Stephen Colbert visited Morning Joe today, or as he rechristened it, "Evening Joe brought to you by Jack Daniels." Up for discussion was last night's Republican debate, from which Stephen was conspicuously absent. He also talks about Herman Cain, coyly maintains that he's only exploring a presidential run, and most importantly reveals why the "t" in his last name is silent – all the while criticizing the "garbage" questions thrown at him by these so-called journalists. Navigating the media is a tightrope walk, but Colbert maneuvers it with the grace of a real Southern gentleman.
Ain't no laws against hypocrisy. The Definitely Not Coordinating With Stephen Colbert Super PAC has harnessed the power of the double negative to ferociously attack negative campaign ads with their own negative campaign ad. It's a homeopathic remedy, like putting out a fire by lighting another raging fire on top of it. Full press release below:
Stephen Colbert had one problem stopping him from running for President in South Carolina: his gosh darned money-stuffed Super PAC. On last night's show, he transferred the power of the Colbert Super PAC to Jon Stewart, who promptly renamed it the Definitely Not Coordinating With Stephen Colbert Super PAC. This freed up Colbert to make a historic announcement: he's forming an exploratory committee to lay the groundwork for his possible candidacy! Huzzah!
Read Jon Stewart's first letter to Super PAC members and the accompanying press release below.
According to a theoretical poll, 5% of South Carolina Republican primary voters would vote for Stephen Colbert. That's more than would vote for Jon Huntsman, who got 4%, and not that far behind Ron Paul (8%) and Rick Perry (7%). It may simply be gratitude for Colbert's offer to pay for the primary, but whatever the reason, there's a ridiculous political groundswell happening. It's not too late to throw your hat in the ring, Stephen. Colbert '12!
