I am not a conservative, and I never listen to the rancorous, divisive conservative talk radio programs. As a Republican I admired Bob Dole in the Senate, and supported his candidacies. To a lesser extent, I respected John McCain the last time he ran.

HOWEVER, my full support is behind MITT ROMNEY. Romney is far and away the most qualified candidate for president, conservative or liberal. I probably could have supported McCain if he were all the party had to offer. But when a candidate with Romney's strengths comes forward, and the party power-brokers instead turn to the good old boy McCain, it's time to get out of bed. The stink of religious bigotry would be enough, though the stench of the old-boy RNC network is probably behind most of it. Self-preservation supercedes service to our nation. In my own case at least it will turn against them in the end if McCain ends up the nominee. I am looking at the only other candidate with any semblance of personal virtue remaining in the race– Obama.

In my view, Romney probably miscalculated when he decided to try to stand in for Reagan. He has the potential to be all and more than Reagan, and maybe next time he goes for it, he will have found that out. He's an incredible person with enormous capacity. Reagan was right for his time, but he is not what we need now. Romney is Romney, and with the nation facing challenges that exceed those which Reagan faced, Romney, given the chance, will rise even higher than Reagan. That is, if Americans can handle electing someone above the least common denominator. Maybe by then, after a few years of Billary or McClinton, we will know how to appreciate him. God bless America to survive long enough to have that chance.

I don't understand all these comparisons of McCain and Dole. Dole was the party leaders favorite who was next in line for the nomination. McCain is hardly the party leaders favorite. The fact that Limbaugh dislikes McCain will only help him in the general election. And do you really think some of the "phony" conservatives will vote for Hillary or Obama?

McCain is a real conservative who not only talks the talk, but is willing to break with his party to walk the walk. How can this administration consider itself conservative with how much it has increased the size of government?

I listened to Rush Limbaugh a few years ago and I liked his program. It became old and banal very quickly. HIs program is repetitive nonsense, and he is extremely arrogant. I can usually spot a fake and Rush has it written all over him. I am conservative and a Republican and I am very concerned about this country and the direction it is going. I do have enough common sense to think critically and not allow an arrogant, pathetic little man sitting behind a microphone to dictate what is best for me, my country and everyone else living here.
He is obviously pro-Romney and cannot live with the fact that people are not buying into his endorsement and supporting Romney. Romney reminds me a lot of Robert McNamara of the Vietnam era, a brilliant CEO with little common sense in international affairs. He is more fake than LImbaugh.
I have gained a lot of respect for McCain because of all this. He does not need Limbaugh or any of the other radio talk show hosts, and they are furious because of it.

And I would never trust Rush because he's a druggie.
And of course, he's famous from his "way" of saying things, not the actual content. A conservative clown.

To most of the "Johnny come lately neo-conservatives" I say hogwash to you and your hypocrite hero Rush Limbaugh. John McCain was not my first choice for President but perhaps he should have been. As for Bob Dole, I've met him. He has a record as a Great American. He is not some full of hot air "reformed" prescription drug abuser trying to define who is and who isn't a Republican.

A true "Goldwater Republican" who believes that individual rights are to be protected and are sacred would whole-heartedly support McCain, a true conservative Republican, who we don't always totally agree with. John McCain speaks his mind, makes his own decisions, and stands for what he believe is right no mater whether it is popular on not. What has Rush Limbaugh ever done other than blow hot air into a microphone and spend time in rehab while railing against those who had the same weaknesses as does he!

bob dole works for dubai– what else do you need to know?– dole is now a foreign agent– he lobbied on behalf of UAE to turn over the control off all our ports to Dubai– (of which 15 of the 19 high jackers came from) am i the only one who remembers this? dole is a traitor along with Albright who is also a foreign agent. just remeber that Mcain (Mc hilary) tried to shove amnesty down our throats.

WOW! Does anybody really care what Rush thinks. I'm a listener, but just for the entertainment value. Its kind of like Howard Stern on conservative ludes. He is a fruitcake and what is most comical when I listen to him is the fact that he actually believes he is relevant. What's even more entertaining is the fact that there are koolaid drinkers who also believe he's relevant. Rush needs to get over himself. He's a has been as far as having any credibility or influence over my vote. People don't listen to him, they laugh at him.

Hey, Phony Editor….I left a comment last night skewering McCain about his running cover for John Kerry in '04, and you deleted it. Surprise!! You are all liberal frauds here. Bob

Have you noticed that all of the conservatives supporting McCain are people who have actually done something to push forward conservative ideas in government, like Ted Olson, while Romney has support from the sham "conservatives" like Rush Limbaugh, Laura Ingraham, and Ann Coulter, whose only "conservative" credentials are from blustering against anything they don't personally like? Why do these sham artists hate McCain so much? Because they are nothing but Republican attack dogs, on the leash of Bush and Cheney, ready to attack anyone who challenges the dictatorial presidential regime. They are not conservatives, but are rather like czarist secret police, ready to attack and discredit anyone who questions their masters. McCain has made it clear that he has no use for these frauds, and they would have no place in his administration. They sense that they are losing their position of influence, and are desperate to hold on to their power. Romney is a fraud conservative as well, having only adopted a conservative philosophy when he decided to run for president, having been a liberal before (in order to win election in a liberal state). Romney would do or say anything to win the presidency. So why don't these sham conservatives see through his charade? Because in a Romney administration, these radio frauds would be secure in their positions as attack dogs, ready at any moment to attack the rivals of their master, because Romney has no sense of ethics or decency and would use these frauds to continue the Imperial presidency started by Bush and Cheney. If that is what conservatives stand for, then I would be ashamed to call myself a conservative, because those ideas area against everything that America stands for.

All one needs to know about Juan McCain is the Kennedy/McCain Amnesty legislation that was shoved down our throats last year four times. He is a traitor and has violated his oath to the Constitution. He has sold out Americans to the North American Union which would destroy American Sovereignty.

According to Juan McCain, his Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill is not Amnesty and anyone that says that is a liar. 90% of the public disagrees and shutdown the congressional switchboard voicing their objections to Amnesty last year.

Proof that Senator McCain is a liar is that he appointed Dr. Juan Hernandez, as the McCain Hispanic outreach director. The former Ministry for Mexicans Living in the United States under Vincente Fox.

Hernandez is an open border advocate and is a dual citizen of Mexico. In an interview on ABC News’s Nightline, Hernandez stated bluntly that he was betting that the Mexican American population in the United States –all generations– “will think Mexico first…”I want ‘em all to think Mexico first.

He lobbied for illegal alien driver’s licenses and Mexico first, defended Mexican bus operators carrying illegal aliens to the USA, and promoted extending banking privileges to illegal aliens and has supported the La Reconquista of the American Southwest.(Return of the Southwest to Mexico)

If Juan McCain is elected, I would be willing to be that Juan Hernandez would be appointed to ICE to oversee the McCain Amnesty program that would give some 30 million Illegal’s citizenship and retro active SS benefits.

…and the MSM calls this liar a War Hero?

Sorry guys, but McCain is the Least conservative running. I.ll go with Huck, Paul, or Romney 1st. Mac has only 1 conservative vote and that's defense.

I could whip Bob Dole with one hand tied behind my back.

Doesn't anyone remember the Keating Five? Something like 1.3M in donations to five Senators including Sen. McCain from the crook Charles Keating who pilfered millions from account holders at Lincoln Savings and Loan? I can never vote for any of those Senators – never!

