Stephen Colbert: South Carolina's next senator?

December 7, 2012 6:45 AM

South Carolina Republican Sen. Jim DeMint surprised everyone on Capitol Hill when he announced his resignation. Now, TV funnyman Stephen Colbert is saying he wants the job. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.

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