Funnies: Oprah and Palin Go Hunting
A look at the best in late-night political comedy.
Nov. 15, 2009 — -- Here's a roundup of the late-night comics.
Conan O'Brien: Sarah Palin claims that before John McCain chose her as his running mate, his campaign spent $50,000 on a background check. When he heard this, John McCain said, "We should have spent $75,000."
David Letterman: Sarah Palin has a brand-new book, and she is not coming to New York City to promote the book. Not coming to New York City to promote the book. Gosh, I hope it wasn't something I said.
Conan O'Brien: [President Obama] will be making a trip to China. Obama plans to visit the Forbidden City, the Great Wall and America's money.
Rep. Virginia Foxx, (R-N.C.): We have more to fear from the potential of that [health care reform] bill passing than we do from any terrorist.
Stephen Colbert: She's right.
[Voice of translator over footage of Bin Laden: To the infidel crusaders of America, I say, if you like your current insurance plan, you can keep it. If not, you can choose the public option. Death panels to America!]
Jimmy Kimmel: Oprah went all out to make Sarah feel at home.
[Palin interview promo] Narrator: Oprah and former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. The world exclusive interview.
Oprah: And then, Sarah takes me huntingggg! [Image of Oprah hunting with a rifle.] You get a bullet! And you get a bullet! Everybody gets a bullet!