The joke is on you, Jon Stewart!
It turns out that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kent.) actually “loved” being compared to a turtle during countless of the liberal comedian’s political segments on “The Daily Show.”
In an interview with CNBC’s John Harwood, McConnell shrugged off the comparison, emphasizing his significant win in the 2014 midterm election against Democratic opponent Alison Lundergan Grimes and his subsequent successes.
“How did you feel when you saw Jon Stewart over and over portray you as a turtle on ‘The Daily Show’?” Harwood asked.
“I loved it. I ended up carrying 110 out of 120 counties. I won by 15 points,” McConnell responded. “I’ve been elected to the position I hold now by my colleagues unanimously. It’s nice to be approved by the people that count.”
“The people that count,” i.e. not Jon Stewart.
“Stewart didn’t hurt your feelings?” the CNBC host pressed.
“No,” the Kentucky lawmaker said calmly. “I love it.”
