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Nixon on Laugh In selling the 'sock it to me' policy. deminks Apr 2012 #1
I'll admit customerserviceguy Apr 2012 #2
I think you're mistaken. drm604 Apr 2012 #28
It was before the 1968 election bigbrother05 Apr 2012 #32
I just looked it up and you're correct. drm604 Apr 2012 #34
Actually, you are both correct. While the above clip was done as a candidate, deminks Apr 2012 #36
I think the later appearance is the one I remembered. drm604 Apr 2012 #41
Yet Humphrey was on SOME comedy show. Help me out here. RufusTFirefly Apr 2012 #70
I remember Humphrey being on Pat Paulsen's VERY short lived show. MarianJack Apr 2012 #91
Thanks!! n/t RufusTFirefly Apr 2012 #101
At that time... ewagner Apr 2012 #6
Shewwt. Compared to Reagan and George W., Nixon was a Teletubby. nt stevenleser Apr 2012 #61
Was that a policy? I never understood what it meant. eShirl Apr 2012 #11
"Sock it to me" was... reACTIONary Apr 2012 #98
This President.... A wise Man Apr 2012 #38
IMHO, Obama was a "cool dude" while the Rethugs exposed themselves for who and what they are. AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2012 #52
I notice that those that criticize him on the right... progressivebydesign Apr 2012 #82
It was awkward. Yet he was not as bad as Romney. At least you knew who he was and what he stood for. The Wielding Truth Apr 2012 #58
I'm glad he is not a stuffed shirt HipChick Apr 2012 #3
+1000 AsahinaKimi Apr 2012 #13
He draws huge crowds and gets standing ovations all the time, tblue37 Apr 2012 #4
"The Barackness Monster ain't buying it" Ohio Joe Apr 2012 #5
the best line!! DesertRat Apr 2012 #60
how bout; Stop the loan you save may be your own! I only caught it the second time around. robinlynne Apr 2012 #74
That was beyond awesome. JNelson6563 Apr 2012 #7
Thank heavens for Jimmy Fallon, Jon Stewart, Colbert, Letterman... hlthe2b Apr 2012 #8
They can have a nice discussion about car elevators. Liberal Veteran Apr 2012 #66
I demand equal time for Romney lame54 Apr 2012 #9
OMG that would funny awful not funny funny! LynneSin Apr 2012 #18
Too funny. JoePhilly Apr 2012 #10
At least I got to live during the coolest Presidents of all times term madokie Apr 2012 #12
Yeah, he's cool. VWolf Apr 2012 #15
You made me laugh madokie Apr 2012 #39
K&R for President Cool Cat n/t beac Apr 2012 #14
The POTUS with the MOTUS... Madmiddle Apr 2012 #16
That was great! K&R n/t myrna minx Apr 2012 #17
brilliant, beautiful! Whisp Apr 2012 #19
Gerald Ford Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2012 #20
THE MAN marshall gaines Apr 2012 #21
You don't remember EC Apr 2012 #22
"He's the POTUS with the most-us!" Skinner Apr 2012 #23
And R-money thinks he's gonna get the "youth vote" Bake Apr 2012 #24
SO COOL! I wonder if their connection came from this...? FailureToCommunicate Apr 2012 #25
that was CUTE! renate Apr 2012 #63
I never thought I would see a FLOTUS in a potato sack race lol steve2470 Apr 2012 #69
Malia, Sasha and Barack are SO lucky! FailureToCommunicate Apr 2012 #71
THE most awesome thing I have EVER seen Autumn Apr 2012 #26
The dropped mic a-la Chris Rock sharp_stick Apr 2012 #27
Just like this! JBoy Apr 2012 #33
Mittens will try to do this too. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2012 #29
Maybe he'll get a part on Leno's "Jaywalking" skit LastLiberal in PalmSprings Apr 2012 #87
This is also brilliant as a pre-counter tactic DaDeacon Apr 2012 #30
The conversation will continue like this: The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2012 #37
Funny Stuff Ocelot! ProfessorGAC Apr 2012 #49
This might be the greatest DUZY ever....nt msanthrope Apr 2012 #62
LOL! SammyWinstonJack Apr 2012 #84
All you needed was to add in the Fonz.......... Smilo Apr 2012 #85
