Comments on: Obama supporters pressed Dems to keep Colbert off ballot

By: ImmorsAmelm

ImmorsAmelm — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:49:44 +0000

Make peace, not war!

By: Kristen

Kristen — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:55:41 +0000

Who cares if Stephen is on the ballet or not? I think the fact that he made it that far is funny. This country is too serious and needs to be lightened up. Maybe Stephen would be a great addition to the list of past presidents. He's probably do a better job then the past few presidents we've had. It would be like "Man of the Year" but real. The country can't get much worse, and I doubt that Stephen could send t he country into a depression. Basically Give me a break, and give Stephen a chance. Serious or not, he deserves the possiblity

By: Hahn

Hahn — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 09:41:46 +0000

Our democracy is a joke. Every Americans are allowed to vote, but the list of candidates is determined by a very small group of people.
Are we really that different from China?

By: km, new york, new york

km, new york, new york — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 02:41:51 +0000

its cuz obama is scurrrrrrrrrrrred

By: Justin Steele, Masontown, Pennsylvania

Justin Steele, Masontown, Pennsylvania — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 02:09:46 +0000

From what I learned in school about who is the largest voting population regardless if they actually vote or not, Colbert's viewer population is that same population. College students 18-25. What more is that they don't even vote according to statistics I have learned from school. If the largest voting population who is at the same time the largest viewer population for Colbert, why can't he win THE ACTUAL PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION? This brings another issue, why do we have the need to seemingly mostly vote either DEM or REP? I would say after learning about PSYCOLOGY we as a nation are programmed to do so. There is also the issue of the electorial vote. Why do we still use it? It is out dated and the popular vote should be the only means of determining the winner. As to the question if Colbert would make an effective President, who is to say he would not until he actually has the chance to hold the position of president. Would Lincoln be able to win today in a presidential election if he were to run today, and growing up in today's US in a similar life as to the actually origins of Abe Lincoln. I would say we would not. I mean, we as a nation won't vote someone that has facial hair anymore. Why is that? Personally, the polical crap that happens in this nation is one of the reasons that makes me ashamed to me an American.

By: Drew, Chicago, IL

Drew, Chicago, IL — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:28:19 +0000

so the democratics have turned Colbert into Ralph Nader- convincing people that a vote for him is essentially hurting the democratics thats absurd- and any candidate who was worried about Colbert including Obama should just quit now

By: Alex, Arlington, Minnesota

Alex, Arlington, Minnesota — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 03:48:13 +0000

Besides, with the Writer's strike, Colbert has a load of free time...what better to do than make a strong run at the presidancy.

By: Alex, Arlington, Minnesota

Alex, Arlington, Minnesota — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 03:45:44 +0000

Colbert should run as a Republican...just get to get into the election. Look at the support he has. If he could get on the ballot, he would have a serious following.

By: A. Thomas, New York, NY

A. Thomas, New York, NY — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:14:23 +0000

Attention Obama Supporters:

Please stop it with the loony conspiracy theories. Please stop whining about so-called bias. Please stop calling it the Clinton News Network.

You sound like crazy people going on about Clinton like this. You are not helping out the candidate you supposedly support by making it look like only insane people are voting for him.

Posted By RP, City and State : November 7, 2007 11:57 am

WELL SAID! Obama sounds like a cult.

By: Brandie Tampa FL

Brandie Tampa FL — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:35:30 +0000

I think it's really...interesting, that people are calling Obama supporters losers, yet they don't even give their names? "Winner"?
I'll take my "silver" medal–of honor. the only silver–or gold for that matter–that you have is in your teeth.

Only the honest, intelligent members of society want Obama to win. Just because you can't handle a stand-up guy, doesn't give you the right to judge me. And there lays another unfortunate reminder that all this country seems capable of in unison, is making judgements on other people.
We ALL, yes, EVERY single person–need to start looking in the mirror more often(AND I DON'T MEAN TO CHECK OUR HAIR!!!!!!!!!) and stop running our mouths about other people.

