The Late Show with Stephen Colbert aired another captivating episode last night, featuring a segment on the latest developments in the world of politics. In this episode, Colbert dives into the rising popularity of Vice President Kamala Harris, the questionable choice of Donald Trump‘s running mate JD Vance, and Fox News’ feeble attempt at criticism.
Colbert wasted no time in addressing the buzz surrounding Vice President Harris. A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll showed Harris leading former President Trump by two points, sending shockwaves throughout the political landscape. However, Colbert, ever the skeptic, reminded his audience that polls are fickle and do not necessarily reflect the outcome of the election. Nevertheless, the impressive numbers cannot be ignored, especially considering the $126 million raised by the Harris campaign in less than a week.
The Late Show host also praised Harris’s recent rally in Wisconsin, where she received a thunderous welcome from the crowd. With chants of her name reverberating throughout the venue, it was clear that Harris has a strong and dedicated following. Colbert humorously compared the need for a larger venue to accommodate the rally to a trademark Trump move, suggesting that Harris might consider selling her own celebrity Bible, featuring Beyonce instead of Lee Greenwood.
Colbert further highlighted the power and importance of Harris’s message. Her supporters chanted, “We are not going back,” echoing a sentiment that resonates with various social and political issues. Colbert playfully suggested that the only thing that might go back is the beloved corn dog stand that gave people E. coli.
The Late Show host didn’t stop there. He delved into the impact of Harris’s campaign on voter registrations, noting that vote.org experienced its highest spike in new voter registrations following her announcement. The news caused Colbert to quip, “Taylor Swift who? Kamala Harris is clearly America’s newest sensation.”
Celebrities, as always, have voiced their support for Harris, providing an additional boost to her campaign. Colbert hilariously noted that Hollywood is energized by her candidacy, proclaiming that Harris is the biggest thing to hit Tinseltown since “OIC and pretending you’re not on OIC.” The fact that influential Democrats like Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi finally endorsed Harris only adds to her growing momentum.
Shifting gears, Colbert turned his attention to JD Vance, Trump’s pick for a running mate. Vance’s popularity, or rather lack thereof, became a subject of discussion. Polls indicate that Vance is the least popular VP nominee in decades, even less liked than Grover Cleveland’s running mate, Eustace T. Baby Puncher. Colbert couldn’t resist poking fun at Vance’s supposed lack of charisma, jokingly presenting a plank of wood as a photo of the Ohio Senator.
Colbert questioned Trump’s decision to select Vance, given his poor approval ratings and his failure to soften Trump’s far-right image. With Vance’s questionable appeal to suburban women and his subpar public speaking skills, the choice of running mate raised more than a few eyebrows. Trump’s explanation for his selection? Vance likes him more than anyone else. Well, that settles it then.
Even Fox News, known for its aggressive stance against Democratic politicians, struggled to find legitimate criticism of Harris. The best they could come up with was her stance on banning plastic straws, which they mockingly presented as a major liability. Colbert, quick-witted as ever, amusingly remarked that it’s no surprise Fox News is fixated on straws since they “suck.”
In conclusion, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert once again delivered an entertaining and informative episode, diving into the latest political news. Vice President Kamala Harris continues to make waves, gaining popularity and financial support. Trump’s choice of JD Vance as a running mate raises questions, and even Fox News seems to be grasping at straws in their attempts to discredit Harris. With each episode, Colbert keeps his viewers engaged and entertained with his incisive wit and sharp analysis.
