Late-night host Stephen Colbert didn't hold back in his latest monologue, skewering Texas Governor Greg Abbott over the state's controversial congressional redistricting maps. The Late Show host drew sharp comparisons with Illinois' approach under Governor J.B. Pritzker, highlighting what he called blatant partisan gerrymandering.
Colbert's Scathing Take on Texas Redistricting
During Wednesday night's show, Colbert launched into a hilarious yet pointed critique of Texas' newly drawn electoral maps. "Texas Republicans have outdone themselves this time," Colbert quipped. "They've managed to redistrict so effectively, some voters will need a GPS just to find their polling station."
The comedian particularly mocked Governor Abbott's defense of the maps, which critics say heavily favor Republican candidates. Colbert sarcastically praised the governor's "creative cartography," suggesting the districts were drawn "with the same precision as a toddler's finger-painting."
Illinois Comparison Adds Fuel to Fire
Colbert then turned his attention to Illinois, where Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker approved maps that similarly benefit his party. "At least Illinois is honest about it," Colbert joked. "They're not pretending it's about fairness - it's about keeping score in the political Hunger Games."
The segment featured exaggerated maps showing increasingly absurd district boundaries, with Colbert deadpanning: "Coming soon - a district that connects Austin to Houston via a thin strip along I-10 that conveniently excludes all Democratic neighborhoods."
Audience Roars as Colbert Nails the Hypocrisy
The studio audience erupted as Colbert highlighted the hypocrisy from both parties. "Democrats cry foul when Republicans do it, then turn around and do the exact same thing," he observed. "It's like watching two kids fight over who's better at cheating at Monopoly."
Colbert concluded with his signature mix of humor and political commentary: "Until we get real redistricting reform, we'll just keep playing this game where politicians choose their voters, instead of voters choosing their politicians." The segment earned one of the night's biggest applause breaks.
