Comedy with a Capitol C; Troupe takes a bipartisan approach in its political satire.(ETC.) From: Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA) | Date: March 11, 2007 | COPYRIGHT 2007 Worcester Telegram & Gazette. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Richard Duckett

This is a busy time for political satirists. Everyone, or so it seems to Elaina Newport, is running for president. "I dread primary season," said Newport, co-founder and producer of the musical political satire troupe the Capitol Steps.

"You try to write a Dennis Kucinich joke, or a Sam Brownback joke."

A challenge indeed, as Rep. Kucinich, D-Ohio, and Sen. Brownback, R-Kan., may not be the best known or most colorful names ...