Stephen Colbert Takes On Tim Draper's 'Six Californias' Plan
Comedy Central/Screenshot
"There's a great new plan to make California whole again by breaking it apart," Colbert said on the show Wednesday night. "It's an opportunity to reboot, but just like restarting Windows, it might take a few years."
Described by Colbert as "Silicon Valley billionaire and evil stepfather in a Lifetime movie," investor Tim Draper has explained his plan to break up the state by citing that California's population is six times an average state's. This, he says, means his state is unfairly represented in Washington.
Colbert brought Draper onto his show to explain his proposed ballot measure.
"This is a big story for people in California because it's going to be a proposition on the ballot in 2016," Colbert said. "Do you think that these eventual other states will keep California's insane proposition system where anyone can get something on the ballot?"
Draper has been called into question by opponents of his ballot measure, who say Draper engaged in dishonest tactics to gather signatures for his 'Six Californias' petition.
Watch the two hilarious clips below:
- I spent $2,000 for 7 nights in a 179-square-foot room on one of the world's largest cruise ships. Take a look inside my cabin.
- Colon cancer rates are rising in young people. If you have two symptoms you should get a colonoscopy, a GI oncologist says.
- Saudi Arabia wants China to help fund its struggling $500 billion Neom megaproject. Investors may not be too excited.
- Catan adds climate change to the latest edition of the world-famous board game
- Tired of blatant misinformation in the media? This video game can help you and your family fight fake news!
- Tired of blatant misinformation in the media? This video game can help you and your family fight fake news!
- JNK India IPO allotment – How to check allotment, GMP, listing date and more
- Indian Army unveils selfie point at Hombotingla Pass ahead of 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas