It's Official: Colbert To Enter 2008 Presidential Race! Take the Poll
By SilentPatriot Tuesday Oct 16, 2007 8:51pm
On last night's "Report," Stephen finally answered the prayers of millions of Colbert Nation citizens and announced his decision to run for President of the United States -- but only in his home state of South Carolina...and on both the Republican and Democratic tickets. CBS' Jeff Greenfield then joins Stephen to assess his electoral prospects.
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President Colbert sure does have a nice ring to it, no? We're trying a new feature out on C&L. I know all the candidates aren't listed, but I'm just testing the software to make sure it works this time---so take the Poll! See more at Indecision 2008 website.
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Yes. I'm ready to take my chances on anyone who isn't a career politician. Plus I really like Stephen Colbert.
I would so TOTALLY vote for Colbert! I am so SICK of all of the politicians. We can't get a straight answer from anyone. The dems make me sick and the republicans make me sicker.
NONE OF THEM DESERVE to be governing!
Colbert '08!
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With Stewart as his running mate...
No, but he can be Kucinich's VP anyday.
I would even switch parties to be able to vote for Colbert in the primary!
NO-Give me KUCINICH!!!
I can't get the damned thing to work....
Chill out Sitemon...it was a joke.
[Sorry hanshiro. I'm a bit tetchy about that. We see so much of it that ISN'T a joke. Maybe next time a subtle 'j/k' could be added. Or a smiley face :) -Sitemonitor]
Yeah, I love Colbert but Kucinich should be an option.
for the 3 % who don't vote.....thanks for nuthin......it's your future...so don't bitch when it all falls down around you.Meanwhile..the draft gets re-enacted...and your kids get shipped off to Iran.
hanshiro @ 9:
:) n/p
where's the larry craig/matt lauer open threads? sorry, thread? Mrs. Craig is a ringer for Barb on "Li'l Bush"
WHY STEPHEN COLBERT SHOULD NOT RUN FOR PRESIDENT!
i don't vote is the correct answer
I'm disappointed in your poll. Didn't you notice that there are more than three Democrats in the race? Some of us, maybe many of us, would like to option of voting for someone other than the anointed front runners.
[...] Stephen Colbert puts the country on notice: [...]
This smacks of Ralph Nader.
Be careful about how you spend your vote.
This is more important than a comedian's attempt to achieve great comedic stature.
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You people do realize that this is A JOKE right?
Yeah why isn't Kucinich on there?
Kucinich/Colbert 08
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Hah. Even if it is a joke I'd laugh if he won the state.
DarthSaikos @ 23:
Then you're an idiot.
I love how everybody falls for jokes, then runs away with them. Why isn't Dennis Kucinich on the ticket. The best candidate, and not even on the survey. Ridiculous.
bklyn @ 15:
If you don't vote, you don't have the right to complain.
Geno in Ptown @ 20:
Pat Paulson was a joke but got votes due to the fact the candidates were so bad...I'd love to see Colbert show up at a winger debate...
I wanted to vote straight Republican but I didn't think there were any.
You left out one important and glaring option....RON PAUL!!!!!!!!!!
Wheres Kucinich, sitemonitor...
Disappointed in C&L...
Canuknotusa @ 24:
If you look at the Republican primary, you couldn't be further from the truth. Giuliani, Thompson, or Mitt as viable options? Please.
I live in Michigan, and our Democratic primary is a joke due to greediness at wanting to be first. All of the major Democratic candidates (except for Hillary) for pulled out. Kucinich, who got my vote last time, tried to pull out but didn't file the right paperwork. If anyone has a chance at defeating Hillary, I'll vote for that person, but if not, I may write in Colbert this time and then hold my nose and vote for Hillary in November.
RON PAUL........
Andy @ 27:
You're playing with fire. US Americans aren't able to distinguish between comedic satire and their real duty to cast a real vote. I'd be careful, if I wanted to remove the current crooks and liars from office, about how much confusion to add to the mix.
I picked straight R because it's so absurd that it counts as a Kucinich vote!
Wow, Kucinich is feeling the love. I like his politics, but I can't vote for him, not until he grows up a little.
The poll looks good, sitemonitors. I might start using it on my own.
Where's the Kucinich choice????????
The sick thing is that the Republicans are going to spin this in a bizarre fashion as support for them. It's the same technique they use when you point out Bush's 24% approval and they say "Look at the Democrat Party Congress 11%!". They will say this shows a total disgust with the 'Democrat Party'. Watch these freaks spin it.
hanshiro @ 7:
ME 2 - NO-Give me KUCINICH!!!
