I admit that I have only seen clips of Stewart, but would have to say that, really, your heaping too much praise on the guy.
Democrats today are a whole other kettle of fish than the pols that you mention; I believe Truman and Jackson would not be Democrats today, though I susspect JFK and Tip O’Neil would be part of the death cult.
I did see an article about Stewart in the Wash Times the other day, in which he was sort of complimented by none other than John Bolton.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/aug/11/inside-blogotics-70085557/
So, he doesn’t bait conservatives, use slimy interview tricks or act like Chris Matthews; he’s still a Dem.
Worse than being a Democrat, Stewart is a liberal elitist, which I happen to consider to be a threat to my business, an enemy of liberty and a hazard to the safety of my children and their way of life.
And you didn't laugh when he pointed out that Hillary's rant about Bill, was the result of a mistranslation, making Hillary look like a complete ass.
I fell off my chair. gees people.