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i hate the fact that people dont take this guy as a serious threat!! hell if i was american and lived in south caralina i would vote stephen... WHO wouldnt!!. the man is a figgin god! :> i love the colbert report!

Yeah!!!!!! Finally a real candidate.
I can't wait to see him debate and crush all the other loser candidates.
Colbert for President!!

I'm from Charleston,South Carolina (the Colbert home-city), and I'm a HUGE Stephen Colbert fan...

I want him to run for the Presidency, but I really don't know what it means for him to run only in South Carolina as a "favorite son". Does that mean that if he makes the ballot here that he gets to go on the big ticket?

Tell me, CNN! I need some clarification!

He's got my vote, and among the people I've talked to he has our votes solely because we know our votes aren't going to count anyways. I found this website had some good information about Colbert's official statements, and how to write in a candidate that is not already on the ballot. http://www.WriteInColbert.org

Wow people, genius! Either Stewart/Colbert or Colbert/Stewart, I don't care. Here's a suggestion: Write them in anyways. It's better than voting for who is actually running.

I would vote for him. Colbert 08!!

I would vote for Colbert!!

yall know he will loose his job if he runs or gets elected?

This sounds like a version of the Rhinoceros Party? Is he serious or just goofing?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhinoceros_Party

to the people saying that he is making a joke of the system. hes not its the politicians that have done that. its about time that someone is running who most people can relate to. ill vote for him

He should do it like Jay Bulworth. or Robin Williams.

Seems like the movie "Man of the Year" is actually going to become a reality. Colbert has my vote!

Yesssss Colbert is so awesome, that if he was even more awesome, that would make him less awesome, that is how awesome he is.

Is Colbert any more of a joke than our current White House?

To those touting that Colbert cannot run because he is Canadian; no he isn't. He was born in Washington D.C. Stephen Colbert the person and Stephen Colbert the character are very different people, with very different backgrounds.
eg. Colbert the person has a wife, while Colbert the character has an unhealthy obsession with a high-school crush named Charlene.

Back in the day when Pat Poulsen ran for President it was fresh and funny. Colbert is no Pat Poulsen. Grow up and go out and get a real job. What a hack.

He's got my vote. Go get 'em Stephen!

Finally, the race is getting interesting. Colbert comes across as better read and less manufactured than any candidate in either party.

A good showing in South Carolina would probably kick both parties in the pants and create a minor panic. Maybe the campaign season will become issue driven and relevant to the millions who do not vote.

Now that we don't teach civics in school anymore, apathy (and ignorance)about the government abounds. People have forgotten how to be informed voters who are interested in this precious gift of democracy. Cobert has their attention and loves the constitution. We all win if he can get his fans interested in the electoral process.

Although I don't think he is seriously going to go past one primary, don't discount him. Ronald Reagan, the actor and Sonny Bono, the comedian both did better in their elected positions than they did in their earlier professions.

I'd love to see him participate in a Republican debate. Most watched debate ever?

I will not vote for him. What's the point Colbert?

Those of you who think he's actually running for president need a lesson in sarcasm... I feel sorry for you.

for the love of america, vote for colbert! read between the political satire and see the vision he has for a constitutional, capitalist, fair and just american state.

Amen! Praise the Lord and pass the Rolaids! Where do I apply for an internship? (As for the suggestion of Lewis Black as VP, don't you see him more in a Secretary of Defense role?]

"The facts show, Lib and Liar are synonyms."
– - –
Please check ANY dictionary for definition of the words "facts" and "synonyms". Then look up "opinion" and "truth".

Great! I think he can't screw up any more than the cretin that's running things now.

Stephen makes jokes, Bush is the joke. The lesser evil.

Why do people keep saying that anyone who votes for Colbert is "taking away votes from legitimate candidates."

1) If those in the running are outmatched by a comedian without political experience, they don't deserve the office in the first place.

2) If Americans do choose to elect him, it would be one of the strongest collective statements in our history. You know, a government by and for the people. Sounds familiar, doesn't it?

COLBERT 2008!!

I've been saying for ages someone who is NOT a politician should run. And if history is anything to go by it doesn't matter who we vote for anyway (Gore/Bush). Colbert has my vote for sure.

a few things:
1) I'm planning on voting for Ron Paul, but I would definitely make Colbert my second choice.

2) Most Neocons don't know what "liberal" means.

3) Who ever heard of an actor becoming president?

4) Colbert stands a decent chance. It is well known that the most educated among us are more likely to gather information on current events from his and Stewart's shows, which means Colbert could win a high percentage of Independent & Democratic Votes.

Because he satirizes a neocon fascist right-wing pundit, many of the less-educated Neocons will think he's "serious" in his character and will vote for him.

5)Its nice to hear from people who think being a career politician is NOT what we want (as opposed to anytime a Clinton or Neocon supporter refers to Obama's lack of corrupti-I mean- "Experience" as a bad thing.

