Talk show host Stephen Colbert is South Carolina voters’ preferred candidate to replace Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.), according to a new poll by the Democratic Public Policy Polling.
The Comedy Central host, who’s openly lobbied for the seat, leads a field where the rest of the names are Republicans: 20 percent of voters want South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley (R) to appoint him to DeMint’s seat when the senator resigns from Congress.
Some of the other names that Colbert was up against include Rep. Trey Gowdy (14%), former South Carolina First Lady Jenny Sanford (11%), former South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster (8%) and former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford (8%). Don’t get us wrong. We know that Stephen has a snowball’s chance in hell of actually being tapped by Gov. Haley. This certainly won’t do anything to end rumors that the comedian is considering a run for the Senate seat in 2014 though.
There will undoubtedly be plenty of fans thrilled to hear this news, but we just hope this is the last time we hear about Katt Williams’ temper getting him into trouble. If you’ve got anger management issues, maybe Suge Knight isn’t the best choice for tour manager. Just a thought.
The Real J/Z: Have you guys heard of Jay-Z? He’s kind of underground, but we hear he’s got quite the following in New York. We jest, of course, but apparently there are still plenty of people in NY that have absolutely no idea who Hov is. The brief conversation with artist Ellen Grossman (seen above) appears in a short documentary on Jay-Z’s Life + Times website, and was recorded on the way to his eighth show at the Barclays Center. source
Afternoon Time Killer: We’re not typically big fans of “reunion episodes”, but Nathan Fillion’s guest appearance on Neil Patrick Harris’ web series is amazing. We definitely advicse checking it out if you’ve got a couple minutes to kill this afternoon. source
WTF Of the Day: So…this happened. It takes a lot to make Russell Brand look eloquent, but this duo just makes it look easy. source
Let’s start our own abortion industry.Rush Limbaugh • Trying to figure out how Republicans can win back some female supporters following Mitt Romney’s loss in the Presidential Election last night. (Just heard this on the radio. — SC)
“I can’t even finish this sentence without getting dumber”: Tina Fey didn’t mince words when discussing recent comments by relatively prominent Republicans on the topic of rape while speaking at the Center for Reproductive Rights Inaugural Gala in New York City. Check out the 75 second clip for a brief clip of Fey’s thoughts on redefining rape, Richard Mourdock, and Todd Akin. source
» A new feminine touch: Next up? The leading ladies Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are excited to host the 70th Annual Golden Globe awards. “They’re two of the funniest people in show business,” Globes’ executive producer Allen Shapiro said. In a statement, Ricky wished the two luck: “After failing three years in a row to make E! Channel’s Best Dressed list, I decided to hand over the reins. Let me know if you run out of Scientology gags.” Tina and Amy have been besties for over a decade, so this ceremony should be a treat to watch.source
The daily gossip: Russell Crowe and Danielle Spencer split up, Crowe grows massive breakup beard.
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The Democrats who were watching thought I was going senile, and the Republicans knew I was.Clint Eastwood • On Ellen Degeneres’ talk show, this afternoon, regarding his now infamous address of an invisible President Obama. During Eastwood’s appearance, the actor also took a moment to re-affirm his support for same-sex marriage, citing his Libertarian beliefs, and told Ellen that believes the government should just “leave everybody alone!” We expect a Chris Crocker mash-up any minute now. source
Master Debaters: On October 6, Daily Show host Jon Stewart will face O’Reilly Factor host Bill O’Reilly in a 90 minute debate — appropriately named “The Rumble In The Air-Conditioned Auditorium” — to raise money for charity. Interested parties will be able to watch “The Rumble” via livestream, though not for free, and half of the event’s proceeds will go to a number of charities chosen by Stewart and O’Reilly. We wholeheartedly recommend clearing your schedule that evening, setting aside $5 for the livestream, and plan to spend 90 minutes glued to your computer screen. After all, “It’s why Al Gore invented the internet.” source
What’s that? You haven’t wanted to put your foot through your tv screen in about 12 months?
Don’t worry, Glenn Beck is on the case.
Roundhouse kicks for “Amercia”: Chuck Norris is worried, you guys. He’s worried about America, and wants his fellow Evangelical Christians to know that they’re the only ones who can save the day. With a little help from his wife, Ronald Reagan, and some Chuck Norris Facts (seriously…read the video’s description), Chuck Norris takes two minutes to remind voters about the existential threat to the United States that is President Barack Obama. source
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