Stephen Colbert Got Radiohead to Loosen Up, Briefly
Plus a video primer on how not to introduce yourself in a movie
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In addition to admitting his run for mayor, Weiner admits he got caught up in the thrill of social media, which allows regular citizens to interact with politicians in a way that's never been possible before. It feels very democratic. But sometimes it also feels like you've seen a kind of desperation that you shouldn't have seen.
Plus a video primer on how not to introduce yourself in a movie
T-Paw wanted to jazz up his campaign: "I thought about shooting sparks out my butt."
Don't get too excited, nation. Colbert is trailing in almost every other category
Purpura makes a game-time decision between his two employers.
The comedian and politician share the same treasurer
This week in Colbert PAC press releases, video messages and fundraiser e-mails
On facial recognition, the big economic picture, Norway's children, and more
On Colbert's PAC, the dwindling female population, and NewsCorp's British monopoly
Clean government advocates are dreaded the FEC ruling. But it turned out okay
The Comedy Central host can raise unlimited funds to influence the 2012 elections
The Comedy Central host wants to use his show to promote his own PAC
His address at his own alma mater, Northwestern University, scored high with us
He asks how it is to "live with the knowledge that you've lost to Bill O'Reilly?"
And also talks about his favorite movie: 'Network'
This stunt could have a major political impact (if it's taken seriously)
"I hope I'm never again this happy over someone's death," admitted Colbert
The senator has his Planned Parenthood remark stricken from the congressional record
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