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In SC, Huntsman Trailing ... Colbert
 In SC, Huntsman 
 Trailing ... Colbert 
POLL SAYS
Jan 10, 2012 12:02 PM CST

In SC, Huntsman Trailing ... Colbert

Despite the fact that the comedian isn't actually running

(Newser) - We already knew Jon Huntsman was polling terribly in South Carolina , but here's some additional perspective for you: He's polling behind Stephen Colbert, who is neither a politician nor running for president. Colbert was unsuccessful in his attempt to get his name on the SC ballot , but Public...

Colbert Shines Light on Vodka Tampon Trend
 Colbert Shines Light on 
 Vodka Tampon Trend 
KIDS THESE DAYS...
Nov 15, 2011 8:36 AM CST

Colbert Shines Light on Vodka Tampon Trend

And by 'shines light on' we mean 'mocks mercilessly'

(Newser) - Parents, do you know what your teenagers are doing with their vodka? How about their feminine hygiene products? Because odds are they’re soaking the latter in the former and sticking them in their you-know-wheres, high school security cop Chris Thomas tells KPHO 5 in Phoenix, saying the phenomenon is...

Huntsman Gets the 'Colbert Bump'

Colbert promises he'll go from 2% to 'whole milk'

(Newser) - Jon Huntsman and Stephen Colbert had some fun last night over their respective religions (both of which have been called cults) and income levels (the 1%), spoke some Mandarin, and discussed plans for Colbert to be Huntsman’s running mate. But arguably the most important part of the Colbert Report...

Colbert's New Candidate: Cain

Unless, of course, you don't like Cain...

(Newser) - Rick Perry ( er, “Parry” ) used to be Stephen Colbert’s preferred presidential candidate. But with the Texas governor's poll numbers down, it’s time for a new pick with more promise: Enter Herman Cain. Colbert touted Cain’s controversial “electric border fence” idea, which, of...

Stephen Colbert Interviews Tim Pawlenty, and It's Interesting
 Pawlenty Gives 
 Best Interview Ever 
'colbert report'
Sep 7, 2011 10:37 AM CDT

Pawlenty Gives Best Interview Ever

No longer a candidate, he gets real with Stephen Colbert

(Newser) - Until last night, this was our favorite Tim-Pawlenty-lets-his-hair-down interview of all time. It is now a distant second, thanks this pretty darn entertaining appearance on the Colbert Report . Stephen Colbert kicked things off by asking the former Republican presidential contender why he dropped out of the race. "I was...

Colbert's Treasurer Ditches Him, Joins Perry Campaign

'Obviously, there was a potential conflict of interest,' says Salvatore Purpura

(Newser) - Stephen Colbert's super PAC has lost its treasurer ... to Rick Perry. Salvatore Purpura resigned Thursday from Colbert's Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow, he tells Politico . On Monday, Perry filed his Federal Election Commission paperwork, and guess who was listed as treasurer? That's right, Salvatore Purpura, who...

Colbert&#39;s PAC Less Silly Than Real Ones
 Colbert's PAC 
 Less Silly Than 
 Real Ones 
Dana Milbank
Jul 1, 2011 1:52 PM CDT

Colbert's PAC Less Silly Than Real Ones

Dana Milbank on just how ridiculous campaign finance is now

(Newser) - Stephen Colbert went to some lengths to create a SuperPAC parodying the nation’s campaign-finance laws. “But there was a flaw in his plan,” writes Dana Milbank in the Washington Post : “The campaign-finance system already is a parody.” Indeed, as ridiculous as Colbert’s unlimited donations...

FEC Approves Colbert&#39;s PAC
 FEC Approves Colbert's PAC 
Jun 30, 2011 12:07 PM CDT

FEC Approves Colbert's PAC

In a move that actually scares some activists

(Newser) - The FEC today approved Stephen Colbert’s request to form a Super PAC that can accept and spend unlimited quantities of money on the 2012 elections. The hearing, alas, was “devoid of anything beyond a gentle chuckle,” with Colbert attorney Trevor Potter doing all the talking, according to...

Colbert, Jack White Release Single

All part of Stephen's weeklong 'music festival'

(Newser) - Stephen Colbert continues to bolster his rock-star credentials: After having performed with Jimmy Fallon and Alicia Keys, he’s now releasing a single with the help of Jack White. Colbert performed “Charlene II (I’m Over You),” a comedy rock tune about a stalker, last night as part...

