Stephen Colbert kicked off his presidential campaign in his home state of South Carolina on Sunday.

The Comedy Central comedian made an appearance at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. While there, Stephen got the key to the city and was proclaimed South Carolina⿿s favorite son by Mayor Bob Coble.

The host of The Colbert Report, recently announced that he would be running for President in 2008 but only in South Carolina. His plan is to run on both the Republican and Democratic ticket.

Colbert was honored to receive the key to the city and said he ⿿loves South Carolina, almost as much as South Carolina loves⿿ him.

Stephen also says that if he is elected as President, he promises not only to crush the state of Georgia, but also Tennessee.

However, ABC is reporting the Campaign Finance Law may spoil his fun:

With its snack-food sponsorship, Democratic and Republican affiliations, and Sen. Larry Craig as a possible running mate, Stephen Colbert’s run for the presidency is hardly serious business.

But the joke could be on Colbert if federal election officials decide his candidacy is for real.

If his campaign plays out the way he’s indicated that it will, Comedy Central and Colbert’s sponsor, Doritos, could be violating federal laws that bar corporations from backing political campaigns, election law experts say.

“How serious can you get about running as a joke?” said Massie Ritsch, communications director for the Center for Responsive Politics, a non-partisan group that tracks campaign finances. “The Federal Election Commission doesn’t have a great sense of humor.”

source: Colbert for President! (for real) [indecision 2008]

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