Jon Stewart, a comedian who usually has his finger on the pulse of liberal America, was able to make light of the travails of Congressional Democrats.

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Back-row Jon Thomas withdrew after he failed to recover from a finger injury, with Martyn Williams replacing him.

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Jon Fletcher is quite appealing as Michael, whom Katie twists around her little finger with no real idea of what she wants from him.

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