Call it a liberal conspiracy, call it crazy, whaddeva...South Carolina Democrats, in a 13-3 vote, rejected Steven Colbert's bid to run in the presidential primaries of his own home state. Colbert wins the honor of running the country's shortest presidential campaign. From MTV.com:
After plying the executive committee with snacks and booze last weekend, Colbert said he was sure he was a lock to get on the ballot. But when Carol Fowler, chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party called to break the news, she had bad news. "The folks from the executive council loved you, they loved the fact that you sucked up to them all morning on Sunday.They were crazy about the snacks, the Doritos," but, she lamented, "I'm sorry. I'm afraid that you didn't make the cut. You won't be on our ballot."
...The Doritos-sponsored campaign, which was announced last month, seemed to be on the road to legitimacy this week when Colbert's campaign paid the $2,500 filing fee necessary to get into the race just before the noon deadline on Thursday, according to The Associated Press.
Darn those good ol' boys...this would never happen in New Jersey. And if he decides to stay in the race, Colbert now has to get 10,000 signatures to run as an independent (easy) or pay the Republicans $35,000.
I hope he gets his money back. Maybe Doritos can sponsor my tax bill...