The Colbert Report

Patrick Murphy

Season 4 • 04/17/2008

Patrick Murphy believes that Barack Obama is a once-in-a-generation type leader.

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00:41

Intro - 4/16/08
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The Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders help Stephen with his spelling.
04/16/2008
05:35

National Constitution Center
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Stephen leaves his mark on Philadelphia's National Constitution Center.
04/16/2008
03:30

Democralypse Now - The Boss
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Bruce Springsteen is backing Obama? If Americans start hoping, what will he write his songs about?
04/16/2008
05:05

Ed Rendell
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Stephen finds out from Governor Ed Rendell that the people of Pennsylvania are both bitter and sweet.
04/16/2008
00:19

Benjamin Franklin's News
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Benjamin Franklin joins the Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders!
04/16/2008
06:34

The Ed Words - Valued Voter
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In considering who gets his vote, John Edwards is concerned about more than receiving several jet skis for his family -- he'd also like to be a spy.
04/17/2008
02:27

Hillary Clinton Takes on Technical Difficulties
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Senator Hillary Clinton gets to the bottom of Stephen's technical problems and recommends toggling the input.
04/17/2008
03:00

On Notice - Barack Obama Against Distractions
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Senator Barack Obama believes that the American people are tired of petty distractions.
04/17/2008
00:43

Benjamin Franklin's Latest Invention
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Stephen checks in with Philadelphia's favorite son, Benjamin Franklin, who can't wait to demonstrate his latest bread-browning invention.
04/17/2008
03:18

Clinton vs. Obama Philadelphia Debate Review
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Stephen believes that ABC did a great job with the one-on-one Clinton vs. Obama Democratic debate, and so does ABC.
04/17/2008
04:03

Patrick Murphy
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Congressman Patrick Murphy discusses the Bush administration's fear-mongering tactics for keeping troops in Iraq.
04/17/2008
06:27

Bernie Sanders
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Stephen worries that Senator Sanders' call for a redistribution of wealth will overcrowd his yacht club.
04/21/2008
00:33

Intro - 4/21/08
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The world faces a food shortage, the pope continues his papal visit and Senator Bernie Sanders speaks up for socialism.
04/21/2008
01:39

Philly Loves Colbert Nation
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After a brief affair with Philadelphia, Stephen returns to his beloved New York City studio and stage manager, Bobby.
04/21/2008
06:08

Father James Martin
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You can really get lost looking into the pope's eye sockets -- seriously, take a flashlight.
04/21/2008
01:30

Farewell to Bobby
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Stephen looks back at Bobby's finest stage managing moments.
04/21/2008
03:44

Global Food Shortage
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Stephen's 2012 presidential run may be sponsored by sour cream and man-flavored Doritos: Put some man in your mouth!
04/21/2008
02:46

Obama Copycattery
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Hillary Clinton was the Democratic frontrunner until Barack Obama thought it looked like fun and decided to give it a try, too.
04/22/2008
02:05

Earth Is Awesome
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In honor of Earth Day, Stephen participates in a little interplanetary trash talk.
04/22/2008
00:34

Intro - 4/22/08
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Clinton accuses Obama of copycatting, Stephen better knows Pennsylvania's 7th district and Susan Jacoby takes on America's anti-intellectualism.
04/22/2008
02:11

Indecision Cheesesteaks
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Pat's cheesesteaks are more experienced and Clintonian, while Geno's cheesesteaks are like Obama's fresh face.
04/22/2008
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