Upset over rumors saying he’s coordinating with his formeR super PAC, Stephen Colbert wanted to set the record straight Tuesday evening. Skeptics like Buzzfeed’s Ben Smith questioned how Jon Stewart’s super PAC was able to creat an ad endorsing Hermain Cain in South Carolina before Colbert even aired his segment…
Days after announcing his exploratory committee for president, Stephen Colbert said Monday evening that he’s already making a huge impact in the Republican race. “That announcement has completely changed the complexion of this race,” he said. “It has gone from linen to egg shell. The mere possibly that I might…
Still excited over being in charge of Stephen Colbert’s Super PAC, Jon Stewart contemplated the best way to use the group’s money Monday evening. “I’m just out here like a cartoon hobo that won the lottery,” he said. “Do I use all of this money that individuals and/or corporations who…
The Definitely Not Coordinating With Stephen Colbert Super PAC has released a new TV ad in South Carolina that urges people to vote for Herman Cain in the upcoming Republican primary. The 30-second ad states that the people of South Carolina are frustrated with the current selection of Republican candidates.…
Comedy Central host Stephen Colbert declared Sunday that he believes in Super PACs because “the more money you have, the more you can speak.” Last week, Colbert turned the Super PAC that he founded over to Comedy Central host Jon Stewart so as not to run afoul of campaign laws…
Following the rise of the “shit people say” Internet meme, a legal group dedicated to protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals from discrimination has released its own take on the viral videos. Lambda Legal’s video, “Shit Homophobic People Say” contains commentary by numerous public figures, including Michelle Bachmann and…
The Super PAC founded by Comedy Central host Stephen Colbert has launched its first ad in South Carolina attacking Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney as “Mitt the Ripper” for his record of destroying businesses as the head of Bain Capital. Speaking at the Iowa State Fair last year, Romney asserted…
Bill Maher on Thursday said that there was a connection between Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum’s sexual frustration and his desire to bomb Iran. In an interview with Chelsea Handler, Maher explained that former candidate Herman Cain was scheduled to appear on an upcoming episode of his HBO show. “I…
On last night’s very special edition of The Colbert Report, Stephen welcomed two special guests ahead of a major announcement regarding his surge in a recent South Carolina presidential poll. But, because it is illegal for a candidate to run for office and coordinate with with super PACs supporting them,…