Late-night comics’ jokes about Republican presidential candidates

“I’ve been watching the Republican debates. I watched these eight clowns on the stage and at the end I wanted to raise my hand and say, ‘I don’t believe in evolution.’” — Bill Maher

“In Herman Cain’s defense, there is very little in the pizza world that is not sexually suggestive.” — Jon Stewart

“Mentioning executions is a surefire applause line for conservatives. It’s like saying ‘pot’ to the audience of ‘The Daily Show.’” — Stephen Colbert on Perry’s execution record

“2. I wanted to help take the heat off my buddy Herman Cain.” — From David Letterman’s Top Ten List of Rick Perry Excuses for his debate gaffe

“If I were Mitt Romney, I wouldn’t show up anymore. I would just go to Hawaii and wait it out until the election, drink some caffeine-free Diet Coke and watch Herman Cain and Rick Perry self-destruct.” — Jimmy Kimmel