Watch: Jon Stewart Addresses Rallying Cry for Him to Run for Office

Jon Stewart dismissed a fan’s suggestion that he run for office as “desperation,” as well as “dissatisfaction” with “the status quo,” adding, “You see somebody on television who’s saying some of the things that resonate with you, and you think, ‘Well, fuck it.’”

“I cannot tell you how wild it is to have people even think that having the power over their lives is something they would appreciate that you have,” Stewart said, appearing to inadvertently admit his lack of understanding that elected officials are actually public servants.

Stewart was answering a question from an audience member who asked if he would ever “consider running for office” during the latest installment of “After the Cut,” Comedy Central’s The Daily Show‘s behind-the-scenes web series.

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