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The Colbert Effect: This Ain't No Laughing Matter

Filed under: Stephen Colbert

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He may be running as a joke, but Stephen Colbert has thrown a bit of a monkey wrench into the upcoming election.

New polls show the funnyman ahead of some presidential hopefuls as Bill Richardson, Dennis Kucinich and Mike Gravel.

Colbert for President!

He'd likely do a better job than Bush!

[Image by Jim McDonald via WENN.]



136 comments to “The Colbert Effect: This Ain't No Laughing Matter”

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  1. Gregrox says – reply to this
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    first

  2. bean says – reply to this
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    first?

  3. kypre says – reply to this
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    heh. yes, he would.

  4. aoife says – reply to this
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    Well…

  5. Laurenl says – reply to this
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    first!

  6. lili says – reply to this
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    aww not first… =)

  7. liz says – reply to this
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    Like Robin Williams' stupid movie?

  8. Jake says – reply to this
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    7th!

  9. Jews suck says – reply to this
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    Isn't he a JEW? I can't vote for a fucking JEW, sorry.

  10. kit says – reply to this
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    yes stephen! take me on your desk! i want you sooo bad!

  11. muslems rule says – reply to this
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    Hail Islam! Hail Allah! Hail to the Muslims!

  12. Violet says – reply to this
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    He's got my vote! Anyone is better then Bush! ha!

  13. Mookey says – reply to this
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    Gosh, you Americans are morons!

  14. Lolo says – reply to this
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    Okay..

  15. demmi says – reply to this
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    "Likely" do a better job than Bush???? A fucking ape could do a better job than Bush. I hope that Colbert's presence doesn't actually affect the election though.

  16. Dunny says – reply to this
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    Come on P, he's no where near as qualified as my man Bush.

  17. lu says – reply to this
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    STEPHEN COLBERT!!!

  18. Rash Manly says – reply to this
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    Someone said that he had
    'Electile Disfunction'. :lol:
    -
    II wish I wrote that line
    but I diid not.

  19. Lmao says – reply to this
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    This is kind of like when vote for the worst had Sanjaya in the lead on American Idol. Pissed me off!

  20. micol says – reply to this
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    ke brutto!

  21. Lindsey Q says – reply to this
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    oh man, I'd love to see him win.

  22. yvonne says – reply to this
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    I'd vote for him.

  23. aTsifer says – reply to this
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    !!!!!!!!!!!

  24. sara says – reply to this
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    COLBERT FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    *****LOVE IT*************

  25. Fingerling says – reply to this
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    FIIIIIIRRRRSSSST BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  26. $INEEDMONEY$ says – reply to this
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    Colbert for President!
    no no no PEREZ FOR PRESIDENT! Colbert for Vice president!
    Good morning!

  27. toe says – reply to this
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    I LOVE COLBERT!!!!!!!!!!!

  28. Nikki says – reply to this
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    Kucinich and Gravel are the best. But of course they won't even place in the polls, cause people would rather sit on websites like this and talk about celebrities.

  29. lollipops says – reply to this
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    he's wasting people's time.

  30. Pam says – reply to this
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    Colbert for Prez!

  31. MargotPolo says – reply to this
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    Re: Jews suck

    We're not too partial of you, either.

  32. Rachel says – reply to this
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    He has said that he is NOT running as a joke, Perez. he doesn't expect to win, but it's no joke!

  33. Gia Jolie says – reply to this
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    first retard freaks!

    Anyhow,

    VOTE COLBERT!

    I love his truthiness. :D

  34. Jack says – reply to this
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    Re: MargotPolo
    your an asshole too for saying thaqt…..only someone with an asshole under their nose would post something like that..lololol

  35. DA1GRL says – reply to this
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    He looks like BOB SAGET— dont vote for him!

  36. Mike says – reply to this
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    This is the part where people who don't understand Colbert's humor, and the incredible job he does at deconstructing the right-wing punditry, will start to say very stupid things in the comments. Just wait and see!

  37. Bush Rockz!! says – reply to this
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    Nobody could do a better job than Bush
    Bush is one of the greatest presidents that ever lived!!!

    you stupid fucking liberals will rot in HELL

  38. COLBERT RULES says – reply to this
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    YAY COLBERT!
    I HOPE HE WINS.

  39. tom says – reply to this
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    Why do you people care who comments first?????
    If you have something to say…..say it!!!!!!!

  40. Britney Spears for President says – reply to this
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    I don't care, I'm voting for Britney!

