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Colbert to File for S. Carolina Dem Primary

Eschews GOP as 'too expensive'; not all local Dems are amused

By Jason Farago,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 1, 2007 7:04 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Stephen Colbert's presidential run is gaining a little "truthiness" as CNN reports that the Comedy Central star will file as a candidate for the Democratic primary by the deadline today. Colbert dropped his bid to run on both parties for practical reasons: to get on the GOP ballot costs $35,000. "They priced us out of range," a source told CNN. But local Dems might still keep his name off the ballot.

Anyone with $2,500 can apply to get on the ballot, but to win the approval of the Democratic committee requires two things: appearances in the state and "national viability." Since Colbert's not running nationally, locals may decide, when they meet today, that disqualifies him from an SC run. "Over my dead body will Colbert's name be on the ballot," said one party figure.

Stephen Colbert arrives at a dinner to celebrate Time 100, Time Magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world in this, May 8, 2006, file photo in New York. The host of The Colbert Report revealed on Thursday July 26, 2007 night's show that he broke his...
Stephen Colbert arrives at a dinner to celebrate Time 100, Time Magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world in this, May 8, 2006, file photo in New York. The host of "The Colbert...   (Associated Press)
Stephen Colbert Gives Book Reading In New York
Stephen Colbert Gives Book Reading In New York   (Getty Images (by Event))
An Evening With The Colbert Report
An Evening With The Colbert Report   (Getty Images)
Steve Colbert, right, host of 'The Colbert Report,' right, meets with White House Press Secretary Tony Snow, after a taping of an upcoming show, Friday, July 27, 2007, in the White House Press Briefing room in Washington. Stephen Colbert has filed as a Democratic candidate for president in South...
Steve Colbert, right, host of 'The Colbert Report,' right, meets with White House Press Secretary Tony Snow, after a taping of an upcoming show, Friday, July 27, 2007, in the White House Press Briefing...   (Associated Press)
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Comment: "How do you gauge national desperation? Stephen Colbert is polling in double digits."
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