By: Tapera, Toronto

Tapera, Toronto — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:51:40 +0000

Where in the text does it say that Obama instructed his staff to stop Colbert? It says "HIS SUPPORTERS"

People should wake up!!

By: Jim, Columbia, SC

Jim, Columbia, SC — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:57:03 +0000

Way to make yourself look like a jerk with no sense of humor Obama.

By: Tony, Grand Rapids, MI

Tony, Grand Rapids, MI — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:34:36 +0000

how is it that barack obama political ticker comments aren't restricted but Ron Paul's limit of comments are?

By: RP, City and State

RP, City and State — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 15:57:44 +0000

Attention Obama Supporters:

Please stop it with the loony conspiracy theories. Please stop whining about so-called bias. Please stop calling it the Clinton News Network.

You sound like crazy people going on about Clinton like this. You are not helping out the candidate you supposedly support by making it look like only insane people are voting for him.

By: Rebecca Risman, Santa Monica, CA

Rebecca Risman, Santa Monica, CA — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 15:31:32 +0000

The absurdity of our campaign process deserves ridicule and Colbert is just the guy to handle this assignment. If this country can't experience some lighter moments, the future is very bleak.

By: jaredbares

jaredbares — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:26:26 +0000

It was all a joke people! Have a sense of humor!

By: Frank tulsa, ok

Frank tulsa, ok — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:10:56 +0000

The reason there can even be a slip up on the Obama-Osama name is because the latter is still sipping tea with his American hating buddies while we're bogged down in Iraq. Rumsfeld said there were no good targets in Afghanistan for his toys. I can think of one good target....and again he's sipping tea with his American hating buddies.

Bush has been the biggest disaster for this country.

By: Spc. Lee (U.S. Army), Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo

Spc. Lee (U.S. Army), Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 10:50:53 +0000

So, Obama supporters are blocking Stephen Colbert from being added to the primary ballot in SC. Does this strike anyone else as being strange? In a free country, they are spending time blocking someone from being put on a ballot instead of focusing on, oh I dont know... ISSUES!!! When will Obama and supporters realize that it will take a lot more then just Oprah's backing to make it in politics. Come on Team Obama, please realize that this country is still free and it will take a lot more then blocking people from being added to the state primary ballot and having the backing of Oprah to win the presidency.
P.S. Please don't stop free speech, because here is a short list of those who do.. Nazis, Communists, Islamic Fundamentalists... Lets not add to this list.

By: K, Campo CA

K, Campo CA — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 06:42:18 +0000

When there's a king, the only one who can speak truth to power is the court jester. Stephen was brilliant. When Stephen signed off the night the SC Dem lady told him he wasn't on the ballot, he asked viewers to donate to a good cause for kids and said any one of them could grow up to be president. What a perfect dig. He had just demonstrated how that wasn't true. If you speak in comedy and are wildly popular, you can't be on the Democratic ballot. If you don't have $35,000 you can't be on the Republican ballot. And Mike Gravel demonstrated how corporate media owned by a gigantic company that makes money on war can "disappear" an anticorporate, antiwar candidate, when GE-owned NBC "disqualified" him from the Philadelphia debate. He had come too close to damaging war-friendly media-darling Hillary in the previous debate. I'm sorry, but I think we needed Stephen more than we knew. God bless Amertica.

By: SM, Santa Barbara, CA

SM, Santa Barbara, CA — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:55:02 +0000

Obama cheerleaders ≠ Barak Obama himself

Learn it well.

By: C. K. Justus SC

C. K. Justus SC — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:59:08 +0000

That was a bad idea. Colbert was not going to do anything or take away votes from Obama or anyone else to amount to anything. I do not believe the people of this state is that dumb or at least enought of them to make a difference in the race for president.
Colbert not only tell jokes, he is a joke.

By: John--Minneapolis MN

John--Minneapolis MN — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:21:05 +0000

One of the points Colbert was making, and one that his been missed in much of the commentary I think, is the "bought" nature of our elections. He laid it on the line for us: the Colbert Presidency would be brought to you by the makers of Doritos–tasty and crunchy and cheesiful corn chips. Who else puts their sponsorship out on the table? Pres Bush?

