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The Best Late Night Clips of the Week (VIDEO/PHOTOS)

With's decisive victory, the New Hampshire primary wasn't nearly as fun as the. Butdid indirectly inspire, so at least we have that.
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With Vulture Capitalist Mitt Romney's decisive victory, the New Hampshire primary wasn't nearly as fun as the Iowa Caucus. But Jon Huntsman's poor showing did indirectly inspire Stephen Colbert's run for president in South Carolina, so at least we have that.

These stories and more fueled the late night shows this week. Below are my favorite late night clips of the week. What were yours?

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The Best Late Night Clips of the Week (January 9, 2012 - January 15, 2012)
Colbert Report - Rick Santorum on 'Blah People'(01 of11)
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Stephen Colbert defends Rick Santorum's possibly racist comments about "blah people." [WATCH VIDEO]
Letterman - On the Campaign Trail(02 of11)
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David Letterman reviews some key themes of the 2012 Republican primary campaign so far. [WATCH VIDEO]
Colbert Report - Secret White House Alice in Wonderland Party(03 of11)
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Stephen Colbert is outraged that Chewbacca was at the hiding-in-plain-sight Alice in Wonderland-themed Halloween party at the White House. [WATCH VIDEO]
Jimmy Fallon - Tina Fey and Questlove(04 of11)
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Philly natives Tina Fey and Questlove share the "hoagie of forgiveness" so they can put their differences behind them. [WATCH VIDEO]
Jay Leno - Meghan McCain on Santorum(05 of11)
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Looks like Meghan McCain is getting in line behind her father on the Romney train. [WATCH VIDEO]
Daily Show - The Best F#@king News Team Ever Goes to South Carolina(06 of11)
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The Daily Show's all-star reporters, including new correspondent Jessica Williams, descend on South Carolina where sh*t's about to get real. [WATCH VIDEO]
David Letterman - John McCain(07 of11)
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David Letterman gets an update from John McCain on what Sarah Palin is doing these days. [WATCH VIDEO]
Colbert Report - Jon Stewart Takes Over Colbert Super PAC(08 of11)
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Stephen Colbert's "major announcement" was not that he's running for president in South Carolina (yet). It's that he's handing over Colbert Super PAC to Jon Stewart. [WATCH VIDEO]
Jimmy Fallon - Tebowie(09 of11)
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For the first time ever, Tim Tebow and David Bowie become the same person, thanks to Jimmy Fallon. [WATCH VIDEO]
David Letterman - Regis Hosts His Show From Dave's Alley(10 of11)
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Much like how Larry King is still doing his show in Conan O'Brien's rafters, Regis Philbin is still hosting his in the alley behind the Ed Sullivan Theater. [WATCH VIDEO]
SNL - Ricky Gervais Golden Globes Promo(11 of11)
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Jason Sudeikis as Ricky Gervais brings his dangerous sense of humor to the Golden Globes and every other major event. [WATCH VIDEO]

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