In this Majority Report clip, Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) makes a snappy retort about his opponent’s claims of lengthy American heritage during a debate with Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.). Duckworth, who is polling strongly to win the race, is of mixed racial descent; her father was an American Marine and her mother is a Chinese immigrant.

Sam Seder is an American comedian, writer, actor, film director, television producer-director, and progressive talk radio host. His works include the film Who's the Caboose? (1997) starring Sarah Silverman and Seder, as well as the television shows Beat Cops (2001) and Pilot Season (2004). He also appeared in Next Stop Wonderland (1998). Seder also made guest appearances on Spin City (1997), Sex and the City (2000) and America Undercover (2005).