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Colbert Fights Against 'The War On Halloween' (VIDEO)

With Halloween just around the corner, Stephen Colbert on Wednesday had some tough words for those trying to spoil the spooky fun. Apparently there's a new trend this year: costume... Read More »

Colbert Takes On Herman Cain's 'Classic Joke' (VIDEO)

Stephen Colbert loves the "action packed" 2012 Republican presidential primary. With so many characters and twists, "it's like a Mexican telenovela that wants to deport itself," he said Tuesday. But... Read More »

Colbert: Chris Christie Speculation Like 'Schrodinger's Candidate' (VIDEO)

Stephen Colbert could not be more excited about the 2012 Republican presidential field, comparing the candidates to "the perfect appetizer sampler platter." "You've got pizza bites (Herman Cain), crazy bread... Read More »

Colbert On Obama's Health Care Law: Only A Gecko Can Tell You To Buy Insurance (VIDEO)

Stephen Colbert is "pumped" now that his favorite sport -- "Supreme Courting" -- is back in season. And all eyes are on the this year's "big match-up": a Supreme Court... Read More »

Colbert Suggests Unbelievable Plan To Address Illegal Immigration (VIDEO)

Stephen Colbert has a -- to put it lightly -- extreme plan to address illegal immigration in America. It starts with pregnant illegal immigrants who, he says, are the most... Read More »

Colbert Defends Rick Perry From Slick-Talking Critics (VIDEO)

It's no secret Texas Gov. Rick Perry performed poorly at last week's GOP debate. Even Stephen Colbert admits it, saying "that's what you get when your head speechwriter is magnetic... Read More »

Colbert: Obama Wasted No Time Embarrassing U.S. At The United Nations (VIDEO)

"Kenyan delegate" Barack Obama wasted no time embarrassing the U.S. at the United Nations General Assembly this week, Stephen Colbert said. And the proof is in the picture: Obama's hand... Read More »

Colbert Finds Solution To U.S. Economic Woes: World War III (VIDEO)

It's no secret the United States' economy is down in the dumps. But across the Atlantic, the European Union is dealing with its own massive debt crisis. And somewhere between... Read More »

Colbert Agrees Obama's Deficit Plan Is 'Class Warfare' (VIDEO)

Stephen Colbert agrees with Republicans who call President Obama's plan to raise taxes on the wealthiest americans "class warfare." "And that is unfair to rich people who, generally speaking, would... Read More »

Colbert Agrees The Clip Holding Obama's Jobs Act Together Is Pretty 'Chintzy' (VIDEO)

It has only been days since President Obama "inflicted" his jobs bill on the country, and Stephen Colbert already knows the legislation is terrible. But don't take his word for... Read More »

Colbert Celebrates Ron Paul Gaining The Coveted 'Sh*t-Faced Vote' (VIDEO)

With so many promising Republican presidential candidates, how is Stephen Colbert to decide who to vote for? "It's like going to the kennel and wanting to bring home all the... Read More »

Colbert: Pawlenty's Endorsement Adds Exactly One Vote To Mitt Romney's Campaign (VIDEO)

Stephen Colbert on Monday lampooned Tim Pawlenty's endorsement of Mitt Romney for president, calling it a "huge" win for the former Massachusetts governor. "Just weeks ago these two men were... Read More »

Colbert Won't Look Directly At MSNBC When Watching GOP Presidential Debate (VIDEO)

Stephen Colbert admitted on Thursday that all the political coverage leading up to this week has been "bullshit." But now that Labor Day has passed -- when, Colbert said, we... Read More »

Colbert: America Needs Obama To Be More Of A 'Bad A$$' (VIDEO)

In these down times, America needs a president who is a "bad ass," Stephen Colbert said on Thursday. So it was with disappointment he reported that the U.S. is falling... Read More »

Colbert: I Think Rick Perry 'Likes Me Back' (VIDEO)

Stephen Colbert says Texas Gov. Rick Perry has the biggest "huevos rancheros" in the 2012 Republican presidential race. So, naturally, he's long been beating back all those "wannabe Super PACs... Read More »