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I spent longer than I probably should thinking about who I would actually vote for. I admire so much that Kucinich has done and stands for, he has worked hard to get where he is and probably deserves my vote. But then there's Colbert, who I not only find hilarious, but also a genuinly nice, intelligent guy. Yes, at the end of the day I would actually vote for Colbert because it would (hopefully) send a message, a strong message, one that says that SOME people are ready for a president that hasn't whored him/herself out his/her entire life to one day join the big boys club. I think George Washington once said that (I could be wrong) that if someone has to campaign to be president, they do not deserve to be president. I'm ready for someone like Colbert in 2008.
Thank you C&L for this post.
Andy @ 27:
Honestly, so would I. Especially since the theme for this campaign for the republicans is who is the biggest conservative. Colbert's schtick would blow all of them out of the water. He can out 9/11 rudy, out Guantanamo mitt, out crazy old guy McCain. I think the only person who couldn't handle on the republican side would be thompson. I don't think Stephen Colbert could out bore fred thompson.
But, I'd actually pay money to see Colbert at a GOP debate.
Where's the simple "No" option?
OR, I could have just said what hope at #1 said: "Yes. I’m ready to take my chances on anyone who isn’t a career politician. Plus I really like Stephen Colbert."
That nails it to me.
WOW..........that was original; and funny too............
Why everyone thinks this guy is so funny I'll never know.
I want him to tell me that there will be a chicken in every pot, & a pint of Americone Dream™ in every freezer,...
Pawn @ 26:
That is entirely incorrect. Read the first amendment of the US Constitution.
Geno in Ptown @ 20:
Yeah, and the difference is that this "joke" is the only one admitting it.
Actually I will probably vote for Kucinich (or a Green in the general election), but for now, I am with Stephen!
Speaking of people not being able to take a joke...maybe there should be a poll where we can all guess on which "other" Presidential candidate will complain that Colbert is not allowed to have a 2-hour a week forum to air his platform under Equal Time Laws.
I'm guessing it will be Giuliani. He'll act like he's just playing along with the joke, but really, he'll be dead serious, as Colbert is taking precious time away from people paying attention to Rudy's whoring of the memory of 9/11 for ill placed good will.
Canuknotusa @ 33:
Calm down my northern friend. Many of us get the joke and are just playing along, since it is one of the few bright spots in our national darkness.
Pawn @ 26:
This is the kind of polarizing anti-dialogue that empowers the weasels of today.
"You don't like secret prsion camps! Uuuuhhh! Why do you hate America?!"
BTW, what happened when you DO vote, & that vote is superceded by the Supreme Court or undermined by private voting machine companies, jackass?
Wes @ 39:
ME 3 - NO-Give me KUCINICH!!!
Who are you, the corporate media? What kind of poll is that? Did it occur to you that some people might want to vote for Kucinich, or a Green Party candidate (McKinney?), or someone else? At least a "someone else" would be a nice addition to the poll. Gheesh!
Hey, you forgot to include a "Gay Republican" choice in your survey. Given the way things have been going for the Republicans lately and the size of the field of candidates the odds are good...
Tom @ 54:
Which ones to include?
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At last - someone who is willing to show "The Cross Of Fear" to the "major" candidates, particularly those "republicans".
One state down, 49 to go Mr Colbert ......
Ron Paul would eliminate all government funded health care.
president? no. ambassador to the netherlands? yah!
It's official.
Fat Bastert isn't even going to finish out his term.
http://thinkprogress.org/2007/10/17/hastert-to-announce-retirement-tomor...
hehe
On a day when it has been revealed that our government is torturing tax evaders (Ed Brown), I have to read about something as trivial as this?
Chris from Ohio @ 61:
Yes and eat up all your carrots too!
xoites defends Constitution @ 52:
NO- Give me KUCINICH!!!
The only way he'll win, though, is if he starts pronouncing his name COL-bert. Col-BEAR is far too French.
nonny mouse @ 64:
I have a sneaking suspicion that he is atempting to utterly confuse and annoy the Republicans in North Carolina (the only state in which he is running.)
Did the totals show Hillary with fewer votes compared to Edwards but polled higher?
I'll look back. Cause at the top of Hillary's total was a higher figure.
I like them both, but this is what makes for polls that lead to head scratches.
At the risk of dating myself, I remember Pat Paulson, and Stephen Colbert is no Pat Paulson.
Anything in there preventing multiple votes? I voted four times for Colbert, the counter went up each time (by more than one however) and I didn't get any error messages. Just hit refresh too, didin't even try clearing out the cookies.
xoites defends Constitution @ 58:
...and the Department of Education/ public funding of education.
jane @ 13:
I agree. This is basically a political gossip blog. It sure isn't an activist site. Why not post a thread on the Craig affair. So in honor of Sen. Craig and his decision to serve out the remainder of his term. I submit the following video. A documentary done By the Discovery Channel in the 1980's.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3395321338401208062
Let us know what you think.
LibertyLover @ 67:
I remember Pat Paulson too. His campaign (yes i know it was a joke) had less momentum than a floor safe. You are correct, Colbert is no Paulson. He is interesting.
