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Play of the Day -- Internet comments at risk in Arizona

Theresa Poulson, National Journal — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:25:14 -0400

Proposed legislation in Arizona would effectively make it illegal to post negative comments on the Internet.

"The law would ban people from posting anything that would 'terrify, intimidate, threaten, harass, offend or annoy another person," Jimmy Kimmel joked on Wednesday. "Which I think means Kim Kardashian is going to prison for a very long time."

Don't miss today's Must See Moment at 1:23 when Newt Gingrich tries a new way to raise money for his flailing campaign.

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Play of the Day -- GSA's Vegas vacation

Theresa Poulson, National Journal — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:41:03 -0400

How long has it been since Keith Olbermann left MSNBC and headed to Current TV?

"After a certain point, I can't keep track of where I'm working," Olbermann joked to David Letterman on Tuesday. Luckily Letterman had a new business card for the TV personality, who was recently fired from Current.

Don't miss today's Must See Moment at 3:20 when Jay Leno explains who foot the bill for the expensive GSA event in Las Vegas.:

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Video: Obama mocks Romney's word choice on GOP budget

Theresa Poulson, National Journal — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:15:00 -0400

President Obama on Tuesday criticized the GOP budget, zeroing in on Mitt Romney's support of House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan's plan. Watch to see how he makes fun of his potential Republican presidential opponent:

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Play of the Day -- Sarah Palin on NBC's Today

Theresa Poulson, National Journal — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:21:10 -0400

Sarah Palin hosted the Today show on Tuesday. Ahead of her appearance, late-night comedians weighed in.

"Palin is gonna ask her guests some hard-hitting gotcha questions like, 'Name a Newspaper!'" Jimmy Fallon joked.

Don't miss today's Must See Moment at 1:04 when Jon Stewart looks at a key Mitt Romney endorsement.

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Play of the Day -- Bill Maher asks if Mitt Romney is Batman

Theresa Poulson, National Journal — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:13:08 -0400

We learned last week that Mitt Romney is building a car elevator in his house.

"I get the feeling this guy just wants to be president so he has a place to live while he's remodeling his beach house," Bill Maher joked. "I'm not worried that this guy is out of touch, I'm worried he's Batman."

Don't miss today's Must See Moment at 1:53 when David Letterman presents "Politicians and Profanity" in honor of Rick Santorum:

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Play of the Day -- Mitt Romney's blue collar comedy tour

Theresa Poulson, National Journal — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:26:35 -0400

Mitt Romney this week tried get laughs by telling a story about his father -- shutting down a factory.

"It's like he's on the Blue Collar Comedy Tour -- if the comedy was about losing blue-collar jobs," Stephen Colbert joked.

Don't miss today's Must See Moment at 2:04 when David Letterman presents "Why They're Still Running."

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Play of the Day -- Ron Paul won't stop

Theresa Poulson, National Journal — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:02:03 -0400

Ron Paul this week said that it's too early to count him out as the Republican nominee.

"That's like Newt Gingrich saying it's too early to count him out as an Abercrombie model," Jimmy Fallon joked. "Not gonna happen."

Don't miss today's Must See Moment at 3:21 when Jay Leno presents Gingrich's new fundraising appeal:

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Play of the Day -- Late-night skewers Newt Gingrich's $50 photo charge

Theresa Poulson, National Journal — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:18:58 -0400

Comedians had fun with news that Newt Gingrich's campaign is charging $50 for supporters to take a photo with the former House speaker.

"Really? For a picture of Newt Gingrich?" David Letterman asked. "But that includes, you can sit on his lap and tell him what you want for Christmas."

Don't miss today's Must See Moment at 2:43 when Jay Leno reveals another hot mic moment with President Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev:

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Play of the Day -- The Hunger Games, Republican primary edition

Theresa Poulson, National Journal — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:18:57 -0400

The Hunger Games opened to $155 million at the box office this weekend.

"This is how they should decide the Republican primary; let the candidates' families fight to the death," Jimmy Kimmel suggested on Tuesday. Whose family do you think would win?

