Who will get the Colbert bump?

The legendary 'Colbert Bump' famously worked its magic for Huckabee. His appearance on the show gave his flailing campaign a welcome boost. And America dared to dream of the best VP it might ever see.

But now Stephen Colbert can only watch forlornly from the sidelines as the Democrats line up to take advantage of his ratings in the tight Pennsylvania race.

Hillary Clinton has announced that she will appear on his show this Thursday. And Michelle Obama braves his barbs tonight.

For those wondering what the Colbert Bump entails, here is a must-read explanation.

And for those wondering exactly what Stephen Colbert is doing down in Pennsylvania, have a listen to this. Perhaps he and the famously tone-deaf Clinton could duet?

UPDATE: It's worth noting the maths behind the myth. According to one academic paper, the Colbert Bump does actually exist. But only for Democrats. Sorry Mike.