Vice Presidential Debate Jokes

The late-night comedians weigh in on the Palin-Biden debate showdown:

"Political experts are saying that to succeed in the vice presidential debate, Sarah Palin needs to show that she has the same concerns as everyday Americans. For instance, Palin planned to start the debate by saying she's really troubled by John McCain's choice for vice president." –Conan O'Brien

"Sarah Palin right now is training for the vice presidential debate in Arizona. And she says it has really helped her on foreign policy, because from Arizona she can see Mexico." --David Letterman

"Meanwhile, the big question that I don’t know if anyone has asked yet -- while Sarah Palin's yammering it up with Joe Biden in St. Louis, who's keeping an eye on the Russians? What happens if Putin decides to rear his head?" --Jimmy Kimmel

"Even though Governor Palin is not expected to do particularly well in tomorrow night's debate, she is favored heavily in Friday night's swimsuit competition." --Jimmy Kimmel

"I loved the back and forth arguing, both sides of the issues, and that was just Joe Biden." –David Letterman

"Sarah Palin is currently rehearsing for the debate, but insiders tell me it's not going that well because she keeps saying, 'I'd like to buy a vowel, Pat.'" --David Letterman

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David Letterman presents the Top Ten Surprises in the Vice Presidential Debate

10. First question for Palin: "Why in the hell do you keep agreeing to talk to Katie Couric?"
9. As a welcome to the candidates, St. Louis constructed a special "arch to nowhere."
8. To even the playing field, Biden wore stilettos.
7. A confused John McCain kept stumbling onstage asking where he was.
5. Palin bore a striking resemblance to Mitt Romney in a wig.
3. Biden's insistence that from his house in Delaware he can see Russia.
2. You could hear Hillary's muffled screams from the parking lot.
1. Palin mentioned bombing Iran, Pakistan and Tina Fey


And the Top Ten Things Overheard at Sarah Palin's Debate Camp:

10. "Let's practice your bewildered silence"
9. "Can you try saying 'Yes' instead of 'You betcha'?"
8. "Hey, I can see Mexico from here!"
7. "Maybe we'll get lucky and there won't be any questions about Iraq, taxes, or health care" 6. "We're screwed!"
5. "Can I just use that lipstick-pit bull thing again?"
4. "We have to wrap it up for the day -- McCain eats dinner at 4:30"
3. "Can we get Congress to bail us out of this debate?"
2. "John Edwards wants to know if you'd like some private tutoring in his van"
1. "Any way we can just get Tina Fey to do it?"

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