Monday, March 30, 2009

Thoughts About Rush and the Republicans

Liberals have been going on a lot in recent weeks about Rush Limbaugh and the Republicans. The suggestion is that Republicans can’t disagree with Rush or even more absurdly that Rush is the leader of the Republican Party. This is of course wrong.

What has lead to some awkward moments for prominent Republican figures are occasions when these individual go along with the media’s insinuations that there is something inherently unacceptable about Limbaugh. And, by implication that one must distance one’s self from his viewpoints in order to be acceptable in mainstream politics. This is what led to negative feedback for the base of the party to these leaders. It reflects the weakness of will that characterized the last year’s McCain candidacy.

There is no problem in disagreeing with Rush on issues. I’m sure that I do that from time to time myself. What is unacceptable is to run away from positions Rush takes simply to appease the liberal media. To do so is to offend a significant voting block that is crucial to any Republican victory.

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