also didn't beat around the bush in saying that she would be an obama supporter come 2012, regardless of who's topping the ticket on the republican side. and that brings us to tonight's big number. as the presidential race continues to the heat up, we all know who we can depend on to make light of it, late-night tv. so just as many of the republican candidates have had their day in the sun when it comes to poll numbers, michele bachmann, she's been at the top, rick perry, herman cain, you know the drill, have also held the spotlight when it comes to providing material for the likes of stewart, colbert, "snl," and more. and there's one who's been leading the pack in that area so far. you won't be ready for it, but here it is, ready for it? mitt romney has been on top, getting over 19% of the late-night mentions since the start of 2011. newt's down at fifth. but also as his popularity starts to go up, i think he should be prepare for a firestorm of late-nights when the jokes are all on newt. but just over 19% right now late-night mentions go to mittster, romney.