In Colbert's Night 2 Democratic convention recap, he shows Hillary how to break a glass ceiling


On Tuesday, Hillary Clinton became the first woman nominated for president by a major American political party — "and I'm being told, yes, the Democrats are still considered a major political party," Stephen Colbert said in his live, post-convention Late Show recap. "They had a rough week." Clinton appeared live via satellite at the convention "by breaking the glass, um, wall?" Colbert said. "Oh, so close to the proper metaphor. Jimmy, let's help her out here, let's break the glass ceiling." And they did. "This means Hillary Clinton could be the first female president, and America will finally catch up with 1960s Sri Lanka," he added.
Colbert finished up his recap with a pep talk for Bernie Sanders supporters, then made fun of macaroni and cheese, chided Howard Dean for not actually screaming, and took a slightly ribald look at "potential first ladies' man" Bill Clinton's big speech in support of his wife.
Sen. Cory Booker, speaking to Colbert live from the convention floor, liked Clinton's speech, and was enthusiastic about breaking a glass ceiling. "I think it's particularly significant, it's a real breakthrough that two men can talk about how significant this is for women right now," Colbert said. "I think we've come a long way." In the video below, you can watch Booker discuss getting booed on Monday night and hear his argument that the Sanders revolution makes the Democrats better. Peter Weber
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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.
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