Should Stephen Colbert Run for President?
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2012/01/13 20:00:00
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Political comedian Stephen Colbert announced Thursday that he would put together a committee to explore the possibility of entering the South Carolina primary on January 21. He revealed the idea by inviting his lawyer, former Federal Election Commission chairman Trevor Potter, to his show and having him point a few things out. As the owner of a political action committee with permission to raise unlimited amounts of money from wealthy individuals, Colbert clearly has some legal issues to address.
First, Colbert asked Potter if he could keep the Colbert Super PAC while running. The answer was no. However, he could legally turn it over to Jon Stewart, host of "The Daily Show" and proud business partner. Potter explained, "Being business partners does not count as coordination, legally." The PAC, now referred to as The Definitely Not Coordinating with Stephen Colbert Super PAC, is now under Stewart's control.
Because Colbert's public persona is a satirical take on conservative pundits, the prospect of running in the Republican primary (apparently as his character) has strange implications, but it seems more like an attempt to uncover and point out loopholes in the political system than a serious attempt at being elected. He ran last election, too, but bailed after being denied a spot on the South Carolina ballot. Then again, he reportedly beat Jon Huntsman in some poll.
First, Colbert asked Potter if he could keep the Colbert Super PAC while running. The answer was no. However, he could legally turn it over to Jon Stewart, host of "The Daily Show" and proud business partner. Potter explained, "Being business partners does not count as coordination, legally." The PAC, now referred to as The Definitely Not Coordinating with Stephen Colbert Super PAC, is now under Stewart's control.
Because Colbert's public persona is a satirical take on conservative pundits, the prospect of running in the Republican primary (apparently as his character) has strange implications, but it seems more like an attempt to uncover and point out loopholes in the political system than a serious attempt at being elected. He ran last election, too, but bailed after being denied a spot on the South Carolina ballot. Then again, he reportedly beat Jon Huntsman in some poll.
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KingdomNow 2012/01/13 21:30:02
And people like you are the one's responsible for the corruption. Let's keep looking at the elections as a joke and vote people like obama in as much as possible.
Are you just so angry that you just can not read comments right? I said a federal election was NOT a joke.
haha not bad obama meme is so fitting......
You are so right on your comment. It's been done is the past But at the same time there has to be some sort of action that follows. Ans i still can't help but thing that by mocking this we are in turn insulting the intelligence of the American people, no? I just don't see how. To be honest all the "real" choices this year strike me as liars.
And you, haley, are so freakin stupid I hope you forgo voting this year.
Sadly your avenues of education are hampered. Might I suggest you find a source which provides an actual education instead of Colbert and Steward.
In response to the second, "lol."
Happy New Year and God Bless.
I have found that most things that Republicans Say Obama has done he has not . For example Obama has being the lowest Taxing President in almost 50 years.
Obamacare , as have been pointed out was something that republicans came up with .
Name me 5 polices that hate obama for , and please don't be vague
2. Obamacare is all his, along Pop Tart Pelosi - it was a very bad bill from its inception and 61% of the nation did not and do not want it. The mandate is, in my opinion, unconstitutional and I believe the Supreme Court will declare it so - I expect a 7-2 decision.
3. I realize that some view him in another light and, certainly, they are entitled to their opinions; however, 60-70% believe the nation is going in the wrong direction and I am one of them.
4. I am hard pressed to come up with a single action I agree with - so will not list 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1 that I disagree with - suffice it to say, I think he is wrong for this country on every level. He and his policies are better for Venezuela, Brazil or the like.
Done, have a good day