"We find Colbert getting 13% in a hypothetical third party run for President, compared to 41% for Obama and 38% for Romney. A Colbert bid could be a blessing in disguise for the GOP. His voters go for Obama over Romney 52-38 in a straight head to head, so his presence as a potential candidate works to the Republicans’ advantage."
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- Public Policy Polling (via brooklynmutt)
How is it an advantage for republicans if the people who would vote for Colbert would also lean to Obama without Colbert running?