When South Carolina politician Jim DeMint announced his resignation from the Senate Thursday, Colbert couldn’t help but speculate about his replacement. And in Colbert’s typical self-promoting style, there was only one choice. While it’s ultimately up to governor Nikki Haley to appoint DeMint’s successor, Colbert—a South Carolina native who lobbied unsuccessfully to get himself added to the ballot in that state’s GOP primary — is hoping his legions of fans can sway the decision.