Jimmy Dore
James Patrick Anthony Dore (born July 26, 1965) is an American comedian, political commentator, and YouTube personality. He is the host of The Jimmy Dore Show. His works are sketch comedy routines. He criticizes the Democratic Party. From 2009 until 2019, he worked for The Young Turks.
Jimmy Dore | ||||
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 Dore at the 2016 edition of Politicon | ||||
| Born | James Patrick Anthony Dore July 26, 1965 | |||
| Alma mater | Columbia College Chicago | |||
| Years active | 1989–present | |||
| Political party | Independent (2016–present) Democratic (until 2016) Movement for a People's Party (2021–present)[lower-alpha 1] | |||
| Movement | American progressivism | |||
| Partner | Stefane Zamorano | |||
| Comedy career | ||||
| Medium | ||||
| Genres | Observational comedy Political satire | |||
YouTube information | ||||
| Channel | ||||
| Years active | 2011–present | |||
| Subscribers | 1.03 million[3] (May 28, 2022) | |||
| Total views | 517 million[3] (May 28, 2022) | |||
| Network | The Young Turks (2009–2019) | |||
| Website | jimmydorecomedy | |||
Dore supports progressive American politicians such as Bernie Sanders and criticizes other Democratic politicians like Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Warren, Nancy Pelosi and Joe Biden.[4][5][6]
In 2021, Ana Kasparian accused Dore of sexual harrassing her when they worked together at The Young Turks.[7]
Notes
- Non-party affiliation. As of February 2021, Dore was on the advisory council of the Movement for a People's Party.[1] Dore announced he "will be joining the People's Party officially today" in a video uploaded on March 14, 2021.[2] Dore remains a registered independent as the Movement for a People's Party is not a qualified political party.
References
- White, Jeremy B.; Marinucci, Carla; Massara, Graph; Hawkins, Mackenzie (February 4, 2021). "McCarthy faces Greene vote — Newsom details AG timeline — Chamath backs out — Biden picks Su for DOL deputy — State Supreme Court won’t block Prop 22". Politico.
- 62% Of Americans Want A Third Party. at YouTube. The Jimmy Dore Show. March 14, 2021.
- "About The Jimmy Dore Show". YouTube.
- Halper, Evan (December 12, 2019). "No #Bernieblackout here: Sanders rides a surge of alternative media". Los Angeles Times.
- Levitz, Eric (December 22, 2020). ""The Left's Most Naïve Cynics Have Turned on AOC"". New York.
- Burgis, Ben (December 19, 2020). "Jimmy Dore is Right About the Urgency of Medicare For All. But AOC Isn't the Problem". Jacobin. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- Goforth, Claire (June 17, 2021). "Fight between 'The Young Turks' and Jimmy Dore takes a dark turn over sexual harassment allegations". The Daily Dot.
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