7) STEPHEN COLBERT IS NOT, AND HAS NEVER BEEN A CANADIAN CITIZEN!! (not that there's anything wrong with that)

Silly people, Colbert is not Canadian. He was born in Washington, DC.

we need to support him to get on the ballot in oregon. he would have a pretty good shot here in portland.

national security issue? look at our borders and our shipping terminals. we are just sitting with our fingers crossed. the threat to our security probably would go down as the only reason we are targeted is because our leaders are all in it for the money and could care less how many lives they claim to raise their bank accounts.

vote for someone with a soul and a heart and remember our constitution when it says separation of church and state. it has been the demise of our culture in america.

can he free us from the student loans and bring down those big bad corporations such as SALLIE MAE

"Dick Cheney will be well missed when he leaves office with Bush. I wish Dick Cheney were running for president. Just give it time. Americans will be sorry when he retires."
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Here's quotes from the hypocrite with a gay daughter and the five deferments:
(1994) "That's a very volatile part of the world, and if you take down the central government of Iraq, you could very easily end up seeing pieces of Iraq fly off...it's a quagmire if you go that far and try to take over Iraq."...how many additional dead Americans is Saddam worth? Our judgment was, not very many, and I think we got it right"
(March, 2003) “We will in fact, be greeted as liberators…I think it will go relatively quickly.. (in) weeks rather than months”.
(May, 2005) “I think they're in the last throes, if you will, of the insurgency."

Cheney is probably the most disliked American by Americans. Democrates would LOVE to have him run for president. Please try to talk him into it.

What a great idea to have Putin as your running mate. They have all kinds of nuts who want to be the president. Has someone contaminated the water system.

Why do some of you think he's Canadian? He was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Charleston, SC.

Very Exciting!
This is what we have all been waiting for! I watched Larry Kings Show, and I'm reading his book now.

Stephen Colbert is one of the most intelligent men out there!! I would trust this man as our president! Colbert-Giuliani 08? Republicans are bound to win now! =D

Colbert can't be elected president because his name sounds too French!

Ponytail? That's someone standing behind him. LOL

All of the crazy hate-filled lies posted by libs, trying to put what they want into my post which is clearly not there, is modern day liberalism at its finest. The facts show, Lib and Liar are synonyms.

Just read what the libs have posted about me here, then think back to the peace/love/tolerant left of the 60's, the hijacking of liberalism is complete.

I never said Ann Coulter was not hateful, I just stated the fact that she like Colbert are making money off of hateful people by pedaling hate. Yeah, the example of Colbert is all over this thread but Ann's fanbois can be seen on the net with a quick search.

The most funny part of it all is that if someone did satire about a liberal democrat, the exact same way as Colbert does to the right, every lib here screaming for me to lighten up and see his shtick as a joke, would be screaming that he/she is full of hate, unfunny, and needs to be censored for the sake of tolerance. As a conservative I would never censor Colbert, censorship is now owned by the left in America.

If I didn't make my case for hypocrisy well enough in my first post, the comments to it by the left here have solidified its factualness beyond a doubt. Hey, thanks libs.

If the libs here want to know why someone like me who is pro-choice, pro-gay marriage, pro stem cell research and takes issue with religious right feels an obligation to fight and vote against democrats at all costs, pick up a mirror.

The fact is that Coulter, O'Reilly, Rush and even Fred Phelps have far more tolerance than most liberal democrats like you will ever have. I'm not saying they are tolerant, just that almost any person compared to the average modern day liberal democrat will come out as the more tolerant person.

The next time one of you libs starts foaming at the mouth over a Coulter comment, remember, lighten up man, it's only a joke.

Doug, I used to watch Dennis Miller all the time. Remember when his show got cancelled and he went through the stages of grief? But he suddenly went right-wing, or pretended to, and all his humor turned to hate speech. He makes me nauseous these days, and I was one of his fans. Either slam both sides like a real comic, or retire.

And why does everyone who likes L.Ron Paul sound like they are in a cult? "Only the Great Doctor Paul can save us from the Daleks!" Frankly, it's scary and repellent. Cut it out.

He’s ovisoly not serous. How many, for the lack of a better word “dumb” people are going to cause a swing by voting for someone who does not really want to be prez. Last thing we need is a Nader and have another 8 years of Constitution ripping parties in the white house.

Finally someone we SHOULD vote for!

Colbert was born in Canada. He can't be a US President and my heart is breaking. If only his Jewish cousin from New Jersey would get into the race. Totally eligible, totally qualified, a little short but he can stand on the shoulders of his supporters which are many. Yes, Jon Stewart, I'm speaking to you.
Posted By PJ : October 17, 2007 2:30 pm

He was born in Washington, DC and moved to South Carolina as a child.
Sorry Canucks, you can't claim him, not yours.

Still, he's one of eleven children – so he has to know something about diplomacy. He's a Northwestern grad. He has his own ice cream flavor – Americone Dream.

Really, he's no less qualified than anyone else. Isn't this country supposed to be really big on the 'anyone can be president' idea?

I would vote for him and I am NOT joking.
Americas could use some truthiness.

This is what is so great about America... anyone can run for president! It's either Colbert or Ron Paul for me! These guys stand for something different than all the other candidates and it shows by how much public (and not just the wealthy) support these guys! We need things to change here in the US and I think Colbert or Ron Paul will help the future generations of America the best. Dare to deviate.

He could be the spoiler Ralph Nader of the next election ... or the Pat Paulson.

Halloween is coming.
How 'bout DEMGOBLICRATS?

Stephen Colbert and Ron Paul! it's about time something like this happend

Am next in the line please vote for me.

What a joke.

"Dick Cheney will be well missed when he leaves office with Bush. I wish Dick Cheney were running for president. Just give it time. Americans will be sorry when he retires."

Posted By Nick Taylor Feasterville, PA : October 17, 2007 2:14 pm

Now THAT'S funny... Wow.

The American political system is a joke anyway, why not have a comedian running it? If Jon Stewart ran with him, I'd definitely vote for him. Heck, I'll probably vote for him anyway. No one else is worth it.

Pat Robinson didn't have to give up his religious tv show, or give equal time. So Colbert wouldnt' have to give up his show.