Doesn't anyone remember Senator McCains arcane position on gathering information from terrotists/butchers in Iraq? His absurd position on immigration? His vote against the Bush Tax Cuts? …McCain is not a conservative, but a RINO.

There really isn't much a difference between Sen. Clinton and Sen. McCain other than perhaps the former has a knack at making "lost" files re-appear under some couch. They would make a liberal to center cross-party team.

Thic country needs dramatic change. It needs a proven successful businessman, not a Washington insider, to resolve our serious economic problems. If we don't quickly attend to and resolve our economic issues, this country will go the way of the former USSR and who knows what will emerge as the result.

Thank-you Bob Dole, a true American hero and good guy. I know all you want is the truth represented, and let us make up our own minds at the voting booth.
As the mom of a Marine in Iraq, that's ALL I want, too.

It is truly sad to see so many brain-washed people hysterically parroting misconceptions, half-truths, and lies about a man who has proven his honor and love of country beyond the capacity of most men & women. It is ignorant people who cannot reasonably disagree without insults and name calling. (Something, BTW, is a trait that Rush is quick to point out about HIS opponents.)

Is Senator McCain a "lock-step" voter? No, and thank God. As a Republican, have I agreed with every one of his positions? No. Does that make him the conservative version of the anti-christ? No. Any reasonable review of his record will show him clearly in the conservative camp.

It is a pity that so many people on both sides of the political isle believe that the only way to support their candidate to attack and distort everyone else with skewed, vitriolic rants. All of our candidates (both parties) deserve better, as do our electorate and most certainly the men and women serving around the world in harms-way.

Wow. Amazing. No difference between McCain and Hillary huh?

Anybody seen his record on defense? Funny how nobody talks about that. Let me refresh. McCain was SCREAMING for a surge the minute that bush walked off the carrier. He was ignored. So, when his plan is finally enacted, we see success in Iraq. He was supporting the surge when the other republicans (including Romney) took a "wait and see" attitude and Hedged their bets (hence the "private timetable" comment by Romney). McCain said "I'd rather lose and election then lose a war". His poll numbers went down, but he continued to support the surge.

As far as him being a conservative, he has an 82% conservative rating. Look at his entire record. He has been endorsed by a multitiude of conservatives including Phil Graham and Jack Kemp.

Remember Ronald Reagan:
Was pro choice as Governor of California and changed when he ran for President in 76.

Raised taxes as Gov. of California (look it up)

Supported Amnesty.

I guess by your standards Ronald Reagan wasn't conservative enough.

Oh…Fred Thompson was a strong supporter of McCain Fiengold. Never hear people tallking about that.

If McCain is the definition of conservative, then God help us.

The only true conservative running is Ron Paul. Rush doesn't want a conservative: he wants a Republican stooge like he is.

And who can blame him? Ultimately, don't we all want to be led by somebody who agrees with us?

Romney 08 He's not a flipflop on the most important issues that concern you having a strong healthy family. He's not confused on who he wants to be married to or who his family is. He knows how to run his own life. Who cares about him changing his mind on issues as he learns, WHO DON'T ? You who has not changed your mind cast the first stone at him. He has Lots of experince with successful problem solving by bringing people from all walks of life together to help solve problems and thats who we need in the Whitehouse.

Here is all one needs to know about McCain. He has created plenty of liberal legislation with his friends Feingold, Edwards, Lieberman and Kennedy. He has not created ANY conservative legislation that I know of. I proudly and enthusiastically voted for Romney this morning.

thank you sen dole mc cain or clinton or obama no brainer thats on of the problems in washington now. john mccain will reach across the isle. its time to stop this crap and work together instead of working on their egos, work on working together or we will end up with obama or clinton . then the real war begins. let the demos take control of the white house too. what will you and coulter say then………………

The Republican party is very disappointing this time around.
McCain is unabashedly "middle of the road", meaning that he's not at all conservative. His recent record proves this.
Romney says he's conservative, but you just have to look at his record to see the truth there.
Huckabee doesn't have a chance, since he's not blessed by the R leadership and doesn't have near the money of McCain or Romney.
Ron Paul has the money, but his head-in-the-sand approach to foreign relations sours him.
So, who's left?

I wish I had a say in the primaries, but I'm from Pennsylvania (the 5th largest state by electoral college votes) which votes so late that the candidates will already be chosen.

I cannot support McCain, Romney, or Paul. There's very little chance that Huckabee will be nominated, and I won't vote for either Hillary or Obama. I guess that leaves me to "waste" my vote in November… I guess the Constitution party will be getting my pick unless a miracle happens.

Sorry Bob Dole, but you're way off base with McCain. He's not the person you knew in the Senate!

I respect former Senator Dole for his values and honorable service to our nation. That said however, Bob represent the typical embodiment of GOP "leadership" in the form of following the democrats agenda.

This is a congenital dysfunction that has brought the very idea of conservatism to the edge of an abyss. The deeply flawed mindset of trying to get along with one's political opponent via the "big tent drivel" is a mirage that continues to keep the republicans in a constant state of torpor and confusion resulting in their total failure to govern as a majority party when they had the ideal conditions for burying liberalism once for all.

Lest the conservative movement succeeds in sidetracking the Mc Cain runaway train, the nation's future will continue to be a perilous journey to nowhere.

ACCORDING TO RUSH LIMGAUGH WHO IS READING THE LETTER RIGHT NOW, THIS IS NOT WHAT DOLE WROTE. THE MSM IS TAKING IT OUT OF CONTEXT ONE AGAIN! Listen to Rush….don't listen to this crap the MSM is 'DOLE'ing out to you.

So now Bob Dole is telling us what a conservative is? Well, Bob you never were one, ever. And certainly John McCain has never been one and never be one. All DC politicians are power hungry and only serve to grow the federal government by leaps and bounds. The federal government is on many levels a criminal enterprise and when they rip off a large portion of paycheck every week it makes me what is puke. It seems the republican party has now wants to redefine conservative. Well, we aren't buying it. Ron Paul is the only conservative running and look at how the so-called party leaders treat him. They are all criminals who take bribes from lobbyists, but Dr. Paul doesn't even spend his office budget every year. If the republican party doesn't give us a REAL candidate in November, I guess I'll vote for Hillary. At least I know she is a communist. These so-called republicans telling me they're conservative when they are just as Marxist as the democrats would be laughable if it wasn't so sad. Go ahead, make McCain the nominee and you'll put a democrat right in the White House.

PS: Hey Bob, I still remember the pay raise you pushed through for the Senate on the backs of the coal miners!

I made up my own mind long ago, and McCain is not a choise! He is a self promoting sanctamonious crackpot that reminds me of a cross between Ross Perot and Richard Nixon. The media wants him to be the nominee because they as pathetic liberals will feed mountains of material to whoever is the democrat nominee to bury him. The media is pulling the strings, they want to control the election, Circa '1984′.

The Party is over!! The Republican Party that is………………… I could no more vote for McCain, then I could vote for Hillary.

WHO CARES WHAT RUSH THINKS ANYWAY? DRUG ADDICT VIGRA TAKING OVERSEAS PROSTITUTE A HOLE.

