Now, I know Conan is a liberal, though I find him incredibly funny. Now, however, he has endorsed a candidate...in Finland.

HELSINKI, Finland — Finland's president finds her traditional support among women and the Social Democratic Party base, but lately to the surprise of many Finns — and her opponents in Sunday's election — she has gotten an endorsement of a different sort.

The redheaded late-night talk show host Conan O'Brien has been promoting President Tarja Halonen's re-election bid as part of a long-running joke about their supposed physical similarities.

"Why do I support Tarja Halonen? Because she's got the total package: a dynamic personality, a quick mind, and most importantly — my good looks," the comedian, whose show is broadcast on cable in Finland, said in a statement to The Associated Press.

Obviously, the opposition part is upset. But who can stop the red-headed wonder of late night comedy? Probably only Walker, Texas Ranger.

A pic of the resemblence:

Posted by Ryan S. on Sunday, January 15, 2006 at 5:30 PM | Permalink |