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Colbert Super PAC Ad Attacks... Colbert

And Samuel L. Jackson narrates

(Newser) - The Definitely Not Coordinating With Stephen Colbert Super PAC is certainly spending a lot of time and money urging people not to vote for Stephen Colbert . The latest ad released by the super PAC is an all-out attack on Colbert, an "East Coast Hollywood elite" who is "turning...

Tomorrow in SC: Colbert-Cain Primary Rally

Cain 'the only former candidate who shares my values,' says Colbert

(Newser) - Before he decided to get in the race himself, Stephen Colbert endorsed Herman Cain ; later, the Definitely Not Coordinating With Stephen Colbert Super PAC put out an ad urging South Carolina to vote for Cain in Saturday's primary. So is it any surprise that now Colbert will hold a...

Could Colbert&#39;s &#39;Run&#39; Hurt Ron Paul?
Could Colbert's 'Run'
Hurt Ron Paul?
Analysis
Jan 18, 2012 3:14 PM CST

Could Colbert's 'Run' Hurt Ron Paul?

The demographics are awfully similar

(Newser) - On his show Monday, Stephen Colbert urged his supporters to take to the polls in South Carolina thusly: "Independents, Democrats, college kids, viewers of my show … my good friends on Reddit, young people of the Internet—stand up and shout!" Hmm. Does that list of people sound...

Third-Party Colbert Would Get 13%: Poll

... if he pushed the joke that far

(Newser) - If Stephen Colbert decided to run for president as a third-party candidate, his performance might not be too shabby: He'd pull in 13% of the vote, Public Policy Polling finds. In that hypothetical scenario, President Obama would get 41% and Mitt Romney 38%. If the Comedy Central host were...

Jon Stewart Wastes PAC Dough on Mario Batali

Super PAC also funds an ad urging South Carolina to vote for ... Herman Cain

(Newser) - Maybe giving Jon Stewart control of his super PAC wasn't Stephen Colbert's brightest move. On the Daily Show last night, Stewart confessed that he wasn't sure what to do with his newfound anonymously donated cash. "I'm just out here like a cartoon hobo that won...

Colbert: I Blew Huntsman Out of GOP Race

Plus, host explains why God should endorse him

(Newser) - Sure, pundits came up with a million reasons Jon Huntsman exited the GOP presidential race yesterday, but Stephen Colbert knows the truth. After all, Huntsman dropped out right after Colbert announced he was forming an exploratory committee , the Comedy Central host pointed out last night. "Folks, do you see...

Colbert's PAC: Romney's a 'Serial Killer'

Also thinks he stands a pretty good shot at becoming pope

(Newser) - Mitt Romney is getting called a lot of names these days, but none quite so un-endearing as "serial killer." That's the latest nickname for the GOP frontrunner in an ad being run by Stephen Colbert's former Super PAC, and the comedian today went mano a mano...

Colbert's Super PAC Buying Ads in SC

Jon Stewart throws his newfound money around

(Newser) - Looks like newly-minted presidential candidate Stephen Colbert is going to have a mostly unregulated "independent" super PAC throwing thousands of dollars' worth of ads around on his behalf in South Carolina—just like a real candidate! Yes, the "Definitely Not Coordinating with Stephen Colbert Super PAC," now...

Stephen Colbert: I'm In!

He's exploring run in SC, turns over super PAC to Jon Stewart

(Newser) - Stephen Colbert is pressing the joke: He announced tonight that he's exploring a presidential run in South Carolina, reports Politico . He even turned over control of his beloved super PAC to, yes, Jon Stewart to make it legal. “I am proud to announce that I am forming an...

Colbert: Maybe I'll Run for President

Poll putting him over Huntsman has him excited

(Newser) - Stephen Colbert is so elated that he's polling ahead of recent guest Jon Huntsman that he's contemplating jumping into the race for real, he told his audience on last night's Colbert Report . "I'm sorry, Governor Huntsman. I guess the Colbert bump reflected off of you...

In SC, Huntsman Trailing ... Colbert
 In SC, Huntsman 
 Trailing ... Colbert 
POLL SAYS
Jan 10, 2012 12:02 PM CST

In SC, Huntsman Trailing ... Colbert

Despite the fact that the comedian isn't actually running

(Newser) - We already knew Jon Huntsman was polling terribly in South Carolina , but here's some additional perspective for you: He's polling behind Stephen Colbert, who is neither a politician nor running for president. Colbert was unsuccessful in his attempt to get his name on the SC ballot , but Public...