But then he is Canadian, and can't run anyway. Not to mention how the ballot rules are rigged, if a fairly large party like the Green Party can't get on every state ballot in the country after years of legal cases, no other 3rd parties could do it in a year. The process in many states to get on the ballot is rigid so it is impossible to jump all the hoops and get on if you are not a member of the two big parties.

Possibly a move to take away the young vote from Obama in the democratic primary?

A good conspiracy theory is always fun.

*Grin* This is undoubtedly the funniest piece of political news I've seen. If he's actually serious, I don't know, I might actually vote for him. It would be the most humorous campaign (and administration) in history.

dude, oh my god, does this mean he will be in the debates!?! I would hope so. nothing would make the debates more interesting than having him "nail" the candidates in both parties. Especially those that definitley are long overdue to get slammed by a real American like Colbert.

I think this is a ploy to promote his book. I have tried liking this guy (ever since the AT&T bit on his show – hilarious!), but it is hard for me to take him seriously.

If this is a plot to promote his book, it is in bad taste.

I think he is trying to support his book. I try to like this guy (ever since the AT&T bit that he did on his show – hilarious!), but its hard for me to take him seriously.

If this is a ploy to promote his book, it is definitely in bad taste.

News Flash!

Ron Paul just lost the lunatic fringe vote.

If Ron Paul weren't in the picture, I would welcome Colbert's bid, because, as everyone here is commenting: Just look at the alternatives! It would have been a brilliant move as everyone is starting to realize that both parties are a joke.

However, you people who will so easily waste your vote on Colbert must not know how desperately we need someone like Ron Paul right now. This could very well be our last chance to change things, who knows...

I'd question the timing of this news just as Paul's popularity is picking up among young people. Seems like an obvious distraction to me. And just look at the comments; it draws attention to the fact that "all the other candidates" are the same, and there's no hope for the elections anyway. Once this turns out to be a joke, the disillusioned apathetic will go on ignoring election coverage (or making fun of it). I still thinks it's funny though.

The Word of the Day is DEMOBLICAN

I love the fact that Doug from New Jersey, the uber Republican, Mr. “Holier Than Thou,” just shouted out that he’s too serious for his britches!

Buddy, it’s called Comedy Central for a reason. News flash, my friend: the Bush Administration has single handedly turned this entire great nation itself into Comedy Central, and if we can’t take the bad with the good and have a laugh at the end of the day, we’re worse off than we should be. Furthermore, speaking of comments based on hatred, you might want to re-read your ramblings and take some of your own advice…your comment is speaking loud and clear to every reader that you’re not above hypocrisy yourself. You need to lighten up, laugh a little more, and not take any of this, including yourself, so seriously.

And that’s why the word of the day is Republicrat.

Go Colbert!! i bet he can give anyone some compatition!! Colbert 08!

I think hime running for president is a very smart way to protest how ridiculous our election system is. What will all the "real" politicians think when a big percentage of people pick Colbert over the crap the parties have given us. Oh, and to the person who said Colbert is Canadian, he's not, he was born in D.C. and raised in South Carolina.

To those of you saying that Comedy Central would have to give equal time to the other candidates:
The rule does NOT apply to CABLE channels!
http://www.museum.tv/archives/etv/E/htmlE/equaltimeru/equaltimeru.htm

God Speed Colbert! You have my vote!

Well. It's about time. You can't skewer American politics as he has and not think of this move. He's all the qualities previously mentioned as well as someone who, I think, believes in the system as much as he believes in how much we've screwed it up. If he gets no votes, he wins. If he gets a lot of votes, he wins. If he wins...well, I wouldn't know whether to cry or thank God. The idea behind the presidency was that any American can be voted for to fulfill the duties of Article II of the Constitution. Is there anyone who doesn't think that maybe we need to get away from shady politics, power mongers, and politics as a way to line one's pockets over the responsibilities to the people who ARE the very power of the government to begin with. I don't know if I'd vote for him...but, God, don't I sometimes want to.
Fellwalker

Is there going to be a debate in S.C. that Colbert would have any chance of taking part in before the primary for either party?

Oh no he de-ent :snap snap snap:

Colbert>Stewart IMO

Stephen, you have my vote. Seriously. Colbert-Stewart '08 would be awesome.

hold the train. you folks that seem to be worried about this, e.g. "liberal nightmare," and conspiracy factor – voting for Colbert will be a distraction... This is comedy, satire, and apparently fuel for single-cell thought processes.

the only person colbert loves more tahn colbert is colvert.

Doug,

Quit being so darn serious. Comparing Colbert or Stewart to Coulter is apples to oranges. Colbert and Stewart are comedians who make fun of others as jokes, and most of thier "targets" are either a party to, or completely aware of the joke. Coulter, on the other hand, simply calls it as she sees it, and is often just mean and vicious, soley based on her narrow view of how the world "should" be.

And before you try to Coulterize me, I am a Republican, always have and probably always will be. But even most of us have the ability to laugh at some of our "representatives" on the right. Right wing radio, while most points are dead-on, is full of blowhards who decry the attacks others do, while doing the same thing themselves. Our party is not the same as it was when I became part, and probably not when you did. Don't be blinded by your loyalty to a party that is evolving and is not living up to the ideals we wanted. They DESERVE to be laughed at.

The guy is actually smart enough to do it. Good heart to boot.

I'm available for VP and I've never had a relationship with Haliburton.

