Seth Meyers mocks tied polls in late night election special

Reflecting on a decade of political blunders

In a highly anticipated episode of Late Night, Seth Meyers took a satirical yet somber look at the state of the presidential race. The talk show host didn’t hold back as he scrutinized the tied polls, pointing out Donald Trump’s numerous political missteps over the past decade.

“None of us can control what happens tomorrow,” Meyers quipped, essentially setting the stage for a night filled with biting humor and critical reflection. “We can only control how drunk we are when it happens.”

Polling woes and pointed humor

Meyers shared a montage of political pundits discussing the even split in polling results between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. This backdrop served as fertile ground for Meyers’ trademark humor.

“How can so many polls be tied? Are they doing the first half of the poll at an artisanal coffee shop in Williamsburg and the second half in the beer line at a Kid Rock concert?” Meyers asked, driving home the absurdity of the situation. “How is it possible that exactly half the country thinks Trump is an amoral psychopath who would wreck American democracy, and the other half thinks he’s an amoral psychopath who would wreck American democracy — but it’s worth it because he’s a really good dancer.”

The Iowa poll surprise

The show also covered the shocking Iowa poll, released over the weekend, showing Harris leading over Trump. Meyers didn’t miss the chance to add his own layer of humor. “The only thing more shocking than Harris winning Iowa would be Harris winning Mar-a-Lago,” he said. “And then Mar-a-Lago winning Trip Advisor’s best place to host a wedding that won’t be interrupted by a former president giving a long speech about Arnold Palmer having a horse d—.”

Meyers delivered this punchline while emphasizing the continuous list of Trump’s indiscretions. The segment moved on to show Trump’s criticism of the Iowa poll data at various rallies, invoking a sense of desperation. “He sounds like a guy at the end of the bar muttering to no one about an old flame,” Meyers noted.

Healthcare policy and “going wild”

The comedic digs didn’t stop there. Meyers touched on Trump’s recent campaign promise, stating that if elected, he would allow RFK Jr. “to go wild” on healthcare policy. “Generally speaking, no one who knows anything about medicine says the word, ‘I’m going to go wild about medicine,’” Meyers commented. “There’s no show called Doctors Gone Wild.”

The whirlwind review

In an impressive finale, Meyers reviewed Trump’s decade-long series of gaffes and controversial moments. He remarked on Trump’s transparency about the threat he poses, comparing him to a traffic sign that read Road Closed Ahead.

The review spanned assorted topics from Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election and mishandling of the pandemic, to his economic policies and offensive remarks about women. Meyers highlighted Trump’s viral moments, showing clips of him struggling to close an umbrella, walking with toilet paper stuck to his shoe, and other less-than-flattering instances.

“So you know, it’s a toss-up,” Meyers concluded, leaving the audience in laughter and cheers. “I’ve been talking about this man for nearly a decade now, as evidenced by the fact that everything I just listed is in my brain.” Meyers stressed the importance of viewing the upcoming election as an opportunity to make a significant change.

Meyers’ final message resonated with a call for action, albeit delivered in a humorous and engaging manner. As he urged viewers to take the election seriously, he left them with a lasting impression that combined humor with the gravity of the moment.

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