Clinton on 'Colbert'!

Hillary Clinton is scheduled to make a guest appearance on 'The Colbert Report' on Thursday, April 17th, during the show's week-long visit in Philadelphia in hopes of winning over the state of Pennsylvania. Fellow presidential candidate Barack Obama is also paying a visit to the state, but his wife will be going on the show instead of him. Clinton's visit to Pennsylvania was supposedly undercover until MSNBC's Chris Matthews accidentally spilled the beans, so she decided to further promote her campaign by guest starring on the show. Associated Press (AP) entertainment writer Jake Coyle claims that "comedy shows have played a role in the presidential campaign, and good things have happened to guests on 'Colbert'".

I think this is a smart move for Clinton to appear on the show. 'The Colbert Report' tends to paint its guests in a good light, mostly by showcasing their senses of humor, so this could only have positive effects on Clinton's campaign. The relaxed state of the show will allow audiences to see the real Hillary Clinton and will also allow them to feel comfortable with her. Good PR!