Even Jon Stewart is Calling Obama’s Bus Tour a Campaign Event
- Posted on August 17, 2011 at 7:31am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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The White House has consistently claimed that President Obama’s three-day bus tour is an official event, not a campaign one. That‘s been hard to defend considering the president’s speeches during the tour stops have sounded an awful lot like stump speeches. And now even Jon Stewart is calling out the White House for trying to hide the tour’s true colors.
In a three-and-a-half minute clip, Stewart pointed out — using video of Obama — why it‘s absurd to claim that tour isn’t campaign-related. From the red, white, and blue buntings donning the stage at one stop, to pandering to the crowd, to testing out new campaign material, Stewart believes the tour’s goals were obvious.
“Obama is back in campaign mode already?” Stewart asked in disbelief, before mockingly suggesting, “I’m sure the President just had some frequent Greyhound miles to spare.”
You can watch the roasting below:
(H/T: Mediaite)
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Comments (110)
Gonzo
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 9:06am…and a totally lame campaign bus tour at that. Obama says he’s out there to listen to the people but, when the Tea Party guy asked him about Biden’s comments, he admonished him for not listening. Go on and go to Martha’s Vineyard Barry, maybe you‘ll do less harm to America while you’re away.
Report Post »smithclar3nc3
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 9:50amSo even the white house lackys like Stewart are admitting that Obama built THE DEATHSTAR BUS with tax dollars to campaign. And why is he not being called before congress for theft of tax dollars as using public funds to campaign is a felony
Report Post »jb.kibs
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 9:59amexactly. what can we do?
Report Post »smithclar3nc3
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 11:13amWhat can we do?
Report Post »Simply write your Congressman to find out what they intend to do about Obama building a 1.1 million dollars campaign bus with tax dollars.
If you have access to or are part of the justice system file suits against the Adminstration for illegal allications of public funds.
NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW AND IF ANYONE IS ABOVE THE LAW THERE IS NO LAW.
republapig
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 1:38pmSmith, simply write our congressman? I live in Nevada. Think harryreed gives a ****?
Report Post »Shane the Golden
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 9:18pmSimply write your congressman? I live in Sanford Bishop’s destruct (I meant to spell it that way) in SW Georgia!! Thinks he gives a rat’s rear? He rammed through Obamacare! COMPLETE IDIOT!
Just Saying!
Report Post »THX-1138
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 9:05amWith politicians like these his material practically writes itself.
Report Post »rodamaa
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 8:53amLet them have their fun now. Obama can continue to get his kicks riding on his Obama-Vader Death Star Shuttle. It unclear if he is trying to win voters or intimidate them. His credibility only shrink with each passing day. To Obama I say, if I may borrow from your mentor, “Now your failure is complete”. The only question remaining is how much more damage can he inflict on us before this nightmare is finally over.
Report Post »GeorgieJo
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 9:00amThe Monster Bus Obummer is traveling in WAS MADE in CANADA
Thanks for creating jobs HERE!!!
Report Post »59 Fender Pro
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 9:04amHere in Iowa, we named it the Debt Star.
Report Post »Dakotagal
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 8:51amOK, let’s consider where we are .. we MUST get Obama out of the White House, and 15 months is a long time considering the damage already done. The guy is fragmenting under criticism; he and his team are not holding up to push-back very well, are they? I like Rick Perry right now and though he is acting a little cocky, that may be exactly what is needed against the most arrogant empty shirt ever elected. Forget the black vote .. they will stick with him. I don’t think Republicans should even worry about them too much. Hispanics? Maybe. But with the results of 3 years of Obama slapping us in the face every day (have you been to the grocery store lately??), we want to keep the goal steadily in our sights: kick Obama and all the communists he brought with him out! I don’t even care that much who the Republican candidate ends up being. The country’s future depends on it.
Report Post »zman173rd
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 10:16am@ DAKOTAGAL: “kick Obama and all the communists he brought with him out! I don’t even care that much who the Republican candidate ends up being. The country’s future depends on it.” I’m with you on most of it but remember why the folks got Obama in the first place. Bush was screwing up and we know it. Tried being all things to all people and you know what Lincoln said about that. Spent us into serious debt, kissed democrat butt with his bill passages. Remember who ran against Obama? Obama Lite, in more ways than one. We don’t need more politicians like Newt and Rick. We’ll be right back where we started in 5 to 10 years. We need the states to take back governance that is constitutionally theirs by law and kill off BIG Washington Gvt’. But those hand outs are just too good to pass up. Too much pandering. And how does one state of 3 million tell the rest of the 300+ million people who to elect? IT”S TOO LATE.
Report Post »ConservativeResponse
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 8:49amBest guess is that Jon’s next “bit” will be making fun of Rick Perry or something that a Republican or Conservative has done. He’s playing both sides beautifully right now. What a capitalist! Go Jon!
