Stephen Colbert has announced his candidacy for Presidential Spoiler 2008. If successful, he will earn his bronze bust in the Pantheon of Spoilericity, next to Nader and Perot. Colbert’s chore will be far more arduous than his predecessors.

Colbert is of course, a tree hugging leftist, spoofing as a right wing buffoon. Droves of long-hairs will receive their mail in ballots, and cast their hilarious protest vote for Colbert (between bong hits). But conservatives will also take a hit. Red State Hillbillies will vote for Colbert, because they have no concept of satire.

The effect of his spoilage will depend on several factors:
1) The Number of swing-states Colbert is on the ballot.
2) The Density of Liberal Arts Colleges in those states.
3) The Discount Ron Paul cultists can get at Bed Bath & Beyond

CHAD