  41. Jack says – reply to this
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    Re: Gia Jolie – your correct but there will be someone who will jump in at the last minute watch..and upset the vote and one of them will squeek in..nice to see not everyone on this site is an asshole…lololol

    we are all backing this website and their blog VENTARAMA ……………… boy do they speak the TRUTH ALSO!…lolol
    they watch out for all americans and others around the globe..lolol

    they are NOT BULL either..

    anyway we just got toms of DOWNLOADS from them and they have a link to Perez if you guys didnt know that..
    POeace stay cool and Vote!

  42. lovebrad says – reply to this
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    if AGH-NULD could win the CA why not him.

  43. Shauna says – reply to this
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    Viva La Colbert! He makes me laugh!

  44. lovebrad says – reply to this
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    Re: Dunny
    you mean the guy who fuck things up and do a bad joke about it?

  45. Patriot says – reply to this
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    He's by far the best candidate running. On both party tickets.

  46. Jack says – reply to this
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    Re: Gia Jolie – HOTTEST BLOG ON THE NET NOW IS:
    VENTARAMA by JEZ GLOBAL PEOPLE..get with the program and shake this country!
    HOTTEST BLOG ON THE NET NOW IS:
    VENTARAMA by JEZ GLOBAL PEOPLE..get with the program and shake this country!
    HOTTEST BLOG ON THE NET NOW IS:
    VENTARAMA by JEZ GLOBAL PEOPLE..get with the program and shake this country!
    HOTTEST BLOG ON THE NET NOW IS:
    VENTARAMA by JEZ GLOBAL PEOPLE..get with the program and shake this country!
    HOTTEST BLOG ON THE NET NOW IS:
    VENTARAMA by JEZ GLOBAL PEOPLE..get with the program and shake this country!
    HOTTEST BLOG ON THE NET NOW IS:
    VENTARAMA by JEZ GLOBAL PEOPLE..get with the program and shake this country!
    HOTTEST BLOG ON THE NET NOW IS:
    VENTARAMA by JEZ GLOBAL PEOPLE..get with the program and shake this country!

  47. Shauna says – reply to this
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    Re: Bush Rockz!! – You say these horrible things implies your immaturity, and it makes you NO BETTER!

    Viva Colbert! Hehe :-) He make me laugh

  48. iffy says – reply to this
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    A piece of toast would do a better job than bush

  49. Shirley says – reply to this
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    He looks just like Bob Saget! ewwwwww

  50. katie says – reply to this
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    Please join the Facebook group 1,000,000 Strong For Stephen T Colbert. We all know he is smarter and less corrupt than all the other politicians out there, so the least we can do is get him to actually be on a ballot!! Let the government see that we demand change and want someone different in power than these hack politicians!!!

  51. Heart Perez says – reply to this
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    Even Britney can do a better job than Bush

  52. ROBERT says – reply to this
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    Poor Perez, you sir don't have a fucking clue about politics or as a matter of fact, about nothing. I know it's not "cool" to like Bush or defend Bush, but "hating and trashing" the president it's already obsolete, it's getting old. Bush, like Clinton, Carter and previous presidents have make mistakes but also acomplishments. I really doubt that Coulbert can be anything but a great comedian.

    Of course I will vote for him in a bizarre world, in the real world, I'm happy I have Bush as my president. Better than Kerry a million times! And yes, I'm gay and republican.

  53. Mila says – reply to this
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    Sad that even though Bill Richardson is arguably the best qualified candidate and he isn't even getting the attention he deserves. Right after BR I'd vote for SC. Heck, I'd leave my hubby for him!

  54. COCO says – reply to this
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    I loveeeeee Colbert. Between Obama the muzlim and Hillary the dike, I will vote Colbert in 2008.

  55. Sant says – reply to this
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    Re: Jews suck

    Your small brained comments are so immature. Your intelligence must reflect upon your itty penis. In order to overcompensate for your small penis you say stupid things. Seriously go and get a lobotomy (and a penis extension at that). You need it.
    By the way, Colbert is Roman Catholic.

  56. Fuck you are DUMB! says – reply to this
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    Re: Jews suck – Seriously the only worse than a racist is a DUMB as a fuckin STUMP RACIST.

    You ignorant fucking moronic ibicile, Stephen Colbert is Irish Catholic, you stupid fucking idiot.

    Fuck I fear for the future of this country with morons like you, Britney and Lindsey Lohan. Stupidty EVERYWHERE.

  57. Sandy says – reply to this
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    Re: Jews suck
    He's not Jewish. Duh!
    His last name is Colbert, a French name. He's catholic.

  58. MariaB says – reply to this
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    shame on you perez for saying that about President Bush. The position and the man deserve respect for the office and his conduct and performance regardless of how much you disagree with him. Learn some manners and how to disagree appropriately and with gentlemanly manners and dignity. Your insults are not appropriate or warranted even. grow up and be nice , even to your elders and those you dislike. that is what our founding fathers called for in this great country they designed. Too bad you wish to bring it all down around us all by your spitting in its face. Please reconsider your words and choices.

