Puppet Michael Steele explains re-election bid to Jon Stewart

Published December 16, 2010 5:00am ET



What? That’s how we kick it in the 20814. I’m from Bethesda baby, talking smack is a sign of respect.” — A puppet version of Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele talking to Jon Stewart on Wednesday’s “The Daily Show.” Stewart asked puppet Steele why he was running for re-election since Steele’s “peeps” asked him not to.