By: Zac, Atlanta, Georiga

Zac, Atlanta, Georiga — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:35:20 +0000

First of all, it takes money to put someone on the ballot. Candidates have to pay $2,500 to be on the ballot, but that still works out as a loss for the Democrats (why do you think the Reps charge 35k!?)

So the South Carolina Democratic Party has every right to CHOOSE how they spend their budget, and who they spend it on.

If you don't like it, and are actually serious about this, take it up with the SCDP and get him back on the ballot. There's still time. But you'll need to do some work.

If Colbert is really serious about running, he should do it in Iowa where the process is FREE.

All this Obama-bashing is more than a little unfounded.

By: Walt, Belton, TX

Walt, Belton, TX — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:25:31 +0000

Obama or Osama, neither is good for America!!!

By: Lance in Monrovia CA

Lance in Monrovia CA — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:54:44 +0000

Obama can't control what "two prominent supporters" do. If they want to call and complain about the joke campaign of a t.v. comedian, that's their right. Honestly, we all should have been screaming about this. Frankly I barely registered its existance. But they were right to complain. This is a serious election, the most serious we've ever faced, and South Carolina is at ground zero of determining the next president of this country. If you get a bunch of jokers voting for Colbert because they like his show and they don't know the issues or the stakes, that could be bad for all the candidates, Obama included. This was a bad joke to begin with and it just points out the stupidity of polls that Colbert would be running fifth, ahead of Chris Dodd, while making stupid jokes at rallies that obviously said his campaign was a farce. its not right for CNN to lay the blame at Obama's door on this. He can't control the actions of supporters and frankly all the candidates should have been up in arms about this. I guess they weren't because the demographic that watches Colbert is the same that supports Obama.

By: Paul NY

Paul NY — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:46:42 +0000

For those calling CNN baised:

You are kidding me right , if it had been Clintons support keeping Colbert off the ballot you would be screeming bloody murder if CNN didn't cover it. If your looking for one sided news coverage please check out Faux news network.

I can see how crazy republicans and Obama supporters are getting , must be close to election time. It really just shows how desperate you guys are. Obama is running out of steam (obvious by the fact he is no longer talking issues and just attacking anyone he can) and his supporters know they are going to loose.
Too bad they are trying to take down fellow Dems in the process out of frustration. Instead of directing their attacks on the failed republican policies.

By: Rex, Toledo, Ohio

Rex, Toledo, Ohio — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:06:55 +0000

Again, another laughable series of posts in a biased thread created by the Clinton News Network to rile up your sorry little carcasses.

By: Rob

Rob — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:45:32 +0000

Somehow I don't think soldiers dying and families destroyed in Iraq will think Colbert's comedic run for the White House is funny! Now don't get me wrong there is a place for everything but it?s going to far! This article is a slap in the face for young voters too. The media believes young voters don't see coffins coming home with our soldiers in them, the healthcare problems and the shaky economy. The media especially CNN is making a STUPID story about a comedian being off the ballot amusing at the voter expense. Colbert isn't someone who is running to help the country but someone who is running as a GOOF! The shame in it is we will see supporters of competing candidates spin this MOCKERY against Obama uncaringly. My sister works for the army! I don't want a comedian or TV network to put her life in its hands as a joke! I want someone to end the war! This is not a joke when this year alone over 800 solider have lost their lives. Please don't play political games or try to get ratings off of their deaths.

By: Adam, Chicago IL

Adam, Chicago IL — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:39:14 +0000

No one said that Colbert couldn't be on the state's ballot during the general election. The decision of who gets to run in the primary is a decision made entirely by the political party in question. Anyone can run for president as long as that person fulfills the requirements laid out by the secretary of state of each state they wish to run in.

The democratic and republican parties are running a purely internal contest to determine who will represent them. If Colbert really wants to run, he could run as an independent.

By: Evan, Columbus, OH

Evan, Columbus, OH — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:37:25 +0000

Funny that the vote was 13-3 and the article says 2 people. Seems to me that 11 others may have a brain of their own.