Run Stephen run; Georgia for Colbert

Brandon from Nashville – Are you insane? What involvement do you think the RNC had with Colbert's "decision"? You obviously know nothing about Colbert or how his show/character works.

Also, claiming that Colbert and Stewart are based on hate and Miller and Coulter aren't is completely insane nonsense, which is about par for the course from the ultraconservative right-wing GOP, mister D from Jersey

There's more ACTUAL news on Comedy Central than the fuzzy feel-good propaganda on FoxNews, I tell you that much.

The world would be such a better place. Colbert 2008!

For those that care, there are sites out there that sell Stewart/Colbert '08 Tshirts. I have one. Looks like it's backwards, though... should be Colbert/Stewart '08.

Colbert 08'! Simply Awesome!

Hey – Doug in NJ, did you wake up on the wrong side of the evolutionary tree. having trouble descrimianting between satire, belief-based reality logic? that's what I thought.

I wish I lived in SC! I would definitely vote for Colbert.

If it's a Diebold voting machine then I'll vote for him several times.

Doug of New Jersey

First of all, chill out. You're getting awfully worked up over a joke. Clearly you don't get it.

Second, Dennis Miller is not funny. Period. He wasn't when he was a liberal and he's still not as a conservative. He's intelligent and insightful but his rants and references are too esoteric for their own good.

Third, please provide some examples of Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert's "hate based humor." To compare them to Ann Coulter is just beyond ridiculous. Stewart and Colbert are satirists and everyone knows that (or at least everyone should). Coulter is just a talking head that says anything for attention then defends herself by saying she was just joking.

Get a clue.

This just shows how much of a joke the American gov`t actually is....how is the rest of the world suppose to take us seriously when one of the biggest talks of the 08 campaign is a comic running...Don`t get me wrong...I admire the fact that any Billy Bob with enough money can run...but i also believe this campaign coming up is the most important one ever!!!!

Can't wait to see where he takes this! He does a great job at taking all the corruption and hypocrisy and making us laugh. And after the laughter is over, then comes the discussion. And then, action!

I certainly hope he's kidding. With all the problems that a president will face in the next four years, we don't have the time or the energy to deal with a second rate comedian. Go home Colbert, go home.

Colbert is pulling a publicity stunt. It has already been done in Hollywood movies by Robin Williams. He should not make a joke of our United States Presidency. If he does go through with this farce it will be harmful to the real candidates by taking away votes. I understand that people who are dissatified with the choices will go along with his joke but that does not make his decision to run right. He is not a qualified candidate. He is a funny straight man who delivers the news in a humorous manner. This talent does not qualify him to be a world leader.

Doug:
It is so obvious that you have never watched the show. To compare Stephen Colbert to Anne Coulter actually makes me laugh out loud.

Sadly, the media in our country has become so biased, unconventional sources of news are frequently better. Some of the best election "reporting" this year has been on The Daily Show and The Colbert Report.

If you think that you are getting accurate information on mainstream networks, I am sorry to say that you are not. And I, my friend, am a journalist.

"It's the biggest no-brainer in the history of mankind."

Liberals get their news from Comedy Central, nah we get entertained by it. Republicans get their news from Faux News and comedians like Rush Limbaugh, who are neither A) entertaining B) funny or C) informative.

Colbert would probably make a btter Prez than some of the idiots running for real.

http://www.political-buzz.com/

Aww poor Dougy gets offended by The Colbert Report And Dennis Miller was funny 15 years ago K BYE!

As funny and fitting as this is, and yes although I would vote for him, we all must realize this is both a satire and publicity stint. Too bad he doesn't have a real shot...

Do you think that someone in South Carolina that does not vote would vote Colbert for me?

just imagine colbert debating, a la robin williams in the man of the year. funny but making sense...yeah go colbert....colbert nation lives.

Oooh... there are seriously "serious" people on this board.

Too bad... they're the ones that need some levity the most.

And considering the "choices" we have in either party, how could Colbert be any worse?

Its about time, I see no reason why he can't win. I wonder what Bush will pull at the press corp conference when he is selected to jibe Colbert. maybe one of these...

http://votd.wordpress.com

"I'd let the people decide what party I belong in," he said. "I don't dictate the people's actions."
So what party should candidate Stephen Colbert belong to? --> http://www.youpolls.com/details.asp?pid=731

Stephen, you have my vote!!! You are awesome!

I'm glad I live in South Carolina so I can actually vote for him if he actually runs.

I think Steven Colbert is the best and most patriotic president candidate now.
I was not sure about my 2008 vote before. Now I am switching my selection from Hilary to Stephen. I just don’t know if he accepts election campaign donations yet. If you know an address for the Colbert for President Donation account, please make it public.

You guys stink for removing my post. It was a lot better than most of the other posts you allowed, which say a whole lot of nothing. Was it the Mickey Mouse comment that got you all up in a tizzy? Or was it me voicing my disdain for the current candidates?

Oh no, God forbid!

You know, I think Colbert would make a better Vice President with John Stewart as President.

I would vote for Colbert in a heartbeat. He is not a politician because he does'nt lie his ass off. All our politicians seem to look out for is numero uno and point the finger at the other party as the reason our country is going down the drain!

Another liberal nightmare !!!!!!!!!
Please run away from fire

Yeah, Doug, New Jersey, because Coulter and Colbert / Stewart are so alike in their hate speech.

I must've missed the part where Colbert / Stewart called for the extermination of an entire culture based on their religion, or them using homophobic slurs against someone that they disagree with politically.

Give. me. a. break.

