The Colbert Report: Colbert for President
October 17, 2007
Appearing on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert announced he was considering a run for president in the 2008 presidential election. However, Colbert went on to say that the official announcement would be made, if made, on a more prestigious show.
Fifteen minutes later, on The Colbert Report, Colbert made the official announcement that he will indeed be running for president in the 2008 presidential election.
“I shall seek the office of the president of the United States,” announced Colbert. He will run as both a Democrat and Republican. Colbert also intends on confining his campaign to South Carolina.
Possible running mates? Huckabee, Putin or Colbert-Colbert. Colbert believes the third choice, Colbert-Colbert, to be the strongest ticket. How far will Colbert be able to go in his presidential run? Colbert has, in the past, been able to mobilize Colbert Nation into various campaigns unrelated to politics. This should be interesting, and definitely entertaining.
