‘Daily Show’: Losing Barney Frank
Not so fast, Fox News Nation. Although Congressman Barney Frank's announcement that he would not seek re-election in 2012 has sparked glee in the GOP, Jon Stewart notes in this "Daily Show" clip that Frank has been the all-in-one target for all things reviled by conservatives: "He's your everything bagel."Not so fast, Fox News Nation. Although Congressman Barney Frank’s announcement that he would not seek re-election in 2012 has sparked glee in the GOP, Jon Stewart notes in this “Daily Show” clip that Frank has been the all-in-one target for all things reviled by conservatives: “He’s your everything bagel.” Who will take his place? Stewart has one good candidate, at least. –KA
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