[JTS_tv]

It'd be hillarious if he wins the state of S Carolina and tips the election (either way).

[BliliBoopsy]

oh i'm in that group

[Brareevor]

[pipittujbk]

I refused to join it.

[bikersfan]

No, but it sounds better to say that because it makes it seem like I did it out of a principle other than, "Eh, I don't want to bother, and besides, everyone else is doing it."

[Nikkytas]

oh no, there are much larger groups.

[Intockatt]

I wonder if Colbert's presence on the ballot will increase turnout in the 18-24yo demographic.

[avitalporatova]

Originally posted by DaShi
I remember reading an article that stated if Colbert were to run, his show could be counted as airtime for his candidacy. Thus, Viacom would have to provide equal airtime for all other candidates. His show is on cable, so it wouldn't. Those rules are only for the broadcast networks.

[abOfU9nJ]

uh ohhh

[ffflyer]

I suspect that if it came to a head, the law would be overturned, not his candidacy. ISTM blocking this sort of situation would be a clear First Amendment violation.

This is a great real-life edge case.

[gariharlj]

he might be. I think he will get himself on the ballot. I believe this is his goal.

I think as the article states, if you don't raise $5000, it doesn't matter. He can do whatever he likes. Is it even a requirement to raise money? He doesn't actually need to raise money. Not like he's in it to win.

So time will tell how serious he is.

I've only recently started watching his show (and returning to Daily show). Flilf was great tonight on daily show . These are interesting times, I hope he runs, though he'd most likely sway more votes to the republicans, and I don't think he wants that. I wonder how much impact he could have on an election.

and this is just real interesting. Doritos is only paying for sponsoring the tv show, not the election. Much of that money is going to comedy central, not to campaigning. The only thing you could argue is he's using the show to get his face out there to get more recognition. But I think they found a loophole that would work.

[IntinyBut]

So...Why not run as an independent...not like he'll need to be on the ballot as either rep or dem after this sort of advertisement...

[Lorionasodi]

Originally posted by Dis
http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/11/....sc/index.html

SC democrats said no to Colbert. Who knew running for president would be so difficult? Carol Fowler, chairwoman of the state Democratic Party and a member of the executive council, suggested Wednesday that Colbert did not meet the standard of national viability.

Meanwhile, long shots Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio and former Alaska Sen. Mike Gravel did make the cut.