Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20120423:08:52:00
>> democrats and republicans are interesting. because republicans really laugh at themselves more. like when bush came on, it was, we want to do a skit, we're kind of making fun of you, yeah, go ahead. we walked up, yeah, fine. we went up to al gore, there was a focus group, media people came in, where will al be sitting? will al have the punch -- you don't have to do it. it's not a big deal. in the dressing room, al gore was engaging, very funny and very loose. but once the camera came on, oh, no. >> this is the key test, will you go on "the tonight show" and let it rip. >> john kerry came on...