Kevin McCarthy’s Major Weakness | George Santos’s Lies Should Disqualify Him From Office

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  • čas přidán 2. 01. 2023
  • The House of Representatives adjourned for the day without electing Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker, while new Congressman George Santos has told so many lies that he shouldn’t be sworn into office.
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  • @Opus313
    @Opus313 Před rokem +566

    We've transitioned well from Hershel Walker lie jokes to George Santos lie jokes!

    • @gabesarti7184
      @gabesarti7184 Před rokem +40

      Before Hershel walker, we had Madison Cawthorne lie jokes.

    • @nugboy420
      @nugboy420 Před rokem +6

      Opus hope u had a good new year! I wonder who is next.

    • @tracyjackman6515
      @tracyjackman6515 Před rokem +6

      Who’s on deck?

    • @artfarty9822
      @artfarty9822 Před rokem +14

      Yes I can see that comedians are going to have lots of great material up to and after Santos resigns and/or is extradited to Brazil

    • @haunteddragon9515
      @haunteddragon9515 Před rokem +1

      Republicans lie

  • @laalaa99stl
    @laalaa99stl Před rokem +156

    Huh. I'm reading George Santos' resume and it says _he's_ the current Speaker of the House. 🤷

    • @jeffd9782
      @jeffd9782 Před rokem +1

      😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫🤣🤣🤣

    • @jimwind7589
      @jimwind7589 Před rokem

      And he was sworn in!

    • @Rugelacharugula
      @Rugelacharugula Před 11 dny

      Shame on you. Is that any way to talk about the former poet laureate of Lithuania…

  • @pyrho1
    @pyrho1 Před rokem +372

    With politicians like these, the monologue practically writes itself.

    • @ShannonJacobs0
      @ShannonJacobs0 Před rokem +3

      The original business model of CZcams stank, but at least the ads were reasonable.
      New flood of invasive, repetitive, and offensive ads are EVIL.
      Google is now fully dedicated to doing any evil that seems profitable.
      And censoring complaints, too.

    • @theborg2638
      @theborg2638 Před rokem

      @@ShannonJacobs0 Ads? Which ads? I don't see any. Use a pi-hole.

    • @VerbalGOAT
      @VerbalGOAT Před rokem +1

      ​@Shannon Jacobs that's ironic because they're slogan like 10 years ago was LITERALLY "Do No Evil"

    • @squireaudra
      @squireaudra Před rokem +1

      With politicians like these who needs foreign adversaries?

    • @daftwerk567
      @daftwerk567 Před rokem

      @@ShannonJacobs0 You have a low bar for evil while using a free product

  • @john2477
    @john2477 Před rokem +89

    The comedy gods have smiled on Steven with the gift of George Santos! 🤡

  • @TihetrisWeathersby
    @TihetrisWeathersby Před rokem +395

    Kevin should ask Brad Raffensperger to find some votes for him

  • @jesusislord3321
    @jesusislord3321 Před rokem +383

    SANTOS lied, saying his mother died in the September 11 attacks!??!? That dude is beyond crazy. Who would make up a horrendous lie like that?!? DISTURBING!

    • @jacobjones8131
      @jacobjones8131 Před rokem +28

      Fr. Does this guy not have friends or family? Who talks/tolerates him? I see pictures of him smiling with people and I just want to know who they are. Nobody that knows him calls him out?

    • @jerryrichardson2799
      @jerryrichardson2799 Před rokem +10

      @@jacobjones8131 Apparently not, alas.

    • @evandaymon8303
      @evandaymon8303 Před rokem

      Not mentioned he is now being investigated by brazilian government for his fraud stuff he had done in country which will be interesting to see how that will work out and also could hurt gop whole lot for allowing him to be sworn in the first place. They pretty much set themselves up for failure on that front if he gets convicted

    • @hopeandpeace4632
      @hopeandpeace4632 Před rokem +35

      He is a republican, he had to past the test of being able to lie without shame
      he PAST WITH A 100% RESULT. BEST IN CLASS

    • @alexdasliebe5391
      @alexdasliebe5391 Před rokem

      He also said she actually died of cancer in 2016. Perfect GOP leader, multiple lies that contradict each other.

  • @kimc5814
    @kimc5814 Před rokem +32

    He's a certain level of psychopath to lie with such reckless abandon.

  • @dianemitchell1717
    @dianemitchell1717 Před rokem +226

    Republicans have made lying a virtue in their party. When facts don’t matter we are truly lost. Thank you, Stephen, for helping me laugh at all the nonsense.

    • @humboldthammer
      @humboldthammer Před rokem

      The problems are in their CHURCHES.

    • @johndolan5076
      @johndolan5076 Před rokem

      they are above the law see nixon. at least he quit.
      santos is a plant in order to get both sides.
      lol
      all politicians lie, do self serving things.

