In a recent episode of ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert‘, the host took a moment to address the big news of President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2020 presidential race. Colbert commended Biden for his selfless act of stepping aside for the greater good and compared him to historical figures such as Roman general Cincinnatus and George Washington. He praised Biden’s courage, grace, humility, and true patriotism.
Colbert couldn’t help but point out the irony of Biden announcing his decision on Twitter, a social media site owned by Elon Musk, who has pledged millions of dollars to a new super PAC backing Trump. Despite this, Colbert expressed his appreciation for Biden and thanked him for his service as president. To honor him, Colbert retired his Joe Biden aviators, which will now rest on a shelf next to Captain America’s shield.
The host also mentioned how unpredictable and eventful politics has been recently, with assassination attempts, cult conventions, and even Matt Gaetz’s new face making headlines. He emphasized that no one could have predicted Biden’s decision to drop out of the race after the primaries were over, and future generations would likely study this unique period in American history.
Colbert also shared a humorous tweet from CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, who seemed to be caught off guard by the news and joked about enjoying a Wolf Spritzer at a restaurant. Colbert expressed his fondness for Biden and mentioned how he had encouraged the former vice president to run back in 2015. He praised Biden for his leadership in steering the country through the pandemic, reviving the economy, and reasserting America’s place on the world stage.
Colbert then shifted his focus to Biden’s endorsement of Kamala Harris and Harris’ acceptance of the endorsement. He highlighted the endorsements Harris received from influential figures such as Bill and Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, Elizabeth Warren, and Charli XCX. Colbert playfully joked about learning a dance move from one of his writers and expressed excitement about the possibility of Harris becoming the first woman president and the first South Asian president.
The host also mentioned the significant campaign funds raised by Democrats in the wake of Biden’s decision, with over $100 million generated in just 24 hours. He highlighted the rebranding of Biden’s online shop as the Harris Victory fund and pointed out the various Kamala merch available. However, he humorously requested a mug featuring Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff.
Colbert concluded by discussing the need for a vice presidential candidate and mentioned potential contenders such as Andy Beshear, Roy Cooper, Josh Shapiro, and Mark Kelly. The concept of having an identical twin as a vice president excited Colbert, as it would allow for a “Parent Trap” White House edition.
Overall, Colbert’s take on Biden’s decision to step aside from the race was filled with humor, admiration, and excitement for the future of the campaign.
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