"Some of you have never even listen to Rush's show. If you were a normal lister you would know that he tells it like it is, no matter if it is popular or not. I don't agree with every thing Rush says, but he is simply telling the facts."
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Limbaugh tells it like it is??? How can anyone listen to him after he basically stated that his listeners were so ignorant and so uninterested in truth, that they mindlessly bought his lies when he "(carried) the water for people who I don't think deserve having their water carried". Are his listeners, who like for him to think for them so they can just go "ditto", so hopeless that they don't recognize his lack of honesty and low opinion of them? Turn the radio off and WAKE UP!

Bob Dole is the poster child for Big Government Republicans and one big reason Bill Clinton won in 1996. Nominating McCain as the Republican candidate would be a replay of Dole's moderate candidacy..

If the GOP wants to be a liberal party, more power to them. All I can say is good luck and I hope you enjoy your stay in the minority for a very, very long time. As a conservative, as a believer in the Constitution, I will never vote for another liberal Republican. No more voting against the Democrats. No more voting for the lesser of two evils. This long time Republican voter is way past fed up. If the GOP wants to replace my vote with a democrat, an independent or an illegal, go for it. I can tell you right now that only a few democrats will cross over and vote republican. Without conservatives the republican party will become a third rate, third party.

Rush Limbaugh is a real idiot.

He is demagogue. He is the one who is destroying the Republican party. The Coulters and Limbaughs of this country are so obsessed with their own image that they would go as far as voting for Hillary Clinton, because many of real conservatives, I am one of them, will not follow their "lead".

So, I would say to Rush: Rush, why don't you keepg getting more pills? You rascal. You are despicable. You are hypocrite. You are the negation of what this country of ours stands for. Go back to the rock from where you crawl with your poisonous message.

Shame on you Rush. Either join us on the fight against Hillary, "the crying baby" Clinton, and Obama, or just go to hell.

America does not need you!

Jerk Murtha:
Don't you think that maybe you ought to sober up before you go on a homo-phobic dialogue like that? Then maybe you could make at least one valid point.

Look……………I admit I don't have a dog in this Republican race…….but whomever wins the nomination, I'll vote for him.

"Two terms for the Clintons are enough."

that's not for you to decide, bob.

to all you left wingers, Rush is telling the truth about McCain, the media wants Mc Cain to win so he will have to face Hillary,(most likley). What you can't take Rush, but you will be led around by the media. If you would use your head, you would see that is what is happening in this country. You yell at one man Rush for speaking his thoughts, but you ignore all the hatred that the media sells every day. GO RUSH, and go MITT.

Having just realized,CNN is part of the media, I doubt my opinion will be printed, OH WELL what a surprise.

I do not prefer Senator McCain. But if the Democrat wins, we will more than likely have a Democratic Congress. If the Republican wins a Republican Congress. There are 2 questions when push comes to shove, who will follow through with the policy in Iraq? and who would be better at making law and confirming acceptable (right handed) appointments? I want a Republican Congress.

Thats great, that Bob Dole write this letter. Rush and ather antiMcCain need to understand, that there is big difference between Hillary and McCain – she is prochoise, he is prolife, she vote against Bush nomantions for Suprme Court, but McCaiin vote for Robertson and Alito. He supports constructionist judges.

I'd love to read Limbaugh's response… lol

I was wise to not vote for Dole and I will not vote for McCain.

McCain and 'friends' are responding to the conservative cry NOT TO VOTE FOR MCCAIN.

The true conservatives are calling McCain for what he is – Rush Limbaugh and many others are endorsing Romney as the only choice of a conservative candidate. That is saying volumes.

Vote fore ROMNEY and save our Republican Party !! He will lead us into a strong economy. A govt. for the people by the people. Vote for smaller government control, and give the country back to the people.

And McCain is not a nice person… hot-temper, unfaithful, deceitful (running as a conservative when all the while he is liberal to the bone) etc…
He'll not only keep us in a 100 year war 'My Friend' … he'll have them so mad he'll bring the war home to us.

VOTE FOR ROMNEY!! Save our country and our economy. Romney can get us out of debt. You may notice he is one of the only candidates that didn't have to borrow and put all he had on the line… quite impressive. He can do that with our country too !!

Im sure Rush will come around eventually. He's probably just off his "meds" right now.

I wonder what Bob will say when McCain picks Leiberman as his running mate. Then we can have 4 democrats running against each other, the most conservative being Joe Leiberman.

Looks to me the "Republican source" is McCain-Dole using this heart felt "letter" as a set up for a last minute ad for the "McCainiac". Nice try, but no cigar!

You can plainly see who the Kool-aid drinkers are and who they believe (Drive by Media). All these people who listen to Rush, you would think it would improve their
wisdom. But a Liberal is a wannta-be free thinker-void of morality seeking to change others minds, regardless of consequences.
Beng

Make that the nomination in 2000.

~Q

You people have truly forgotten what a conservative is! Dole supports McCain? Let's trash him too! Idiots.

If Goldwater or Reagan walked into the room and started to speak, they'd be labled too liberal too! I'm not sure what you people are taking, but I think you should stop!

It is clear that Rush has been a supporter of Romney from the beginning. Why? I cannot imagine. McCain is at least as conservative. If Rush and others wanted a conservative candidate they would have spent this energy in promoting the candidacy of Duncan Hunter (the one true conservative). Rush ignored him. His "sour grapes" didn't keep me from voting for John McCain!

Mr Dole: You need to review McCains voting record. McCain did not show up to vote 251 times out of 446 votes in the last session. 251 times!!! Of the 195 times he did show up, he only voted with the Republican party 171 times. That's only a 38% conservative voting record in my book. The "white lie" about McCain's record is that his 87.7% voting record is from 171 votes out of the 195 he SHOWED UP for. They don't count the 251 missed votes. Very sneaky, John. Very dishonest, John.

Bob Dole was never even close to a conservative in his disgraceful and treasonous tenure in the Senate. For him to try to convince anyone of John "Left Wing Express" McCain's supposed conservative credentials is laughable, at best; treasonous at worst.

Bob Dole needs to stick to his lucrative lobbying job (along with former senators and congressmen) and refrain from making a fool of himself by sending the letter to Rush.

I'm constanly amazed by the number of people that have a strong dislike of Rush, whom never listen to his show. Rush and other conservative TV/Radio hosts are refusing to support bogus republicam candidates whom do not share their core
beliefs. It's that simple! Repulican presidential candidates will not be supported strictly for party reasons. The drive-by media can not grasp this concept.

Former Senator Bob Dole, whom I campaigned for extensively in 1996, has faded from the political mainstream. He has now lost most of the relevance he enjoyed
before his notable loss to Bill Clinton that year. Rush, however, is more relevant than ever in 2008, much to the distress of the Main Stream Media and the Republican establishment, who were responsible for the Dole nomination.

Yes, McCain has made mistakes including campaign finance reform and opposing the Bush tax cuts. The road to amnesty for illegals would be okay with me if he could be trusted to seal the borders – like the Mexicans to theirs.

But there is too much as stake in this election to risk extreme libs like HRC or BHO in the White House. We'd have worthless bureaucrats shoved down our throats for sure.

Newt is my man, but I'll go with McCain if he is the nominee.

I love how democrats and liberals like to say Conservatives are all lockstep with this administration, then, when the situtation warrants it, say the opposite, like this gem from Ken, Suitland MD February 4, 2008 5:56 pm ET

" As a side show, though, I love it when the [R]s eat their own!"