    • @humboldthammer
      @humboldthammer Před rokem

      @@johndolan5076 Roger Stone has Nixon's face tattooed on his back in Purple ink, instead of Voldemort under a purple turban. He's Q-Q, like Quirinus Quirell.
      The Republican CHURCH is the synagogue of Satan, The Catholic Church is the same Whore of Babylon it was in 1517. Vicarius Filii Dei adds up to 666 in Roman Numerals. Final judgment for the churches is 10/12/26 -- Daniel 7: 9-14.
      Epochal Eclipse April 8th 2024., Matthew 16: 4 Jonah 3: 4-5, 8 Jonah 4: 11

    • @mikejones5364
      @mikejones5364 Před rokem

      Sounds like you are still angry the republican party freed the slaves.

    • @apoorv35
      @apoorv35 Před rokem +1

      Thank goodness Democrats have never lied. There is atleast one party that has morals.

  • @shermanculbertson6191
    @shermanculbertson6191 Před rokem +2577

    Being a total liar and scandal ridden is a prerequisite for being in the GOP these days.

    • @kateuhler7803
      @kateuhler7803 Před rokem +38

      Definitely

    • @jpdemer5
      @jpdemer5 Před rokem +51

      Those are features, not bugs.

    • @DrWoodyII
      @DrWoodyII Před rokem +2

      @Herneychin Verneryia "Group Of Perps."

    • @swampy6194
      @swampy6194 Před rokem +1

      If BS were taxed, the GOP would be broke.

    • @Marijuanifornia
      @Marijuanifornia Před rokem +56

      The only reason that they get away with all of it is because everyone else lets them.

  • @Leonaza7
    @Leonaza7 Před rokem +730

    McCarthy saying he’s about putting country first is hysterically ironic considering his past behavior.

    • @swampy6194
      @swampy6194 Před rokem +35

      Maybe he was referring to Russia?

    • @jesusislord3321
      @jesusislord3321 Před rokem +32

      I cringe, literally, each time he says that. The people ARE NOT falling for that crap!

    • @couragekarnga8735
      @couragekarnga8735 Před rokem +1

      He's a disaster, and I hope he fades away soon!

    • @ichijofestival2576
      @ichijofestival2576 Před rokem +13

      To be fair, the part he's not saying out loud is "on the chopping block."

    • @MsBerries25
      @MsBerries25 Před rokem

      He's weak and a clown

  • @nicolebragg1171
    @nicolebragg1171 Před rokem +113

    Such a good monologue I had to watch twice. Barely needed to make up jokes, just telling the facts of the situation is outrageous enough to be hilarious 😂

    • @ew5675
      @ew5675 Před rokem +1

      Sick of the BS in Congress... Mccarthy and Santos should leave congress!

    • @ChibiHoshiDragon
      @ChibiHoshiDragon Před rokem

      And he didn't even use the fact Santos claimed he was out and proud GAY for a DECADE and married when the fact is he is NOT currently married and recently divorced a woman. So NOT for a Decade out and proud

  • @luluzulu3538
    @luluzulu3538 Před rokem +120

    Colbert's return put a huge smile on my face. As an Australian, I follow US politics, and GOP has proved itself to be comedy Gold

    • @angelagroves8235
      @angelagroves8235 Před rokem +5

      I agree. Australian politics is so boring compared to the U.S. 😂

    • @julesmasseffectmusic
      @julesmasseffectmusic Před rokem

      Yes it's funny to watch Rome fall when you're not a vile Roman.

    • @Kreepyb5
      @Kreepyb5 Před rokem

      ❤❤❤❤❤💯💯💯💯missing him

    • @apster2645
      @apster2645 Před rokem

      @@angelagroves8235 Yup

    • @mikejones5364
      @mikejones5364 Před rokem +1

      Watch Biden, he will keep you laughing, the dude is lost.

  • @Leonaza7
    @Leonaza7 Před rokem +3160

    Thank you Donald Trump for doing this to the GOP. Yes we are witnessing historical moments!

    • @ronjohnson21
      @ronjohnson21 Před rokem +100

      👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

    • @47f0
      @47f0 Před rokem +296

      Not to nitpick, but you misspelled "hysterical"...

    • @graham974
      @graham974 Před rokem +338

      Are we talking about cowboy Donald Trump or astronaut Donald Trump specifically?

    • @thetalkingbear
      @thetalkingbear Před rokem +154

      And hilarious moments. I love that the DNC is united and the GOP is fractured.

    • @HaCaraballo
      @HaCaraballo Před rokem +40

      @@47f0 Who cares?! I'm sure you won many speling be! Oops I missed spelled...😂

  • @moresalad221
    @moresalad221 Před rokem +518

    The fact that McCarthy moved into the speakers office before the votes is hilarious!! 😂 😂

    • @jacobjones8131
      @jacobjones8131 Před rokem +13

      I'm not sure who allowed that, but apparently he didn't have an office. Stephen didn't even mention that the part where his interns have to call him "Mr. Speaker" is not recent.

    • @claudiajacques2339
      @claudiajacques2339 Před rokem +10

      🤣🤣🤣🤣❤❤❤❤❤

    • @susanfarley1332
      @susanfarley1332 Před rokem +18

      Arrogant of him.

