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Funny Moments from the 2008 Campaign Trail

By Daniel Kurtzman, About.com

Catch humor highlights from the 2008 presidential campaign, including late-night TV appearances, witty quips, and other funny moments -- updated frequently.

Prank Call from 'Gov. Schwarzenegger' to Mitt Romney

Mitt Romney receives a prank phone call from his son, Matt Romney, and thinks he's talking to Arnold Schwarzenegger.

John McCain Takes Campaign to 'Tonight Show'

John McCain appears on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and teams up with a surprise guest, Rudy Giuliani.

Hillary Clinton's Top Ten Campaign Promises

Sen. Hillary Clinton appeared on the "Late Show With David Letterman" and presented her Top Ten Campaign Promises. 4: "For over a century there have been only two Dakotas -- I plan to double that."

Mike Huckabee Ad: "Chuck Norris Approved"

Mike Huckabee and Chuck Norris review facts about Governor Huckabee in this ad for Huckabee's presidential campaign.

John McCain Mocks Hillary Clinton and Woodstock

John McCain brought down the house at the FOX News Republican presidential debate with this quip: "In case you missed it, a few days ago Senator Clinton tried to spend $1 million on the Woodstock Concert Museum. Now, ladies and gentlemen, I wasn't there. I'm sure it was a cultural and pharmaceutical event. I was tied up at the time."

Hillary and Bill Clinton Spoof 'The Sopranos'

Hillary and Bill Clinton spoofed the final episode of "The Sopranos" in a funny video unveiling Hillary's official campaign theme song, "You and I" by Celine Dion.

Hillary Clinton Gets Her Feelings Hurt

Hillary Clinton jokes about how she has had her feelings hurt because voters like Barack Obama better.

Dennis Kucinich Admits Seeing UFO

Dennis Kucinich's UFO sighting
After being pressed by Tim Russert during a Democratic debate, Dennis Kucinich admitted that he once saw a UFO. Kucinich insisted he was in good company and vowed to open a campaign office in Roswell, New Mexico.

'How Do We Beat the Bitch?'

John McCain answers a profane question from a supporter on the campaign trail.

Stephen Colbert's Presidential Bid Comes to an End

Colbert for President 2008
After South Carolina rejected Stephen Colbert's attempt to get on the presidential primary ballot, claiming he was not a viable candidate, Colbert declared an end to his short-lived candidacy.

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