Posted on 07/23/2006 5:38:08 PM PDT by Blogger
Wexler falls into a comedic interviewer's trap -- and he's not laughing By Brian E. Crowley
Palm Beach Post Political Editor
Saturday, July 22, 2006
U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler has sat in front of some of the hottest television lights in the world of news talk, barking about political rivals, demanding action and mostly holding his own in on-air squabbles.
Then he sat down with comedian Stephen Colbert.
Video: Rep. Wexler's appearance on The Colbert Report
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Wexler thought he knew what he was getting into but really he didn't.
He found himself talking about whether caribou meat should be used to fuel sport utility vehicles. And he found himself being cajoled into staring at the camera and saying, "I enjoy cocaine because it's a fun thing to do," in a segment that aired Thursday night.
Welcome to Comedy Central, congressman....
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Isn't Wexler the one who thinks he's an expert on elections?
Just saw it. OMG that's funny!
This guys got a brain the size of a peanut. It's amazing that this airhead gets elected.
This segment was funny - when Colbert asked him with a straight face "you've called for the redeployment of our troups in Iraq, where do you want them redeployed to, Iran?" and from that point, Wexler was really confused.
If he's that stupid then I will have to lower my evaluation of the Democrat intelligence to lower than snake feces.
I just watched his Al Franken interview on youtube. He's hilarious.
Well, Duuh! What did he THINK was going to happen? It's the Colbert Report! I guess he doesn't know any older teenagers, or twentysomethings. They LOVE the show and could have told him exactly what to expect!
"I enjoy cocaine because it's a fun thing to do." Followed by, again at Colbert's suggestion: "I enjoy the company of prostitutes for the following reasons because it's a fun thing to do. If you combine the two together, it's probably even more fun."
Cobert premised his prompt with the statement that since Wexler had no opposition in his election, he could say anything he wanted. Wexler obviously is not smart enough to realize that he must stand for re-election in 2008.
Sort of reminds me of the Kerry bunny suit photos. He was all in favor of it until he saw the reaction of the media.
How can members of Congress keep getting roped in like this by that guy? You'd think they'd know about him by now.
What lib has?
Was discussing this just recently here with another Freeper.
Who can name me one well known lib (in or out of elected office) who has a real good sense of humor?
There may be some, but they are few and far between.
Most are so miserable (and spend every waking minute trying to figure out ways to make the rest of us just as miserable) that they never do have the time to enjoy life and lighten up a little. IMHO
This one's for you guys! Check out the link on #18 above. LOL
Just watched the clip... I'm dying here. Too funny!
"He is not that sharp. I thought he had absolutely no clue and just caught like a deer in the headlights"
I think you're right.
I am so glad I got to watch it.
His expression was priceless!
Oh my, thank you for sharing. I just watched it and I have tears in my eyes. That is just to funny.
The only saving grace is that few people watch Colbert and fewer vote in Wexler's district.
Wexler has an American Conservative Union rating of 0 (nada, nothing, nil).
Interesting tidbit from his voting record ratings (source: Project Vote Smart): He supports the interests of Planned Parenthood 100% of the time and the interests of the Society for Animal Protection 100% of the time.
Leni
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