Colbert Shines Light on Vodka Tampon Trend
 Colbert Shines Light on 
 Vodka Tampon Trend 
KIDS THESE DAYS...
Nov 15, 2011 8:36 AM CST

Colbert Shines Light on Vodka Tampon Trend

And by 'shines light on' we mean 'mocks mercilessly'

(Newser) - Parents, do you know what your teenagers are doing with their vodka? How about their feminine hygiene products? Because odds are they’re soaking the latter in the former and sticking them in their you-know-wheres, high school security cop Chris Thomas tells KPHO 5 in Phoenix, saying the phenomenon is...

Huntsman Gets the 'Colbert Bump'

Colbert promises he'll go from 2% to 'whole milk'

(Newser) - Jon Huntsman and Stephen Colbert had some fun last night over their respective religions (both of which have been called cults) and income levels (the 1%), spoke some Mandarin, and discussed plans for Colbert to be Huntsman’s running mate. But arguably the most important part of the Colbert Report...

Colbert's New Candidate: Cain

Unless, of course, you don't like Cain...

(Newser) - Rick Perry ( er, “Parry” ) used to be Stephen Colbert’s preferred presidential candidate. But with the Texas governor's poll numbers down, it’s time for a new pick with more promise: Enter Herman Cain. Colbert touted Cain’s controversial “electric border fence” idea, which, of...

Stephen Colbert Interviews Tim Pawlenty, and It's Interesting
 Pawlenty Gives 
 Best Interview Ever 
'colbert report'
Sep 7, 2011 10:37 AM CDT

Pawlenty Gives Best Interview Ever

No longer a candidate, he gets real with Stephen Colbert

(Newser) - Until last night, this was our favorite Tim-Pawlenty-lets-his-hair-down interview of all time. It is now a distant second, thanks this pretty darn entertaining appearance on the Colbert Report . Stephen Colbert kicked things off by asking the former Republican presidential contender why he dropped out of the race. "I was...

Colbert's Treasurer Ditches Him, Joins Perry Campaign

'Obviously, there was a potential conflict of interest,' says Salvatore Purpura

(Newser) - Stephen Colbert's super PAC has lost its treasurer ... to Rick Perry. Salvatore Purpura resigned Thursday from Colbert's Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow, he tells Politico . On Monday, Perry filed his Federal Election Commission paperwork, and guess who was listed as treasurer? That's right, Salvatore Purpura, who...

Colbert&#39;s PAC Less Silly Than Real Ones
 Colbert's PAC 
 Less Silly Than 
 Real Ones 
Dana Milbank
Jul 1, 2011 1:52 PM CDT

Colbert's PAC Less Silly Than Real Ones

Dana Milbank on just how ridiculous campaign finance is now

(Newser) - Stephen Colbert went to some lengths to create a SuperPAC parodying the nation’s campaign-finance laws. “But there was a flaw in his plan,” writes Dana Milbank in the Washington Post : “The campaign-finance system already is a parody.” Indeed, as ridiculous as Colbert’s unlimited donations...

FEC Approves Colbert&#39;s PAC
 FEC Approves Colbert's PAC 
Jun 30, 2011 12:07 PM CDT

FEC Approves Colbert's PAC

In a move that actually scares some activists

(Newser) - The FEC today approved Stephen Colbert’s request to form a Super PAC that can accept and spend unlimited quantities of money on the 2012 elections. The hearing, alas, was “devoid of anything beyond a gentle chuckle,” with Colbert attorney Trevor Potter doing all the talking, according to...

Colbert, Jack White Release Single

All part of Stephen's weeklong 'music festival'

(Newser) - Stephen Colbert continues to bolster his rock-star credentials: After having performed with Jimmy Fallon and Alicia Keys, he’s now releasing a single with the help of Jack White. Colbert performed “Charlene II (I’m Over You),” a comedy rock tune about a stalker, last night as part...

Colbert Tries 'Google Test' —on Pawlenty

And savages his debate performance in the meantime

(Newser) - Several pundits declared Tim Pawlenty the loser of Monday’s GOP debate, after he backed off his sweet “ObamneyCare” jab , and Stephen Colbert is upset. “Forget ObamneyCare,” he quipped, “I want to know how Minnesota’s health care plan keeps Tim Pawlenty alive without a spine....

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