Stephen accidentally ordered only red balloons for the midterm election special, so if you want an exciting, fun, happy balloon drop, the Republicans have to win. (1:55)
An American-style democracy does exist in Iraq: You agree with President Bush when you're with him, but when you get back home you shake him like a case of crabs. (3:09)
John Kasich, host of "The Heartland with John Kasich" on FOX News, lists honesty, integrity, personal responsibility and humility among the best of America's traditional values. (6:10)
Stephen speaks with Carl Bernstein about what Bush and Nixon have in common and points out that a strong president is better than an honest president. (5:44)
Monica Crowley bears no relation to Alistair Crowley, the founder of modern Satanism, though Stephen could imagine a resemblance if she shaved her head and held a goat skull. (6:11)
Air America radio host and author Al Franken talks about the Democrats taking Congress in the midterm elections and does a dance for the president. (4:09)