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VIDEO: Colbert shocks Schock

by Eric Zimmermann - 04/16/09 1:16 PM ET

Stephen Colbert sat down with Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Ill.) last night. Labeled the “Brody Jenner of Congress” by TMZ, Schock is the youngest member of the House.

Among interview topics such as Schock’s abs and Colbert’s recommendation for nicknames (“The SCHOCKERR!!!”) was this semi-substantive exchange:

Colbert: Did you vote for the stimulus bill?
Schock: No.
Colbert: So you will refuse stimulus money for your district?
Schock: Well it’s not up to me, it’s up to the Governor.
Colbert: You would encourage him to say no to that stimulus money?
Schock: No, I have not done that.
Colbert: Will you do it now?
Schock: No.
Colbert: No?
Schock: If the federal government is going to spend money, the state of Illinois should get its fair share.
Colbert: So you’re pro stimulus for Illinois?