Colbert Analyzes The Etymology Of 'Obamacare' (VIDEO)

President Obama is "spinning his lies again," Stephen Colbert said on Tuesday night. "First it was whoppers like 'I love America' and 'I'm the president,''' Colbert said. "Now he's spinning... Read More »

Colbert Gives Tim Pawlenty The 'Epic' Campaign Exit Video He Deserves

Stephen Colbert on Monday lamented Tim Pawlenty's "rational" presidential campaign after the news that former Minnesota governor dropped out of the 2012 race. "Rationality is the third rail of American... Read More »

Colbert Lauds Romney's 'Corporations Are People' Remark: A 'Civil Rights Champion' (VIDEO)

Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney is a real "civil rights champion," Stephen Colbert said Thursday night. But how does he figure? Responding to what Colbert called a "gotcha" question at... Read More »

Colbert On NY Post's 'Hooker' Cover: 'Analysis Everyone Can Understand' (VIDEO)

With the stock market in tumult the past week, people are trying to make sense of things, Stephen Colbert said Wednesday night. Luckily, the New York Post explained it all... Read More »

Colbert: Spongebob Squarepants Is Pushing A Green Agenda On Our Kids! (VIDEO)

Sure, it's been hot this summer, but Stephen Colbert doesn't believe in the "myth" of global warming. Take the heat index, for instance -- a combination of heat and humidity... Read More »

Colbert Throws His Super PAC's Support Behind Texas Gov. Rick Perry (VIDEO)

When Standard & Poor's downgraded the United States' AAA credit rating, Stephen Colbert says they forgot America's greatest asset: Jesus. "We need god's forgiveness," Colbert said last night. "Or at... Read More »

Colbert Scoffs At 'Moody' And 'Elitist' Credit Rating Agencies

Americans are breathing a sigh of relief, Stephen Colbert says, now that the debt ceiling deal is done. "It may have been a painful, drawn out process, but at least... Read More »

Colbert Compares Obama To The Three Billy Goats Gruff Troll (VIDEO)

Stephen Colbert Monday night saw a silver lining in the debt limit debate: Democrats hate the deal that was brokered. "And you know you've won a negotiation when the opponents'... Read More »

Colbert To Herman Cain: I'm Not A Pizza Crust You Can Throw Away! (VIDEO)

Stephen Colbert is hurt that former Godfather's Pizza CEO and Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain canceled on him. The GOP contender was slated to appear on the Colbert Report Thursday,... Read More »

Colbert: Debt Limit Deadline A 'Muslim-Nazi-Vietcong Conspiracy' (VIDEO)

Stephen Colbert thinks the August 2 debt limit deadline is just another arbitrary, made-up government date -- like, say, Thursday. And what's worse, Colbert on Tuesday suspected the deadline might... Read More »

Colbert: Obama Can End All Wars By Not Calling Them Wars (VIDEO)

A war by any other name would still be totally as sweet. According to Stephen Colbert, President Obama should end the war in Afghanistan without bringing troops home, simply by... Read More »

Colbert Unveils GOP Dream Candidate: That Man On Road Signs

If only Republicans could convince that stick figure on road signs to run for president, they could totally beat Obama. On Tuesday night, Stephen Colbert noted how polls have shown... Read More »

Colbert: GOP Would Win Presidency If Not For Those 'Meddling Kids'

Who says having a "radical" Medicare proposal is such a bad thing? According to Stephen Colbert, that just might be the kind of message Republicans need to send if they... Read More »

Colbert: Pawlenty's Google Test Makes Him An Unnecessary Gov't Service (VIDEO)

According to Tim Pawlenty's Google test, Tim Pawlenty has no place in government. On Tuesday night, Stephen Colbert looked into what sorts of services could be done away with if... Read More »

Colbert Asks Kissinger To Defend Controversial U.S. Actions From Cold War (VIDEO)

Henry Kissinger has rubbed shoulders with some of the world's most powerful leaders in his long career, from American Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford to Chairman Mao. And now,... Read More »