David Letterman’s jokes jab absentee John McCain

By Jessica Fargen and Joe Dwinell
Thursday, September 25, 2008 - Updated 501d 18h ago

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Late night yakmeister David Letterman unleashed a brutal barrage of humor last night against Sen. John McCain after a last-minute cancellation caught the comic off guard.

It was either a show of sour grapes or a comic dance to fill dead air with gags. Either way, Letterman’s attack is political fodder today.

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David Letterman targeted John McCain after the Republican presidential candidate canceled his appearance on the show.

Herald Pulse

Was Dave Letterman a poor sport to slam John McCain for skipping his show ?

21% - Yes. Wake up Dave! It’s the economy stupid.

17% - Worse. CBS allowing Letterman to show McCain having make-up applied was crass.

44% - No. Letterman just needed to fill the spot quickly with humor.

18% - Who cares. Why do candidates even go on the show?

Poll Closed: 2008-09-26
Total Votes: 4,000