Stewart/Colbert 2008

So there seems to be a growing movement, probably inspired by the new comedy by Robin Williams, Man of the Year, about a Stewart / Colbert presidential ticket in 2008. There's also an online petition to get the ball rolling. However, Stewart publicly stated that he and Colbert are not running and have no intention of doing so ... although personally I think it would be an interesting political science experiment in popular v. electoral politics but that's just me.

Stewart Dispels Rumor of White House Run

Those people wearing "Stewart/Colbert '08" T-shirts can stop hoping Comedy Central's fake news stars have no intention of making a run for the White House. Jon Stewart said the T-shirts promoting him and Stephen Colbert "are a real sign of how sad people are" with the state of affairs in the country.

"Nothing says 'I am ashamed of you my government' more than 'Stewart/Colbert '08,' Stewart told an audience Sunday at the New Yorker Festival. He was interviewed by the magazine's editor, David Remnick.

Stewart, who recently hosted Pakistan's president, Gen. Pervez Musharraf, on "The Daily Show," said he's been trying to get top Bush administration officials to appear. "We have requests in there to everyone including Barney," Stewart said. "Only Barney replies." Barney is the president's Scottish terrier.

Stewart scoffed at suggestions that some people actually get their news from "The Daily Show."

"There's no way you could get the news from us," he said. "I've seen the show. It couldn't happen."

Check out the following links for your support/amusement!

• http://goodstorm.typepad.com/goodstorm/2006/08/dream_2008_pres.html
• http://www.petitiononline.com/colstew8/petition.html
• http://unitysupporters.com/wiki/index.php?title=Stewart_/_Colbert_'08
• http://www.stewartcolbert2008.net/about.asp