As much as I dislike Senator Jim DeMint, Jon Stewart managed caused him to rationally examine his ideals and it led to a truly remarkable interview.
If you didn't have a chance to watch the full uninterrupted interview from last night's show, you really should...
http://www.thedailyshow.com/...
It's a shame more people in the media are not capable of hosting interviews like this with politicians. To challenge them not on talking points but on their core ideals, without making it into an attack.
This video deserves to go viral.