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David Letterman Mocks Romney's Wealth Despite Being Worth $400 Million
May 19th, 2012 3:52 PM
You want to see a perfect demonstration of almost unimaginable media hypocrisy?
On Friday, CBS Late Show host David Letterman mocked Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's wealth despite being worth $400 million (video follows with transcript and commentary, file photo):

Letterman Says 'The Guy’s a Psycho' After Airing Edited Video of Rom
May 18th, 2012 11:29 AM
After basically campaigning for Barack Obama Tuesday, CBS Late Show host David Letterman took to seriously mocking Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney two days later.
Following the presentation of an edited video of the former Massachusetts governor laughing maniacally, Letterman told his audience, "The guy’s a psycho" (video follows with transcribed lowlights and commentary):

Betty White’s Favorite Drink: ‘Grey Goose - Because I’m An Anima
May 17th, 2012 10:57 AM
The legendary actress Betty White appeared on CBS’s Late Show Wednesday, and as always regaled the crowd with her classic wit and charm.
After commenting about her busy schedule – “I’m a major rock star!” – White told host David Letterman her favorite alcoholic drink is Grey Goose – “Because I’m an animal lover” (video follows with transcribed highlights and commentary):

NBC's Williams Praises CBS's Pelley For Being In 'Dan Rather School of
May 16th, 2012 3:55 PM
Appearing on CBS's Late Show with David Letterman on Tuesday, NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams heaped his idea of high praise onto CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley: "Scott grew up firmly in the Dan Rather school of journalism, which is a great tradition." [Listen to the audio or watch the video after the jump]
Despite that laughable reference to the disgraced former CBS News anchor…

Letterman: Bush-Cheney Didn’t Want to Get bin Laden Because They Did
May 16th, 2012 11:12 AM
In a particularly sleazy allegation, David Letterman on Tuesday night alleged former President George W. Bush and former Vice President Dick Cheney “went soft” on finding Osama bin Laden “because they were worried about upsetting their Saudi Arabian royalty buddies.” Talk about a lack of civility and respect for elected officials.
Letterman’s impugning of the former administration came…

Morning Joe’s Brzezinski Fondly Recalls Her Mother Mouthing Off to P
May 9th, 2012 4:01 PM
While appearing on the Late Show with David Letterman, Mika Brzezinski took time to share her fondest memories growing up in a liberal household with father Zbignew Brzezinski, National Security Advisor to President Carter. Brzezinski described the upheaval in her life when her father was appointed to Carter’s staff, saying that, “It happened overnight, and all of a sudden we were going to the…

On Letterman, Robin Williams Cracks Bush Was 'Cute' Like a Drunk Uncle
April 27th, 2012 8:50 AM
Appearing as a guest on Thursday's The Late Show with David Letterman on CBS, comedian Robin Williams took some shots at GOP presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, and ended up bringing up former President Bush, comparing him to a drunk uncle who "took a dump in the jacuzzi."

Limbaugh Rips Olbermann: 'You Are Not a $10 Million Chandelier - You'r
April 4th, 2012 5:52 PM
Recently fired and disgraced liberal commentator Keith Olbermann boasted on CBS's Late Show Tuesday that he's a $10 million chandelier.
Rush Limbaugh on his radio program marvelously responded Wednesday saying, "Keith, you are not a $10 million chandelier. You're the guy wearing a $50 lampshade sitting in the corner of the room that nobody else wants to go in" (video courtesy Daily Rushbo…

David Letterman: Rachel Maddow 'Probably the Smartest Person' in 'All
March 27th, 2012 8:41 AM
When you think of MSNBC's Rachel Maddow, do you consider her one of the smartest people in all of journalism today?
David Letterman does, and actually said so as he introduced her on Monday's CBS Late Show (video follows with transcript and commentary):

NBC Cheers Michelle Obama on Letterman Then Touts Video Mocking Mitt R
March 20th, 2012 1:23 PM
In the 7 a.m. et hour of Tuesday's NBC Today, news anchor Natalie Morales fawned over Michelle Obama's appearance on The Late Show With David Letterman: "She...talked about her late-night chats with the President, and joked that he's always upbeat, especially about the notoriously deadlocked Congress. I guess you got to keep your sense of humor about you."
Later, in the 8 a.m. et hour,…
Letterman Asks Michelle Obama 'Has Your Husband' Ever Said To You 'Joh
March 20th, 2012 12:32 AM
It didn't take long for Republicans to get bashed during David Letterman's interview with Michelle Obama Monday night.
In the middle of an election year, the CBS Late Show host actually asked the First Lady, "Has your husband ever come home and said to you, 'Oh, that John Boehner, what an idiot?'” (video follows with transcribed highlights and commentary):
Letterman Airs Mock Video of Gingrich Having Sex With Vending Machine
January 20th, 2012 10:20 AM
On the CBS Late Show Thursday, host David Letterman aired a mock video of Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich having sex with a vending machine.
This came at the end of his Top Ten segment called, "Top Ten Revelations In The Interview With Newt Gingrich's Ex-Wife" (video follows with transcribed highlights and commentary):

David Letterman Jokes About Gingrich Abusing Wife, Mocks Gov. Christie
January 18th, 2012 9:30 PM
CBS comedian David Letterman teed off on the Republican presidential field on Monday night while barely batting an eye toward President Obama or the Democrats. The Late Show host joked at the expense of Newt Gingrich's first marriage and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's weight, while comparing former First Lady Pat Nixon to a reptile from Star Trek.
In addition, the CBS comedian dismissed the…

McCain Complains About Stephanopoulos 'Gotcha Question' on Contracepti
January 13th, 2012 3:15 AM
Appearing as a guest on Thursday's Late Show with David Letterman on CBS, Arizona Senator John McCain complained about ABC's George Stephanopoulos because the ABC host asked GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney if states have the constitutional power to ban contraceptives.