Stephen Colbert gleefully discusses Jeb Bush's presidential aspirations

"I never thought I'd live to see America's first third Bush president"

By Sarah Gray

Published December 17, 2014 3:15PM (EST)

(Comedy Central)
(Comedy Central)

Last night Stephen Colbert lamented that with only two "Colbert Report" shows left, he will not be able to cover the 2016 election. Lucky for Colbert, 2016 has arrived early: Potential presidential-hopeful Jeb Bush announced via Twitter that he is officially exploring a run for president.

"Excuse me, I'm getting a little emotional," Colbert said. "I never thought I'd live to see America's first third Bush President."

Watch the full reaction below:


By Sarah Gray

Sarah Gray is an assistant editor at Salon, focusing on innovation. Follow @sarahhhgray or email sgray@salon.com.

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