Which is it? Make up your mind. Reminds me of the criticisms of President Bush who is, according to similar liberalthink 'a moron, a dope, the monkey in the White House' or a 'scheming manipulator who somehow pulled the wool over the eyes of the CIA, the FBI, Great Britain, all of congress and senate, including John Kerry and Hillary Clinton and the media which is in his pocket anyway. Haha. Where would we be without the libs to provide us with entirely new dimensions of hyperbole and hypocrisy. Keep it up. We need the laughs.

McCain is going to lose for the same reason that Dole did. He's an establishment Republican, not a conservative. McCain has been sticking it to the conservatives since he lost to George W Bush in 2000. Now it's time for the Conservatives to give it back to him. He cannot and will not win without the support of Conservatives. The only prayer he has is if Hillary wins the Democrat nomination. In that case people that hate her more than him might hold their noses and vote for him. If Obama wins.. He's history…

Hey Ken in MD, you are so far to the left that you really don't have a clue as to what all the fuss about McCain is about. You are full of hate for our President which is evident in your insults, and that really is the basis for anything you say and everything you think. Your type always manages to bring the conversation back around to a jab at George W. Bush, even if he has nothing to do with the conversation. here's a newsflash for you and other liberals like you, Bush isn't running!!!!! Stay on subject or shut up!!
And for Bill,the supposed long time Rush listener, what the hell does the hydrocodone issue has to do with Limbaugh's attacks on McCain's record! Do celebs get special treatment, yes. That's not news. Does it make thier opinions less valid, no! Stay on subject or shut up.

The demorats love McCain and would rather run against him because he will be the easiest Republican to beat in the general. Maybe the only one they can beat. If McCain can lock it up, you will see the dems and media turn on him so fast it will give you swimming in the head. We conservatives have the uncanny ability to pick losers to run. Does anyone remember "Dole"? Whatever happened to him? Is he still around?

Rush as usual would be "right" on target.
There are "millions" that would be lining up right now to put the damper on Juan McCain political fantasy.
As for the liberals, you better look long and hard at the two losers you are supporting as your candidates in waiting. Neither one would be something to brag about and would be political light-weights.

Rush is right. If you look at the voting history on McCain you will see that he wanted to close GITMO and give the terrorists access to our court system. The torture methods used by the CIA are nothing to what the terorists would do to our men. How foolish coming from a former POW. Time in the Hanoi Hilton must have affectted his brain.
Another point which is not mentioned often is his treatment of his first wife. When she needed him he dumpted her for a younger and richer woman. I would think the women of America would be very upset.
He will not get my vote and since I can'r stand Hilllary or Obama, who went to the school which was the rival of my high school in Hawaii I may not even vote.
The school Obama went to in Hawaii was for the rich so he was never poor.

A former Rush listener returning to listen again.

In the past I have seen Rush as a knee jerk supporter of any Republican. It is good to see him trash this illegal alien loving RINO.

In response to McCain's war record – I didn't hear anyone ask where George W. Bush was while John Kerry was in Vietnam. It is funny how war service is suddenly important to Republicans.

5 years as a POW doesnt imply automatic presidency. Having sound conservative principles (and not being nut) are what we need in a president.
Audios John McCain.

Do not doubt me, in the arena of ideas liberals are weak, liberals vote based on emotion,we on the other hand base our votes on substance and value.Dont doubt me.We do not want our party to be polluted with weak minded liberals, an example of such is John McCain as of late.It is hard work to be conseritive, it takes courage, you have to be able to say NO, being liberal on the other hand is the requires no courage,no values,no morals….aborition clearly is an example of taking the easy way out…..
Do not doubt me.

Romney is , by far, the best candidate still in this election process. He's the most intelligent and the most competent. McCain and the others simply do not compare to him. Moreover, he's the only "outsider" who has a chance. If you are fed up with Washington, vote Romney.

Rush: Don't compromise, please. Rush has millions of us (voters) behind him. If McCain gets the Nom., and we vote for him, we are thus voting for blanket amnesty; the "illegal's" vote will go to the Dems, and the Dems can say to Americans that a Republicans allowed amnesty to go through. Coulter is correct, if it is Clinton v McCain, either don't vote or let the Dems take the blame for all that happens after Mrs. Clinton is in the oval office. I for one, cannot support McCain. I WIll Not vote for a Lib….EVER

When John McCain attempted a back-door deal to give amnesty/social security benefits to illegals, he lost any respect I every had for him.

That's why my vote went for ROMNEY!!!!

to all you left wingers, Rush is telling the truth about McCain, the media wants Mc Cain to win so he will have to face Hillary,(most likley). What you can't take Rush, but you will be led around by the media. If you would use your head, you would see that is what is happening in this country. You yell at one man Rush for speaking his thoughts, but you ignore all the hatred that the media sells every day. GO RUSH, and go MITT

The basic problem here, which has stirred this pot so strongly is that we have all (Both sides of the aisle) left our personal issues at the door, and instead have jumped on the 'you're either with us or against us' band wagon. What makes this country so great is that we are able to vote for the candidate that best represents our own personal beliefs and values. Unfortunately, people like Mr. Limbaugh have taken the position that you must vote for the party, not the candidate you support the most. Both the Republican party and the Democrats are fielding a variety of candidates who don't necessarily all subscribe to the mantra of their party. Take a leap this year and vote for the candidate who will fight for the issues that are important to you and your family, not for the person wearing a donkey or an elephant. For an educated person, partisan politics has no place in a government. Our elected leaders do not necessarily follow the agenda their supporters, as Mr. Bush and every president befor him has demonstrated. Having said that, vote for the candidate that most closely matches your personal views. Check their voting records, not their religious affiliation or other unimportant diversion. By all means, ignore the talking heads and choose the candidate based on your own findings, not the candidate supported by the media or a dinosaur.

Epphew

The Dream Ticket!! Come on Rush…take the pay cut!!!

Make Santorum your VP and let's kill two birds with one stone (liberals/communist/socialist and islamic fascists).

Ask yourself if experience matters! Would you hire a plumber who had never plumbed? Romney is the only candidate with a background running a governmental and business enterprise. There a great story you can find on George McGovern who left the government to run a B&B in Vermont (true). He was amazed at the regulations and tax matters he had to deal with as a small business owner.

If experience and thereby the knowledge gained dosen't matter, then vote for the gender or racial candidate of your choice.

Rush, you are right on about McCain, please keep up the good work of trying to get the truth out about what McCain really stands for. Its a shame that so many people choose to stick their heads in the sand and blindly follow him and his side puppet Huckabee. If this is what the Republican party has come to, I will change my party to Independant. When are the real conservatives going to get their heads out of their rears and stand up?

I am also turning off Rush. He may not like John McCain but his attacks are irrational. John McCain is the only candidate with a heroic military record. He stands for what he thinks is right. Sometimes we agree and sometimes we disagree. I like the fact that he is trying to figure out what is best for America and he is willing to stnad by his convictions.

Rush is an entertainer. When has he run for office? Is he willing to put his record out for microscopic review? He loves election years because he thinks he deserves the lime light. I don't see Rush as a Reagan conservative. I see him as an opportunist who is making millions while he tries to convince the republican party that he is relavent.

I am proud to support John McCain. Before you throw mud at him consider the sacrifices he has made for our country. He laid his life down on your behalf. Now give him the benefit of the doubt. He has the credentials to make a great president. He can and will reach out to democrats to fix our nation's problems. If he doesn't, nothing is going to change. We need someone who can affect change not just talk about it.

