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Colbert dropped hints of a potential presidential run throughout 2007, with speculation intensifying following the release of his book, ''I Am America (And So Can You!)'', which was rumored (invariably by Colbert himself) to be a sign that he was indeed testing the waters for a future bid for the White House. Colbert staunchly refused to confirm or deny his candidacy, stating he had not yet made up his mind and must first talk the possibility over with his family.

Colbert confirmed his presidential ambitions on his [[October 16]], [[2007]] show,<ref>Kurtz, Howard ([[TheOctober Colbert Report17]], [[2007]]). [http://www.nofactzonewashingtonpost.netcom/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/16/AR2007101602462.html?pnav=2404hcmodule Primary-Time TV With Colbert Episodethe 3132Candidate],. ''[[OctoberThe 16Washington Post]],''. Retrieved on [[2007]]-[[December 20|12-20]].</ref> stating his intention to run both on the [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] and [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] platforms, but only as a "[[favorite son]]" in his native South Carolina. In an interview with [[Larry King]] he revealed that he would consider [[Mike Huckabee]] (who himself has offered Colbert the vice presidential position) as his running mate.<ref>[[Editor & Publisher]] ([[October 11]], [[2007]]). [http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003657754 Stephen Colbert May Run for President—South Carolina TV Invites Him to Kick Off Bid]. Retrieved on [[2007]]-[[October 17|10-17]].</ref> He also speculated on the possibility of a Colbert-[[Vladimir Putin|Putin]] or Colbert-Colbert ticket. Colbert abandoned plans to run as a Republican due to the $35,000 fee required to file for the South Carolina primary. On [[November 1]], [[2007]], it was announced that he would not appear on the Democratic primary ballot either, after being deemed ineligible by the South Carolina Democratic Party executive committee.<ref>Vogel, Kenneth ([[November 1]], [[2007]]). [http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1107/6674.html S.C. Dems reject Colbert candidacy]. ''[[The Politico|Politico.com]]''. Retrieved on [[2007]]-[[November 13|11-13]].</ref> Several days later he announced that he was withdrawing from the race, saying that he did not wish to put the country through an agonizing [[Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court]] battle.<ref>Associated Press ([[November 5]], [[2007]]). [http://tv.msn.com/tv/article.aspx?news=282528&GT1=7703&silentchk=1& Stephen Colbert Drops Presidential Bid]. Retrieved on [[2007]]-[[November 13|11-13]].</ref>

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