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(36,988 posts) Thu Apr 4, 2013, 09:25 AM Apr 2013

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Stephen Colbert declares war on morning Joke [View all]

Wednesday night on “The Colbert Report,” host Stephen Colbert took umbrage at former U.S. Rep. Joe Scarborough (R-FL)’s decision to air a pro-Mark Sanford “infomercial” during Wednesday’s edition of Scarborough’s MSNBC show “Morning Joe.”

Former Gov. Sanford (R), who left office in disgrace after admitting to an extramarital affair, is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in South Carolina’s 1st District. Sanford’s opponent? None other than Stephen Colbert’s sister, Elizabeth Colbert Busch.

Colbert said that he hadn’t planned to bring the power of his show to bear on the race, “But then I watched this morning’s ‘Coffee Joe and the Funky Bunch’” and saw Scarborough’s wholehearted endorsement of his friend Sanford, in which Scarborough said, “It’s going to be ‘Morning Joe’ versus ‘Colbert Report.’”

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/04/04/colbert-joe-scarborough-leaves-me-no-choice-but-to-declare-war-on-his-show/

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Stephen Colbert declares war on morning Joke [View all] Ichingcarpenter Apr 2013 OP

To the extent that Joe Scary is something, it'll be interesting to watch the mismatch unfold. byeya Apr 2013 #1

I'm sure Joe will make a comment tomorrow Ichingcarpenter Apr 2013 #3

Joe and Mika were fawning all over the Adulterer Rene Apr 2013 #17

doncha just love what Colbert did to Mike Barnicle on that video clip? CTyankee Apr 2013 #18

I wished they would have played it on Morning Joe. lib87 Apr 2013 #42

Never happen. Colbert's jibe was pretty rough stuff, but IMO thoroughly deserved CTyankee Apr 2013 #49

What I think was most hurtful was when Sanford said he found his, "soul mate" in another woman. Maraya1969 Apr 2013 #48

Or his betrayed kids.. the man's a total asshole. mountain grammy Apr 2013 #54

"Funky bunch" is the best description of Joe's panel I've seen pinboy3niner Apr 2013 #2

Yes, I'd rename them the "Flunky Bunch" though! TuxedoKat Apr 2013 #56

This will be entertaining Sherman A1 Apr 2013 #4

Bambi Meets Godzilla. randome Apr 2013 #5

A classic alfredo Apr 2013 #19

Guess I better set the DVR, should be fun to watch. BootinUp Apr 2013 #6

Bring it on libodem Apr 2013 #7

I think Mika said she wanted to get Stephen on the show... CTyankee Apr 2013 #8

I look at your morning joe threads Ichingcarpenter Apr 2013 #12

Can't bring myself to watch Joe when Stephanie Miller is on Current. mountain grammy Apr 2013 #9

Stephanie Miller helped me survive after Kerry lost. I was mad all the time at all CTyankee Apr 2013 #50

I'm still depressed, so Steph and the crew work for me. Start my day with a laugh. mountain grammy Apr 2013 #53

They didn't mention it this morning. One of the 99 Apr 2013 #10

Never watched Joey Scar; I bet I never will NBachers Apr 2013 #11

Trust your instincts. randome Apr 2013 #13

Me too. pennylane100 Apr 2013 #34

. Baitball Blogger Apr 2013 #14

K&R nt ProudProgressiveNow Apr 2013 #15

No contest there.... joanbarnes Apr 2013 #16

Joe took on Colbert?... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #20

Oh it's on and probably over already looking at poor Mike Barnacle ellisonz Apr 2013 #21

unleash the satire Colbert! JitterbugPerfume Apr 2013 #22

At least now we know where the stain on Mike came from! Please proceed Apr 2013 #52

Further proof that Stephen Colbert rules and Joe Scarborough doesn't. Initech Apr 2013 #23

Bring it Stephen. nt TeamPooka Apr 2013 #24

I almost feel sorry Isoldeblue Apr 2013 #25

I know, I had a moment too, but supressed it with laughter... mountain grammy Apr 2013 #55

Colbertt was xxqqqzme Apr 2013 #26

So ironic that a Republican like Sanford is forgiven for this shit. Republicans for all maddiemom Apr 2013 #27

I am sorry but I thought that Weiner's actions were beyond the pale. pennylane100 Apr 2013 #35

What? You feel that sending pics to people of youself in your underpants notadmblnd Apr 2013 #47

Murdering Joe just made a BIG mistake Politicalboi Apr 2013 #28

That was my first thought TuxedoKat Apr 2013 #57

All of them vs. Colbert? Hardly seems fair. JNelson6563 Apr 2013 #29

Did you see this comment from that blog? amuse bouche Apr 2013 #30

soo Las Vegas bookies giving odds yet? irisblue Apr 2013 #31

Or even better than Vegas, pennylane100 Apr 2013 #37

odds on stephen/"funky bunch" irisblue Apr 2013 #38

Why oh why Iwillnevergiveup Apr 2013 #32

Sadly, they are quite good. pennylane100 Apr 2013 #36

This should boost both shows' ratings. nt SunSeeker Apr 2013 #39

Haha, this ought to be great! City Lights Apr 2013 #33

Did you hear Colbert's audience groaning when Joe and Barnicle were quoted? CTyankee Apr 2013 #51

Isn't the mantra of the "Right" that zbdent Apr 2013 #40

I stopped watching Mika and the funky bunch. Ilsa Apr 2013 #41

Colbert Busch campaign should really tear into GOP radarluv Apr 2013 #43

Morning Poo is a better use of time. olddots Apr 2013 #44

Morning Jerkoff The Wizard Apr 2013 #45

I wouldn't watch Joe Scarborough if he were on FOX. Ganja Ninja Apr 2013 #46