Watch Stephen Colbert hilariously endorse every candidate in the style of Sarah Palin
Stephen Colbert was thrilled to welcome 2008 GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin back to the campaign trail on The Late Show Wednesday night. "God, I have missed you," Colbert said, referencing Palin's recent return to the spotlight — which included a jovial yet bizarre speech Tuesday endorsing Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. "It's like a magical eagle made a wish on a flag pin and it came to life — which is great for me. Because while Trump, admittedly, has given me so much material to make jokes about, nobody compares to the original 'material girl.'"
Colbert then played a montage of the former Alaska governor's greatest moments from her Tuesday speech, including her claim that it's "time to drill, baby, drill down, and hold these folks accountable" and her call for President Obama to pack up all "that 'hopey-changey' stuff" and head back to Chicago. "Sarah Palin just guaranteed Trump the evangelical vote because I think she was speaking in tongues," Colbert said. "I just wish she could endorse every candidate, because I think it would sound something like this."
He then launched into his own rendition of Palin's signature meandering, yet rhythmic "Palin-ese." Watch below. Becca Stanek
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