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!

Colbert 08!!!

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

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.

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

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!

The ponytail looks so pretty on him. Who knew?

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.

Friends, Patriots and Countrypersons:
There is hope!

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

He's got my vote..

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.

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

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.

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

Ha ha…I love it…

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

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

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

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

i love this guy i wil vote 4 him

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.

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

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!

Wait….what?

GO STEPHEN!!!

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

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

COLBERT FOR PREZ!!!!!!

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

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

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

This a joke, isn't it?

Colbert-Colbert in '08!

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.

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.

I thought robin williams already did that.

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

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/

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

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

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?

I'm still waiting for the punchline…

YES! He has my vote already.

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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!

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

COLBERT 2008!

Finally! A candidate I can believe in!

HOORAH for Colbert - all the way guy!

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

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!

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!

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!

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.

So, I know who I'm voting for.

What a moron.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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

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!!!!

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.

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

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.

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.

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

I know he's got my vote!

Finally, someone I can vote for.

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

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

"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.

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.

Hanging "chads" already made our democracy a joke…

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

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

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.

anonymous in Omaha NE:

A goldfish is funnier than our current president.

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

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

Colbert, Franken, Stewart 08!

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

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.

So what happens when he actually WINS the primary?!

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

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.

Finally! A candidate worth voting for!

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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?

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.

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.

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.

Can Canadians vote for him too.

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!

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?

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

"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

Mr. Colbert, you're no Pat Paulson!

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!!

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 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.

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

woo!!!! Colbert '08!!!

(this is even BETTER than Ficus 2000)

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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'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.

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.

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?

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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!

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.

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

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

"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

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

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?

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!!!!

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.

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.

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.

Colbert 08′! Simply Awesome!

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.

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

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

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

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.

Run Stephen run; Georgia for Colbert

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

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

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 only person colbert loves more tahn colbert is colvert.

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.

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

Oh no he de-ent :snap snap snap:

Colbert>Stewart IMO

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?

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

God Speed Colbert! You have my vote!

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

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.

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

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.

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.

News Flash!

Ron Paul just lost the lunatic fringe vote.

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.

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.

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.

*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.

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

A good conspiracy theory is always fun.

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.

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.

"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.