I know many here thought Leno was a big lib, but he was successful because he did try to be balanced.
The job demands it.
You can not alienate half of the audience on a regular basis.
I think most conservatives only ask for balance—whether it be in comedy or news media coverage.
The libs, on the other hand, demand total control. That’s why they freak out over FoxNews, the ONE major network that (apparently, at least) leans right.