If you don't agree, don't vote for him. That is your right. But stop trying to demonize an Amercian hero. The rhetoric is starting to sound like McCarthyistic. When will we start the trials calling anyone who does not agree with Rush a communist? or a liberal? Does Rush get to define conservativism? Not for me. Rush does not speak for me. My vote will speak for me.

After reading the letter to Rush, I'm struck with the fact that there are a number of important issues that Dole doesn't agree with McCain about.

If you discount the POW and multiple Clinton comments, which you should because that are non-points wen discussing McCain's attributes, you find aletter bot equally for and against McCain.

This is neither a scathing rebuke of Rush or a ringing endoesement for McCain. It's just a friend sticking up for a friend nothing more. Meaningless.

If Huckabee isn't in league with McCain his supporters sure seem awfully in love with the Arizona senator. Maybe they should be promoting their guy, instead of someone else.

Bob is a man's man. I am a conservative. I detest Rush and Hannity. I do like Ann Coulter though. At least she has a brain. Now to quote the man's man," you know it, I know it, and the American people know it."

Before you extreme lefties get too giddy over the so-called conservative entertainers losing talk radio share……remember they are just that entertainers. A McCain, Obama, or Hitlery Clintax presidency gives them four more years of entertainment material to work with. They have to be secretly beaming over all this.

I wish rush would read this letter on his show.

Mr. Dole,

You are surely a man of strong convictions, who believes what he says.

That said, you were not a good conservative leader. Your compromises in the Senate were famous for being "reasonable" to the Democrats and you were completely ineffective in advancing conservative causes.

I can see why you would approve of John McCain. He too, spends most of his time finding common cause with Democrats rather than advancing conservative causes.

You have had the opportunity to enjoy the role of "elder statesman" since your retirement. If you insist on championing John McCain, it will only cause the memory of your own lackluster record to be examined and the memory tarnished.

Regards,
Mark Boyles

Funny how John M know says he has the Ronald Reagan Veto pen – get serious, these two where seperated by many issues and one had conservative values that did not have to be invented – John M. is a fictional character that reinvents himself by the minute. Perhaps Senator Dole missed his opportunity to be a fictional writer.

Sorry again, McCain-Kennedy was the amnesty bill, not health care. Please accept my apology.

New sign at Immigration Office " WELCOME TO THE DIVIDED STATES" Please proceed to the left for your drivers license and ss card.
John McCain, President of CA,NY,FL,MI,IL and AZ

Somebody ought to tell Mr. Dole to check McCains voting record since 2001…the same year he was secretly courted to switch parties by the democrats. Why did they court him…they knew he was ticked off at the republican base (conservatives) for picking Bush over him. It appears McCain may not have physically shifted parties, but his voting record did…one can only wonder what deal was struck in 2001 with Ted Kennedy, Tom Daschel, and the democrat party to get McCain to shift his votes. The bottom line Mr. Dole: John McCain is no longer a conservative or a REPUBLICAN for that matter…he is a LDIRC (Liberal Democrat in Republican Clothing)…hence he is a DIRTBAG

PS. Even the HISTORICAL RECORD records that the INFAMOUS TRAITOR General Benedict Arnold was once an American War Hero…so dont insult our intelligence by pushing that war hero rhetoric on us, we know that in politics allegances change faster than most perform underwear changes.

not supported conservative principles. (Sorry about the detatched sentence…my computer decided to send it before I did).

News Flash !Huckabee can't win and Ron Paul is a pipe dream.Regardless of who wins,there are only 2 things that we as Conservatives in our Country have to worry about and focus on-judges and defense.Whether it's Romney or McCain,that is what the future is and must be accepted.So make your vote,live with the winner , plug your nose and remember what I said.The alternative of an Obama or Hillary Court is too frightening to imagine.Taser Dad

Some of you have never even listen to Rush's show. If you were a normal lister you would know that he tells it like it is, no matter if it is popular or not. I don't agree with every thing Rush says, but he is simply telling the facts. Truth is there is no true conservitive running in this election. Mitt Romney just happends to be the closest to one.

Bob Dole-Thanks for your input. Perhaps when you were in the senate, McCain towed the party line. Since then, however, he's voted against tax cuts, supported amnesty, derailed the republicans attempt to show just what was going on in respect to the fillibustering of judges (gang of 14), limited free speech (McCain-Feingold), attempting to screw up health care (McCain-Kennedy), and now trying to screw up the economy by placing his beliefs in man-made 'global warming' (McCain-Lieberman). He also said he would not have apppointed Justice Alieto because he "wears his conservatism on his sleeve". Just how much further to the left does this man have to go? I respect his war record, every patriot does, but I respect my father's war record also. My father fought as a navy corpsman, supporting the marines in the South Pacific theatre during WWII, yet this is not the only point, on which a candidate should run, but on which, McCain is playing on the emotions of voters. Conservatives don't (traditionally) fall in love with their candidates, they look at their records. I truly hope that conservatives will examine just how McCain has

Hillary the healer and uniter….not.
Obama wants to negotiate with terrorists….good luck and stand by.
Everyone "deserves" healthcare to go with the big screen TV they didn't earn…maybe not. Not with the dollars I get up at five in the morning to earn.

McCain now supports keeping the tax cuts in place that he voted against twice….lying liberal populist! How abouit that amnesty bill!

America was supposed to be a land where the government existed only to let us make our own decisions and take care of ourselves. Lots of jobs out there and I see no bread lines.

Where is the conservative that believes we get what we work for and the only way to limit evil in government is to limit the size of government?

The nanny society will come down in time. I just hope my grandchildren have the opportunity to one day live in a land free of government tyranny. Where they are free to succeed or fail on their own merrits. That was Thomas Jefferson's America. Not any more.

Why does the Republican elite keep trying to shove McCain down our throats???? What is behind all this? I just don't get it…. Reagan is rolling over in his grave. As is Lincoln…. I don't understand why the GOP elite is trying to move the republican party to the center–it just doesn't make since. McCain is a FAR cry from a conservative. He despises conservatives and there's no love loss amongst conservatives for him either. He will be another spend-a-holic bush who will tell us that he is just "reaching out to the other side" he's just "bringing people together." I will not vote for him. I will vote for the democrat simply to get the message to the republicans that I will not settle for a centrist republican (aka democrats). There won't be MUCH difference in McCain and Hillary. Did the RINO's not learn anything in the last election where they got taken to the cleaners??????? OPEN YOUR EYES, republicans. We are sick of it. I'm not going to hold my nose when I vote this time. Something tells me that the only reason the "big guys" are not rooting for Romney is because he's *gasp* MORMON. Because apparently we're electing a religious leader instead of president…. but then McCain is a pathetic choice for a religious leader as well….

I am old enough to remember the headlines 'DEWEY WINS'.
We have a similar situation today except instead of 'DEWEY WINS' the headlines today are 'McCAIN WINS'.
It would be a return to sanity if the real headlines are 'ROMNEY WINS'.
Pray on it!

Semper Fi

Reagan 'reached across the aisle' to liberals and agreed to amnesty and it was supposed to have been a ONE TIME effort to solve the problem permanently – IT WAS A LIBERAL IDEA AND IT DID NOT WORK. RINOs like George Bush and McCain plus the liberals IGNORE that fact and want to repeat the same mistake all over again but this time with TEN TIMES MORE ILLEGALS! We cannot even sustain the huge influx of legal immigration, ( numbersusa dot org ), so how in the world can anyone think we can sustain the influx of illegals on TOP of that? Liberals want illegals to vote for them and greedy businesses want cheap labor – neither is in the interest of this country. Immigration IS the front issue and McCain is on the wrong side of it. Bob Dole really is a nice guy – let's leave it at that.

