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I would have expected, as a right of center candidate, he would take more votes from Senator Clinton, but I can see that for Sen Biden as well.

Posted by Will in Seattle | October 23, 2007 1:51 PM
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Someone had a pretty convincing argument for Colbert's candidacy being a violation of federal law, since Comedy Central has paid for it. Some TV show guy got in trouble for it in 2004.

Posted by Fnarf | October 23, 2007 2:03 PM
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Some TV show guy? You mean that Law and Order guy?

Posted by Will in Seattle | October 23, 2007 2:35 PM
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No, Fox or somebody had a reality show about running for President, and they actually submitted the star of the show on the ballot, and they got busted. A TV production company can't do your campaign; it's a contribution.

Posted by Fnarf | October 23, 2007 4:15 PM
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But couldn't they do it and then declare it as a contribution?

You know, like Red Rossi?

Posted by Will in Seattle | October 23, 2007 4:40 PM

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