Stephen Colbert: Future GOP Nominee Should Choose The Grim Reaper As Running Mate

In the past two GOP presidential primary of debates, the specter of death has cast an eerie shadow over the proceedings. But while most mortals live in fear of the “angel of death,” that wasn’t the case with recent GOP debate proceedings that saw enthusiastic and spontaneous applause for record executions and (hypothetically) letting an uninsured coma patient die. Stephen Colbert bravely stated what a lot of us were already thinking: regardless of who wins the primary, the next GOP running mate should be The Grim Reaper.

Last week Rick Perry earned spontaneous applause when moderator Brian Williams alluded to the record number of executions in Texas under his leadership. During Monday night’s debate, Ron Paul was asked by moderator Wolf Blitzer if he would let a hypothetically uninsured man in a coma die. Paul answered “no,” but several in the crowd hooted “Yeah!” to a smattering of laughter.

Regarding the political viability of the “angel of death, Colbert stated “clearly he is popular with the GOP base this year,” adding “He’s got all the qualifications they’re looking for: he’s old and bone white, he’s packing a weapon, he’s got an incredible war record, and believe me, no one wants to get rid of Obamacare more than this guy”

Watch the clip below, courtesy of Comedy Central:

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