Don't be surprised if the Republican party has something to do with his running for presidency. If enough Dems vote Colbert, instead of a front runner Democrat candidate like Clinton, then it betters the chances of the Republicans getting in office. This is often the case with Independent voters who would be better off voting for a Democratic candidate, than wasting their votes on someone who barely has a chance.

So much for my Obama vote. I've been waiting for this for years.

He should pick John Stewart for his running mate.

Either way, whether it's Colbert/Putin or Colbert/Colbert or Colbert/?, he's getting my vote if he makes it all the way.

This is a great day to be an American!

W00t!

doug from nj,
c'mon, man. read what you just wrote. you really think you're any more open-minded and critically-thinking than the "liberal democrats"? consider that dennis miller is a frequenter of bill o'reilly's show, and that they actually agree on things. if you honestly think that a man who agrees with bill o'reilly on a regular basis is not shoveling biased propaganda, then you, my friend, have been propagandized yourself.

Colbert is pretty witty, but Bush is a pretty big joke too. If a reformed but damaged drug addict can single handedly increase our deficit more than any other two presidents, why couldn't Colbert win?

Wow.

I'd seriously consider voting for him. I'm a moderate. Both the "Republicans" and "Democrats" (yes, I put the names in quotes on purpose. *Neither* party stands for anything but power anymore...) have done nothing to make me think they will do one iota of good for the country this election season.

Colbert – NOT being a career politician, is a smart, likable guy. He isn't beholden to party politics. He'd pause to think about the issues for more than 10 seconds.

And to those who think Comedy Central is spewing liberal "hate filled dogma". Actually I remember Jon Stewart lampoooning Bill Clinton quite visciously when he was in office. They aren't particularly nice to the current round of democratic candidates either. Jon Stewart (and Stephen Colbert) both attack stupidity and political games where ever they see them – in either party.

It's REALLY sad when the most balanced news programs out there about the American governement are on BBC and Comedy Central.

I'm a moderate independent (not a liberal democrat) and I find the news on Comedy Central far more informative than the pablum we're subjected to by the alleged 'legitimate' media. I'd vote for Colbert–at least he isn't a politician and that puts him miles ahead of the other candidates right there.

BTW, Ann Coulter is like a spoiled little brat who just tries to get attention being as outrageous as possible. What a joke.

Colbert was born in Canada. He can't be a US President and my heart is breaking. If only his Jewish cousin from New Jersey would get into the race. Totally eligible, totally qualified, a little short but he can stand on the shoulders of his supporters which are many. Yes, Jon Stewart, I'm speaking to you.

I'd like to see him get a serious percentage of the vote just to give a wakeup call to those currently in office. I seriously don't think he'd be any worse than the last several presidents we've had.

I've already had my "Stewart/Colbert `08" t-shirt for months now. Maybe I can get more than comedic use out it it.

Yea, I may just be voting now... I wasn't going to before. Colbert 08!

he has to know that if he seriously and officially throws his hat into the ring, he will get at least a large percentage of the vote. he still might, even if he doesn't go official. i don't know anything about his stance on anything, but i do know he's highly intelligent and looks at issues with a critical eye, which is more than you can say for anyone in the current administration.

holy moly, a NON-Globalist candidate??? It's either Colbert or Ron Paul for 2008 for me

I love the fact that liberal democrats are getting their news from a channel called Comedy Central.

Nothing is funny about hate based humor, be it a joke about someones sexuality or the demo-crap propaganda coming from Cobert. If you want someone who is truly funny since his jokes are based on reality and not hate, try Dennis Miller. The person who loves Stewart and Colbert but then blasts Coulter for being hateful should have their photo in Webster's dictionary next to the word hypocrite.

Posted By Doug, New Jersey : October 17, 2007 1:49 pm

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Hate-based couldn't be any further from what the Daily Show and the Col-bear Repore use in their shows... They use real news with real news clips. Don't be such a spiteful Republican. You still have that comedy disgrace "Redeye" or whatever it is over on Fox

To whoever said "try Dennis Miller" ....please go back to 1982 and stay there. And take that humorless hack Dennis with you. Thank you.

Wow, as frightening as it sounds, the guy has a real chance here. I mean, did anyone see that speech he gave at the White House Press Corps. dinner? Amazing!

I like Colbert and watch his show almost everyday. However, if this is serious, then he is an idiot. For a man who cares about politics, this is truely undermining the political process. He is potentially taking votes away from a candidate who may need them and is serious about their bid for the presidency. What's sad is that he could do well because of his following and idiot Americans beleiving this is another reality show poll where they text in their vote.

American politics, becoming more and more of a joke everyday. First we elect Bush, two times, and now this.

I wonder how he'll use his show for his campaign. Or how he'll use the campaign for his show.

Poor Doug. He actually thinks Ann Coulter has something to say that is worth hearing. Son, after hearing anything from her mouth, think about it for.... maybe five seconds. You will then see the absurdity of anything she spews.

Stephen Colbert running for president? Why? We already have a comedian in the White House.

Yes, listen to classy Dennis Miller make fun of the elderly. He has lots of routines that pick on longtime Democratic public servants because they are old. That's the best he can come up with.

Dick Cheney will be well missed when he leaves office with Bush. I wish Dick Cheney were running for president. Just give it time. Americans will be sorry when he retires.

He couldn't be any worse than the retard who's in office right now.

woo!!!! Colbert '08!!!

(this is even BETTER than Ficus 2000)

Finally a politician that makes sense! He's got both of my votes!

