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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

(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... Read full story »

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