… Much is being written and will be written about Jon Stewart. References to a Time survey in which respondents named him the most credible anchor in news are found in several articles already. Unfortunately, that survey was more of an on-line popularity contest, akin to what one sees in local newspapers purporting to measure public opinion.
Here’s what we do know from our valid surveys – Jon Stewart did in fact blur the line between entertainment and news more than even the programming gurus on 24-hour cable networks have done. Jon Stewart just did it with that knowing wink in his eye. CONT.
Lori Weigel, Public Opinion Strategies