Doug in New Jersey – did you just seriously compare Ann Coulter to Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert? Hate-based humor? Have you ever even watched their shows? But hey, Colbert and Stewart MUST be like Coulter, because you FEEL they are, right? Go back to watching Dennis Miller, satire seems to go over your head.

Colbert is a nobody who imitates a browbeating right-wing tool. I hope that there arent delusional Americans out there who actually take his 'candidacy' seriously. If there are, the gene pool seriously needs some chlorine.

Doug,
If you think that all of the people posting here are Democrats then you are way off base. What exactly has Colbert ever said that is hateful??? I'm guessing that you don't know because you have never watched his show. That's too bad because you missed the episode where Bill O'Rielly was on and they ragged on Democrats (which Colbert does quite often).
Grow up!!

Mr. Colbert, you're no Pat Paulson!

"The person who loves Stewart and Colbert but then blasts Coulter for being hateful should have their photo in Webster's dictionary next to the word hypocrite."
hateful? Colbert's act criticizes a particular kind of person, and a particular ideology (ie Bill O'Reilly and Ann Coulter types)... it's really not aimed at all republicans to demonize them (whereas O'Reilly reguarly brands everyone who disagrees with him as a traitor, america hater, godless secularist etc...) Jon reguarly has guests on who he disagrees with (Lynne cheney and Tony Snow have been on in just the past week), and although he spars with them and is not shy about giving his opinion, I feel that he is much more respectful of them and invites on a wider range of guests than O'Reilly who simply calls "guests" who disagree with him names and shouts them down...

I don't really understand why you would consider Colbert/Stewart to be "hate humor..." although I find it amusing that you imply in your post that Bill O'Reilly is more a comedian than anything, with which I cannot disagree

It is sad that running for the office of President of the United States has become a big joke.

Hey Doug,

Let's break this down: John Stewart and Steven Colbert are hosts of comedy shows on a comedy network. Ann Coulter is an actual pundit on an actual news network. Something should be striking you as "not like the other" at this point.

It's also been proven time and again that people watching the COMEDY NETWORK are getting and retaining more truthful information than the people watching FOX News, which is an ACTUAL NEWS NETWORK. What does that tell you?

i would definitely vote for stephen! and i think he's the only candidate that can bring some people from each side together, unity that our country desperately needs!

Can Canadians vote for him too.

has anyone seen the movie starring robbin williams. i think its called MR. President{not so sure}. colbert could win. hands down n panty down.

Posted By harry, miami, fl : October 17, 2007 1:41 pm

It was called "Man of the Year" the beginning was good, but the story around it was kinda bad. It would've been great to see an actual Presidency with him instead of where it went.

Noooo! Dont vote for him. Theres no chance in hell he would be president. Be serious people! Any vote for Colbert is a wasted vote, your vote for Colbert could deny the possible victory of the serious candidate you would have picked.

It's a joke, fools.

If he ran, they'd have to take down his tv show. You really think that's going to happen? Look at the talk about Thompson.

Bet he won't have to raise a billion dollars either-but wait, are there rule against a candidate having a daily show???? Maybe cable's OK. Go Stephen...will Jon be your VP?

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!
I wish it were true, people would vote in droves if it were.

I love the fact that liberal democrats are getting their news from a channel called Comedy Central.

Nothing is funny about hate based humor, be it a joke about someones sexuality or the demo-crap propaganda coming from Cobert. If you want someone who is truly funny since his jokes are based on reality and not hate, try Dennis Miller. The person who loves Stewart and Colbert but then blasts Coulter for being hateful should have their photo in Webster's dictionary next to the word hypocrite.

AWESOME!!! I'm in Indiana and can't wait to vote for him.
"The Colbert Nation" Lives!

I hope he gets his name on the ballot. Given how dissatisfied Republicans or with Guiliani, McCain, Thompson, and Romney, he might do well enough to merit being let into the debates. I would TiVo every single one that he is allowed into.

If you are sincerely fed up consider the serious candidate Ron Paul, he is the man.

has anyone seen the movie starring robbin williams. i think its called MR. President{not so sure}. colbert could win. hands down n panty down.

Finally! A candidate worth voting for!

Heck yes! Colbert would be the best president ever!

In all seriousness, though, it would be interesting to see the effect on world politics that a comedian head-of-state could have.

I'm surprised no one even caught the similarity to the Robin Williams movie "Man of the Year".

So what happens when he actually WINS the primary?!

I know it's a joke, but he is a good candidate as the others, given most are nothing more than caricatures of real people.

This is the most brilliant move in history, whether or not it's a joke.

Colbert, Franken, Stewart 08!

There goes the Kasinish campaign. He'll have to split the whacko vote!

At last we'd have a president who can TELL a joke, rather than one who...fill in punchline.

anonymous in Omaha NE:

A goldfish is funnier than our current president.

I really believe the world is coming to an end. Too much selfishness. I would definately vote for Corbert because I would like to spend my remaining years laughing. I don't think the world will recover from what George W.

More personality, I mean qualifications than all the dem candidates combined..

This is a joke. Do he have political views??

Hanging "chads" already made our democracy a joke...

ok, ignore the comment about misspelled names – my previous post was removed. To recap:
The Colbert announcement is welcome news. I hope he teams up with Al Franken and Jon Stewart to form the Trinitarian party. The whole world may laugh to death, but it beats the bombing we've been taking for the past several years.

"Colbert-Colbert-that's a strong ticket."

