Video: Stephen Colbert Skateboards With Members of Congress
Stephen Colbert is a man of many talents, including skateboarding. He showed off his hidden skill during one of his "Better Know a District" interviews with Congresswoman Jackie Speier of the California 12th (the Fighting 12th). They talked about a number of issues, including gay marriage (which Representative Speier supports) and why 14 year olds should be allowed to vote. Then they decided to make a YouTube video, because YouTube is located in the 12th district.
Stephen convinced Ms. Speier, Representatives Jim McGovern and Patrick Kennedy that a little skateboarding was just what they needed to liven up their day. Then Stephen attempted a stair trick, which he aborted. Luckily -- and quite surprisingly -- no one was injured. The skateboarding segment begins at around the 5:15 mark and it's awesome. Take a look:
