Stephen Colbert Running For President?
posted 5:35 pm Wed October 31, 2007 - Charleston, SC
Debate coverage is something we are used to seeing during election time.
Candidates trade shots over a variety of issues. Enter the newest so-called candidate Steven Colbert.
His balloon filled announcement came on October 17, almost a year after many of his opponents declared their intentions.
But how did the career of this
“Very bright I remember that, and funny and did I know he was funny enough to have his own show? No I had no clue,” said Sue Chanson.
As his yearbook picture shows us, his appearance hasn't changed much over the years.
Chanson says you can still see some of the young Steven Colbert in his on air persona.
“He had a cynical sense of humor and I see in his show now that makes him so funny,” Chanson said.
Colbert lived at a house on East Battery and held the lead role of Frank Butler in the school play Annie get your Gun.
From the stage to the screen, his TV career is flourishing.
Next up for Colbert is a run to the White House.
Colbert is not the first entertainer to throw his hat in the political ring.
For example, the co-stars of the movie Predator went on to become Governors.
Arnold Schwarzenegger
But what does Colbert add to this year’s race to the White House?
“He adds humor to the election cycle that hasn't been there,” said Jeri Cabot.
Cabot is a political science professor at the
She says the political comedian will draw voters to the polls.
Colbert says he will put his name on both the Democrat and Republican ballot.
Cabot says that maybe this may be the best way to describe his political platform.
“He plays a Republican but he sympathizes with democrats,” said Cabot.
Colbert is finding plenty of support for his campaign, whether on the website Facebook or from his fans "the Colbert nation." Even former teachers like Chanson are lining up to help out,
“I am up to the task and I can be a
Cabot says Colbert may steal votes from all candidates but Democrat Barack Obama could stand to lose the most because both men strongly appeal to younger voters.
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