Letterman Continues His Palin Assault

It was just last month when the whole David Letterman vs Sarah Palin feud heated up, forcing an “apology” (and then an actual apology) from the Late Night host after some crude jokes about the Governor’s daughter. Now that Palin is weeks from leaving office, will Letterman still be part of the storyline? Of course he will.

Fox News’ morning show Fox & Friends spent five segments today discussing Letterman’s Palin jokes last night (It was also one segment on CNN’s American Morning). Co-host Gretchen Carlson introduced one, saying, “David Letterman apparently hasn’t learned his lesson.”

The jokes ranged from how she “waved goodbye to Russia,” to “Insiders believe she hopes to be the next Octomom.”

“Thank God I didn’t say anything,” joked Letterman. There was also a Top 10 list.

While the material was slightly edgier than Monday night, there were none that were especially boycott-worthy. Saying he “hasn’t learned his lesson,” is disingenuous. He’s not making jokes about her daughter having sex anymore, but you can’t be a late night comedian and not make Sarah Palin jokes. (Note: The Daily Show returns Monday.)

The fairly mild jabs from Letterman, but mainly the reaction, only prove he’ll remain her foil: someone from the “Outside” who just doesn’t get the real folks. The storyline will continue, no matter where Palin eventually ends up.

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