Try not to look too far ahead, but keep your eyes on the future.

From the May 20 Late Show with David Letterman, the "Top
Ten Questions on the John Kerry Running Mate Application." Late
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10. "Do you support both sides of every issue?"

9. "Excluding horse, what animal do I most resemble?"

8. "Mind if I pretend you're John McCain?"

7. "Are you related to any Governors who can help rig an
election?"

6. "In the vice presidential debate, will you make Cheney your
bitch?"

5. "You're not going to trick me into starting a war to help out
your oil buddies, are you?"

4. "Which trait do you find more inspirational: My dour blandness
or my smug arrogance?"

3. "If chosen, would you be willing to change your name to Kenny?"

2. "Any black market botox connections?"

1. "Do you have my back if I pull a 'Clinton'?"


Some shots at Bush, but #10 and #4 show that those two anti-Kerry themes have become well-enough known perceptions for comedians to feel comfortable that their audiences will get the joke.