Tritz 1 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 http://www.mediainfo.com/eandp/news/articl...t_id=1003659135Stephen Colbert Officially Announces Run for White House!By E&P StaffPublished: October 16, 2007 11:45 PM ETNEW YORK After nearly a solid week of dropping hints, Stephen Colbert threw his hat in the ring in the race for president tonight.First, he made a surprise appearance at his old home, Comedy Central's "The Daily Show," Tuesday night to make an official announcement: He was officially considering a run for president and would announce his decision "some time soon."Soon arrived about 20 minutes later on his own show, The Colbert Report, when, with balloons falling, he said, 'Yes, I'm doing it!" Then he welcomed CBS political analyst Jeff Greenfield to analyze his impact on the race "in the past three minutes."Greenfield said it was "astounding."Colbert took out one of the erstwhile "Colbert/Stewart 2008" bumper stickers that have circulated for awhile and cut out the Stewart part, saying that he might replace Jon Stewart as a possible vice president with someone named "Huckabee" or even "Putin."He said he would run as "favorite son" in his native South Carolina in both the Republican and Democratic primaries.On "The Daily Show," Colbert said it was all natural for him since he was born in the town of Could-be-President.He was driven onto the "Daily Show" set by man in an Uncle Sam outfit and immediately set out a bale of hay and popped a brew to prove he was a man "of the people."Colbert said that he would at least make a big effort in South Carolina. The largest public TV network in that state had told E&P last week that it would be happy to allow him to launch his campaign at its studios.Greenfield said that in the GOP primary he would have to stress his military background. Colbert seemed to say he served in the Marines but it turned out he meant "at a marina."To finance his campaign, he threatened to sell advertising patches on his suit, like a NASCAR driver.He has a new book out, "I Am America." Link to post Share on other sites
Tritz 1 Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 10/16/07On his show tonight Stephen Colbert announced he is running for president.Let me be the first to say - yes, with my powers - i saw this coming. Link to post Share on other sites
Mercury69 3 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 It's times like these I wish I was AmericanIt's times like theseIt's times, times like these... Link to post Share on other sites
Dogpatch 2 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Let me be the first to say - yes, with my powers - i saw this coming.Way to defuse the bomb. Link to post Share on other sites
king_tanner 84 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 LOL!I love the show and all, but the sad thing is some people are going to be dumb enough to vote for him. Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings7 0 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 This is a joke right? I mean, he actually was just kidding...right? He is a democrat pretending to be a republican and a comedian pretending to be smart about politics. Also, he pronounced his name Cole-Bert before he became famous...Who the hell wants a French pronunciation? Link to post Share on other sites
Tritz 1 Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 LOL!I love the show and all, but the sad thing is some people are going to be dumb enough to vote for him.What do you mean dumb enough to vote for him? He knows more about the political system than the entire current administration combined. Link to post Share on other sites
king_tanner 84 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 What do you mean dumb enough to vote for him? He knows more about the political system than the entire current administration combined.Lol... you serious? He has a show that makes fun of politics, that doesn't make him a politician. Lets remember what he really is.... a comedian. Link to post Share on other sites
SBriand 4 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Lol... you serious? He has a show that makes fun of politics, that doesn't make him a politician. Lets remember what he really is.... a comedian.I'm just eating some popcorn but he didn't say he was a politician, he said he was knowledgeable about politics. Comedians can't be politicians? You sure about that? Link to post Share on other sites
solderz 0 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Finally! Someone I can feel good about voting for! Link to post Share on other sites
king_tanner 84 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I'm just eating some popcorn but he didn't say he was a politician, he said he was knowledgeable about politics. Comedians can't be politicians? You sure about that?You're right I misread his post.Some people who watch Daily Show and Colbert Report take the hosts too seriously when they pretty much just make fun of politics. Colbert hasn't held any office, what makes him qualified? It's obviously just a publicity stunt.I just think it would be completely retarded for anybody to vote for him.That popcorn looks good Im going to go pop some o' dat shiz Link to post Share on other sites
runthemover 39 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 how'd it go with that runner chick? Link to post Share on other sites
Tritz 1 Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 Lol... you serious? He has a show that makes fun of politics, that doesn't make him a politician. Lets remember what he really is.... a comedian.He has a show that makes fun of politics, so obviously he knows what he's talking about, and knows there are problems with the current administration that need changing.He may be a comedian but he is also an educated journalist. In addition to receiving an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts degree from Knox College he was quoted as a "great philosopher" by Hilary Rodham Clinton.Not to mention Time's magazine named Stephen Colbert as one of the 100 most influential people in 2006. Link to post Share on other sites
the_moil 0 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 You're right I misread his post.Some people who watch Daily Show and Colbert Report take the hosts too seriously when they pretty much just make fun of politics. Colbert hasn't held any office, what makes him qualified? It's obviously just a publicity stunt.I just think it would be completely retarded for anybody to vote for him.That popcorn looks good Im going to go pop some o' dat shizSo how is one "Qualified" to be a Politician?can you get a Degree in BS??? Link to post Share on other sites
SBriand 4 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 He has a show that makes fun of politics, so obviously he knows what he's talking about, and knows there are problems with the current administration that need changing.He may be a comedian but he is also an educated journalist. In addition to receiving an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts degree from Knox College he was quoted as a "great philosopher" by Hilary Rodham Clinton.Not to mention Time's magazine named Stephen Colbert as one of the 100 most influential people in 2006.None of that means anything though. I like him and such and not dogging you but none of that makes him a great leader. I know there are problems with the current administration, I have a couple degrees and working on another, and I can be pretty influential when I need to be. But that does not make me a good Presidential candidate. Plus, you know, it is a joke. Link to post Share on other sites
lvpro 0 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 He has a show that makes fun of politics, so obviously he knows what he's talking about, and knows there are problems with the current administration that need changing.He may be a comedian but he is also an educated journalist. In addition to receiving an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts degree from Knox College he was quoted as a "great philosopher" by Hilary Rodham Clinton.Not to mention Time's magazine named Stephen Colbert as one of the 100 most influential people in 2006.I can't tell if you're sarcastic or not. Link to post Share on other sites
Tritz 1 Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 He couldn't do any worse than who we have now. Link to post Share on other sites
lvpro 0 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 He couldn't do any worse than who we have now.Still not sure. Link to post Share on other sites
SBriand 4 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 He couldn't do any worse than who we have now.True, but we need more than that. Link to post Share on other sites
Tritz 1 Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 In my opinion Stephen Colbert is one of the top choices, he is running as a republican and a democrat. He is going to be the best of both worlds.Stephen Colbert: Great President? or Greatest President? Link to post Share on other sites
lvpro 0 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 In my opinion Stephen Colbert is one of the top choices, he is running as a republican and a democrat. He is going to be the best of both worlds.Stephen Colbert: Great President? or Greatest President?Okay, now I know. Good man. Link to post Share on other sites
speedz99 145 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 None of that means anything though. I like him and such and not dogging you but none of that makes him a great leader.Being a great leader is not a requirement for office, as evidenced by our current President. I'm pretty sure that if I was stranded on a desert island with dubya I'd be the one giving orders.But yeah, it's a joke...a good one. Link to post Share on other sites
Tritz 1 Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 It may or may not be a joke, but after he wins primary in South Carolina and continues on... Well, who knows what will happen. Link to post Share on other sites
SBriand 4 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Being a great leader is not a requirement for office, as evidenced by our current President. I'm pretty sure that if I was stranded on a desert island with dubya I'd be the one giving orders.But yeah, it's a joke...a good one.Yeah, but you're hot. Link to post Share on other sites
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