Comments:Stephen Colbert denied South Carolina ballot

16 people
So, 16 people can control who gets on the ballot, and who doesn't. The Canadian parliamentary political system is much better. -- Zanimum 15:47, 2 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Agreed. New democracies never adopt the U.S. political system, that's for sure.  --David Shankbone 15:51, 2 November 2007 (UTC)


 * This is something that the Democratic Party has set up. This is how they choose to pick their candidate. This has nothing to do with getting on the ballot for the actual election. To run as an independent he would need to collect signatures or something. --216.75.93.110 15:55, 2 November 2007 (UTC)


 * Might he do that? I haven't watched the show in a while.--70.158.160.6 16:16, 2 November 2007 (UTC)
 * It should be noted Canadian parties can randomly drop candidates if they feel like it (Recent example Conservatives national council dropped two candidates who won the ballot for being the conservitive candidate in their riding.). Bawolff ☺☻ 20:26, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

This was very cute.
Colbert only did this as a joke. He didn't expect to be admitted. He isn't considerable as a viable canidate and he wouldn't actively campaign, he knows that. Don't take it so seriously. I thought it was a really adorable gesture towards the state of South Carolina and the US. He knew he couldn't get in, but he cares about us. Plus I LOVE Stephen Colbert, he's very funny.
 * And what makes Dennis Kucinich or Mike Gravel viable candidates? --+Deprifry+ 18:09, 2 November 2007 (UTC)
 * I think Stephen Colbert should have won (I would make a comment comparing Bush, but I think we all know what I'm thinking in my head). Bawolff ☺☻ 20:27, 2 November 2007 (UTC)


 * He's still probably going to place at least third or such as a write-in vote, I'll bet. Craig K 00:39, 3 November 2007 (UTC)