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Colbert Ballot Bid Shot Down

Posted by Zonk on from the can't-make-a-dishonest-living-no-more dept.

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.'"

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  1. Bloomberg/Colbert '08. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny
    Bloomberg's money. Colbert's debating skills.

    Two-party duopoly? THREAT DOWN!

  2. If Fred Thompson and Ronald Reagan can run... by digitaldc · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...why can't Stephen Colbert?

    Is it because he is just too damn smart and over-qualified?

    Todays WØRD: SHAMOCRACY

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  3. Re:The real reason they quashed it... by gEvil+(beta) · · Score: 5, Funny

    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.

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  4. They had no choice but to quash his bid. by Peter+Trepan · · Score: 5, Funny

    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.

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  5. Re:Now here's where the hope comes in by Ambiguous+Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...[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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  6. But, but... Can He Dance? by mangu · · Score: 4, Funny

    what they mean here is whether his attempt to be added to the ballet was to seriously run for office
  7. Re:Interesting level of power they have. by zenslug · · Score: 5, Funny

    In this case I think it is Pringles.

  8. Re:The real reason they quashed it... by dgatwood · · Score: 5, Funny

    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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  9. Re:Mainstream Media Decide WHAT? by TheRaven64 · · Score: 4, Funny

    "I'm pro puppies and happiness!" The pro-puppy lobby has entirely too much power in Washington.
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