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Colbert Ballot Bid Shot Down
wizzard2k writes "Some of you may have seen Stephen Colbert's bid for the South Carolina Presidential Primary, however it seems his hopes to appear on the ballot as a candidate for the Democratic Party have been shot down. From the report: 'Stephen Colbert's bid to get on the ballot for the upcoming Democratic primary in his home state was shot down on Thursday (November 1) by the executive committee of the South Carolina Democratic Party. Colbert's bid was voted down 13-3 ... Using criteria such as whether the candidate was recognized in the national news media as a legitimate candidate and whether they'd actively campaigned in the state, the committee put the kibosh on the Colbert bid.'"
Two-party duopoly? THREAT DOWN!
And thats The Word...
...why can't Stephen Colbert?
Is it because he is just too damn smart and over-qualified?
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Man, I suddenly have a hankering for some Doritos.
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He was polling 2.3%, which put him ahead of jokes like Kucinich and Gravel (and serious candidates like Dodd) but far behind Obama and Edwards.
Well, admittedly it had only been a week and a half after he announced his intent to run that his numbers were there. Imagine if he'd had over a year like all the other guys. He'd be at like 120-125% by now.
This guy's the limit!
Otherwise no one would take the Democratic Party seriously. They'd be powerless. Impotent. Laughable. They could run a Nobel Peace prize winner against a guy who can't say "nuclear," and still lose. But by quashing Colbert's bid, they retain their power and dignity.
Step into a huge movement. Don't Tread In Me.
...[I care] whether the politician is honest and will support the positions I care about. I will vote for said person... So, you're saying you're not voting anymore?-G
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John Jackson: Now I respect my opponent. I think he's a good man but, quite frankly, I agree with everything he just said!
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John Jackson: And I say your three cent titanium tax doesn't go too far enough!
In this case I think it is Pringles.
The best part would be when he got 125% of the popular vote... but still lost in the electoral college.
:-D
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If not higher!
> You can't win without being a member of one of the two major parties.
Nonsense. You're just saying that because no one ever has.
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Yeah, electing someone who is up front and honest about his corporate ties would set a very bad precedent. For starters, it would make everyone else look bad. I think he should go all the way and start his own party, the Tasty Doriticans.
You're right.. if Colbert won he would have signed laws that only favored flavored tortilla chips and laughter.