Funnies: VP Debate Laughs
A look at the best in late-night political comedy.
Oct. 5, 2008— -- Here's a roundup of the late night comics.
Letterman: "Everyone has been asking me, Dave, did you see the debate last night? And my answer of course is, 'You betcha!'"
Leno: "President Bush said today, if our nation continues on this course, the economic damage will be painful and lasting. But the good news, after eight years of Bush, we can handle painful and lasting."
Leno: "Sarah Palin seemed genuinely happy to be there. She said she was privileged. And it was a thrill for Joe Biden too. I mean, he got to talk directly to the American people on television, just the way FDR did when the stock market crashed in 1929."
Conan: "Last night's vice presidential debate between Joe Biden and Sarah Palin drew much higher ratings that the presidential debate. Did you know that? Yeah, yeah, Biden attracted viewers who enjoyed his previous debate appearances and Palin attracted viewers who enjoyed the movie 'Fargo.'"
Letterman: "Then during the debate Palin winked, wrinkled her nose, and gave a shout out to a third grade class. Well, you know, that says commander in chief to me right there."
Kimmel: "He and his wife are having a 15th wedding anniversary but it's actually their 16th anniversary. And already the slipup has become very costly. Announcer: Would you vote for a man who doesn't even know how long he's been married? I'm Michelle Obama and I approved this message."
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