Charleston native Stephen Colbert announced last night that he is running for president … “in South Carolina, the greatest state in American. Go Gamecocks and/or Clemson Tigers.”

He’s planning to come to town for the GOP primary January 19 — the same week as the Charleston Comedy Festival, which the City Paper produces with The Have Nots! at Theatre 99.

Frantic calls have been placed, and creative ideas are flowing. Could Theatre 99 serve as S.C. Campaign Headquarters? Could the Charleston Comedy Festival host Colbert’s primary party? We invite him to pander to us and will let you know what happens.