On a recent episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, host Stephen Colbert discussed the upcoming election and the latest news surrounding it. With only one Taco Tuesday left before Election Day, Colbert couldn’t help but comment on the enthusiasm of voters, as 17 million people have already cast their ballots.
Colbert praised the women who have been voting early at higher rates than men, jokingly mentioning that men tend to plan to vote at 6:45 on Election night and show up with last-minute gas station gifts. He also highlighted the inspiring story of Betty, an 82-year-old woman who voted for the first time in her life with the help of her niece.
The fundraising efforts of Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris were also discussed, as she set a record for the biggest fundraising quarter in history, bringing in a staggering one billion dollars. Colbert even jokingly sent her a congratulatory text asking for a $5 donation in honor of his next almond croissant.
Switching gears to the Republican side, Colbert mentioned how former Representative Liz Cheney is reaching out to Trump-weary Republicans and campaigning alongside Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania. When asked about other big-name Republicans still supporting Trump, Cheney responded with a firm statement, saying, “Don’t listen to Lindsey Graham.”
Colbert couldn’t help but take a jab at Senator Lindsey Graham, jokingly asking, “What’s the difference between Lindsey Graham and a book? Books have spines.” He then speculated that if he kept teasing Graham, the Senator might endorse him for president.
The episode also touched on President Trump‘s recent speeches and campaign events. Trump spoke to evangelicals at the 11th Hour Faith Leaders Meeting, attempting to appeal to them with Christmas pandering. However, Colbert found Trump’s comments to be a bit off, especially when he promised to sign a law banning child sexual mutilation in all 50 states.
Shifting the focus to sports, Colbert congratulated the New York Liberty for their recent victory in the WNBA championship, giving New York City its first basketball championship in 51 years. Colbert humorously praised the team’s mascot, Ellie the Elephant, for bringing her swag, fun vibes, and great moves to the team and even crashing a panel attended by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.
In conclusion, this episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert provided both entertainment and insights into the current political landscape. From early voting trends to fundraising records and sports triumphs, Colbert covered a range of topics that kept viewers engaged and entertained throughout the show.
[Article Word Count: 429]
