On October 16, 2007, he announced his candidacy on his show, stating his intention to run both on the Republican and Democratic platforms, but only as a "favorite son" in his native South Carolina.
16. oktoobril 2007 teatas ta avalikult oma saates, et kandideerib nii demokraatide kui ka vabariiklaste nimekirjas, kuid ainult oma Lõuna-Carolina "lemmikpojana" ("favorite son").