Stephen Colbert’s campaign to propel Rick Parry to victory in the Ames Republican Straw Poll failed, but he was simply outmaneuvered. As eventual winner Michele Bachmann explained to a crowd of supporters, she was offering voters an air conditioned tent, chairs, Randy Travis LIVE!, and a petting zoo! Also… money. (Which is the norm for the Ames straw poll.) Her campaign reportedly sponsored 6,000 people for the $30 fee it cost to vote. Some rushed right to the polls to deliver Bachmann her victory. Others, apparently, went to the mall.
“Bachmann got a commanding 80 percent of the votes she paid for,” said Colbert. “That’s pretty impressive. I say this proves she could win the general election assuming she can get 50 million voters into a field, pack them with barbecue, and let their children pet Randy Travis.” Take a look at Colbert’s post-Ames analysis.
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He’s hilarious. This Texan can’t stand Rick Perry but would gladly vote for him over Michelle. That women is scary!
But she had CHAIRS!!!
Last night I had a nightmare about Michele Bachmann.
This texan agrees, and will vote for ron paul
Why is this a story? Colbert can say whatever he likes of course, but that doesn’t mean EW should do the same. This is an ENTERTAINMENT website, not a political forum. While I don’t like Bachmann either, it’s pretty obvious where EW’s political loyalties lie…
true but Colbert is entertainment and it’s funny! lighten up
Um, but isn’t Stephen Colbert ENTERTAINMENT?
Ruby’s concern is duly noted.
Colbert is a comedian, with a TV show. I’m pretty sure that counts as entertainment.
As Palin, Bachmann IS entertaining-train wreck
I am a republican and I don’t get the apppeal this woman has. Frankly her forehead scares the crap out of me
Stephen Colbert shows the world what inept, self-serving clowns people like Michelle Bachman really are. Now that’s entertainment!
LOL get over yourselves. This is an entertainment website, doing a recap/summary of a television show…exactly what they should be doing.
So politicians can buy people’s votes. This is not a suprirse……….but I wouldn’t vote for this woman for President for $3 million.
Really, not for $3 million dollars. Man, for 3mil, I’d vote for people a lot worse than her.
Me too. I’m part of the so-called “struggling middle class,” and I would gladly vote for pretty much anyone (except maybe Hitler) for 3 million dollars.
My integrity is worth more to me than money. And thankfully, I’m comfortable.
Given how the straw poll works, you can say this about all the candidates on the ballot. Thought the funnier bit on the results was the Daily Show’s take on how Ron Paul’s invisible.
I like that Letterman always refers to her as Michele O’Bachmann.
And still no mention of Ron Paul…what are you afraid of, Colbert? The truth is out there, but you don’t seem to be able to see it…
Didnt TDS touch on this?
There is nothing wrong with Michelle Bachman. It could be worse, we could actually have the woman who Bachman pretends to be (Sarah Palin) running for president. Besides I do not get overly concerned about the straw polls or the current election. The Conservatives do not have anybody they want to acknowledge who can beat Obama.
Notice I stated anyone they wanted to acknowledge. Truth is Ron Paul could probably beat Obama, but for some reason the media is not behind him.
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