We will have a new sign at all the immigration offices "WELCOME TO THE DIVIDED STATES" John McCain, President

Gosh! I can hardly wait for "the" democrats to have complete control of "the" Federal Government! Just think…homosexuals walking hand in hand everywhere you go. Hell, who knows, they may even be allowed to have anal sex in public! Now let's see…where was I…oh yeah, homo's everywhere, then, UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE FOR EVERYONE!!! …and if you don't like it, HILLARY will garnish your wages! Wow, I LOVE America! Next, increased taxes and fees to "prevent" global warming! Your car, as you know it today, will become a thing of the past! We will be just like europe! I can hardly wait. And forget about grilling hamburgers in your back yard, it causes to much pollution and contributes to global warming! Oh wait…wait…it just occurred to me that the united nations will have more authority over the USA with dems. in control. Heck, with the united nations in control, the newly elected democratic regime won't have to do much of anything… except figure out how to make tax increases more palatable, and have anal sex in their offices. Don't forget to turn in ALL of your weapons as the new usa will be striving to emulate the UK. Gosh, I can hardly wait for crime rates to rise after all the guns have been confiscated. It'll be great entertainment to hear the dems. tells us why crime rates have risen! Let's see now, it shouldn't be too long into the new majority’s rule, that American citizens will only be allowed to have 2 children, i.e. 1-boy, and 1-girl. If you have 2 boys, or 2 girls, one of them will have to be "aborted" so as to not disturb the "balance". I’m just not sure if this will come from the new usa gov't, or the united nations morons. They would actually one in the same, really! With madeline all(half)brite in control of "something", the new usa will be sure to equalize other "brother" and "sister" countries with our nuclear technologies. It will basically be a resumption of the policies during the clinton administration. Freezing interest rates on home mortgages, uhhh, maybe even telling Wall Street that is has to have positive trading every day or hillary will garnish their wages.

That's only the tip of the iceberg.

Thanks for listening,

Jerk Murtha

McCain stinks and I don't need Rush to tell me that.

I will vote for Romney today, but being from New York it will not make any difference.

HA!

I love Bob Dole, but he's got to realize that very few people really care what Rush says anyway. If they did, McCain would not be riding this huge wave of momentum.

Rush and Ann Coulter are soooo last Tuesday. The vast majority of the people see through their myopically self absorbed and hate filled grab for attention.

Hopefully soon Rush will overdose and leave us all alone.

.

Two quick points
Rush is doing what he thinks is best for the conservative movement, and has every right to voice his opinion. I support Romney; McCain is too old and too mean as far as I am concerned.

Why do people use this forum to bash Rush? He is not running for office. His drug use is known and he is one of 11 million that have abused prescription pain meds (BTW he WAS NOT doctor shopping–read before typing please)

Point #2
Who started the latest amnesty—er –umm immigration bill? If that is conservative, I have some land I would like to sell……

I have nothing but respect for Bob Dole. However,,McCain has since been nothing but trouble and problems for the Republicans. Much of what Dole sites happened shortly after the Republicans took over congress. That was a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away! McCain did not have the opportunity to stand out as much then. We have since seen his real side as the numbers of Republicans fell in congress! As the numbers fell, he became an opportunist and sold out the Republicans and conservatives!

Rush is not saying what he thinks will sell, he is saying the truth, McCain is a traitor to the Conservative cause. He is a liberal in Republican clothing. Now the Country club Republicians with their entitlement attitude had their golden boy lined up, and this was all decided in back room deals, but us true Conservatives found him to be lacking and raised the BS flag. Are we supposed to vote a person into office because this was decided by our betters? Or are we supposed to elect a person that represents our ideals? Juan McAmnesty does not have the best interests of the American people, he represents the Mexican government and I will not vote for him if he is the Republicans choice this year. Those of you that would vote for anyone with an (R) next to their name, regardless of what they stand for are traitors to our party and our great nation. And to top it off you have the nerve to bad mouth true patriots, those that would stand against what the Republican leadership is doing to our once great party and country. You Liberal conservatives are destroying our party and have pushed true conservatives backs to the wall. And if McVain gets the party nomination, I will not be sitting out, I will vote Democrat to insure the party fails.

I think Dole is genuine in his letter…just wrong. And Rush – is he still alive after abusing all of those pain killers?! Ohhhh, that's right, he had a prescription, yada, yada, yada, and it was all legal (LOL).

All this talk is just blatter for positioning. November is the real test. The large lump will float to the top in the primaries, and the real stool will float proudly in November.

As an active member of the military, McCain is the reason I will finally vote this time around, someone who's actually been there and knows what it means to REALLY serve this country. Rush Limbaugh, a lazy, drug-using blowhard doesn't even know what that means, he's only interested in money and doing what he can to make more. Guess that's why he calls himself a 'conservative', because he wants to keep his money and not have to suffer any hardships for the country that enabled him to make it. Shame on you Rush Limbaugh, you don't represent the fine young men that serve this country while you sit all cozy in Florida and pontificate.

I don't know whay Rush said. I wouldn't waste my time listening to that idiot druggie.

I need some clarification, Rush is always tagged as being the spokesman mouth piece for the Republican Party. And yet now, he is out of step with them for opposing an obvious liberal in republican clothes (McCain). You whinners need to make up your minds about Rush. The fact is that he speaks his mind and he is more of a true conservative then most Republicans could ever hope to be. Despite what everyone claims, Rush will be around until he decides he wants to enjoy the fruits of his labor (and in this case mind) full time. He'll be a blast if Hillary or McCain wins. Romney would be the best choice for true conservatives.

The only difference between McCain and Hillary is that McCain has his name on more liberal legislation that has impacted this country and our free speech rights!

I don't like any of the Republican candidates. John McCain 's views on immigration, McCain-Feingold, and taxes are a turn off. Not sure about Romney's commitment to defense and his immigration record is not good. Huckabee is too new.. I don't really know him well enough to run the country. No Ronald Reagan spirit in this crew. So here I sit , pondering who to vote for the morning of the primary.

Oh well, guess I'll hold my nose and vote for Romney.

John McCain would be the best candidate on the field for the job of President of the U.S. if only he weren't past his prime. Had he won the nomination back in '02, I believe he would have been the best president we've had since Reagan, and our nation would probably be in better shape than it is thanks to his efforts. That didn't happen, though, as we all know, and we wound up with Mr. Bush, undesirable perhaps, but still the Lesser Evil when compared to either Gore or Kerry.

Now, still potent but certainly close to retirement, McCain is probably the best situated candidate, politically speaking, that the Republicans can field. The Democrat horde (ever the Peter-Pannish post-adolescent rebels who just want to beat "the establishment" (symbolic of thier fathers, Mr. Freud?) no matter what the cost) throw caution to the wind and push Mrs. Clinton and Mr. Obama at us, determined to put either a woman or a black man in the oval office, regardless of their qualifications to actually do the job. Millions support this symbolic gesture, of course, bleeding hearts, socialists, criminals, freeloaders and misfits of all sorts walking down the path toward self-destruction, hand-in-hand.

Conservatives like Mr. Limbaugh and others who can understand the importance of electing the most competent president possible see Mr. Romney as the wisest choice. If he cannot overcome the populist wave, however, we'll still very likely support Mr. McCain come election time. Once again, we will have to choose the Lesser Evil.

to quote a Bush advisor… Bob, you are becoming "increasingly irrelevant."