Don't miss today's Must See Moment at 1:35 when David Letterman presents behind-the-scenes footage of Dick Cheney's heart transplant:

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Play of the Day -- Jeb Bush's tough decision

Theresa Poulson — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:24:48 -0400

On Jeb Bush's endorsement of Mitt Romney, Jay Leno says, "It was the hardest decision he's had to make since endorsing his brother George W."

Don't miss today's Must See Moment at 1:10 when Leno reveals Newt Gingrich's source of confidence:

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Play of the Day -- If Romney is an Etch A Sketch, Gingrich is an Easy Bake Oven

Theresa Poulson, National Journal — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:55:36 -0400

Responding to the Romney campaign's Etch A Sketch slip, Newt Gingrich held up the children's toy while on the stump, saying, "You have to stand for something that lasts longer than this."

"I'm sure his ex-wives got a good laugh at that one," Jimmy Kimmel joked. "If Mitt Romney is an Etch A Sketch, Newt Gingrich is an Easy Bake Oven."

Don't miss today's Must See Moment at 2:08 when Michele Bachmann tells CNN what she really thinks about those still duking it out in the GOP primary:

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Play of the Day -- Happy anniversary, Mitt Romney

Theresa Poulson, National Journal — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:33:47 -0400

Ann and Mitt Romney celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary this week.

"Forty-three years ago, Mitt proposed to his wife and, due to a weak field of candidates, she said yes," Conan O'Brien joked.

Don't miss today's Must See Moment at 0:15 when a fan of Romney presents a drawing of the former Massachusetts governor:

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Play of the Day -- Is Ron Paul hotter than Rick Santorum?

Theresa Poulson, National Journal — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:24:00 -0400

Jay Leno on Tuesday compared Rick Santorum's poolside photo to an image of a shirtless Ron Paul. Watch to see how Paul reacted to his opponent's physique on The Tonight Show.

And don't miss today's Must See Moment at 2:17 when Jimmy Kimmel highlights how a Canadian candidate's campaign bus promotes her ... assets:

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Play of the Day -- Jon Stewart uncovers revealing detail in Obama's Harvard speech

Theresa Poulson, National Journal — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:11:00 -0500

The Daily Show on Thursday examines the "radical" footage of President Obama speaking at Harvard. Watch to see as Jon Stewart reports on the curious man who has been following the president since 1990.

And don't miss today's Must See Moment at 2:55 when Stephen Colbert spoofs the artsy attack ad from Herman Cain's PAC.

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Play of the Day -- The new iPad for president?

Theresa Poulson, National Journal — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:07:00 -0500

Stephen Colbert on Wednesday gave his thoughts on who might come out on top if the Republican nominating process culminates in an open convention.

"It could be Gov. Palin or Chris Christie, or that baby sloth in pajamas that's been lighting up the Internet," Colbert joked. "Or the iPad 3."

Don't miss today's Must See Moment at 2:00 when Jon Stewart uncovers Mitt Romney's base.

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Play of the Day -- Post-Super Tuesday, it's 'Now-We're-Really-Stuck-With-Romney Wednesday'

Theresa Poulson — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:00:00 -0500

Late-night hosts anticipated Super Tuesday results, with Stephen Colbert grilling brats for the Super Bowl of politics -- "if the Super Bowl was one team slowly destroying itself."

Just like the Super Bowl, "I have painted my face the team colors -- white," Colbert joked.

Don't miss today's Must See Moment at 1:52 when President Obama sings a little love song for Israel:

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Play of the Day -- Jon Stewart goes inside Rush Limbaugh's head

Theresa Poulson, National Journal — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09:21:00 -0500

What was Rush Limbaugh thinking when he called contraception advocate Sandra Fluke a "slut"?

The Daily Show took a stab at illustrating what was going on inside the conservative radio host's head.

And don't miss today's Must See Moment at 2:01 when Vladimir Putin gets emotional:

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Play of the Day -- 'Mitt Romney' talks gaffes on Saturday Night Live

Theresa Poulson, National Journal — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:20:00 -0500

On Saturday Night Live this weekend, Bill Hader's Shepard Smith interviewed Mitt Romney about his campaign strategy, asking the former Massachusetts governor about his recent victory in Michigan.

