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Oct 29, 2007 10:55 AM CDT

'Candidates' Spar Over SC Credentials

Colbert, Edwards both claim favorite-son bragging rights

(Newser) - With Stephen Colbert kicking off his presidential campaign spoof in South Carolina yesterday, things got a little heated between the Comedy Central star and John Edwards, the state's other favorite-son contender. Colbert accused Edwards of having abandoned the Palmetto State at the age of 1; the Edwards folks shot back...

Colbert Nation Rules Facebook

Oct 29, 2007 4:30 AM CDT

Colbert Nation Rules Facebook

Fictional presidential campaign rocks online fans

(Newser) - The Facebook group "1,000,000 Strong for Stephen T. Colbert" reached a million members in just over a week, making the organization devoted to the comedian's phony presidential campaign the fastest-growing political group in the four-year history of the social networking site.

Stewart, Colbert, Head to Head

Oct 27, 2007 9:41 AM CDT

Stewart, Colbert, Head to Head

The LA Times rates the two purveyor of fake news

(Newser) - Steven Colbert got his start on "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart," but has he, with "The Colbert Report," eclipsed his mentor? To settle the debate, the Los Angeles Times pits the comedians against each other, comparing their interview styles, humor, guests, books, segments, stunts, and...

That's Not Dowd, It's Colbert
(We Think)

Oct 14, 2007 10:38 AM CDT

That's Not Dowd, It's Colbert (We Think)

Parody king fills in for Times columnist today

(Newser) - Maureen Dowd turned over her column to faux conservative Stephen Colbert today in the New York Times—or it's her own clever parody on a master of the form. Either way, it's a fun read, with Colbert hinting he'd like to run for president. But unlike Newt, Colbert won’t...

Branson Dumps Water on Stephen Colbert

Aug 14, 2007 5:40 PM CDT

Branson Dumps Water on Stephen Colbert

Spat was unplanned and awkward, say audience members

(Newser) - Tycoon Richard Branson one-upped Stephen Colbert when he threw a glass of water at the fake news anchor on last night's Comedy Central show. Branson was miffed that he didn't get to plug his new airline on the Report, even after christening an airplane for the host. Colbert, always thinking...