Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 12/14/20

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The Election Is Finally Over: SCOTUS Rejects GOP Suit, Biden's Win Certified By Electoral College

Today the Electoral College certified Joe Biden as America's president-elect, bringing the long and contentious presidential election to an official end. But many, including Stephen Colbert, wonder what should become of the 126 Republican members of Congress who backed an outrageous lawsuit seeking to invalidate the votes from four swing states.




Melania Trump Drops Hints About Her Post-White House Plans

The incredible Laura Benanti reprises her role as First Lady Melania Trump for a satellite interview from the White House, where she confides in Stephen Colbert her real feelings about America's holiday traditions and drops hints at what she might do after her husband leaves office.




Mister Softee Has The Vaccine Distribution Market Cornered

The Pfizer vaccine must be shipped in sub-zero temperatures, so Mister Softee has had to adapt.

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1. His suggestion to Speaker Pelosi

on bringing that resolution to a vote is actually quite good.

Madame Speaker, I hope you're watching.

Who knew Steven Colbert had a parliamentarian on his writing staff?

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2. Well, we know that Stephen Colbert closely follows politics

And he definitely has opinions, agrees with most of us on DU - and did have his political show even though he played a character. And though his writing staff would have to keep up as well, I'm betting that most of what he says on the show are his opinions. And I agree that the leadership could do worse than to listen to Stephen Colbert...

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3. Steven Colbert has gotten me through some of these rough times.

I loved his Comedy Central show, and his press association take down of Bush II was simply awesome.

If anything he's gotten better with age. And I didn't think anyone could top Letterman.

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4. Same with me!

During the campaign and after we were inexplicably stuck with Trump, I just couldn't handle watching the news - since it was all Trump, all the time. So watching Colbert helped keep me up to speed on things - with humor, which I badly needed. And I figured that others here might feel the same way, so I started posting his monologues back in 2017. Colbert really gets it and keeps up on the latest - but with humor which sure helps!

And I've been a big fan of David Letterman, too. Saw his show in person back in 2008 and he's not only funny and smart, but a nice guy as well. He came out beforehand to answer audience questions, then came out after the show to thank us all for being there - even after 30+ years.