The Daily Show covers the 2026 midterms: endorsement flip-flops, poll obsession, and election night results
In a 2026 midterm election special, The Daily Show's Jon Stewart examines pre-election stories including Haley Stevens's endorsement of Mike Rogers — a candidate she previously called a 'nightmare' — and the media's fixation on polling and warnings against overconfidence in a Democratic wave. Ronny Chieng reports on the lengths voters went to reach the polls, including one who went into labor while waiting in line. Michael Kosta covers Democratic victories on election night and Elon Musk's reported $500 million in midterm spending, and Jordan Klepper contributes additional commentary.
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