So This Is Happening of the Day: As anticipated, Stephen Colbert will announce on tonight’s show that he is officially exploring a bid for President of the United States of America of South Carolina.
According to multiple sources, Colbert is forming an exploratory committee and handing over control of his SuperPAC to Jon Stewart, which would make his run exploration legal.
The Palmetto Public Record reports that Colbert’s announcement coincides with negotiations by his Super PAC for a “substantial media buy” in South Carolina.
Colbert 4 Prez ads coming soon to the Palmetto State?
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Trying not to get my hopes up. But guys…IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN OMG!!!!! Okay, my whole not getting my hopes up thing didn’t really work.
How do comedians get their own Ben & Jerry’s flavors? I asked the ice cream company’s spokesman!
At the end of our interview, I’ve also opened up a poll. Please vote for your favorite comedy Ben & Jerry’s flavor. Thanks!
Conan should have one too. He can call it “That Long Pale Thing.” ‘Cause why would people not want to eat something that sounds questionable. Schweddy Balls, anyone?
looking dapper, as per usual
-Jon Stewart, September 18th, accepting the Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Series. (via playanon)
Jon Stewart, you are a gentleman and a scholar.
Stephen Colbert and Stephen King holding hands in matching sweaters. [x]
Salvatore Purpura, who has represented numerous political committees as treasurer over the years, told Politico that he resigned on Thursday as treasurer of Colbert’s super PAC, Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow.
Then, on Monday, Perry — not Parry — formally filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission listing Purpura has his campaign treasurer.
oh no he di’nt