The Village People's nerdy dad! ROFL! saras Apr 2012 #96
Well played sir!!! DaDeacon Apr 2012 #107
+1! uponit7771 Apr 2012 #112
Bwha ha ha ha ha..... MountainMama Apr 2012 #109
What President Obama did is no different than sarge43 Apr 2012 #31
I would like to see a parody BootinUp Apr 2012 #35
Stand by; SNL might. nt babylonsister Apr 2012 #86
FDR's fireside chats randr Apr 2012 #40
The whole show was amazing Iwillnevergiveup Apr 2012 #42
Not every POTUS could do this! colorado_ufo Apr 2012 #43
I think you are right. Whisp Apr 2012 #44
I do believe I'm going to watch this video at least 5 times. the best. robinlynne Apr 2012 #45
Yeah, because being "cool" is all that matters. Beacool Apr 2012 #46
Came here to post: "Um, Clinton on Arsenio???". Thanks for the clip. nt Romulox Apr 2012 #47
I was pretty young then, but I was so impressed with this couple. Beacool Apr 2012 #48
Currently, he's on Celebrity Apprentice. nt Hatchling Apr 2012 #51
Thank you for the info. Beacool Apr 2012 #55
he's a pig OKNancy Apr 2012 #89
Wow, that's not the Arsenio that I remember. Beacool Apr 2012 #93
Clinton wasn't pitching a policy to its relevant demographic, tblue37 Apr 2012 #72
That's a rather specific framing; both were campaigning. nt Romulox Apr 2012 #78
Yes. He was a candidate. It was around the time of the Democratic primaries in '92, I believe. Drunken Irishman Apr 2012 #110
Wow. one_voice Apr 2012 #54
My feelings exactly. Lilyeye Apr 2012 #73
*snort Whisp Apr 2012 #65
Only to some people. Beacool Apr 2012 #77
I sometimes feel bad giving you a hard time, Beacool Whisp Apr 2012 #79
Nah, it's fun to raise the hackles of the true believers. Beacool Apr 2012 #90
Hate much? TIA uponit7771 Apr 2012 #67
none of which come even close to this! robinlynne Apr 2012 #75
My point was that candidates and presidents were using TV to campaign in the 20th century. Beacool Apr 2012 #92
You should watch this interview! BillyJack Apr 2012 #94
I did not see one poster claim "being cool" is all that matters. JNelson6563 Apr 2012 #99
Yup. It's exactly the same. Except it's NOT! Tarheel_Dem Apr 2012 #105
Yes, we get it - you hate Obama... Drunken Irishman Apr 2012 #111
Save your snide remarks for someone who cares. Beacool Apr 2012 #113
You're a broken fucking record... Drunken Irishman Apr 2012 #114
Feel better? Beacool Apr 2012 #115
Ford did SNL while in office, and Nixon did Laugh In. FDR had Fireside chats.... Bluenorthwest Apr 2012 #50
Love it! Someone on his staff is brilliant at publicizing, and he's smart enough to play. nolabear Apr 2012 #53
It was funny as heck! Iliyah Apr 2012 #56
That was... ut oh Apr 2012 #57
I don't know how he kept a straight face. GoCubsGo Apr 2012 #59
I lost it at Thav Apr 2012 #64
The BarakNess Monster! Gold Metal Flake Apr 2012 #68
I totally want a t-shirt of that... n/t progressivebydesign Apr 2012 #81
Underscores the fact Obama is cool and Mittens is not. DCBob Apr 2012 #76
Favorite comment today about it... "he does NOT represent the late night people..." progressivebydesign Apr 2012 #80
Okay that was awesome! Rex Apr 2012 #83
Here's that YouTube video he referred to LastLiberal in PalmSprings Apr 2012 #88
DING DING DING! TlalocW, you're our grand prize winner! rocktivity Apr 2012 #95
Hannity is throwing a kicking, screaming tantrum over this, so that bullwinkle428 Apr 2012 #97
Then it's even better! Thanks for the news of Inshanity's meltdown. freshwest Apr 2012 #106
Regardless of where Obama or Romney appear, Marie Marie Apr 2012 #100
the man has major game Botany Apr 2012 #102
+1. Love that pic. Tarheel_Dem Apr 2012 #103
What hole are you living in! burrowowl Apr 2012 #104
2 2 good : ) april Apr 2012 #108
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