We know he’s not a social conservative, but he’s definitely a fiscal one. Controversial author, doomsayer and commentator Peter Schiff continues to gain visibility and survived (actually thrived) on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart last night. Will he run against Senator Dodd in next year’s race?

Judging from crowd reaction – and Stewart’s – there may be plenty of room for candidates that will speak harder truths than what we’ve been getting. Schiff may also fill an important spot at the center of the political electorate. With his following, Stewart has just helped make him more of a national figure and less of a figure known just to people who are burying Gold American Eagles in their backyards.