JohnnyThief @ 51:
Polarization is not the idea, it's to get people out to vote. Without the necessary votes, we are all stuck with the status quo. If the fearmongers have scared you out of voting, then we're not doing enough to take the power away from those that are stealing votes. What is not voting going to do, empower those that have successfully dumbed down the population to believe what they're told with no questions. Let me ask you what you're doing if your not voting to make a difference, or in addition to voting.
If you question current affairs, apparrently you do, you will vote and fight hard to make sure that your vote counts. Don't vote simply so the other guy loses. Vote for who you believe will do the best job. Thanks for calling me a donkey, I love to kick behind me. Hee Haw. Look out. That's polarizing.
The real Stephen Colbert, sans Colbert Report, is actually a nice and smart guy. So of course I'd vote for him! He really is sincere!
The debates suddenly seem a lot more interesting. Every time the candidates utter a stupidity, pander to voters or beat a cliche into the ground, Colbert will be right there, mocking them into a corner. The subversiveness is delicious.
Geno in Ptown @ 20:
I never would have guessed. Thank you SOOO much for explaining that to us. ;)
xoites defends Constitution @ 71:
Maybe you think that he was boring, but Pat was the perpetual candidate... and I loved his dry sense of humor...and he ran over and over again... Colbert is funny, and yes, I know that that's a joke as well... maybe I'm just nostalgic.
Pawn @ 72:
You have a right to criticize people for not voting. You do not have the right to tell them if they do not vote they may not complain. Bush has done enough damage to the Constitution. Please do not pile on.
Pat Paulson for President 1968... tackles all the tough issues...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMoqFxhoJG8
Geno in Ptown @ 20:
Apparently back in 2000 (and 2004, fool us twice, shame on blarhuarghg!) , folks didn't get that memo about a certain fake cowboy.
Guys, why isn't Kucinich here? Once again, though, Edwards wins over both Obama and Clinton. What's with the pundits? Could it be they want hillary to win? hmmmm
groucho @ 80:
Ya think?
I voted yes, and I wasn't kidding.
I'd rather have an admitted comedian as president than all the inadvertent ones we've had during my lifetime.
Especially the organ grinder's monkey that currently is fiddling with the nuclear football.
Ah wouldn't Cobert be running as a Republican? I've watched his show many times and he sure seems to lean toward the right if you ask me.... ;)
xoites defends Constitution @ 77:
Fair enough, I retract my statement of not having the right to complain. It comes off raw I agree. But fight to keep your right to vote intact with the rest of our rights for those that do vote. To those offended, I apologize. I work hard to make my voice heard on and offline, and grow frustrated with those that don't utilize the tools that are available to them to fight the administration and everything in America they have destroyed.
82 Pawn
Vote!
And if you are serious about changing this mess Vote Kucinich!
Stephen will restore honor back to the White House following the cokehead's defiling of the office
xoites defends Constitution @ 85:
I'm with you, see Pawn 24
KUCINICH/COLBERT
I voted YES, 9 times!
I like Colbert but this will end up hurting serious candidates who are already struggling to earn a nomination like Ron Paul. Essentially, he is this election cycle's Ralph Nater.
"I'm voting straight Republican"???? Is this a joke? I mean, straight Republican?
Site Monitor: Yes, it was a joke.
Kucinich is the ONLY candidate who has stated that he will ARREST bush, et. al., mirandize him and charge their criminal @sses when he's elected. That'd be enough for me!
Pawn @ 26:
Actually, you have every right to complain because if you DO vote and you elect worthless, corrupt, spineless, weak or otherwise useless politicians, then YOU are directly responsible whereas I am merely a victim of your incompetence.
If voting mattered, they wouldn't let us do it- Canadian Proverb
"No Give Me Hillary"- 63%. ???
We are f*cked.
I voted Colbert, but if Colbert was man enough to put Kucinich on the poll, I would vote for Kucinich. I know its a joke, but seriously I think Colbert would be better choice than the top 3 media favorite choices.
mudshark @ 11:
For the 97% who do vote... thanks for nuthin.... it's your future... so if you think electing some figurehead to office every 2-4 years is going to solve anything.... Meanwhile corporate industry continues to take over the entire process and commodify your life down to the water you drink and the air you breathe. But of course, you voted so you sure tried. That's swell.
However, I have to admit Colbert as a candidate is a tempting proposition...
When Colbert stood up to the MSM press whores, the Bush criminals and the rest of useless Washington, he won my vote.
Considering what would happen if Colbert actually won the State of South Carolina, I'm all for it.
Lyon @ 93:
If voting mattered, they wouldn't let us do it- Canadian Proverb
Actually, that's a paraphrase of Emma Goldman's "If voting changed anything, it would be illegal too."
I hate when quotes are misatributed, especially when the person behind the quote is as interesting as Ms. Goldman.
Roger Drowne EC @ 19: