Stephen Colbert answers the burning question: 'Who's Mike Pence again?'

Stephen Colbert introduces Mike Pence
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Stephen Colbert's nightly post–Republican National Convention recap Wednesday focused on the scheduled focus of Night 3: the acceptance speech of Donald Trump's running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence. "We learned a lot about Pence's background, his family, his accomplishments and beliefs," Colbert said. "No question was left unanswered except for one: Who's Mike Pence again? Well, I'll tell you, I'll tell you, folks. Gov. Mike Pence was born in Columbus, Indiana, one morning when, I believe, lightning struck a jar of mayonnaise."

Colbert went on to highlight Pence's opinions on smoking and death, the Disney film Mulan, and his involvement in the 2015 Indiana law that allowed discrimination against LGBT patrons. ("He was just following the old saying, 'The customer's always straight,'" Colbert said.)

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.