Colbert Tries 'Google Test' —on Pawlenty

And savages his debate performance in the meantime

(Newser) - Several pundits declared Tim Pawlenty the loser of Monday’s GOP debate, after he backed off his sweet “ObamneyCare” jab , and Stephen Colbert is upset. “Forget ObamneyCare,” he quipped, “I want to know how Minnesota’s health care plan keeps Tim Pawlenty alive without a spine....

Colbert Catches Palin in History Gaffe

George Washington had a little help keeping his farm going

(Newser) - A new, stubble-sporting Stephen Colbert turned his wit on Sarah Palin’s bus tour last night, getting in some barbs in a short segment, the Huffington Post reports. After running a clip of the media questions surrounding the trip, Colbert quipped, “That’s the power of Sarah Palin. No...

Colbert: That Explains All Arnold's Cigars

...'each one could have been celebrating the birth of another secret child'

(Newser) - A thousand apologies for denying you coverage of this hilarious Colbert Report bit until noon. Stephen Colbert apologized, too, last night: for deciding to not touch the Arnold Schwarzenegger love child scandal. "It's a private matter between Arnold, and his family, and his other family ... we have more...

Colbert: Bring on the May 21 Rapture

He'll be in international waters while the rest of us suckers get judged

(Newser) - As you may have heard, Christian group Family Radio is going around warning the country that Christ is returning on May 21, 2011 . "Folks, this means there are only 11 shopping days until there are no shopping days," noted Stephen Colbert last night . Colbert likes this particular End...

Colbert Finally Throws ‘We Got bin Laden’ Party

Of course, the circa 2002 balloons and cake were a little dusty...

(Newser) - "We got him!" crowed Stephen Colbert last night as he led his audience in a "USA! USA!" chant. "I cannot put this any plainer, but golly gee willikers! By which I mean suck my giant American balls, al-Qaeda," he said. "I am as...

Stephen Colbert Goes on ‘Catholic Bender’

He tried to give it up for Lent, but the Church pulled him back in

(Newser) - Lent is a time for Catholics to "give up something they love for 40 days," so this year, Stephen Colbert gave up Catholicism. He thought he could make it til Easter, but on Good Friday he caught a whiff of his trigger: cathedral incense. "Long story short,...

Stephen Colbert: How to Exploit the Ladies ... for Cash

Just follow Unilever's deodorant example

(Newser) - Stephen Colbert has certainly tackled women's issues on his show , but until last night, he had yet to address "the most pressing women's issue of all: how to make some cash off of them." Fortunately, Unilever is already on the job with the brilliant marketing of its "...

Stephen Colbert Skewering Jon Kyl Via Twitter

Hashtag ridicules 'not intended to be a factual statement' remark

(Newser) - Stephen Colbert had some fun at Sen. Jon Kyl's expense on his show last night , and he's keeping up the ridicule today via his Twitter feed. It all stems from Kyl's wildly exaggerated claim that abortions account for 90% of Planned Parenthood's business—and his office's followup explanation: "His...

Colbert to Fox: No, You Can't Get Pap Smear at Walgreens

No, you cannot get a breast exam at Walgreens

(Newser) - During the recent budget brawl, Republican Sen. Jon Kyl argued against government funding for Planned Parenthood—since, as he said, "well over 90% of what Planned Parenthood does" is abortions. "That is unbelievable!" said Stephen Colbert last night . "In that it is not true. Because only...

Colbert Takes Down James Franco, With Help From...

...Frank Jameso, of course

(Newser) - The economy may have added 200,000 jobs last quarter, but unfortunately, "150,000 of them were filled by James Franco," complained Stephen Colbert last night . And not only does Franco have many, many jobs —he's also "worked his way around more college campuses than chlamydia....

Stephen Colbert Loses Bet, Sings 'Friday'

Jimmy Fallon and Taylor Hicks help out

(Newser) - PopEater is pretty sure he does it better than Rebecca Black herself, but we'll let you decide. Stephen Colbert sang her hit Friday on Jimmy Fallon's show last night after losing a charity bet . He even got a little help from American Idol winner Taylor Hicks.

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