In case you missed it, The Daily Show was in rare form last night. C&L has some video, and here’s some of the transcript, via Dan Froomkin:
Ed Helms: “Jon, today, finally, a ray of hope. Eight days after Katrina came ashore, the federal government has gotten its act together, marshalling all of its resources in a desperate effort to save this beloved, and now beleaguered, president.”
Jon Stewart: “President? I thought you were talking about New Orleans.”
Helms: “No, that place is [expletive]. But many here believe with quick action, George W. Bush’s reputation can still be saved. …
“The main thing is, in a very reassuring sight, the federal government has finally brought in the heavy machinery: The Rove. Many believe he’s the one man who can fix the gaping breach in the president’s approval ratings.”
Stewart: “But what impact will that have on the actual rescue effort?”
Helms: “The actual rescue effort? What is your obsession with the horrible humanitarian catastrophe?”