According to the Times Mirror Center for the People and the Press, one-third of late-night viewers under 30 say they learn about the election from jokes. Some of the best: ''We still don't know where the candidates stand. All we know for sure is that Ross Perot hasn't said anything, Bush hasn't done anything, and Clinton hasn't inhaled anything.'' -Jay Leno
From the list titled ''Top 10 Things Dan Quayle Does Like About TV'': ''No. 8: Matlock proves our justice system is working. No. 6: Keeps him up-to-date on current White House activities. No. 1: When It's 'Dumb Guy' week on Wheel of Fortune.'' -David Letterman
''Batman Returns did very well this weekend. Well, it's obvious that Americans like a billionaire on a single-handed crusade against evil, even if he does have really big ears.'' -Dennis Miller
''If Bill Clinton becomes President, will we have to change that presidential song to 'Inhale to the Chief'?'' -Arsenio Hall
''President Bush said in a speech last week, 'Americans should become more in touch with the victims of poverty.' And you know something? Everyone at that thousand-dollar-a-plate dinner agreed with him.'' -Jay Leno
