Mock-conservative pundit and host of The Colbert Report, Stephen Colbert announced Wednesday that he will enter the Presidential race in South Carolina as a "favorite son" candidate. Although nearly no one believes that his candidacy is real, it is generating some serious buzz.
Colbert, who is famous for his O'Reilly-esque rantings on liberal politicians as well as his popular series "Better Know a District" coyly announced that he was thinking about-thinking about running on John Stewart's The Daily Show.
He rode into the popular Comedy Central late night show on a wagon driven by a sparkly Uncle Sam. He then opened a cold beer and propped his feet up on a bale of hay to prove that hey was a regular Joe. However, Colbert declined to announce on the Daily Show, saying that he wanted to do it on a "more prestigious show." Half an hour later, he announced his candidacy among a red, white, and blue balloon drop.
Colbert, who hasn't actually lives in South Carolina for years, has decided to run as both a Democrat and a Republican, which means he could "lose twice" he said to the Associated Press.
Colbert also has an interesting new take on campaign finance. He said on Wednesday that he could use a sponsor as he slowly lifted up a bag of Doritos. He proceeded to take a few bites claiming that he just loves the popular snack food.
The popular television host, famous for bashing the President at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in 2006, who is obviously mocking the coyness of candidates when announcing their bids for the White House may be a surprising dark horse in the Palmetto State. Although it is yet to be seen whether or not Colbert will actually win any delegates in South Carolina--he may have some second tier candidates shaking in their boots.
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