Hugh Hewitt

Season 2, Episode 52, Aired
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TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of Painting the Map Red: The Fight to Create a Permanent Republican Majority, Hugh Hewitt!
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  • Tad makes another appearance.

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    By jchamberlin, May 06, 2006 Report Abuse
    Stephen started off tonight's show by mentioning the Chinese President's visit to the United States. The reason for China's economic success has been said to be because of the corruption there. To look into this, Stephen introduces a Colbert Report Special Report, "Money & Politics: The Machine That Ain't Broke". Stephen goes into a brief summary of how politics and money intermingle and then he invites on Jan Schneider, who is running for office in Florida. Also included in the discussion is Norm Ornstein, an accountant. Jan Schneider isn't getting the backing of the Democrats. They're supporting her opponent who she beat in a previous race.

    Back from commercial, Stephen turns his attention to former Rep Randy "Duke" Cunningham, who's been charged with taking bribes from a defense contractor. When Stephen heard the government was going to auction off some of Mr. Cunningham's possessions, Stephen asked his building manager, Tad, to attend the auction and to bring him something back. Unfortunately, Tad was only given $200 to spend. On day one, Tad looks over everything at the auction in hopes of finding something for Stephen. The issue of $200 is a big problem. On the big day, Tad watches as several auctions don't go his way. Antiques cost much more than $200. So what did Tad come away with? The "Welcome To The Auction" sign which sat outside of the auction.

    Back from commercial, Stephen welcomes tonight's guest, Hugh Hewitt. They talk about the strategy to remove Democrats from the Senate and replacing them with Republicans, which is what Mr. Hewitt's book is all about.

    I have to say that most of tonight's show was a waste of time. The first main segment was pretty mediocre as was the interview. The middle segment with Tad was fairly funny, but it needed to be funnier and a bit longer. The first segment was a little too long and impacted how good the show could have been.moreless

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    • Stephen Colbert: Welcome to the Report. I tell 'ya tonight, folks, we're balls to the walls. (pause for laughter) And I hope that's good. Edit
    • Stephen Colbert: This weekend, hippies celebrated Earth Day. Maybe one day they'll celebrate Jobs Day. Edit
    • Stephen Colbert: Talk show host Hugh Hewitt will be here to tell us how the Republicans can get a permanent majority. I mean besides Diebold machines. Edit

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