Stephen Colbert on Election '08 and Shakespeare

I'm a fan of the Colbert Report. I also love great literature. At first glance, the two don't seem to go together. Did Shakespeare know a thing or two about modern politics?

Here's a six-minute clip (thanks to Hulu video) from The Colbert Report on October 9th featuring an interview with Shakespeare expert Stephen Greenblatt. 

What Shakespearean character is McCain most like? How about Obama? Watch the clip and see if you agree.