He fails to answer the question of all tickets..what if we only like Colbert but not Colbert. I hope he reads this and will take the opportunity to have Colbert explain why he should be on the ticket with Colbert. Do we really want Colbert as a Vice President in the aftermath of Dick Chenny's vice presidency? I suspect Colbert may think highly of himself but what if Colbert feels he is being upstaged by Colbert? It happens. He will be like Nixon and Dwight Eisenhower during the infamous "checkers" debacle. Eisenhower felt that Nixon tried put him in a difficult position by going to the public trying to pressure Ike to keep him on the ticket (kinda like the pressure Ellen Degeneras is putting on the dog pound now).

While I am concerned about Colbert but less so about Colbert, I am still inclined to vote for Colbert in 2008.

What an idiot. To make light of the office of presidency by wasting everyone's time is absurd.

Lordy lordy. What have we done. HA! Hillary, Barack, Rudy and ole Mitty just better watch out. Scarier still, he might actually get elected.

Finally, someone I can vote for.

I know he's got my vote!

please pardon the misspelled names – I got so excited about this turn of events.

Now we're getting somewhere! I propose getting Mr. Cobert, Mr. Stewert and Mr. Franken to run as a team. We could call them the pioneers of the Trinitarian party.

He's got my vote! Reminds me of those 'Bloom County' "Don't Blame Me, I Voted for Bill and Opus" stickers back in 1988.

I think Colbert's campaign will trounce Fred Thompson.
The Colbert slogan "I have a pulse, he doesn't" will resonate with voters.

This guy is a windbag and an egomaniac. I'm pretty sure the best candidate for president has yet to come forward, but I am know that he is not the one. The system and so-called legitimate candidates are making enough of a joke of our democratic system that we don't need a comedian making it even worse.

Nation:

Here is your candidate!!!

Candidate:

Here is YOUR NATION!!!!!

that Colbert-Huckabee ticket is VERY INTERESTING....

"funny" that Huckabee is the only contender that have his support, when the rest of the conservatives are STILL looking for THE ONE!!!!

Does that mean all the other candidates will get equal time on Comedy Central?

Finally, someone I can feel good about voting for! Actually, I bet Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart are a helluva lot smarter than anyone else running! And I bet if they didn't know the answer, they'd find the best people to advise them...unlike this administration of arrogant elitists...If I'm going to vote for an elitist, it should be Colbert!

Let's start a new revolution and vote for some one who is NOT a life long politician. We know he has a sense of humor. I would vote for him.

BRAVO!!! Colbert will be a great addition to the current field of candidates who seem to all be challenged when it comes to speaking the truth as opposed to saying what people want to hear. He has backbone!

I love Stephen Colbert, too. But the comments so far show exactly why we have the problem everyone is talking about. In a 2004 post-election poll, many people said they voted for Bush because he was the candidate "they'd most like to have a beer with." Well, guess what? They got exactly what they deserved. The problem is, the rest of us got it, too. If we don't take the time to find out where the candidates stand on the issues that matter to us–and then get off our asses and vote–then nothing will change. So laugh at Colbert. Absolutely. I will, too. The guy's great. But then vote for real.

This reminds me of when Pat Paulson was always running for President. And he got votes too. I would think it is funny that Colbert would win. It would send a strong message to both Republicans and Democrats that the American people are tired of their political rhetoric.

It´d be great if, in reality, there was a candidate that both democrats and republicans would not only tolerate, but actually vote for.
It would go a long way in unifying americans if politicians understood the power of humor.

Hey, I would not only vote for him, but campaign too! Go Colbert!!!

John from St. Louis, our system is already a joke...why not have a comedian in the running for it's highest office?

i just dare any candidate to debate with him... any of them.

My fear is that he will be taken as a serious threat and the other candidates will 'hire' someone to take him 'out' of the running. Like steal his glasses or something.
But he's got my vote.

Hmm, looks like the Bears of America group will try to stop his campaign. Good luck Stephen...seriously consider Jon as veep!

we have our new Pat Paulson.

Colbert will be unpleasantly surprised that his show will be hiatused. otherwise, Comedy Central would have to offer equal time to every other presidential candidate.

and none of them INTEND to be funny, although most are a scream.

What a moron.

So, I know who I'm voting for.

As someone who has studied political science, I find this to be a sad sad day for the system.

However, as a person, I happen to like him–and though I wouldn't vote for him, I think he'd make the race rather interesting.

I'd vote for Colbert. If he becomes president, at least I'd have a reason to laugh at the president without feeling ashamed that he represents myself and my country. GO COLBERT!

His running makes just as much sense as any other coporate crony under the guise of republican or democrat. The people are no longer truly represented in America. Political offices are all about representing coporate interests and funneling tax payer dollars to private coporations whose ceo's and board of directors constantly revolve between government and private sectors and ultimately cash in on these policies. Meanwhile, your average American is more interested in celebrity and sports news and America is going sown the toilet. Maybe the downfall of America is for the best. American's are just a bunch of sheep now...waiting for the slaughter!

He will never be stuffy or tow the political party-line. I just wonder if America would be taken seriously in the international realm should he be elected President. How would he react to a threat to our National Security or a national disaster – could he be serious long enough to make a decision that could potentially impact the lives of thousands, or even millions? I'm going to consider giving him a chance, because beneath the comical exterior, I believe he CAN be a much better leader than those currently running who only have personal agendas and lobbyists to appease. Colbert – if you reveal even the slightest bit of capability, you have my vote. Of course, as you know, the people don't actually elect you – the Electoral College System does (in order to prevent people like you from getting to the top). Good luck regardless!

I'd vote for him. It would be awesome to see Colbert with Lewis Black as the vice president. We'd finally see some positive change. haha

Finally! A candidate I can believe in!

