From the home office in Wahoo, Nebraska... THE "LATE SHOW" TOP TEN "Sarah Palin Excuses"

[As presented on the Monday, Nov. 24 broadcast of the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, seen weeknights (11:35 PM‑12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.]


10. I can see Russia, but I can't see what's going on 5 feet behind me.



9. Not thinking straight after reading every newspaper and magazine.



8. Damn "gotcha" media got me again!



7. My Remington shotgun says I don't need an excuse.



6. Those were Al Qaeda turkeys.



5. I thought they were just torturing the little guy.



4. I mean, doggonit, you know, like we have to lower taxes, and like, it all falls under job security, and we need to drill, you know?



3. Uh, stomach flu?



2. I'll get right back to ya! I'm still adorable, America.



•1. Don't blame me! Blame Joe the Turkey Slaughterer.