steven colbert’s advice for candidates
on healthcare:
democrats: Tell story of poor, uninsured mother of three to support your push for Universal Coverage.
republicans: Tell story of Tiny Tim to support your push for Christmas Miracles.
on firing up the base:
democrats: Get Clintons on TV as much as possible.
republicans: Get Clintons on TV as much as possible.
on jobs:
democrats: Support honest crusaders for workers’ rights, like the Teamsters.
republicans: “I hear the Army’s hiring…”