"Michigan was just another case of voters taking a look at Mitt Romney and saying, 'Ehhh, I guess,'" Jason Sudekis's Romney said.

On his gaffes, "I'm focusing on the victories. And as we say in the Romney house, I'm happier than a poor man eating a can of beans from a dumpster."

Don't miss today's Must See Moment at 2:45 when Jay Leno presents a promo for the next episode of the The Voice starring Romney and President Obama:

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Play of the Day -- Romney's Blunt Amendment blunder

Theresa Poulson — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 08:48:00 -0500

After Mitt Romney appeared to change positions on the Blunt Amendment, Jon Stewart on Thursday submitted a new measure of time to the Oxford English Dictionary -- "The Romney."

"It's defined as the three-and-a-half hour window in which a grown man running for president can change his deeply held conviction to its opposite," Stewart joked.

And don't miss today's Must See Moment at :47 when Jimmy Kimmel shows a sneak-peek of the new Lifetime reality series Life's a Tripp, starring Bristol Palin and her son:

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Play of the Day -- Would Snooki's pregnancy change Santorum's stance on birth control?

Theresa Poulson, National Journal — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:47:11 -0500

Conan O'Brien on Wednesday said that rumors are swirling that Snooki is pregnant.

"When Rick Santorum heard the news, he immediately came out in favor of birth control," Conan quipped.

And don't miss today's Must See Moment at 3:08 when Jay Leno reveals the reason Ron Paul won't be asking for Secret Service protection:

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Play of the Day -- Mitt Romney's flip-flop finder

Theresa Poulson, National Journal — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:00:00 -0500

Mitt Romney won the Michigan Republican primary, despite the fact that "Romney kept putting his foot in the mouth he hired so his own mouth doesn't get feet in it," Jon Stewart joked on Tuesday.

And don't miss today's Must See Moment at 1:36 when David Letterman presents the new star of the upcoming Dr. Seuss movie, The Lorax:

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Play of the Day -- The Daily Show: Is Rick Santorum against college because it's fancy?

Theresa Poulson, National Journal — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:50:00 -0500

On The Daily Show Monday, Jon Stewart mocked Rick Santorum's comment that President Obama is a snob for calling on Americans to go to college.

"Oooh, look who's educating his children!" Stewart quipped. "I guess someone's too good for not knowing things."

And don't miss today's Must See Moment at :59 (and 3:10) when Jimmy Fallon and Brian Williams slow jam Super PAC news:

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Play of the Day -- How did Oscars host Billy Crystal describe the GOP presidential candidates?

Theresa Poulson, National Journal — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:22:33 -0500

While introducing Christian Bale during the Academy Awards on Sunday, host Billy Crystal took a shot at the Republican presidential field.

"A dark knight, an American psycho, a charismatic crack addict," Crystal said. "You'll get to choose one on Super Tuesday."

Don't miss today's Must See Moment at 1:13 when Jay Leno rates Mitt Romney on a regular-guy to rich-guy scale:

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Play of the Day -- Romney references Seinfeld incorrectly at debate

Theresa Poulson — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:33:41 -0500

Jon Stewart on Thursday mocked the most recent Republican debate, pointing out how Mitt Romney missed the mark while attempting to reference Seinfeld.

And Conan O'Brien joined in on the debate-bashing, saying about the discussion over illegal immigration and birth control: "I think Ron Paul got confused 'cause he said that we should build a fence around women and pull out of Mexico."

Don't miss today's Must See Moment at 2:16 when Jimmy Fallon sheds light on why Romney might struggle to connect to fellow humans:

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Play of the Day -- Romney's Ash Wednesday

Theresa Poulson, National Journal — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:48:02 -0500

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum celebrated Mardi Gras this week.

And famously Mormon Mitt Romney had ash on his head on Wednesday. Why, you ask? Jay Leno has the scoop.

Don't miss today's Must See Moment at 3:20 when Ron Paul, taking inspiration from President Obama singing "Sweet Home Chicago," breaks out some new dance moves:

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