The Colbert Report

Anniversary Pandering

Season 4 • 08/26/2008

The Democrats cater to black and female voters while ignoring the significant anniversaries.

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05:26

Bing West
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Bing West says the soldiers did such a good job in Iraq that they changed the nature of the war.
08/14/2008
03:46

The 1952 Helsinki Games - The Reindeer Roars
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The 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games aren't really games at all. They're a war.
08/14/2008
00:36

Intro - 8/14/08
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The Russian invasion of Georgia continues -- turns out nested inside that truce was another war.
08/14/2008
02:50

Jeopardy Shout-Out
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Alex Trebek mangles Stephen's show on "Jeopardy."
08/14/2008
01:49

Burning Man Festival Confusion
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Stephen confuses footage of the Burning Man festival with the Democratic National Convention.
08/26/2008
00:29

Up Next
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Stephen's never actually thought about what's on the air after his show.
08/26/2008
00:34

Intro - 8/26/08
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The Democratic National Convention kicks off in Denver -- big news for sister cities Sodom and Gomorrah.
08/26/2008
05:28

Scott McClellan
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Scott McClellan and Stephen try to get President Bush on the phone.
08/26/2008
02:10

Michelle Obama's Speech
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Bill Kristol isn't the only commentator who saw through Michelle Obama's facade of warmth, competence and likability.
08/26/2008
06:41

Bob Barr
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Libertarian Bob Barr talks about his presidential campaign and sharing a cigar with Al Gore.
08/26/2008
02:33

Anniversary Pandering
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The Democrats exploit the anniversaries of the 19th Amendment and Martin Luther King's 'I Have a Dream' speech.
08/26/2008
05:39

Hillary Clinton Supports Barack Obama
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Hillary Clinton is clearly behind the candidacy of not John McCain.
08/27/2008
00:34

Intro - 8/27/08
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Hillary Clinton declares her strong belief in Barack Obama. Stephen hears there's already Oscar buzz.
08/27/2008
03:31

Repo Man
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Democrats may see the glass as half empty, but the repo men see that you are behind payments on that glass.
08/27/2008
02:43

Stephanie Tubbs Jones Tribute
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Stephen pays tribute to Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones by replaying her spin-off: Judge Tubbs.
08/27/2008
01:14

Live From Dynasty
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Stephen proves he's in Denver by showing the intro to "Dynasty."
08/27/2008
06:17

Mike Huckabee
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Mike Huckabee doesn't want Barack Obama to be president, but he's proud that he's the Democratic nominee.
08/27/2008
00:33

Intro - 8/28/08
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It's the last night of the Democratic convention. Spoiler alert: they picked Obama.
08/28/2008
04:00

DNC Formal Roll Call
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In a shockingly spontaneous moment, the New York delegation dramatically ends the roll call.
08/28/2008
05:25

Richard Brookhiser
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Richard Brookhiser tells Stephen that George Washington was a good president because he trusted smart people.
08/28/2008
00:57

Stephen's Brownies
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Stephen's brownies didn't turn out the way he wanted.
08/28/2008
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