Worthless propaganda.

By: Oliva - San Antonio - Texas

Oliva - San Antonio - Texas — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:36:44 +0000

I agree with Sean Dayton Ohio "Wow, if Obama is worried about losing votes to Colbert then maybe he should give up now. Edwards had more to lose, being from SC, and he was having fun with the issue." We all know Obama has to hang on to the handful of voters he has. OBAMA is not the man. OBAMA is not ready to run this country. WE need strength. WE need experience. WE need some serious damage control. WE do not need him. Not now. Clinton is our person.

By: Jun, Los Angeles, CA

Jun, Los Angeles, CA — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:28:21 +0000

Clinton/Obama 2008 – Get America back on track!

By: Troy Olroyd Phoenix, Az

Troy Olroyd Phoenix, Az — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:28:09 +0000

Obama, I believe his trouble of ever getting elected is his involvement in the North American Union, so here we have it a man with his hands covered in oil.

By: I used to be a Democrat

I used to be a Democrat — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:12:14 +0000

This is proof positive that Democrats don't believe in Democracy. Obama should resign.

By: Winner, WA

Winner, WA — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:02:20 +0000

You Obama fans are real losers. Just take your silver medal and go back to wherever you're from.

By: Jim, Irmo, SC

Jim, Irmo, SC — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:49:12 +0000

CNN should be ashamed for the way that they have, both in broadcast and on this website, characterized this story. They will leave it up, of course, because it is generating interest (I understand that I am included in this). They aren't stupid. If you pair a picture of Obama with a headline like you have here...well, I though CNN had more class. You might as well be FOX.

By: ty, okc ok

ty, okc ok — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:46:26 +0000

greg, your an idiot! he would be Guiliani worst nightmare, because he can't throw dirt on him. Top cop? the cops don't even like Guiliani, neither do the fireman. get your facts right.

By: greg brooklyn NY

greg brooklyn NY — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:21:14 +0000

He may be as pure as the driven snow,but all republicans want Obama to win the democratic nomination so he can run against Guiliani. Think about it...Black male against top cop...who do you bet on?

By: ty okc, ok

ty okc, ok — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:20:14 +0000

Why do we bother...because unlike some of you, Americans actual care about this country and who represents us.

I suppose you are a HRC fan refusing to accept that she is a divider; first it was dividing republican Americans from democratic Americans. Now she is trying to divide men from women because she felt the men were being too hard on her. Are you people serious? Countries are losing respect for us daily. Pretty soon other countries will just start calling our bluff, and we will have no choice but war. And you people want a comedian to run for office. I’m sure the republicans would have choice not to have a field day with that one.

By: Jared Washington, DC

Jared Washington, DC — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:12:30 +0000

The posting on waterboarding/torture got 26 comments.

The posting on a comedian's fake campaign got over 300 comments.

All of you who are posting on this "ticker" are as much of a joke as Comedy Central could ever come up with.

By: RMRN.Y.

RMRN.Y. — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:10:40 +0000

People, people! Lets settle down and get real as in real politic. Steven Colbert is an admitted comedic satirist on the hunt for a few laughs and publicity. All well and good for Steven for that is the business he is in.

But Barak is in a different kind of business namely a vigorous and closley
contested bid for leader of the free world. Barak Obama has tremendous support amongst young voters throughout South Carolina and any erosion could tip (god forbid) that primary to The Billary's in a tight race.

Considering Colbert's actual admitted fear of actually becoming president,
he could inadvertently have an adverse
effect on Obama's campaign in SC hence the need to head this off and nip the Colbert's self indulgence for the good of us all. If Steven Colbert was really serious about leading and tackling the enormous responsibility of the Presidency, I would be all for his
sincere challenge for higher office.

By: Cody

Cody — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:02:32 +0000

I think it's funny that people say Colbert was making a mockery of the political system. It already is one, people. The fact that Colbert was denied a spot on the ballot is testament enough to that. An electoral system where only some people are allowed to run for political office is not a true democracy, is it now?

