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Monday, January 19, 2009
Surviving the Obama Comedy Crisis: A Report From the Front Lines
What's in store for political humor in the age of Obama? Will he be the president who presides over the bursting of the comedy bubble? Or can he find a way to bail out the comedy industry too? Writers for "The Daily Show," "Colbert Report," Letterman show, and The Onion weigh in on the pressing comedic question of the day.

Monday, December 29, 2008
2008's Funniest Political Moments
(2 comments) In a year when everyone was looking for a bailout, politicians did more for political comedy than any other industry. As a salute to those who made this the funniest year since, well, last year, here's a look back at 2008's most memorable feats and foibles.

Wednesday, October 22, 2008
The Liberal and Conservative Manifestos
(2 comments) With all of the nonsensical talk about plumbers and pigs with lipstick, hockey moms and washed-up terrorists, it's easy to lose track of what this election is really about. To help clarify matters as Americans head to the polls, here's a look at the core beliefs that define liberals and conservatives. We'll leave it to you to decide which represents the "real America."