Have you watched David Letterman lately? I was a fan until he bashed George W. continuously...calling him stupid...showing videos of him flubbing words (as if no one ever does it). I found it disgusting!
Once W. was out of office, I tuned in to Letterman again...just curious. Then it was an every night bashing of Sarah...afterall, she was a threat to Obama.
Now that she’s out of the picture, he has been bashing Herman Cain.
I have a feeling that the next victim will be Gingrich...Letterman is out to destroy anyone who is in the lead for the GOP.
You might call be nuts, but I think these late night comedians have an influence on public opinion...
I can watch Leno — at least he seems to do equal-opportunity bashing. And after the monologue, the bashing is done. Unlike Letterman, who continues to bash during the entire show.
I did watch the clip of Perry on Letterman doing the Top 10. It was really sad. Sad seeing him have to go on Letterman!
And yes, of course those comedians influence public opinion. The average voter does ZERO research into candidates or issues. They vote based on advertising and name recognition. It's scary.