Stephen Colbert's Best Moments on Empire State Politics

Most people forget about li'l ol' New York State, with its shrinking violet politicians and its Aw Shucksy down-home folkiness. But Rep. Charlie Rangel's recent improprieties have sort of dragged New York kicking and screaming back into the limelight. And, since it's already here, we might as well use this opportunity to examine it through a Colbert-approved politiscope. 'Cause who knows when we'll be hearing from it again…

Eliot Spitzer: Spitzer Sandwich

The Colbert Report airs Monday through Thursday at 11:30pm / 10:30c.

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