Warning: Newcomer Approaching

As if I didn't have enough potential Presidents to focus on, a new challenger has stepped out onto the field, Stephen Colbert. Yes, you heard it right; Comedy Central's very own "news" anchor is taking a stab at the White House. While taking the modest approach of only running in his native South Carolina primaries, who knows what a high turn-out could lead to.


For those of you who don't recognize this man, he is a comedian talk show host who portrays a news anchor on the popular show The Colbert Report. He reports on stories that simultaneously poke fun at influential people in the world, while at the same time giving a bit of true information. Due to this, one could almost know as much about what is going on in the world by watching his show as by watching CNN. The main difference, of course, is that Colbert is primarily a means of entertainment, and any knowledge gained by watching his show would be tainted with a heavy dose of sarcasm and exaggeration.

Colbert has a cult following that has been insisting he run for President ever since the last presidential election. Last time around he didn't go for it, but earlier this week on his television show he officially announced that he's going for it. However, before jumping for joy or pitching a fit, you should realize that he is only running in the South Carolina primaries. He isn't going all out and campaigning up and down the country...yet. At this time it is unclear as to whether or not this is just another gag to gain ratings, or if he will seriously run for President using his real morals.

Personally, I think this is hilarious. Anyone who is getting upset over something like this should chill out, as currently he doesn't have a chance. However, if he does take this seriously, and happens to win the primaries in South Carolina, who knows how far he could roll with it. I personally know a lot of college students who say they'd vote for him. However, when it comes down to it, I doubt anyone would seriously vote for him in his current state. He seems to be parading this around as a harmless joke. My advice to Colbert, take this seriously, campaign using your own show as a starting point, and you might just see this take off. Actors have been Presidents before...

P.S. You can get a petition for signatures at http://www.colbert08.org/ but keep in mind you have to be from South Carolina to sign it.