Thus far, it has been a gloomy 2025 for the late night comedy shows as they have attacked Democrats from the left for not doing anything to stop Republicans, but on Wednesday, a trio of them claimed to have reason for optimism as they reacted to Sen. Cory Booker’s 25-hour talk. Some suggested he get an award, while others claimed he spoke for all of America, while others tried their hand at media criticism, arguing the media hasn't praised Booker enough.
CBS’s Stephen Colbert teed up a clip on The Late Show of the final moments of Booker’s speech where he compared himself to the Civil Rights Movement, “There were many great moments, but Booker saved, I think, the best for last.”
After the clip and audience cheers, Colbert declared he was such a fan that he invited Booker on the show, “Yes, sir. That was beautiful. Give that man an award, eventually. First give him a toilet and a bed and a cauliflower steak or whatever he calls food. And I’m happy to say Cory Booker will be my guest on Monday right over there to talk about what is going on in the Senate, what is going on in America, and what can be done.”
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