Stephen Colbert's sister might run for Congress
CHARLESTON, SC - JANUARY 20: Comedian Stephen Colbert hosts a rally with former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain at the College of Charleston on January 20, 2012 in Charleston, South Carolina. Colbert held the event with Cain,…
Posted: 01/18/2013
SOUTH CAROLINA - Stephen Colbert's sister is planning a run for Congress, according to sources.
Reports say Elizabeth Colbert-Busch wants to get the Democratic nomination in South Carolina's First District. The seat is vacant because of Tim Scott's appointment to the Senate.
It's a traditionally right-leaning seat and several Republicans, including the state's former governor, Mark Sanford, are after it.
The Colberts are Charleston natives.
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