I thought he came off as a little nervous. I don't recall one anti-Bush joke. He told one Cheney hunting joke that was actually funny (Bjrok couldn't be here tonight. She was trying on her outfit and Cheney shot her - you have to remember that Bjork wore the outfit with the swan on it a few years ago).
He took a couple good swipes at the Democrats (usually you have to go to a Democratic fundraiser to see this many Hollywood stars) and the Baldwins. I thought the opening was funny when one former host after another turned said no to hosting again. The cowboy montage was also a hoot, in an off color sort of way.
I was happy Crash won because it was the only nominated movie I saw last year.
I was thinking of renting "Crash". do you have a recommendation?
That's more of joke about ridiculous fashion than politics. After reading what he said, he "bombed" like a skinny guy telling fat jokes at a Weight Watchers meeting. Funny, but not to that crowd.