Budget talks are subject as Stephen Colbert lampoons fiscal cliff jokes and satire
Political Comedy articles on Democracy Chronicles
This Political Comedy section highlights the best and worst from the great wide world of political satire, using the power of laughter to expose corruption and buttress democracy. Also see our Democracy Artists section or our articles on Political Art.
Late Night Comedy Takes on Gaza, Black Friday
Though disappointed to learn the Iron Dome wasn’t a giant yamaka, The Daily Show host Jon Stewart on Monday night was was comedy takes on Gaza
Jon Stewart Clashes With Bill O’Reilly Over Elections
Stewart Clashes With Bill O’Reilly. Talk show has clashed repeatedly with ‘fake news’ kings
NJ Governor Chris Christie Shows Funny Side on SNL
Christie remains controversial Governor of NJ but is powerful figure among moderate Republicans. On SNL Video: Chris Christie Shows Funny Side!
Stephen Colbert Issues Severe Candidate Warning
Colbert and Stewart heat-up for election night extravaganza as Colbert in Severe Candidate Warning
Your In-laws Could be Your Worst Political Enemy
Ohio Senate candidate find political elections are much harder without your worst political enemy
VIDEO: Best Moments From US Elections
Moments From US Election: Democracy is messy but succeeds at producing great video of politicians
Top Ten Comedy Moments in Political Social Media
Elections are basis of most of social media’s top 10 Comedy Moments in Political Theater this year
Stephen Colbert Jokes About Voter Fraud and Registration
Colbert: Dumping voter forms is ‘how the electoral sausage is made’ – Stephen Colbert Jokes About Voter Fraud
Political Satirist: ‘Fuck you, Ohio’ for hogging presidential race
Some lighthearted political comedy “rest of us are taking it in the buckeye… so Fuck you, Ohio”