  59. ronde says – reply to this
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    keep it up Perez and you'll go back to being a poor, fat , unknown blogger again. We've given up on all movies because of the hollywierd gang, we can easily dump you!

  60. John says – reply to this
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    What a good idea Stephen, who do you think will vote for you? People that wouldve voted republican, or people that wouldve voted democrat? do you WANT the republicans to win another election?

  61. Czechmate says – reply to this
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    Coming from someone who cannot vote in the upcoming election (Canadian), I would hope that enough of you give your vote to him, at least to make things interesting.

  62. lemme says – reply to this
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    Re: Jews suck – he is catholic

  63. SHITTY BEEF says – reply to this
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    *****ATTENTION******

    DICK BALLS PUSSY FLAP
    RYAN HAS SAND IN HIS VAGINA, BOB SAGET PISSES IN HIS MOUTH WHILE GENE SHALIT BUTTERS HIS NIPPLES!!!!!
    ……..THAT IS ALL

  64. Gigi says – reply to this
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    For Stephen. He runs as a joke, stupid people take it seriously, even stupider people act like it's all his fault the first stupid people are stupid.

  65. Patriot says – reply to this
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    Re: ROBERT – Bush stands alone as the worst president this nation has ever had. His "accomplishments" include letting New Orleans drown, torturing prisoners who are held without charge or trial, illegally invading a sovereign nation, wiretapping private citizens, driving the next three generations into debt, ignoring increasing environmental impacts of climate change … the list goes on and on and on. Bush made it clear he mistakes himself for a King and not a very good one, at that. I'm an American. We don't think much of warmongering despots and so we don't think much of Bush.

  66. msfanni says – reply to this
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    Being President is a serious job. AN important job. Other countries realize that. But now Americans. Clinton turned the Presidency into a joke and it has never recovered.

    Could imagine running the country and tryng not tomake mistakes and always being expected to make the right decision. I can't

  67. Bush is a fucking Pig says – reply to this
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    Re: MariaB – Fuck Bush.

    Bush has PERSONALLY been enriched by the Federal taxs that have funded the war and military contractors. The Bush family owns stock with The Carlye Group who OWNS several military contractors who have finanically benefited by Bushs RECORD appropriations to military spending.

    Bush has made $$$ on the War in Iraq.
    Cheney has had his stock options with Halliburton increase in value too. And yes, Cheney will "donate it to charity" but that is basically a tax right off so its that same as money in his pocket.

    Bush is a fucking scum bag who has profitted on the blood of American soliders.

  68. ILoveyoulongtime says – reply to this
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    Stephen Colbert's my HERO!

  69. Pshaw says – reply to this
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    Re: ronde – Yes, we can all tell the movie industry is suffering horribly. Perhaps they could save the entertainment industry from your fearsome boycott by reissuing such classics as "Hillbilly Hoedown Jamboree." I'm sure you'd like that. Meanwhile, they're going right along making bazillions of dollars, Jebediah.

  70. Robert Has a Backbone says – reply to this
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    Robert - I know quite a few gays that are also Republican. Not all of the Republican party is made up of "bible thumpers".

    I totally agree with you on your comments.

    We have not had an attack on our homeland since. The Terrorist are banking on the Dems going into office. The Republicans have them scared - that's why they pander to liberals.

  71. You're An Idiot says – reply to this
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    Re: msfanni – How can someone as stupid as you are breathe without cue cards?

  72. Sarahlea81 says – reply to this
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    I voted for Bush in BOTH elections…and as for where it has gotten me,…I am now a "single" mother while my husband is off fighting the war in Iraq. I would vote for SC…in a HEARTBEAT if he will bring our troops home!!! Besides, he is alot less of a slime ball than ANY of the other choices we have been presented with….

  73. Suffering Fools says – reply to this
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    Re: Robert Has a Backbone – Robert has Fox News three feet up his ass.

  74. kk says – reply to this
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    ANYONE could do better than bush…..so that isn't saying much. but i don't think he would be an ideal president for our country….hopefully it's just a joke.

  75. Camille says – reply to this
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    YOU GUYS ARE FUCKING IDIOTS…BUSH IS DOING THE JOB HE PROMISED HE WOULD DO. YOU CAN'T PULL OUT THIS FAR INTO THE WAR..IT WOULD BE STUPID..WHICH IS WHY HILARY FUCKING IDIOT CLINTON CANNOT BE PRESIDENT AND WON'T BE…

  76. 9-11 happened on Bush's watch says – reply to this
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