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Less than a week ago, shortly after he announced for president, Stephen Colbert was favored by only a little more than 2% of Democrats as the favorite for the nomination. Now, a Rasmussen Report national telephone survey has found that he gains 13% of voters in a matchup with Rudy Giuliani and Sen. Hillary Clinton.

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  • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)Grrr
    Grrr
    Oct. 26, 2007, 11:01 a.m.

    Heck, between Rudy or Hill, I'd vote for Cap'n Crunch.

    • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)berkeley
      berkeley
      Oct. 26, 2007, 11:09 a.m.

      but why repeat the error (lie) that colbert is

      "the only 'candidate' to directly confront George Bush and the media elite?"

      oh. it's because ron paul and dennis kucinich and mike gravel are not "serious" candidates according to the same elite corporate media.

      they have already selected hillary. now they just have to make it look inevitable.

      • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)tehranchik
        tehranchik
        Oct. 26, 2007, 11:13 a.m.

        Colbert could be pres. Stewart could be V.P. I nominate Dane Cook for secretary.

        Oh ya---'the office guy' could be treasurer.

        • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)vor
          vor
          Oct. 26, 2007, 11:16 a.m.

          Could Colbert really do a worse job than any of the current lot? I can't see how that is possible?

          Sometimes I think we just need to disband the current government and start over. Is there anyone in Washington who is not jaded and corrupt? I am tired on voting for the lesser of two evils. If a "no confidence" vote were held today on Congress, and the Executive branch, would either survive? Send all the lobbyists and special interests groups home with them.

          Free Doritos for all! I want the Fiery Habenero ones!

          • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)Bkumm
            Bkumm
            Oct. 26, 2007, 11:17 a.m.

            Stewart for President. Colbert, Sec of State. John Oliver, Sec of Homeland Security. Dane Cook, Sec of Education. That expert guy, VP. AND Stewie for Chief of the Joint Chiefs.

            • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)texangelwings
              texangelwings
              Oct. 26, 2007, 11:19 a.m.

              Wonder what his percentage will be in a couple months?

              Sometimes change is good!

              Thanks Neo, for the headsup on this posting.

              Thanks Mark.

              • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)Aidenag
                Aidenag
                Oct. 26, 2007, 11:18 a.m.

                Colbert would def get my vote if it came down to Rudy or Hillary. Especially if he picked stewart as his VP.

                • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)engineer
                  engineer
                  Oct. 26, 2007, 11:18 a.m.

                  It should be interesting since he wants run on both major party lines

                  • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)Grrr
                    Grrr
                    Oct. 26, 2007, 11:31 a.m.

                    He was filling out his paperwork on the show the other night.

                    In the spot for 'name as it should appear on ballot':

                    dems: Hillary CloBama

                    reichs: Mitt Giuliomney

                    • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)2sidestoeverything
                      2sidestoeverything
                      Oct. 26, 2007, 11:38 a.m.

                      Well he's got my vote!

                      • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)Neophile
                        Neophile
                        Oct. 26, 2007, 12:02 p.m.

                        Finally, a poll worth taking seriously.

                        • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)tonks21
                          tonks21
                          Oct. 26, 2007, 12:02 p.m.

                          He might be the only honest runner out there!

                          • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)GrainOfSand
                            GrainOfSand
                            Oct. 26, 2007, 12:16 p.m.

                            Watch "Man of the Year" this is so like that movie in some ways.....

                            • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)dunkirk
                              dunkirk
                              Oct. 26, 2007, 12:28 p.m.

                              I cant wait for the debates with Colbert in them.

                              • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)queenb727
                                queenb727
                                Oct. 26, 2007, 12:47 p.m.

                                I'd vote for him. He's better than what we've got now.

                                • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)pongping
                                  pongping
                                  Oct. 26, 2007, 1:32 p.m.

                                  You can bet that the USUAL SUSPECTS will either start to attack him or to swarm around him, neo-cons and far lefties alike.

                                  • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)Mulder
                                    Mulder
                                    Oct. 26, 2007, 1:46 p.m.

                                    Honestly, let us step back and reflect. How far worse can the USA really be with Colbert as its President?

                                    In my humble opinion, I don't see it getting any worse than it is now.

                                    • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)joeeddie
                                      joeeddie
                                      Oct. 26, 2007, 1:54 p.m.

                                      One thing that might happen as a result of this candidacy. Votes to the Democratic nominee could be siphoned off to Colbert, even as a write-in. I don't think many (R's) will be writing his name down. Not that the likely nominees aren't funny. But that's a different kind of funny.

                                      • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)Spadecaller
                                        Spadecaller
                                        Oct. 26, 2007, 2:08 p.m.

                                        How dare anyone say that is a wasted vote: just look at the roster again.

                                        • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)joeblowe
                                          joeblowe
                                          Oct. 26, 2007, 2:12 p.m.

                                          I know Steven plays a goofy comedian on TV, but if you pay attention to what he says, you might note that he is NOT a dummy. He might very well be a better candidate than any of the Democrats anyway. And most of the Republicans.

                                          • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)Punchkin
                                            Punchkin
                                            Oct. 26, 2007, 3:29 p.m.

                                            *have already been shopping for a new pair of panties to send him in the mail ;-)

                                            • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)DoseASpinoza
                                              DoseASpinoza
                                              Oct. 26, 2007, 8:22 p.m.

                                              Yeah but even if he pulled a Perot and stayed in long enough to participate in debates, he might be able to influence things.

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