    • @derekstein6193
      @derekstein6193 Před rokem +28

      Kevin McCarthy has the ambitions of any Slytherin, but the competency of Cornelius Fudge.

    • @joylastname3035
      @joylastname3035 Před rokem +13

      In the 2nd or 3rd vote, Hakeem Jeffries got way more votes than Mccarthy 🤣🤣. HJ got 213 I think and Mccarthy got 202 or so.

  • @rca-in-glasgow6781
    @rca-in-glasgow6781 Před rokem +18

    The writing was on fire tonight! So happy to see you back Steven!

  • @tommyt1971
    @tommyt1971 Před rokem +18

    Ah, t’was a treat to see you break BOTH those resolutions, Stephen!

  • @rgwak
    @rgwak Před rokem +988

    I like the part where McCarthy kept losing more votes with every round of votes. 😂🤣

    • @firequeen2194
      @firequeen2194 Před rokem +35

      Jeffries had more votes with fewer members 😂. If Nancy could get a few Republicans to cross the aisle, a Dem would be Speaker, lmao!

    • @tarmaque
      @tarmaque Před rokem +20

      @@firequeen2194 It's not Nancy anymore, it's Hakeem. Although I'm certain Nancy has considerable influence.

    • @edwardblair4096
      @edwardblair4096 Před rokem +30

      @@tarmaque I think that is what he meant. i.e. Nancy Pelosi convincing 8 Republicans to vote for Jeffries to be the next Speaker. It's unlikely to happen, but quite an upset if it did.

    • @claudiajacques2339
      @claudiajacques2339 Před rokem +2

      😁😁😁

    • @pietrojenkins6901
      @pietrojenkins6901 Před rokem +19

      So when you're in a hole you keep on digging? Great lesson McCarthy .

  • @JSkyGemini
    @JSkyGemini Před rokem +426

    The fact he moved his crap into the office before the vote, is just precious. 😂😂

    • @claudiajacques2339
      @claudiajacques2339 Před rokem +4

      😃😃😃😃

    • @bwenluck9812
      @bwenluck9812 Před rokem +18

      Now *that's* chutzpah!!! 😉

    • @christineyeigh2217
      @christineyeigh2217 Před rokem

      Kevin is just following the GOP Election model Insist you won, Claim your false title wear the emperor's New clothes If questioned Insult the truth.

    • @Seren_ity22
      @Seren_ity22 Před rokem +13

      His desperation is sickening.

    • @dougrobbins5367
      @dougrobbins5367 Před rokem +20

      I'm hoping to get video of him moving his stuff out of the speaker's office, as soon as possible

  • @richardmorrisette8316
    @richardmorrisette8316 Před rokem +7

    This monologue was 🔥
    Kudos to the writers!

  • @KittySnicker
    @KittySnicker Před rokem +30

    So glad to have you back, Stephen! Hope you had a nice break!

  • @rgwak
    @rgwak Před rokem +320

    If McCarthy announces that he's lowering the minimum age for interns to 15, you know he just won Matt Gaetz' vote! 😬

  • @Kinypshun
    @Kinypshun Před rokem +1318

    Santos is such a gift for comedians. The grift that keeps on giving!

    • @nugboy420
      @nugboy420 Před rokem +31

      Keeps on griftin’

    • @couragekarnga8735
      @couragekarnga8735 Před rokem +31

      I hope he goes to jail!

    • @kissmysix
      @kissmysix Před rokem

      So is Biden.

    • @NewMusicWeekly
      @NewMusicWeekly Před rokem +12

      A new Trump isn't needed yet.

    • @georgeb.wolffsohn30
      @georgeb.wolffsohn30 Před rokem +32

      Doesn't America have an agreement with Brazil to hand over criminals fleeing justice in Brazil ?
      We should send Santos to Brazil.

  • @tjmiron2203
    @tjmiron2203 Před rokem +19

    Steve at his finest! Santos makes for comedy gold.

  • @barbarabalogh7779
    @barbarabalogh7779 Před rokem +10

    Your monologue was hilarious! I needed a good laugh. Thanks Stephen Colbert!

  • @stephentomsky9576
    @stephentomsky9576 Před rokem +178

    Didn't even get to the part where Santos was kicked out for not paying rent but two years later was able to loan himself $700k for his campaign and listed his net worth in the millions, up from 0. This has led to him having simultaneous Local, State, and Federal investigations for possible campaign finance violations and possible false document charges.

    • @sharhondahurd2037
      @sharhondahurd2037 Před rokem +18

      Or when he said he lost several employees to the Pulse night club shooting

    • @marinamirman7763
      @marinamirman7763 Před rokem +14

      Or where he is NOT a happily married gay man, but a recently divorced heterosexual.

    • @Marijuanifornia
      @Marijuanifornia Před rokem

      Now that he's a US politician, he'll be "under investigation" until he decides to resign.
      He could pay for sex with a teenager, and he'd be fine. He could foment a coup against the US Federal government, and he'd be fine. He could sell missiles to Islamic terrorists, and he'd be fine. Republicans can do whatever they want because Democrats are quivering pussies.