Rush –keep doing what you do best—telling the truth.
McCain is thought to be middle of the road—and I say if your in the middle you vote with polls. A true leader leads and doesn't keep looking to see what everyone thinks.

Right before every national election I have listened to Mr. Limbaugh and felt that he had to make up his mind whether he was a Conservative or a Republican as the two are not necessarily the same. He would seem to support the Republican Candidate at the expense of Conservative principles. I am pleased to see that this is no longer true. In McCain, the Party is taking a huge step to the left. He is not principled and if history is our guide he will be for amnesty, higher taxes and liberal judges. This contradicts 3 bedrock principles of Conservatism. I will sit on my hands and wallet during this election just as I did during the ones in 2006. When the Republican Party chooses to return to it's roots I will return to them.

There are 3 Republicans who will never get my vote McCain, Mel Martinez and Lindsey Graham. They are simply Democrat lite. I will not waste my vote or money on the lesser evil. If Clinton or Obama are elected they will be the next Jimmy Carter and 4 years later the Country will be demanding the next Ronald Reagan.

As a Republican, I helped elect Bill Clinton in 1992 by voting for Ross Perot. As a Republican, I will help Hillary in 2008 by voting for the Libertarian candidate. A vote for John McCain would be akin to treason. The Republicans have handed over the country to the Socialists for the next 16 years (Hillary for 8, Bill Richardson for another by not supporting Dr. Ron Paul.

DON'T SIT OUT THE GENERAL ELECTION

I support Mitt and I will as long as he is in the race – I hope, upon hope that he gets the nomination. It is a real horserace as of today 2/5/07. But I disagree with anyone that would sit out the general election should John McCain win the nomination and I am sure Mitt would say the same and I'm certain that Rush and the other friends we have on the radio will come to this way of thinking. I disagree with John on the illegal alien issue and other issues that I don’t see as him coming down on the conservative side, BUT, repeat BUT, I know, and you know, either of the Democrats will gut our military just a Bill Clinton did, and with their kook support I fear a worse gutting this time around. Mitt Romney won’t gut the military and John McCain won’t gut the military, so which ever one wins vote for him in the general election and put all other issues aside as the military and security trumps all. Once they are in office we can bombard them with calls, letters and emails to keep them inside the conservative lines.

Bill, you are either not a life-long Rush listener as you claim, or you are not too bright.

Stop the senile straight talk. One old – tired – GOP election loser, defending another. Pathetic. Go Mitt!

Had to coment about Dr. Ken. Tipical LIB. Resorts to name calling in every parograph. If you can't beat the Right take it thru the gutter. Dr Ken you are pathitic

When do they quit scratching each others' backs? The Washington insiders' network lives on.

Republicans are great at cutting their own noses to spite their faces. Sending Bush 41 packing " on principle " in '92 got us 8 years of Bill Clinton. How many Republicans in Congress claimed to be " Reagan Conservatives " and wound up spending tax money like drunken Democrats? Bush claimed to be conservative but never once vetoed a bloated and wasteful budget.

Romney? Please, I don't care what he's saying now, I care about his record as Gov. he is no Reagan Republican either. He's actually worse than McCain because he's claiming to be something he's not. There hasn't been a Reagan conservative running for President since REAGAN. Get over it. it's like you people are willing to let the entire country fall off a cliff just so you can say " see, I told ya so " ……who said that again?

"I disagree with his votes against the Bush tax cuts but I believe his pledge to make them permanent and I do not agree that Governor Romney ever suggested a timetable for troop withdrawals in Iraq."

That says it all.

All due respect Senator Dole – you haven't worked with McCain since 1996.

I consider myself conservative but I'm practical about it. I voted for George W both times and he has been the biggest disappointment since Jimmy Carter. He has so turned off middle America that many may even stay home rather than vote. I think if we don't have a nominee who is perceived as more moderate, independents will flock to the Democratic nominee in November. I was prepared to vote for Guiliani if I had to but think McCain is much more conservative and still has a chance in November.

this is the time for debate on issues which is good for the Republican party! Unlike McCain who jabbed us in the back countless times claiming to be reaching across the Isle and disenchanting anyone of us whom my have supported him. Dole your a loser…Clinton kicked your a–

Good for Senator Dole. Truth is, McCain is more conservative than many of his critics. Mr. Limbaugh doesn't get to tell me what a conservative is. McCain's pro-life, pro-strong defense, and against wasteful government spending. That's a conservative in my book. McCain is a good conservative, and a great American, and he has my support.

Rush Limbaugh is a maggot jew warmonger. Him and the jew media will destroy America involving us in the war of Islam against the parasite yids.

The point is, neither of these men have principles. Both are totally ruled by pragmatism and the politics of "getting along". And worse than that, I doubt that either even has a clue about what principles are about. I'm going Libertarian this year, I may lose but at least my vote will be where my heart is.

I use to be a "ditto head" but no more. Rush's only concern is his wallet and how taxes will affect his $20 Million a year paycheck.

Why waste your time bashing Rush? Decide who you want to lead us into bankruptcy and vote for Hillary or McCain. Decide who you want to allow us to be slaughtered and vote for Obama or Hillary. But Rush should have nothing to do with who you vote for. I'm a Rush fan, but that doesn't mean I'm voting for his canidate. It means I'm voting for the one that I think is best, and by that I mean the one who will take the longest to lead us to the slaughter.

It would be no different if the leading Dem Candidate was Joe Lieberman. The lefty wackos would be going nuts even though Joe has a very long liberal voting record.

I was surprised at the number of negative comments about Rush, Republicans, and Dole, that is until I saw I had followed a link to a CNN website. No doubt the editors will not allow this post, which will affirm my position.

I too am a former Rush listener. Once McCain has the party nomination, the republicans will have no choice but to support him. Lest they want 4 to 8 more years of a Clinton in the WH. Regardless of who the nominee is for the Republican party, I will support them.

At this point, what we need, is to make the tax cuts permanent, reduce government spending, kill all the pork belly earmarks, balance the budget, bring back the military findong and support of the Reagan days.

Quit trying to modify the constitution. It has worked for 230 + years. If we leave it alone, it will work for another 230 +.

More importantly, read the issues, do your research, and decide for your selves. Don't let a radio host decide for you.

Mr. Limbaugh is often on the correct track. This time, not. He should help his listeners make their own decision on which Republican is their choice.

Only rush, a pontificator and dispenser of koolaid, who never served in the military, could demonize a genuine war hero like McCain, or bob Dole.

Of course these Vets all stick together. It's a brotherhood between them. It's not a shocker to hear of all these endorsements from military (or former military) guys. America, look beyond these shallow endorsements. McCain has been in politics (nearly) forever, so of course he's made friends and 'paid his dues'. But does that really qualify someone for the presidency? Put the economy back where it should be – vote Romney.

…. what are the GOP so-called conservatives and "talking heads" in such a spin about? They can't stand the thought that they can't manipulate McCain!!!

What they fail to realize is that rational people are fed up with their unending hatred of anything other than their own narrow, twisted agenda.

Americans who put the good of the Country before the good of the Party (you know the one that has been in complete control for the past 8 years and accomplished nothing but war and recession) … these Americans are looking for answers and if it takes a President who can accomplish his agenda but working in a Bipartisan way (Rush can't even say the word) then God Bless this man!

