ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | Politicians are elected to office to represent their constituents; comedians are self-appointed word troubadours with their fingers on the pulse of the populace. The success of a comedian, both financially and in popularity, is dependent on his ability to say what's on the minds of his audience with a twist of humor. The success of a politician seems to be less dependent on popularity among the people -- and financially, he can depend on a super PAC to succeed, or so says Stephen Colbert.
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