    • @davidweyant9356
      @davidweyant9356 Před rokem +12

      Follow the money back to Russia.

    • @bwenluck9812
      @bwenluck9812 Před rokem +1

      Oops....

  • @NewMessage
    @NewMessage Před rokem +53

    George Santos' name should always be followed by "( If that is his real name...)".

    • @lindam9618
      @lindam9618 Před rokem +5

      Exactly...I was thinking the same thing!

    • @thatswhatisaid8908
      @thatswhatisaid8908 Před rokem +1

      Well, that would explain why the companies and schools have no record of him...

    • @poisonsumc7426
      @poisonsumc7426 Před rokem

      ...also known as... Anthony Zabrovsky and Anthony Devolder....

  • @debbiedean3165
    @debbiedean3165 Před rokem +9

    It’s great to have you back Stephen 😊.

  • @flyrobin2544
    @flyrobin2544 Před rokem +11

    The writers were on firer with this monologue! 🔥😂

    • @kristopherwatkins45
      @kristopherwatkins45 Před rokem

      @Fly Robin Hello! May you have good health, lots of happiness, and a great New Year. How are you doing today? Hope all is well with you and your family?

  • @Leonaza7
    @Leonaza7 Před rokem +1914

    George Santos behavior is indefensible, yet there are republicans on this platform defending him.

    • @jackderipper2233
      @jackderipper2233 Před rokem +135

      Santos once played Trivial Pursuit with Jesus Christ.
      True story.

    • @graham974
      @graham974 Před rokem +224

      Stop being so mean to Santos! The poor man survived 9/11, the Holocaust, and the Spanish Inquisition. 😢

    • @rtqii
      @rtqii Před rokem

      George Santos is the former commander of Seal Team Six and personally took down Bin Laden when George W Bush was Commander in Chief. It is disgusting what hated liberals are doing to this American Hero!!!

    • @DracoMagnius
      @DracoMagnius Před rokem +121

      @@graham974 I hear he was a soldier in the Crusades.

    • @josephmorgan3058
      @josephmorgan3058 Před rokem +124

      At least his charges in Brazil prove he is qualified for Congress -- he can spend other people's money!

  • @mikeoxbig7931
    @mikeoxbig7931 Před rokem +447

    Last time Kevin tried to become speaker of the house he found himself Home Alone. History repeats itself.

    • @evandaymon8303
      @evandaymon8303 Před rokem +12

      It shows he nothing but a coward and person with no backbone. I mean he gave them a promise to give them what people opposed him want but they still dont want him.
      Not mentioned his case of backtracking too often. Especially with abortion issue with him saying hey leave it up to the states and while later to wanting a national ban. He should not just be speaker but throw out of office for incompetency

    • @claudiajacques2339
      @claudiajacques2339 Před rokem +7

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @A60PlusBlackLibrarian_Ed.D.
      @A60PlusBlackLibrarian_Ed.D. Před rokem +6

      #Priceless 😂😂😂

    • @deannadelmar9863
      @deannadelmar9863 Před rokem

      I pray you are right.

    • @cainster
      @cainster Před rokem +8

      I don't think Kevin would be smart enough to lay traps. I think he would end up like the Family Guy parody and end up getting shot by the burglars instead.

  • @Author_Alyssa_Taylor
    @Author_Alyssa_Taylor Před rokem +15

    Oh baby. SO pleased to see you back. The website SUCKS on keeping us up-to-date. Really quite surprised that He Who Shall Not Be Named's tax papers didn't make it into the monologue.

  • @Mom_sBasement
    @Mom_sBasement Před rokem +7

    Thank god you’re back Stephen. I almost lost the will to live.

  • @TreeCutterDoug
    @TreeCutterDoug Před rokem +477

    What a time to be alive.
    Thanks for keeping us laughing, Stephen!

    • @wawerumwangi4942
      @wawerumwangi4942 Před rokem +1

      Please spare the distinguished gentleman, maybe he feels in good company.

  • @eco2geek.
    @eco2geek. Před rokem +712

    It makes you wonder just how bad a candidate would have to be in order for people to not vote for them. Marjorie Taylor Greene, donald trump, now George Santos, the list goes on. Glad you're back from the holidays, Stephen.

    • @Broccoli_Highkicks
      @Broccoli_Highkicks Před rokem +55

      Never underestimate people's willingness to vote for pure evil out of narrow self-interest and/or sheer spite.

    • @shirleyrombough8173
      @shirleyrombough8173 Před rokem

      They just can't govern, can they? Think how much fun we'll have in 2024 when tbese buffoons are trying to run for president. It's more fun than watching them try to pull off a coup. Get out the popcorn, kiddos.

    • @couragekarnga8735
      @couragekarnga8735 Před rokem +8

      He's such a liar, Stephen gave him half the monologue!

    • @danielgehring7437
      @danielgehring7437 Před rokem

      The trick is to not convince them to vote for you; it's to make up so many lies about the _other_ side that people are afraid to vote for _them._

    • @pietrojenkins6901
      @pietrojenkins6901 Před rokem +27

      @@Broccoli_Highkicks Herschel Walker can hear you .

  • @kathykyle9319
    @kathykyle9319 Před rokem +6

    If any of us lied on our resumes, we would be fired.

  • @bl3788
    @bl3788 Před rokem +6

    Stephen you’re a comedic genius.

  • @SpaceForceCommander
    @SpaceForceCommander Před rokem +75

    It would be funny if Kevin McCarthy unpacked his belongings, and then finds out he lost and have to repack everything again.

    • @flapkatt6094
      @flapkatt6094 Před rokem +8

      The people who have to pack it all up again and move it, then unpack it, those are the ones I feel for. McK doesn't give a rats ass about anyone but himself. Damn I miss Nancy already.

    • @claudiajacques2339
      @claudiajacques2339 Před rokem +1

      🤣🤣🤣❤❤❤❤

    • @whatabout..
      @whatabout.. Před rokem +4

      They might discover that mcrat has been holding onto a couple more secret documents for safe keeping for his best friend.

    • @janinecox256
      @janinecox256 Před rokem +1

      Touché

  • @AndiDuck
    @AndiDuck Před rokem +119

    The things that bother me are the easy reckless concessions McCarthy is willing to make for his blind ambition .. and the alternative speakers being suggested for speaker like Andy Biggs, Jim Jordan and others are 1/6 Coup Plotters.
    "Every failed coup is just practice"- Alex Henderson - Alternet

    • @shirleyrombough8173
      @shirleyrombough8173 Před rokem

      Yes, all of this was begun by T@-$p. Look where he has dragged his party.

    • @couragekarnga8735
      @couragekarnga8735 Před rokem +2

      At this point, I'd almost settle for Mitch Mcconnell!

    • @easternsuneasternsun171
      @easternsuneasternsun171 Před rokem

      Hey dummy , McCarthy hasn't made any concessions which is exactly why this is happening . And why would releasing all the CRT footage from Jan 6th be such a bad thing ?

    • @sheilaboston7051
      @sheilaboston7051 Před rokem

      Yes, and one of those agreed to demands was to dismantle the Ethics Committee. Par for the course for Republicans.

    • @easternsuneasternsun171
      @easternsuneasternsun171 Před rokem

      @@sheilaboston7051 not true

  • @TreyVittetoeMusic
    @TreyVittetoeMusic Před rokem +3

    15-20 years from now I will look back on this horrible, chaotic time in US history and think, how would I have ever gotten through it without Stephen Colbert?😎

  • @mayge1234
    @mayge1234 Před rokem +4

    When I was in college I knew a guy who claimed that he opened up for Rush playing just his bass and that Geddy Lee bowed to him. He also claimed he, no lie, worked for the CIA and on a mission in Brazil his plane crashed and he had to do emergency brain surgery on himself using a Number 2 pencil. Im thinking there’s a family relation with Santos.

  • @paulmccoy2576
    @paulmccoy2576 Před rokem +801

    Stephen’s writing team had an easy day today. There were basically no jokes. Just Stephen reading the actual headlines was funny enough.

    • @eddapultstab2078
      @eddapultstab2078 Před rokem +41

      Its tragic really, those writers spent years learning to produce sick burns, but the jokes just write themselves........

    • @tobiramasenju6290
      @tobiramasenju6290 Před rokem +8

      ​@@eddapultstab2078top comment material ^

    • @hushmoney2058
      @hushmoney2058 Před rokem

      With Biden ????

    • @cruzyla
      @cruzyla Před rokem +16

      That’s the problem. The GOP is putting comedians out of business 😂

    • @UberLummox
      @UberLummox Před rokem

      @@hushmoney2058 Tr*mp lost, son. You're gonna have to be a big boy and accept it one day.

  • @cathycotton9635
    @cathycotton9635 Před rokem +3

    Wow. In rare form, Steven. Nicely done. 💜💜💜

  • @GV-su9ov
    @GV-su9ov Před rokem +3

    Truly enjoyed your show tonight, gave me a good laugh.

  • @andreask9382
    @andreask9382 Před rokem +325

    When the jokes write themselves. Simply brilliant.

    • @mho...
      @mho... Před rokem +10

      Basically Jon Stewarts legacy, just telling us what "our leaders" really do & thats crazy enough 😅

    • @christopherheckman7957
      @christopherheckman7957 Před rokem +3

      "When the jokes write themselves" is a comment that writes itself.

    • @gaypatterson4446
      @gaypatterson4446 Před rokem +2

      @@mho... It’s too bad nobody listened to Mr. Carlin.

  • @kittys.2870
    @kittys.2870 Před rokem +51

    He lost THREE TIMES.

  • @lorrainescandia6267
    @lorrainescandia6267 Před rokem +7

    Welcome back Stephen and happy new year. You were definitely missed.

