side will likely face lelizabet colbert bush. democratic favorite and sister of late-night funny man stephen colbert. >> colbert, not colbert. >> reporter: although she pronounces the name differently. this is not a joke? >> this is not a joke. this is all too important. all too important with the condition our country is in. >> cnn political contributor john avlon has some roots in south carolina has his eye on sanford. he seems to be reconnecting with voters. >> there is an affection for a guy who admits he's a sinner and asks for forgiveness, especially down here. >> reporter: is this a shot at redemption, political redemption? >> i think it's some level, we all hope for redemption. >> reporter: sanford says you can learn a lot wandering off trail.