Colbert Denied

Stephen Colbert's presidential candidacy was denied this morning by a 13-3 vote. The executive committee of the South Carolina Democratic party cited his legitimacy as a candidate, as well as his time spent campaigning in the state as grounds for denial. (Vowing to "crush Georgia" at the University of South Carolina doesn't fulfill that requirement?)

Gilda Cobb-Hunter, who voted for Colbert, described the executive committee's debate over Colbert as:

"Vigorous," spearheaded by a "well-organized" group of 13 that she said seemed determined to keep Colbert off the ballot. "I would love to see that kind of energy put toward party building — they were ginned up," she said, adding jokingly, "[Like,] 'We have to save the state from Stephen Colbert!' Which I think is hilarious."

Because of his place in the polls, one may wonder whether citing legitimacy was the right angle. Either way, tonight should be interesting.

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