\n| Colbert has surged ahead of New Mexico governor Bill Richardson and is threatening Sen. Joe Biden in the Democratic primary. On the Republican side he is lagging in Tancredo territory.<\/p>\n What this suggests is that Colbert may be the conservative candidate best able to make inroads into Democratic and Independent ranks. These early poll results should tell the rest of the field that voters are anxious for new ideas and are looking for candidates who espouse Truthiness as opposed to the same old so-called “facts”<\/em> that are scattered by pundits and spinners.<\/p>\nCongratulations Stephen, and good luck.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n
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Since announcing his intention to seek the nomination of both parties for President of the United States, Stephen Colbert has demonstrated a deft media strategy (appearing on Meet the Press, Larry King, etc) and popular appeal. In the first poll<\/a> to be released since his announcement he shows both strength and promise. Here are the results: