting with executives led to Obama thinly getting the nod. Considering the man once thought running for public office, it's a wonder how well he could have done with that career instead of the twenty years he's done as host of The Daily Show.

So, how do you think he did over these twenty years? Any favourite segments or jokes? Or any thoughts on his long running 'feud' with both Clinton administrations for his scathing criticisms in regards to what he perceived as their use of African-Americans and their economic policies. Any thoughts on who might take over now that he's stepping aside to pursue other activities?
 
I haven't watched the show in a long time, But back in 2008 I was practically getting my news from The Daily show. Who could forget such segments as "is this America?!?!" And "chaos on bullshit mountain"

No one could say he hadn't been influential. We have the whole "daily show" effect for a reason. As for what's next for the show, they'll probably announce it soon. For the longest time I thought he would be replaced by Seth Rogen, but he ended up on HBO.
 
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I'm hoping John Oliver gets to take over. I would go for Jon Stewart himself, but he's busy being Governor of New York. Stewart 2024, come on!
 
I still remember his interview of Betsy McCaughey where he eviscerated her disingenuous objections to Clintoncare.
 
Despite me missing much of his early years due to his age, I’ve seen some of his old clips, and his reactions to the Clark and McCain terms are hilarious, and I’ve really appreciated his takes on Clinton so far.
 
I'm hoping John Oliver gets to take over. I would go for Jon Stewart himself, but he's busy being Governor of New York. Stewart 2024, come on!

He's quite the provocative and smart Governor, but I think I'll have to vote for Pataki this time.

We need Pataki to deal with Giuliani and his far right movement across the Empire State. New York cannot endure the return of "Brooklyn's Duce."

President Schumer's done a good job in keeping the Dems in power for a long time in New York throughout his career, but Pataki has also done a good job as a moderate Republican.

I'll be interested in seeing how far Amy Schumer's Green party goes. I can't say I'm a supporter though.
 
Rumours are abound in regards to what he'll do next, with some saying he'll try and run for some political office in New York or Illinois although I can't see it happening.

Well he did beat Daniel Bliss in when he was included in polling this year for the Illinois Democratic Primary. He was probably smart to stay out though, Rauner remains popular and will almost certainly win again due to the expected red wave in the middle of the second Clinton term.
 
Well, according to interviews with some friends, Obama said he envisioned himself being just a Senator. I’d figure he would do well there.
 
Well, according to interviews with some friends, Obama said he envisioned himself being just a Senator. I’d figure he would do well there.

Could well do that. Although, he's going to have a bit of trouble if he's planning on running for the Democratic Party. Word is Bill and Hilary never forgave him for the 'super-predator' dig he made at Bill during his rush of sexual scandals.
 

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Other tv star Donal Trump became the governor of New York so why not Obama be a congressmen of something like that.
 
Could well do that. Although, he's going to have a bit of trouble if he's planning on running for the Democratic Party. Word is Bill and Hilary never forgave him for the 'super-predator' dig he made at Bill during his rush of sexual scandals.

Granted, the Democratic Party stopped being the party of Clinton years back. The name has become tainted.

Granted, that’s nothing compared to the Repubclian party, or whatever is left of it.
 
Granted, the Democratic Party stopped being the party of Clinton years back. The name has become tainted.

Granted, that’s nothing compared to the Repubclian party, or whatever is left of it.
Well, which Republican Party? Sure, they have a House majority, but they're squandering it with internecine fighting, and the caucus in the Senate is little better.
 
Well, which Republican Party? Sure, they have a House majority, but they're squandering it with internecine fighting, and the caucus in the Senate is little better.

According to a Libretarian buddy of mine, it appears to be divided into different brances: "Old Guard"- center-right individuals who try to seem like they're the normal ones, quasi-Libretarians- people who would fit the American libretarian paradigm if not for the fact they rely on subtle means (i.e. directing funds towars religious organizations) as an indirect form of state funding toward socially conservative means and the remnants of the Tea Party. Granted, the divided Democratic party (the Clinton loyalists/Neo-liberals and the new Progressives) is faring little bette,r but getting more done.
 
According to a Libretarian buddy of mine, it appears to be divided into different brances: "Old Guard"- center-right individuals who try to seem like they're the normal ones, quasi-Libretarians- people who would fit the American libretarian paradigm if not for the fact they rely on subtle means (i.e. directing funds towars religious organizations) as an indirect form of state funding toward socially conservative means and the remnants of the Tea Party. Granted, the divided Democratic party (the Clinton loyalists/Neo-liberals and the new Progressives) is faring little bette,r but getting more done.
Oh, I'm a GOPher myself, and you're kind of right, but there's also what you could call the "conservative Catholic bloc." The problem is a lot of them are facing primary challenges against God knows what.
 
Oh, I'm a GOPher myself, and you're kind of right, but there's also what you could call the "conservative Catholic bloc." The problem is a lot of them are facing primary challenges against God knows what.

Granted, the Conservative Catholic bloc tends to be included with the religious right in general and tends to be disregarded within that group itself.
 
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