NR Daily: What Happens When Comedians Discover the Midterm Elections?

Triggered by a California-sized wildfire of anti-Trump sentiment, November's midterm elections are projected to be among the hottest, most contentious and divisive in modern history. Spraying gas on this raging political inferno is a Hollywood "axis of influence" — a group of established comedians participating in a well-funded political offensive called "Glam Up the Midterms." Included in this newly formed comedy troupe are marquee names such as Billy Eichner, James Corden, Sarah Silverman, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel, Conan O'Brien, John Oliver, Robin Thede, Andy Cohen, and Chelsea Handler ...

February 15 2018

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What Happens When Comedians Discover the Midterm Elections?

Myra Adams

Triggered by a California-sized wildfire of anti-Trump sentiment, November's midterm elections are projected to be among the hottest, most contentious and divisive in modern history. Spraying gas on this raging political inferno is a Hollywood "axis of influence" — a group of established comedians participating in a...

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