By: Judee in Chicago

Judee in Chicago — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:02:08 +0000

I understand Obama doesn't want this election be a 'joke,' but if Colbert went through the application legitmately, he should have been seriously considered a ballot spot.

And there's always a write-in campaign...

By: Bubba, Swainsboro GA

Bubba, Swainsboro GA — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:52:06 +0000

What a bunch of shrill, naive idiots! I'm hopin' you're all joking around, because if most of you seriously believe Stephen Colbert was running for president and that Obama shut him down, we've got a problem. Colbert is a tv comedian, and he's not actually running. He's off the air due to the writers' strike, and that should give you a clue that he's not really a politician. Ask your nephew, granny. Colbert, who has lots of money right now, planned to pay to run as a Dem AND a Rep, but decided it wasn't worth it. He has always said he'd run ONLY in SC, and has made sure that he is a 'non-viable' candidate ineligible to run nationally. He just wants to be in a debate; remember, this is the guy who handed Bush his butt at the White House Correspondent's dinner. Obama didn't 'do anything' to Colbert. How country are some of you posters? Colbert was amazed that someone might actually earmark the twenty grand to put him on the ballot, but he always knew they wouldn't. It's a stunt to promote his book, which is already a best-seller. Seriously, OMG, did you guys think Obama was stifling a legit candidate? South Carolina just said, ok, joke's over.

By: Roger Row, Howell, MI

Roger Row, Howell, MI — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:50:04 +0000

I am a huge fan of Colbert's,but there is nothing funny about this election. If Steve were serious, I would defend his right. Eight years of tears and fears leave little room for humor. GW is both funny and tragic. Sorry for the lack of humor and tolerance but we must keep out eye on the prize. As soon as we blink, the Republicans will steal another election.

By: nelson colorado springs co

nelson colorado springs co — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:47:24 +0000

Don't jump on Sen Barack Obama's to quick. The question should be to producer peter handy is who are these two prominent supporters. If you going to use Sen Obama picture on this statement, the names should in prints also you can ask them the question why. this is bad print on this just make people mad.

By: las vegas nv

las vegas nv — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:42:57 +0000

So what if even Obama himself went in to oppose Colbert?. America is a free country.

You think Hillary wants Obama to run!?

Please people and paid Clinton staff. We the people are smarter than to let some CNN tabloid headline sway our vote.

Obama Republican in South Carolina

Posted By Richard : November 6, 2007 11:02 am

well said

By: brandie r. buffalo, ny

brandie r. buffalo, ny — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:40:27 +0000

Anyone who changes their vote from Obama, simply because of this story, NEVER intended to vote for him anyway. They are brainwashable voters that are just as bad as a side-stepping, change positions every other second candidates. Hypocrites. I'm sick of everyone accusing Obama of doing dishonest things. It's to the point that opposers have to make up accusations & pin things on him that he HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH!!! Even the STORY said "supporters". It could have been a real phone call from anyone in the country!!! Why are people so blind? They can't just let a good man be a GOOD MAN! They have to reach for any nonsense to degrade his character. Guess what? He IS a competitor because anyone who is an honest, hard-working, human being SHOULD be voting for him...wait...maybe he's not a threat since there don't seem to be very many honest people out there these days... hmm?

By: Gloria Covington, KY

Gloria Covington, KY — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:37:39 +0000

Back in the 90's, my mother told me how she was having tea with her Republican neighbors. When the subjuect of President Clinton came up, her neighbors spewed off some hateful words about the President. "I don't know why Republicans have to be so hateful." my mother said. It's kind of funny, now, that supporters of Hillary Clinton are now spewing out the same kind of hateful rhetoric- as they have been since January- against people who are simply trying to compete with her for the nomination. Acutally, it's not funny- it's downright sad.

By: Alex, Drexel Hill, PA

Alex, Drexel Hill, PA — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:36:57 +0000

i say good if they did. the colbert candidacy was a bad joke and people have a right to oppose it. if you're not serious about a presidential bid, then you shouldn't run. maybe Colbert figured that out and that's why he backed out. it was a joke that had gone way too far.