Play of the Day: The fiscal cliff gets its due

Letterman admits he doesn't understand the fiscal cliff.

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The late-night shows were light on the political humor as people slowly trickle back to work. But David Letterman was around to admit his thorough lack of knowledge of what the fiscal cliff even is.

For today's must-see moment, fast forward to 1:53 to see President Obama "compare" himself to Abraham Lincoln on Meet the Press .

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