D.C. CONFIDENTIAL - Does 'Colbert '08' Break Federal Law?

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Rumors On The Internets: Have You Considered A Career in Law Enforcement?
Published 10/19/2007 at Wonkette
... Colbert may be breaking federal election law, but we’re not going to act like we care. [Fresh Intelligence] ...

Stephen Colbert in the Zeitgeist for October 19, 2007
Published 10/19/2007 by Jennie at No Fact Zone
... Does ‘Colbert ‘08′ Break Federal Law? - Radar.com: “While a possible violation of a sketchy law by a maybe-real, book-promoting faux pundit isn’t the sort of thing Bob Woodward would tackle, it does give fodder to those who fear Colbert might be this election’s Ralph Nader.” ...

Real(ish) Controversy For A Fake Politician
Published 10/19/2007 at Jossip
... Well, it turns out that Colbert’s TV show may be thwarting his political ambitions. The show is effectively free advertising for the Colbert campaign, and to the Federal Election Commissions, that would count as an illegal corporate contribution. This could be a real problem if this were a real campaign. ...

To steal a bit from Amy Poeler and Seth Meyers
Published 10/19/2007 by DB at No Fact Zone
... Does ‘Colbert ‘08′ Break Federal Law? ...

Stephen Colbert's Hilarious FEC Violation
Published 10/19/2007 by Aaron at TV with MeeVee

Colbert '08: Colbert Accepts Donation (Salary) from Corporate Lobbyist (Employer)
Published 10/19/2007 by Jim Newell at Wonkette