Report Post »hillbilly777
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 8:46amMaybe someone should tell him he already has the job and the responsibility to fix what he is complaining about.
Report Post »beekeeper
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 10:21amAbsolutely.
Rather than run around campaigning for another 4 years, why not actually do the job you have? Every job he’s ever held has merely been a stepping stone to the next (higher) job. Now he’s like someone carrying a big box up the stairs – he doesn‘t realize he’s at the top step then when he steps up for the next step (that isn’t there), he stumbles.
He’s campaigning to be President so he can implement his plans to fix the problems in the country once re-elected, all the while not realizing he actually IS President already and could implement his changes NOW.
Report Post »Nemo13
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 8:35amEven Jon Stewart… A (so-called) comedian… Um, who cares? I mean seriously, could you pick someone else with a little more clout than a guy who entertains mush-brained high school / college kids?
Report Post »The Voice of Libertarian Reason
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 8:43amWhat‘s wrong you don’t want to hear what “the other side” thinks?
Report Post »Calamity Jane
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 9:23amNemo13…….My feelings exactly. I don’t care what the “expert” pundits (Rove,etc) have to say, so why should I care about what a comedian’s opinion is. Stewart’s comments are geared for “in-your-face” comedy, NOT deep insightful political analysis…..(even if he is correct!) Comedians have poked jabs at politicians since there has been comedians and politicians.
Why do we never see coverage on the Blaze of political cartoonist Michael Remirez (brilliant stuff!), but almost daily (no pun intended) there is a story about Jon Stewart…… Someone at the Blaze has a Stewart fixation…..Way too much coverage of this guy.
Report Post »AmericablessGod
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 8:33amThis man-child needs to grow up and take responsibility for his actions. I’m sick of hearing all his excuses and blaming everyone but himself. He’s a liar and a coward and not fit for the office he holds. ABO – Anyone But Obama in 2012!
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 8:32amWOW! A little light is creeping in on ole Jon.
YOU go, GOD!!! (That’s the REAL GOD, not jon!)
Report Post »tobywil2
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 8:27amexcept for vacations, he never left the campaign mode! http://commonsense21c.com/
Report Post »GhostOfJefferson
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 8:40amSeriously. I’ve not seen him act presidential yet, and I’m not even talking about his policies. For the life of me the man has never even tried to be the president for all Americans, he consistently slams and belittles others at every opportunity. I do not recall any president being in this mode outside of campaign time. When 9/11 hit I don’t recall Dubya (for whom I have no respect) running out and screeching about the Democrats being at fault. Obama on the other hand can’t stop blaming others for everything. He represents nobody but himself.
Report Post »tobywil2
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 10:02amThere is ample historical evidence to validate the effectiveness of President Obama’s tactic. FDR successfully blamed Hoover for the depression from 1932 to 1940. The question is did we learn anything in the last 70 years? http://commonsense21c.com/
Report Post »christos
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 8:23am……Jon Stewart was roasting the Magic Bus destined for Hell good too know Mr. Jon Stewart is waking up to the fact he would be on the Hate list considering he is Jewish,will pray for you Mr.Stewart and hope you seek +JESUS+ and stay safe follow your heart back to the ancient paths not the world it is temporary…+JESUS+GOD+ are eternal…
Report Post »margaret1977
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 8:20amI cannot stand his stupidity anymore ! OMG People let get this guy out of the white house in 2012 get as many as possible on board, forget blacks they all love him to death! Today i spoke to one black person and she started screaming that People like Allen West should be in jail that how dumb, stupid they all are ! OMG !!! Really sad.
Report Post »NuffSaid
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 8:19amBohama fiddles while home burns-
How do you even find a jerk like this for president? If you voted for this lunkhead, will you swear NEVER to vote again?
It’s the same story with virtually every gd eeo candidate for a job– you hire the sob and then all he can do is make excuses for why he cannot do his job and show up every day and usually it’s something the you, the employer, are doing wrong.
America: You change the rules, you can take from one group and give to another, you make it easier for a group who’s been disadvantaged to get ahead by holding down obviously qualified people. In other words, you can become irrational in order to try to make things better for some people. You can do every thing you can think of to try to make up for the wrongs of the past. What do you get for your efforts? A minimum performer who has an excuse for every failing, every mistake every stumble, A character without character.
Obama-you are either a disgrace to your whatever it is you claim to be this week –muslim, African, Baptist, candidate, progressive-whatever.
Report Post »countryfirst
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 8:18amObama is a cancer that will feed and destroy all that is strong and healthy, until all that is left is a shell that just wants to end the pain, never to exist again only to appear in people’s dreams.
Report Post »This is what will happen to this great country unless we remove him and show his sheeple that conservatism works.
This coming from a long time democrat that noticed that it is no longer my father’s party, but the party with deep roots to Americas destruction.
LadyGOP
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 8:15amCampaigning all over the country, Congress on vacation, Hussein ready to go on another vacation, no wonder nothing gets done and the country is in an economic disaster.
They are scared of Perry and with good reason. He is a no nonsense leader and they have every right to fear him with their antics over the past several years.
Report Post »LadyGOP
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 8:18amhttp://www.rickperry.org/
I already donated on the website and will again before 2012.
Report Post »LadyGOP
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 8:32amDid you notice Hussein wanted to create a new Jobs govt agency ? It was a stupid idea. Immediately Perry criticized it. Today Hussein has ditched the idea as reported via cable news this morning.
Perry: Americans Need Work, Not Symbolism; We Need New Jobs, Not New Agencies
Posted on August 16th, 2011
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA – Texas Gov. Rick Perry today visited Cedar Rapids, Iowa where he criticized President Obama’s proposal to create a new jobs agency as a solution to economic recovery. He also reiterated his call for the Administration to issue a six-month freeze on new regulations to help free employers to create more jobs for Americans.
“What is this president’s plan to fix the economy? Apparently to create a new jobs agency,” Gov. Perry said. “Mr. President, we have tried two and a half years of government creating jobs, it’s time to let the private sector get to work. Americans need work, not symbolism. We need new jobs, not new agencies. If you want to create jobs, don’t create a new agency, and stop all the unnecessary regulations of the agencies you already control.”
Report Post »PATRIOTMAMA
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 8:12amBTW Jon. No Greyhound miles, no we just spent millions on brand spanky new busses that will be used all of three days so that Obama could go out and “not” campaign. How ya like them apples!!!! Maybe his spending addiction is a little more obvious now for everyone huh?!!!!!
Report Post »beekeeper
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 10:28amThe secret service ordered the two buses mainly for use when they have to protect political candidates. At a certain point in the campaign, I’m not sure when, the Secret Service starts protecting candidates. These buses will likely be used by Perry, Rommney, or Bachman in 2012 once they ‘earn’/‘deserve’ Secret Service protection.
BTW, there are no beds on the bus…
Report Post »flipper1073
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 10:59amBEEKEEPER
Report Post »what makes you think Republican
would ride on the DARTH VADER BUS ?
PATRIOTMAMA
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 8:08amOk. I think I might be changing my attitude toward Jon Stewart. The last few things I’ve seen from him have been pretty right on. I don’t have a problem with people disagreeing with my opnions but be FAIR about it. It looks like Jon Stewart might be taking notice of how ridiculous this has all become against us for just having differing opinions. If that continues than Hurray for you Jon. I will become your biggest fan if you starting seeing the truth for the truth, even if I disagree with your views on the solutions. Lets just have a fair and open debate about it and when you’re wrong, admit it and I’ll stand by you just as much as Glenn Beck or Limbaugh or anyone. Very funny.
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 8:06amLoL
Report Post »Obama speaking off teleprompter is always good for a laugh.
KangarooJack
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 8:58amNo, his campaign handlers just implanted a chip in his head. Now they can change the rhetoric (lol) as it happens.
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 10:17amThat chip must of cone from the lowest bidder that beat out Radio Shack given the **** he spews.
Report Post »HTuttle
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 8:03amThe conman is always working his con.
Report Post »jeff.cooper
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 8:00amObama was in re-election campaign mode January 20, 2009.
Report Post »burr99
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 7:58amHey, it takes a long time to over come a 40% job approval rating. Besides, everyone knows that Iowa is a favored spot of the president (forget about Marthas Vinyard). And yes he does care. Care about transforming this republic into a socialist/communist nation. Whats broken is Obamas policies.
Report Post »Bluzie
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 7:53am“why Cannon Falls?”
Obama: uh eh, er, um…..I don’t know kid Soros told me to get out on the road and campaign.
Report Post »smithclar3nc3
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 7:59amSo even the white house lackys like Stweard are admitting that Obama built THE DEATHSTAR BUS with tax dollars to campaign. And why is he not being called before congress for theft of tax dollars.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 8:39amThat’s my question also. Why the hell are WE paying for HIM to campaign? He has enough Arab money, start spending it.
Report Post »ColoradoMaverick
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 7:49amCome on Jon, you have to see what is obviously a mis-judgement in your view of Obama. It’s never too late to admit you made a mistake when you supported this lying anti-American, Anti-Semite bas t a r d.
Report Post »HowardSternIsABigot
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 7:39amIt appears the New York Jewish community is starting to wake up to Obama’s antisemitism and the effect it is having. Even the Stern show is focusing on anti Jewish attitudes becoming acceptable in the USA. Interesting development here…
Report Post »steve-in-pa
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 7:37amObama… you may be in the midwest but those aren‘t moo’s you are hearing, those are boo’s!!!
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