Stephen Colbert Runs For President... As Herman Cain

[Rich Johnston]

It's a bit difficult to run for the Republican candidate for President of the USA in the state of South Carolina, if your name is not on the ballot and they won't accept write-in votes.

But, even though he is no longer running, Herman Cain's name is still on the ballot.

Which is why the Not-Stephen Colbert Super PAC has launched a new campaign ad for Stephen Colbert - under the name of Herman Cain.

And if there is a sudden boost at the polls for a man who is not running, would show just how well a comedy programme can affect the electorate by buying advertising.

TELEVISION, USA ? The Definitely Not Coordinating With Stephen Colbert Super PAC released a new television commercial today in South Carolina, in advance of the upcoming underfunded GOP Primary. The ad, entitled "Not Abel," shows support for Stephen Colbert's possible candidacy by offering voters a way to show support for Stephen Colbert's possible candidacy.

"Tragic new reports show that South Carolinians can sometimes go for several minutes at a stretch without seeing a single political ad," said Jon Stewart, President For Life For Now of The Definitely Not Coordinating with Stephen Colbert Super PAC." Even more tragically, we discovered that one visionary leader wasn't having his voice heard: Stephen Colbert. Now I can proudly say: He's still not having his voice heard, because we do not coordinate with any candidate or campaign."

The spot begins running today as a massive, multi-dozen-dollar ad buy in South Carolina. Snooty types who love to mention how they never watch television can view the ad here.

The Definitely Not Coordinating With Stephen Colbert Super PAC, nče Colbert Super PAC, is officially known as Americans For A Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow, but is secretly hoping it will get a cool nickname like "Buzzsaw" or "Snakes."

Enjoy... especially the creepy slow smile.



This should now be viewable by non-Americans too, as is the Mitt Romney attack ad from earlier.

[Joe Kalicki]

If he did the same in Illinois I'd register as a Republican just to vote for him.

Unfortunately, nobody cares about the Illinois primary.

[Joe B. Pangrazio]

See, people wonder why I like Colbert and Stewart (nobody wonders that).

It's because if our positions were switched, and I had a ridiculous amount of money to waste...this is exactly the kind of thing I would do.

Because it would make me laugh.

[thekeith82]

InB4 all the people who don't seem to understand how satire works.

Or why it even exists.

[Greygor]

If he did the same in Illinois I'd register as a Republican just to vote for him.

Unfortunately, nobody cares about the Illinois primary.

As opposed to Illinois Nazis, who we all hate

[John Kreider]

I love that he found a way around the write-in problem. I just love that he uses Super PAC rules and Citizens United v. FEC to make fun of that very same decision.

[FilmBuffRich]

Sadly, the people most in need of getting the joke probably don't.

[CammyKnoxville]

So brilliant! He does a fantastic job highlighting the full-on ridiculousness that is the SuperPAC set-up.

[Cpt. Juan Langosta]

If he did the same in Illinois I'd register as a Republican just to vote for him.

You're from Illinois --- and too close to Chicago --- to know how to get around this. C'mon, man! You can vote in every primary in the country at least nine times before anybody tics an eyebrow.

That's the Chicago Way.

[ampersand]

InB4 all the people who don't seem to understand how satire works.

Or why it even exists.

Yes. Everyone who doesn't like Colbert doesn't understand satire.

And all the women who don't want to have sex with you are probably lesbians too...