HOORAH for Colbert – all the way guy!

This news will be met with cries of "don't waste your vote on this prankster!" But seriously, LOOK AT THE ALTERNATIVES!

COLBERT 2008!

I hope he's serious. The man is articulate, intelligent, and humorous. He has the ability to blur the party line better than any other candidate. He has more charisma than any of the others for sure!

FINALLY...A candidate I can believe in! I'm voting for him...Colbert in 08!

He's got it. Or at least, there is going to be a higher voter turnout next year.

I'm writing his name in for the presidency – primaries don't mean squat to independents!

JUST WHAT WE NEED. ANOTHER NUT. LIKE THE ONE WE HAVE.

I wonder if he'll appear in the Daily Show and interview with Jon??

Posted By James, Phoenix AZ : October 17, 2007 11:42 am

Colbert appeared on the Daily Show last night.

Even if Stephen Colbert submitted to a full lobotomy, he'd emerge with more wit and intelligence and soul and insight than The Decider could ever hope for in his wildest, scotch-and-cocaine driven dreams.

YES! He has my vote already.

I'm still waiting for the punchline...

Seems like a fine gentleman...I'll keep him in mind. And as for comdedians in office, even Dane Cook would make a better VP than Cheyney. Imagine: a Colber-Cook ticket...How awesome is that?

Colbert and Stewert would be like the Robin Williams movie Man of the Year...and i would absolutely vote for him as well.

He's got my vote!! he probably has the least dirty hands of all the candidates!!

Thank heaven, and not a moment too soon!

This is exactly what this nation needs, a candidate that anyone across the political spectrum of US politics can listen to without becoming envious of those fellow citizens afflicted with bulimia.

http://theamericancrisis.wordpress.com/

I hate to put a damper on all this fun, but isn't he Canadian?

I thought robin williams already did that.

How has no one commented on this? This is a mockery of the political system, but no more of a joke then most of the candidates actually attempting a serious campaign. He very well may do well in South Carolina, and who knows some of his self proclaimed "truthiness" might be just what this country needs.

Yes, Yes, & more Yes! I am a native South Carolinian and I am very proud of Stephen & I support his decision to bring truthiness to the palmetto state.

Colbert-Colbert in '08!

This a joke, isn't it?

Guess I've got to change my voter registration to South Carolina...and register as both Republican and Democrat. Vote early, vote often!

he's got my vote

As far as I'm concerned, this isn't a joke. We've got someone down to earth running for president. Much better than all of the callous, born-n-bred-for-politics über typical candidates currently running.

Finally. A candidate I can vote for without wondering if I should've penciled in Mickey Mouse.

He's got my vote.

I can't tell, is this for real? If it is, it will be really interesting to see where this goes...

COLBERT FOR PREZ!!!!!!

Colbert for President! Stephen, I'd gladly be your "Monica".

This is a "wind up", right?
Colbert, since his "split" from Jon Stewart hasn't been funny, he overacts, and is almost embarrasing. In fact, I even question Stewart's effectiveness anymore (how can he even read a book a day – anyone else noticed that?) – but Colbert can't even run a TV show – a COUNTRY? Please, at that rate DARE I mention it, even a FOUR LETTER word might be better?
No. Neither.
Not funny.
Robert

GO STEPHEN!!!

Wait....what?

Is he really serious? Would we get nightly State of the Union addresses on Comedy Central if he were elected President? I would love to see the US President call Congress a bunch of pussies or something!

Awesome! Go Colbert! Finally someone with a soul runs for president...

Finally a candidate the public can get along with. My vote is locked-in. People are tired of career politicians. Win or lose, Stephen Colbert will have a huge affect on the 2008 election.

i love this guy i wil vote 4 him

Are we seeing the beginnings of a Ron Paul/Stephen Colbert ticket????

Let this trigger a third party revolution – I can't tell the difference between the two anymore.

as funny as he is, he is actually better than our current president

Colbert has my vote, he has something the other candidates don't: better qualifications and a sense of humor.

Ha ha...I love it...

It's official, our Democratic system is a joke!

What the heck, he's head and shoulders above all the Republican candidates, in terms of knowledge, charisma, humor, youth, and dashingly French last names. I'd enjoy the wacky unpredictability of a Colbert presidency. Also, I'd suggest he pick Lewis Black as VP.

Sometimes I wish he'd quit screwing around and support Dennis Kucinich on CNN like he did on his own show.

Actually this is great news. Colbert has the balls to speak his mind...at least we'll have someone in the race, who is willing to expose the candidates for the people they are.

It sure doesn't look like the media is willing to expose the candidate's dirty little secrets.

He's got my vote..

Shades of Pat Paulsen's 1968 "Sure, why not?" campaign.

Friends, Patriots and Countrypersons:
There is hope!

All the people who don't vote, or put a blank ballot in the ballot box now have a humorous way to thumb their noses at the system they are so fed with.

The ponytail looks so pretty on him. Who knew?

Yeah! Colbert for President! At least people might get a laugh out of the President. Either way from the looks of our candidates we are pretty much screwed. At least we'll go down in a blaze of glory!

I know this is a gag, but hell, I'd vote for him!

I think I've just changed who I'm voting for. Do you think we could have a three person ticket...Colbert-Colbert-Colbert...maybe a Vice-Vice President.

Should totally get John Stewart as his running mate. They'd have my vote lol

Colbert 08!!!

I wonder if he'll appear in the Daily Show and interview with Jon??

Actually – if Jon ran.. the guy would be a serious threat!