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Barack Obama Declines Role as Political Commentator
Former President Barack Obama stated that he does not wish to become a political commentator. He specifically referenced Jon Stewart as an example of the role he aims to avoid.
4 May, 15:35 — 4 May, 19:17
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The IndependentMostly Factual113d ago
Barack Obama says he doesn’t want to become a ‘commentator’ like Jon Stewart
The former president added: ‘By the way, I’m glad Jon’s doing it’
By Kevin E G Perry
Read full article →hollywood-reporterMostly Factual113d ago
Barack Obama Does Not Want to Be Jon Stewart
The former President, in a New Yorker profile, notes the "difficult" media environment but says he does not want to be a frequent political commentator like Jon Stewart: "By the way, I’m glad Jon’s doing it."
By Alex Weprin
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First report: hollywood-reporter · 4 May, 15:35|Full coverage: 2 · 4h|Window: 4h
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