Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Joe Manchin (D-W. Va) form new group in Senate, "No Labels", aimed at bipartisanship and centrist America

The thing is that a lot of these guys are friends, they just don't show it.

Noah referenced how Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) had a genial relationship with Atty. Gen. Jeff Sessions when the latter served in the Senate as an example of politicians being able to put aside their partisan views.

“I think that’s something that is lacking in American politics,” Noah said. “It’s almost become like wrestling where the fans don’t realize that those people get along.”

The comic also gave kudos to Ryan and Pelosi for their message of harmony but said more could be done to urge peace.

“I feel like they could do a better job of saying that to Americans,” Noah said. “Saying that, 'Hey, we fight, you can fight. But don’t forget, at your core, you are Americans. Don’t ever forget that.’”

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