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Here's the latest in election humor:

Here is The Daily Show's analysis of voting behavior, in particular of "undecided" voters:

http://www.thedailyshow.com/full-episodes/index.jhtml?episodeId=187567

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE (Saturday Night Live has done a number of parodies of Sarah Palin which are priceless.. I would particularly recommend the following, but once you're on the site, just click on anything related to the election)

You have just got to see this Saturday Night Live Parody of Sarah Palin's interview with Kate Couric (for the original check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbQwAFobQxQ )

http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/video/clips/couric-palin-open/704042/

This is sure to have you in stitches!

And if you would like some help following Sarah Palin's speeches, try this:

http://www.buzzfeed.com/jonah/sarah-palin-flowchart?w=1

THE ONION (The Onion is a satirical website that features articles, cartoons and video clips):

This one is about the voting machines that are used in national elections. During the 2004 election the president of the company assured Bush that the Republicans would win.

http://www.theonion.com/content/video/diebold_accidentally_leaks

Reaction to Obama 'Yes we can' video(http://youtube.com/watch?v=BHEO_fG3mm4)- watch the video on McCain(?): http://youtube.com/watch?v=EUKINg8DCUo

The Capitol Steps

http://www.capsteps.com

The Capitol Steps is a group of Congressional aides that writes and sings political parodies of popular songs. You can download a 30 minute April 1st show from their website or the itunes store.

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

http://www.comedycentral.com/tv_shows/thedailyshowwithjonstewart/

The Colbert Report

http://www.comedycentral.com/colbertreport/index.jhtml

Be sure to check out The Daily Show with Jon Stewart as well as the Colbert Report. (Both shows are on the Comedy Central website. ) There are often video excerpts from these shows on this site. There is an extra category called Indecision 2008, which has all the videos related to the upcoming election. In the US, the show is shown every day (hence, the name);

There is also a "The Daily Show: Global Edition" which is broadcast Friday and Saturday at 11:30 pm on CNN.

White House Correspondents Dinner 2006 with Stephen Colbert"

http://youtube.com/results?search_query=White+House+colbert&search_type=