  • @alfreddeneumann
    @alfreddeneumann Před rokem +2

    America....how is George Santos not disqualified from taking up his congressional seat???? 😳

  • @christinamcconnell5416
    @christinamcconnell5416 Před rokem +282

    Dear lord thank you for being back with your monologue. I'm Northern Irish and found you on-line when he who shall not be named was obviously a pain in your 'neck?' while he was still there. You helped me laugh through covid lockdown here. Your intros are the sharpest and best comedically delivered from the 4 USA 'late' shows I catch. Happy New Year to you and Evie.

  • @sirdrakey
    @sirdrakey Před rokem +53

    Awe! Poor Kevin! Couldn't happen to a more deserving person

  • @srbushman
    @srbushman Před rokem +3

    If he was a dem, Chuck and Nancy would’ve forced him to resign before half of this stuff was discovered. GOP is a catastrophic mess. And like the dems in the House, I’m grabbing my popcorn!

  • @jimgriffiths9071
    @jimgriffiths9071 Před rokem +2

    George Santos even lied about his real name. What needs to be answered is exactly who is funding him.

  • @stevefirth6472
    @stevefirth6472 Před rokem +782

    The really scary thing about the people withholding their votes from McCarthy is that they think he is not crazy enough.

    • @alextimo
      @alextimo Před rokem +21

      I can’t wait until the GOP gets to vote to not shut the government down in September. It’s going to be great.

    • @kcbowman4042
      @kcbowman4042 Před rokem +19

      " they're going to tear each other to pieces, Jesus Christ this will be fun." GIII/Hamilton

    • @jtooley6554
      @jtooley6554 Před rokem +5

      Yeah you're right

    • @ianthesoccerref
      @ianthesoccerref Před rokem +9

      Crazy scary.

    • @janicebunch7599
      @janicebunch7599 Před rokem

      Most were election deniers and did not support the constitution. If they could be disqualified and an alternate slate of congress voters installed the country could proceed.

  • @Tuturial464
    @Tuturial464 Před rokem +25

    Kevin McCarthy has sold his soul to the B.I.g.o.t and deserve this madness he build for himself. A losing streak. Though he deserves the worst. Even if he wins, he’s got the biggest losing streak of his life. His life

  • @superjuliebraun3203
    @superjuliebraun3203 Před rokem +1

    "Mr. Speaker" - bwah-hahahaha! I can't stop laughing, oh lord, it's been a long 6 years.

  • @angiebear8727
    @angiebear8727 Před rokem +3

    At 6 times currently. Will be going on to 7 at 8pm. Will we break the 9 vote record? Hmmmm. Got my popcorn 🍿

    • @kristopherwatkins45
      @kristopherwatkins45 Před rokem +1

      @Angiebear Hello! May you have good health, lots of happiness, and a great New Year. How are you doing today? Hope all is well with you and your family?

  • @starsabove8059
    @starsabove8059 Před rokem +138

    We missed you Stephen, Band, The Whole Team! Welcome back! 🎉🎇

  • @jpdemer5
    @jpdemer5 Před rokem +17

    It would be hilarious if Brazil asked the US to send him back.

  • @nadt5547
    @nadt5547 Před rokem +6

    Welcome back Stephen. I missed you. Hope you had a wonderful break and Christmas. So much happened while you were away and I needed you to make it funny.

  • @kaylinsmith6921
    @kaylinsmith6921 Před rokem +7

    If you ever wondered why men don't understand consent, you need only look at the strategy of "wearing down his dissenters until they gave him the gavel." It's not a coincidence.

  • @mattmanley7118
    @mattmanley7118 Před rokem +36

    McCarthy getting exactly what he deserves counting those chickens way too early

  • @NewMessage
    @NewMessage Před rokem +38

    Gotta say... 2023 startin' out a whole lot better than I feared it would... Dare I hope?

    • @couragekarnga8735
      @couragekarnga8735 Před rokem +6

      There's one last hit of hope in my emotional bong!

    • @Marijuanifornia
      @Marijuanifornia Před rokem

      We're all drinking plastic and guns are the leading cause of death among US children.
      WOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

    • @thatswhatisaid8908
      @thatswhatisaid8908 Před rokem +1

      Do it, it is always pleasant to hope.

  • @itbarthur4u
    @itbarthur4u Před rokem +2

    We need to know more about Rep. Kevin McCarthy's involvement in Jan 6.

  • @jindrich1944
    @jindrich1944 Před rokem +1

    It’s cold in Canada. But what warms our hearts is to watch Americans hammering each other, left and right. 😊

  • @54mgtf22
    @54mgtf22 Před rokem +79

    Lying George is the gift that just keeps giving.

  • @mm-yt8sf
    @mm-yt8sf Před rokem +320

    it's surprising that as a society we think it's important enough to have truth in advertising products to pass laws about it but anything goes with choosing elected officials

    • @kellykeefe3610
      @kellykeefe3610 Před rokem +6

      sad

    • @jackie6903
      @jackie6903 Před rokem +17

      Good point! And these conmen are making decisions for all of us at the highest level.

    • @edwardneuman6061
      @edwardneuman6061 Před rokem +5

      IDK about anybody else, but I don't think these are the kind of examples we should be setting for our kids.

    • @ronp2644
      @ronp2644 Před rokem

      The same people hold back truth in elected officials as the ones holding back truth in news and advertising (and anything else) as much as possible: the CANCER that is the GOP. If it were up to them, we'd be kissing Putin's ass and infested with FASCISTS in our leadership all over! Keep that in mind.

    • @ronp2644
      @ronp2644 Před rokem

      @@RavenStealstheNight Simple answers: the Republican cancer in our society. Nothing matters but their money and power.

  • @alisaoliver1969
    @alisaoliver1969 Před rokem +1

    What Congress?! Without electing a speaker, there's no governing possible. What a 🤡 show!!! 😂

  • @Sandi-ke9mi
    @Sandi-ke9mi Před rokem +1

    As a California resident, I just say no to McCarthy. Good to know the GOP is on to him too.

  • @vonniedemers5683
    @vonniedemers5683 Před rokem +20

    If you lie on a job app and they find out later you can be fired so why isn't he fired?

  • @jasonvegan5761
    @jasonvegan5761 Před rokem +111

    Kevin’s reek of desperation has permeated the entire country, all he wants is to be someone important.

  • @scaryterry9027
    @scaryterry9027 Před rokem +11

    I missed Steven's take on politics over the holidays.😎

  • @RobinaB530
    @RobinaB530 Před rokem +1

    Kevin moved into the speakers office prematurely and Matt Gaetz has formally asked that he be told to leave it. Only the best.

  • @thurayya8905
    @thurayya8905 Před rokem +58

    The first day of school is always difficult, especially for the unpopular girls, Kevin McCarthy and George Santos, who were seen crying in the first floor lavatory.

  • @paulabrown6840
    @paulabrown6840 Před rokem +32

    It’ll be fun watching his things being wheeled out of the Speakers office! 😂
    Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy! 😆

    • @whatabout..
      @whatabout.. Před rokem +4

      They might wanna check those totes for some secret documents he's keeping safe for his best friend!

  • @psmith9789
    @psmith9789 Před rokem +1

    You killed it that nite Colbert!

  • @bipolarminddroppings
    @bipolarminddroppings Před rokem +2

    How did all these lies not get exposed during the campaign? Just ridiculous...

  • @notnef
    @notnef Před rokem +138

    So happy to see Stephen is back!
    I could also use a drink right about now! Drink responsibly folks!

    • @johnbrowne3950
      @johnbrowne3950 Před rokem

      Colbert is back because he missed all that Democrat payola he lives off of.

    • @TentinQuarantino_
      @TentinQuarantino_ Před rokem +3

      I’m trying to do dry January but I think I might need some weed for tomorrow 😂

    • @TentinQuarantino_
      @TentinQuarantino_ Před rokem +2

      I’m trying to do dry January but I think I might need some weed for tomorrow 😂

    • @TentinQuarantino_
      @TentinQuarantino_ Před rokem +2

      I’m trying to do dry January but I think I might need some weed for tomorrow 😂

    • @mkween4285
      @mkween4285 Před rokem +1

      @@johnbrowne3950or because it’s his job to entertain and people love him except for right wing snowflakes?

  • @justjoan4010
    @justjoan4010 Před rokem +25

    “Stay hydrated, this may take a while”. Hysterical 😅😅😅 Stephen.

  • @joshuafass5841
    @joshuafass5841 Před rokem +1

    Oh please! Let Santos remain in office, just so he can be extradited to Brazil a few months later.

  • @oldmoodyfooka3038
    @oldmoodyfooka3038 Před rokem +1

    6:00 “George..Is This UR Macaroni Necklace!!”😂😂 I Literally Just Pissed My Diaper😊

  • @SpaceForceCommander
    @SpaceForceCommander Před rokem +86

    I never thought I’d see Kevin McCarthy’s face be longer than Lauren Boebert’s. It’s great watching his dream get shattered, for the second time after losing to Paul Ryan last time.

  • @zelmatrix731
    @zelmatrix731 Před rokem +192

    Everyone in the making of the Late Show, needs to stand up and take a bow at the end of the show. Everyone is doing fantastic work. Let's try to keep moving ahead and do the best we can. Maybe we can make change.

  • @owenoulton9312
    @owenoulton9312 Před rokem +2

    You can't make stuff like this... And you didn't have to. The comedy literally writes itself!

  • @juliusbishop3629
    @juliusbishop3629 Před rokem +3

    I worked for a moving company and the last job I did was for a newly divorced couple. We spent the whole day putting stuff in the truck just to take it out before the haul. Speaker's office could be the same deal.

  • @carinaaraujo4243
    @carinaaraujo4243 Před rokem +123

    Yeah. Steven is back. I fell asleep before the new year countdown. But I am awake for the late show.😂

  • @martinshillitoe4735
    @martinshillitoe4735 Před rokem +203

    It’s totally astounding that Santos is allowed to become a congressman at all.

    • @carmennurse8641
      @carmennurse8641 Před rokem +7

      Kevin needs santos to get elected house speaker and after that they’ll through him under the proverbial bus

    • @christopherheckman7957
      @christopherheckman7957 Před rokem +9

      Why didn't his Democratic opponent do ANY research? I mean, googling for five minutes should have brought up a few of these.

    • @carmennurse8641
      @carmennurse8641 Před rokem +3

      @@christopherheckman7957 I honestly believe that this is the way it was supposed to happen because it has brought the GQP full circle to show the nation who they really are. What’s that song Cher and Sonny Bono use to sing?…something about tramps and thieves???

    • @barbaragalliera9846
      @barbaragalliera9846 Před rokem +6

      We should be ashamed of our Gov. For letting Santos get sworn in.

    • @christopherheckman7957
      @christopherheckman7957 Před rokem +2

      @@carmennurse8641 Yep. "The Gang That Couldn't Legislate Straight".

  • @rgwak
    @rgwak Před rokem +38

    t'rump: "I only like winners."
    Also t'rump: **consistently picks losers**

  • @bthsr7113
    @bthsr7113 Před rokem +1

    So..... we're going to make Santos face that jail time right? Please?

  • @bkmeahan
    @bkmeahan Před rokem +1

    Between McCarthy's speakership and George Santos' covfefe, Colbert is going to have enough material for a dozen telethons

  • @srf2112
    @srf2112 Před rokem +207

    When Stephen came out swinging at McCarthy you knew it was gonna be a great monologue.

  • @ichijofestival2576
    @ichijofestival2576 Před rokem +155

    Happy New Year, everybody!
    Despite Republicans' best efforts, you've survived yet again. Good job, congratulations, and good luck.

  • @katherinekurzius290
    @katherinekurzius290 Před rokem +1

    "...lying about your high school is SAD'! Hear that, Donnie?

  • @Mark-pp7jy
    @Mark-pp7jy Před rokem +1

    I've been watching the "Speaker" votes with the volume on mute, and then imagining some of the conversations going on between votes. You know some of them are "Hoping that MFer falls flat on his face", and then patting McCarthy on the back as he walks by. Hilarious!

  • @MerkinMuffly
    @MerkinMuffly Před rokem +4

    He also lied today, saying he was sworn in as a Representative by Speaker of the House today, there was no speaker of the House today.

  • @srf2112
    @srf2112 Před rokem +65

    "On what historians are calling his face" 4:45 a.m. and Stephen already has me rolling. Gonna be a good day.

  • @katicabogar24
    @katicabogar24 Před rokem +1

    Schadenfreude remains my all time favourite word.

  • @tamarabeinlich7353
    @tamarabeinlich7353 Před rokem +1

    I do not think Santos was born in this country or even a naturalized citizen. People can't even find any school he attended here in the USA. We surely cannot expect the FBI to investigate him. And again today still no speaker, my face and stomach hurt from smiling and laughing. 🙂

  • @kevincanning3051
    @kevincanning3051 Před rokem +81

    Just when we thought the GOP couldn't get any crazier, from Perjury Taylor Green and Lauren Bobblehead to Kari Lake and Herschel Walker, they gave us George Santos. The jokes just write themselves.

    • @rachelmuniz7645
      @rachelmuniz7645 Před rokem +7

      Don’t you mean Perjury Taylor Green, Lauren Bobblehead, Kari Lame and Herschel “please just” Walkerway! 😂I’m sry I can’t sleep and you guys are cracking me up, I just had to join in. Why not at this point. If you don’t laugh about this sh/tshow you might go crazy! 🤞🏼🤭

    • @frankrizzo739
      @frankrizzo739 Před rokem +9

      Don't forget Matt "All Ages" Gaetz! 😲

    • @annemettefrederiksen7751
      @annemettefrederiksen7751 Před rokem +5

      The only thing more hilarious than this current shitshow, would have been Walker talking about werewolfs in the house floor 😂 I would have died laughing 🤣

    • @horseygirllori
      @horseygirllori Před rokem +6

      Thankfully, we Georgians prevented that from being a reality! 😂

    • @kathyditlevson5085
      @kathyditlevson5085 Před rokem +2

      Lauren Bobblehead 😂😂😂

  • @mikegardens
    @mikegardens Před rokem +11

    He also claimed today, on his first day in the congress, that he was 'officially sworn in by the Speaker of the House." He actually claimed this. There is no current Speaker of the House, so he has not been sworn in yet.

  • @user-ou4ho3qk7m
    @user-ou4ho3qk7m Před rokem +1

    Every time you say "Kevin McCarthy" in our household you owe the swear jar $10, but when you flush him down the toilet and shout his name you're rewarded $1🤣!

  • @happinesscomesinwaves5534

    Santos may not even have a GED.