COLBERT FOR PRESIDENT!

[genocide roach]

By JAKE COYLE, AP Entertainment Writer Wed Oct 17, 8:43 AM ET



NEW YORK - Stephen Colbert has announced his candidacy for president on "The Colbert Report," tossing his satirical hat into the ring of an already crowded race.

"I shall seek the office of the president of the United States," Colbert said Tuesday on his Comedy Central show as red, white and blue balloons fell around him.
Colbert, 43, had recently satirized the coyness of would-be presidential candidates by refusing to disclose whether he would seek the country's highest office — a refusal that often came without any prompting.
Shortly before making the announcement, Colbert appeared on "The Daily Show" (the show that spawned Colbert's spin-off) and played cagey, claiming he was only ready to consider a White House bid. He entered the studio set pulled by a bicycle pedaled by Uncle Sam and quickly pulled out a bale of hay and a bottle of beer to show that he was "an Average Joe."
Colbert said his final decision would be announced on a "more prestigious show," which turned out to be his own.
"After nearly 15 minutes of soul-searching, I have heard the call," said Colbert.
His recent best-seller, "I Am America (And So Can You!)," allowed him to mock the now-standard approach to a White House run, complete with a high-profile book tour.
Colbert said he planned to run in South Carolina, "and South Carolina alone." The state, one of the key early primaries, is also Colbert's native state. Earlier this week, South Carolina public television station ETV invited Colbert to announce his candidacy on its air.
Exactly how far the mock conservative pundit planned to stretch his impression of a presidential candidate wasn't clear. Colbert rarely breaks character on camera, including at his memorable speech at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner last year.
The Comedy Central host has often mobilized his fans ("Colbert Nation"), encouraging them to vote to have a Hungarian bridge named after him, for example, or to vandalize Web site Wikipedia.com with his version of "truthiness" and "wikiality."
Colbert said he would run as both a Democrat and Republican. He earlier explained the strategy: "I can lose twice." He claimed three running mate possibilities: Colbert-Huckabee, Colbert-Putin or Colbert-Colbert.
Minutes after announcing his presidential pursuit, Colbert welcomed CBS political analyst Jeff Greenfield to ask how he had changed the race.
"This is going to be one for the books," said Greenfield.
A spokesman for Colbert said he would be unavailable for further comment Tuesday evening.
In a guest column for Maureen Dowd in Sunday's New York Times, Colbert wrote: "I am not ready to announce yet — even though it's clear that the voters are desperate for a white, male, middle-aged, Jesus-trumpeting alternative."

i'll move to SC, just so i can vote for him
~gR~

 

[Zephyrus]

If he ran for VP with Stewart as the presidential candidate, they could make a more serious run.

 

[Alter]

I hate this guy. Go Obama!

 

[Krigloch the Furious]

go obama

 

[Evil?]

Whats really scary is that there are retards out there who would actually vote for stewart/colbert.

 

[genocide roach]

Whats really scary is that there are retards out there who would actually vote for stewart/colbert.

dont be a party pooper
~gR~

 

[AchrisK]

Colbert

 

[Evil?]

dont be a party pooper
~gR~

Sorry.

GO COLBERT WOOOOOOOOOOOO YAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!11111111

 

[genocide roach]

better lol
~gR~

 

[Matt]

Look at the facts: he could do no worse than out current president. Watching the state of the union might be actually funny (even though they have been pretty hilarious lately tbqh)

But anyway, Obama gets my vote, even though he should be Hilary's VP

 

[ThisIsACoolName]

I guess that's pretty funny. I'd like to see him debate a serious candidate.

 

[King Richard]

Be nice if he was actually funny. I can't stand watching his show for any longer than 5 minutes.

 

[SouthernTrendkill]

Whats really scary is that there are retards out there who would actually vote for stewart/colbert.

Hahaha, as if they're worse than Obama, Clitnon, Juliani, etc.

 

[thisisaformicatable]

If he wins he should stay in character for the entire term. It would be the most brilliant piece of satire in history.

 

[Matt]

If he wins he should stay in character for the entire term. It would be the most brilliant piece of satire in history.

He would have to continue his show and shit

 

[Pessimism]

I wish Colbert would stop namedropping Huckabee, the man needs to fucking disappear - he insults my intelligence with his shitty remarks and my eyes with his Nixon-esque appearance..

Ron Paul '08 baby.


Seriously though, as long as Clinton or Giuliani don't win.
The sad thing is that Giuliana is a hotter bitch than Clinton is

vs.

 

[cookiecutter]

What's with the Clinton hate?

 

[Matt]

It's really all undeserved. She'll be a great president.

Paul has no fucking chance and never will. The only thing he'll do is take votes away from the dems

 

[Hell Awaits Us All]

Colbert

Sorry.

GO COLBERT WOOOOOOOOOOOO YAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!11111111

If he wins he should stay in character for the entire term. It would be the most brilliant piece of satire in history.

so true

Be nice if he was actually funny. I can't stand watching his show for any longer than 5 minutes.

be nice if you weren't a dumbass. Colbert is hilarous

 

[Valerie]

Clinton needs to fucking die. I guarantee you the first thing she'll do is a large scale censoring on video games, movies, and music.