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How to Drive Rush from Radio

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: January 14, 2010 · Comments (17)

Every so often I look through the threads at the Democratic Underground discussion forums to see what those on the wacky left are saying. Last night I went in search of any discussion of the latest John Edwards National Enquirer scandal and didn't find much of anything on that front.... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.3/5 (33 votes cast)

Rush: All Test Results Normal

Posted by Kim Priestap · Published: January 1, 2010 · Comments (26)

A Minneapolis Star-Tribune article just out says that the tests Rush underwent after being rushed to the hospital for chest pains came back normal. There isn't anything wrong with him: Conservative talk radio show host Rush Limbaugh said Friday that tests show nothing wrong with his heart after chest pains... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.8/5 (19 votes cast)

Rush Limbaugh sacked

Posted by Rick · Published: October 14, 2009 · Comments (68)

We live in seriously sad, dare I say tragic, times: The group bidding to purchase the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League is prepared to do so without the financial backing of Rush Limbaugh, ESPN reported on Wednesday. The conservative American radio talk show host Limbaugh is expected... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.5/5 (33 votes cast)

Rush on Leno and My Kid on Taxes

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: September 25, 2009 · Comments (21)

If you caught Rush Limbaugh on Jay Leno last night you know that Rush gave a great little lesson on capitalism. I don't have the section transcribed, but Leno was talking about excessive corporate compensation for those who don't "deserve" it, Wall Street, the bailouts, etc. It is amazing... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.8/5 (18 votes cast)

Just Go Away

Posted by Shawn Mallow · Published: May 6, 2009 · Comments (31)

From CongressDaily: Powell Says Shrinking GOP Should Return To The Center The Republican Party is in big trouble and needs to find a way to move back to the middle of the country, former Secretary of State Colin Powell said Monday. Powell said the GOP is "getting smaller and smaller"... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.4/5 (32 votes cast)

Micheal Steele's Inauspicious Leadership

Posted by Shawn Mallow · Published: March 3, 2009 · Comments (39)

Michael Steele's charge of successfully operating as an effective leader of Conservatism just took a step backward with his admonishing of Rush Limbaugh.. Steel, in response to Limbaugh's address to CPAC, has branded Rush as more of a "performer" than a GOP leader. He further insisted that his brand of... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.6/5 (25 votes cast)

He's two for two

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 3, 2009 · Comments (28)

Hugh Hewitt has written two of the funniest things I've read in a while. First- Rush eschews "leadership." He doesn't tell people who to vote for or where to show up and march.Limbaugh isn't telling listeners to vote Republican. Yes, and I'm not passing judgment when giving out Knucklehead awards.... [Full Story]

Rating: 1.5/5 (57 votes cast)

How Rush Limbaugh Saved Me

Posted by Shawn Mallow · Published: March 3, 2009 · Comments (40)

I haven't always been a staunch Conservative. Time was, long ago, I was as liberal as one could be. Around twenty, in college, asking in noble wonderment why people just couldn't live their lives the way in which they deemed acceptable: Gay, straight, dependent on government, God-fearing or not. None... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.4/5 (47 votes cast)

Fox News to Rerun Rush's CPAC Speech

Posted by Kim Priestap · Published: March 1, 2009 · Comments (17)

You can catch Greta's special on Rush's speech at 9:00pm tonight on Fox News Channel. Their ratings must have been through the roof yesterday if they are rerunning it again.... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.4/5 (19 votes cast)

Rush Limbaugh at CPAC 2009

Posted by Kim Priestap · Published: March 1, 2009 · Comments (62)

Rush was the keynote speaker at CPAC yesterday and gave a speech that was nothing short of brilliant. He spoke without a teleprompter and sprinkled his prepared remarks with humorous stories without wandering away from his main point, which was that conservative principles are best for America: Now, seriously, for... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.7/5 (22 votes cast)

Looking Forward to Rush's Show Today

Posted by Kim Priestap · Published: January 26, 2009 · Comments (80)

As I am sure everyone who follows politics knows by now, Barack Obama in a private meeting with members of the Republican party told them that if they want to work with him to get things done then they need to stop listening to Rush Limbaugh. In calling out Rush,... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.7/5 (43 votes cast)

Christmas Reading Round Up

Posted by Melissa Murphy · Published: December 25, 2007 · Comments (4)

Here's some Christmas reading for everyone. Hope ya'll have had a happy, safe, and merry Christmas. McCain's New Deal Your Christmas present from John McCain. Big (Government) Economic Fix. (Via US NEWS) Half Price Maybe she's had a bit too much eggnog? Hillary says if we elect her that oil... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.1/5 (10 votes cast)

Weekend Round up

Posted by Melissa Murphy · Published: December 22, 2007 · Comments (7)

Ed Morissey at Captain's Quarters has declared this Christmas Campaign ad the one that tops them all because it reminds us that we have other Americans than Presidential candidates to keep in our thoughts on this holiday. (Via CQ) Jeri Thompson John Hawkins interviews Jeri Thompson (Via Right Wing... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/5 (7 votes cast)

Rush Limbaugh Challenge Update IV

Posted by Kim Priestap · Published: October 19, 2007 · Comments (131)

Bidding is now closed. The winning bid: $2,100,100 Update: The winner is BettyC588. K-Lo says she's Betty Casey. Is she philanthropist Betty Brown Casey? Mark Steyn is just as skeptical as I am regarding Reid's statement: Harry Reid's Rush-and-I-don't-agree-on-much-but letter makes a small man look even more shriveled. Rush is... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.8/5 (51 votes cast)

Rush Limbaugh Challenge Update III

Posted by Kim Priestap · Published: October 18, 2007 · Comments (88)

Holy Moses! Harry Reid's smear letter to Rush is now up to $750,000 $851,100 $2,100,100! Way to turn something so nasty into something so positive Rush! And there's still no word on whether the 41 Senate Democrats who signed the letter will match the final bid. If Pete Stark cares... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.6/5 (24 votes cast)

Rush Limbaugh Challenge Update II

Posted by Kim Priestap · Published: October 17, 2007 · Comments (22)

Well, Rush's auction is going very well. The bidding has now reached $116,300. Are Harry Reid and the other 40 Democrats who signed the smear letter going to step up to the plate and accept Rush's challenge or will they wimp out? I'm betting that they'll take the cowardly way... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.1/5 (48 votes cast)

Rush Limbaugh Challenge Update

Posted by Kim Priestap · Published: October 14, 2007 · Comments (17)

Keep in mind that this auction is going until October 19th at 10:00 pm PST. So with 5 days remaining to bid, the current bid is at $40,200. This letter would look really snazzy hanging your a wall. If you want to bid, go here, but you have to be... [Full Story]

Rating: 2.9/5 (62 votes cast)

Rush Challenges Harry Reid and Senate Democrats: Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

Posted by Kim Priestap · Published: October 12, 2007 · Comments (48)

Rush announced today that he's auctioning on eBay the original signed letter from Harry Reid and 40 Democrat Senators to the head of Clear Channel Communication. The proceeds from the auction will go to the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation, a charity that Rush is board member of and that gives... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.6/5 (22 votes cast)