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Stephen Colbert

Last Update: 10/19/07

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	Stephen Colbert 2008 Candidate for President of the United States of America
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			Issues

Stephen Colbert on Affirmative Action

Stance:	Does not see race.
Description:	Stephen Colbert is unable to see different races so he cannot make decisions based on race.
Citations:

1.	Episode 3132 (10/16/2007) (10/18/07) On October 16, 2007, Stephen Colbert said "I don't see race. So, for all I know, I am African-American. People tell me I'm white, and I believe them, because I am also running as a Republican." on the Colbert Report.
2.	Stephen Colbert's Bio (10/17/07) 'Views' section quotes The Colbert Report show, with Colbert explaining his inability to see race.

Stephen Colbert on Darfur

Stance:	Something should be done
Description:	Stephen Colbert believes that something should be done to end "the terrible situation in Darfur." He is hesitant to make any commitments because he does not like it when celebrities attempt to pressure him into decisions.
Citations:

Episode 2056 (05/01/2006) (10/19/07)
On May 1, 2006 episode of the Colbert Report, Stephen Colbert said "We all know the terrible situation in Darfur has been going on far too long, at great human cost, and it's high time that the West did something about it. I'm just saying maybe we shouldn't do something about it now that we're being told to do something about it by George Clooney."

Stephen Colbert on Death Penalty

Stance:	Supports
Description:	On September 25, 2007, Stephen Colbert said "I think that the death penalty should be spread down to traffic violations, and the offenders should be broken up for their spare parts so I can live forever."
Citations:

Episode 3120 (09/25/2007) (10/19/07)
On the September 25, 2007 epsiode of the Colbert Report, Stephen Colbert said "You think the death penalty should be eliminated; I think that the death penalty should be spread down to traffic violations, and the offenders should be broken up for their spare parts so I can live forever. Maybe there's a middle ground. Isn't there some time that the death penalty is good? I mean, the Bible says, 'An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.'"

Stephen Colbert on Global Warming

Stance:	Opposes action against global warming, but begrudgingly admits it exists: Al Gore's movie made money. The market has spoken.
Description:	Colbert originally spoke out opposing Al Gore and the fight against global warming. Later however, in a rare concession, Colbert admitted that global warming exists, stating that "Al Gore's book made money. The free market has spoken."
Citations:

1.	The Convenientest Truth (10/18/07) In 2006, Stephen Colbert counters the global warming awareness movement with his own documentary "The Convenientest Truth".

Stephen Colbert on Health Care

Stance:	If children want health care, they should become senators
Description:	"If children want health care, they should become senators." - Stephen Colbert
Citations:

Stephen Colbert on Immigration

Stance:	Build a 20 ft high wall, 2000 miles long that you can see from space
Description:	While talking to Jim Gilchrist of the Minuteman Project on the Colbert Report, Stephen said "I want a 20 foot high wall, 2000 miles long that you can see from space. Because in front of it there is a mote full of fire, with fire-proof crocodiles... too expensive? What about an underground electrical wire like we use for dogs, and we get ... shock collars?" - Stephen Colbert
Citations:

1.	Interview with Jim Gilchrist (10/18/07) While discussing immigration with Jim Gilchrist, Colbert lays out his ideal immigration solution.

Stephen Colbert on Iran

Stance:	Back up diplomacy with bombing or a ground war
Description:	While talking to General Wesley Clark, Stephen Colbert poses tough policy questions: "Do you think we should back up our diplomacy with bombing, or a ground war? We have two options." "We know military action changes things and we're a military power. If we've got a military hammer, why isn't everything a war nail?"
Citations:

1.	Interview with Wesley Clark (10/18/07) While talking to General Wesley Clark, Colbert raises powerful questions indicating his positions on Iran.

Stephen Colbert on Minimum Wage Increase

Stance:	Against
Description:	Stephen Colbert has said on several occasions he does not believe in a minimum wage, let alone increasing it.
Citations:

1.	Episode 2066 (05/17/2006) (10/18/07) On May, 17 2006 Stephen Colbert had the following exchange with a theoretical Theodore Roosevelt: Theodore Roosevelt: I propose a minimum wage. Stephen Colbert: Excuse me? Theodore Roosevelt: A minimum wage. Stephen Colbert: What's a "minimum wage"?
2.	Episode 2015 (02/01/2006) (10/18/07) "Subject is minimum wage. I'm against it." ~Stephen Colbert

Stephen Colbert on No Child Left Behind Act

Stance:	Supports
Description:	Stephen Colbert has described himself as a "huge supporter" of the No Child Left Behind Act.
Citations:

1.	Episode 3077 (6/11/2007) (10/18/07) "Speaking of education, I am a huge supporter of the President's "No Child Left Behind Act."I know I'm not gonna win any awards for saying it, but I do not think children should be left behind. Go ahead, blogosphere, erupt!"

Stephen Colbert on School Vouchers

Stance:	Supports
Description:	Stephen Colbert has expressed his support for school vouchers saying "its just parents doing the best they can for their children."
Citations:

1.	School Vouchers (10/18/07) On March 28, 2006 Stephen Colbert described school vouchers as a parents way of giving their students the best education possible.

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Age/Birthday:	43 / May 13, 1964
Alma Mater:	Northwestern University, Dartmouth University
Birthplace:	Washington, D.C.
Religious Affiliation:	Roman Catholic

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