No one hates everyone like the GOP. They even enjoy eating their own!

Hmmm—what do you get when you mix one acid-tongued guy with another? A PAIR of ignorant, cynical, unfeeling hardcore conservatives, I guess. These guys are both out of touch and irrelevant—time to move past them.

I will stay home or vote for Hillary. I hope to send a message to future Republican candidates-You will not get my vote until you share my values. I would rather not win than to vote for a Republican that isn't a Republican-after a while the Republican values are gone. Somtimes it takes a lost for people to get the message.

McCian is the best candidate on Defence issues and International issues by far. Looking at how things are going n those areas, it is a necesity to vote for McCain!

There was never a time in history when americans were more united than when the declaration of independence was written It took many years of blood sweat and tears to complete the constitution and bill of rights. In the years that followed Liberals fought as hard or harder to see that thw words of our fore fathers stayed intact as written not to be seen as intresting and changeable. To say republicans cant change with the times in one sentence and then say republicans are trying to change america into somthing different is ( what is a dip head ? ) dip headed conservatives core beliefs are simple and un complicated. they are that way so they are easy to live with and understand. conservatives believe our constitution was written for the common man and woman and should remain that way not to be tweeked by interpretation of those in judicial poweror by popular oppinion of the moment.

There was not a time in american history that americans were more united than when the declaration of independence was drafted. This was not an easy process. It took many years of blood sweat and tears to complete. liberals in that time were every bit as hard willed to see the constitution remain intact as written. When the bill of rights was written it was done so to stand the test of time, not to be seen as a changeable constitution that could be swayed by popular oppinion of the moment. It was liberals who fought just as hard to see that the words written by our fore fathers stayed intact and meant what they were supposed to mean when written. To say republicans cant change with the times in one sentence and then say republicans are trying to change this country into somthing else is (whats a dip head ? ) dip headed ? Conservatives base core of beliefs is very simple. It is simple because its easy to live with and does not require a masters degree to decifer. WE conservatives believe the constitution was written for the common american to understand and should remain that way

It matters not what Rush says:

Liberals will do what they do — vote democratic and conservatives will not vote for McCain

Mc Cain – Romney / Clinton-Obama , Republican / Democrat , Diet Coke / Diet Pepsi……. it's really just another cola in America's coo-la.

With the exception of President Regan, both parties have turned the American Political System into nothing more than a crummy play where all the worst actors get the best parts.

Lightning

Anyone who can't see through this good cop/ bad cop routine probably is on Fox's blog anyway. This is nothing but the hate jocks making McCain more palatable to the independents.

McCain has contempt for conservatives, so much so that he danced with John Kerry for weeks over a prospective VP nomination, then proceeded to run cover for Kerry throughout the ensuing campaign. Some of us, including Rush, have long memories, and are not drinking Juan McCain's Kool-Aid. Bob

Rush needs to back off – just an opinion from another former listener. Thanks to Bob Dole for speaking up!

Go Huckabee "08

McCain is too old. You age in dog years as president. He will physically go from 72 to 79 in one year!

Hey Bob, you've fallen off too many grand stands. Get your head checked. Mitt Romney is the TRUE CONSERVATIVE. !!!!!

This primary is exciting….no real, clear winners.

Lot's of dirt on the candidates, but still anyone's guess.

Go Obama for the Dems.
Go Romney for the Republicans.

I think they are the best of the two parties.

McCain/Huckabee 08′ A Ticket all Republicans should be able to stand with!!!

I believe that ole Rush is playing a little game with you ggullible people that listen to this nut. He knows McCain will not will against Hillary or Obama so he figures that McCain will win the nomination. He doesn't want to back a loser again like the 96 election when he was whining about carrying the Republican's water. This way when the Repubs lose he will have clean hands and try to build on the Neo-cons grip of the PArty.

I think Its high time the religious nut cases leave the party. McCain is conservitive, but he refuses to be led by the nose by Rush and Sean and the Delays of the republican party. The Dems have the Gays and we have the bible thumpers. We all cringe everytime they open their mouths.

Havent heard much from the gays this time around. Cant wait till we dont hear much from the religious right along with them.

RUSH GAVE MILLIONS TO MILITARY FAMILIES SO BUG OFF!!!!

Too many democrats spout the republican mantra…you know…like Leiberman did before he decided he was an independant. (bad for the independants). Some even vote in lock step with the treasonous idiot in charge at the white house…you know…like Hilliary. Some even tell Bush he can do whatever he wants…legal or not and they will NEVER impeach..you know…like the speaker of the house. Since the democrats can't and/or wont stop the shrub, ( not even a good bush), I no longer will be one of them…so…now I'm an Independant and once we get rid of the turncoat, (used to be a Republican in democrat clothing…Lieberman) Remember the lip lock he gave to Bush), it may turn out to be OK…Hope so anyway.

So why don't you print what I have sent??

I was an listener of Rush but he has lost it. John McCain is a great leader and will be a great presidential nominee. Look at his friends…. Phil Gramm….. Lindsey Graham….. Fred Thompson……. too many to name… Get over it …. the McCain train is leaving the station Rush…. everyone vote for Mac so we do not have to hear the big blowhole bellyache about Clinton or Obama for 4 years..

Hello, wake up silly Rush listeners! Rush has a product to sell – his show. He does this by coming up with audacious comments and creating controversy. How many listeners don't realize that Rush is patronizing them and laughing behind their backs all the way to the bank? ——

John McCain's views are about as close to Ronald Reagan's as anyone you will find these days. Just look at it rationally, don't let a comedian like Rush get you all pissed off with his routine.

I love Doles i wish Liz could run she would make great president.I love Bob too.

This is good,

I'm an independent but Mitt Romney is the True Republican in this race. I think the GOP should rally around him. My favorite Republican is RON PAUL!!!!

I had to choose between Obama and Paul, I took an unbiased survey of which candidate most fits my views. Out of 10 I got 6 for all three democrats. 4 for Paul only 2 for McCain and 1 for Huck and Romney.

As much as I respect Romney, he won't have my support but I still feel the Reps should rally him tomorrow. McCain and Clinton are in the same bag – a boring election.

Obama '08

Rush, Sean Hannity, Ann Coulter, Michael Savage and the others… are the reason for all of the divisivness that has been with this country for the past 16 years. The hatred they spew on a daily basis has been destroying our country and will continue to destroy it. They got their start by trying their best to destroy Bill Clinton. During the entire Bush years they spewed hatred of all Democrats and people not like them. Now they are spewing the same hatred on John McCain. I'm curious as to who they see is the "one" since all they seem to do is complain about everyone else. Maybe Rush should run for president since he sees himself on loan from God.

BARACK OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES IN 2008!!
HILLERY YOU NEED TO STOP CRYING IT'S NOT GOING TO WORK THIS TIME SORRY WITCH

Rush is an entertainer just as Jerry Springer is. Rush is on the far far far right and Springer is on the far far far Left. They're both clowns and anybody that believes what they do or say is anything more than entertainment is a clown too. I agree with that George guy (Take another Pain Pill Rush) McCain will be the Republican Nominee and Romney will still be a flip flopper.

McCain vote against a bill to say Marriage is one man and one woman

YOu have to question his judgement

NO GAY MARRIAGE MCCAIN

Bob Dole is the only person I know of who could make Richard Nixon look like a bi-partisan politician.

Let's ignore this blast from the past.

What can an old friend do
Tight them both together, they still can not fight our OB. Those old polititians can not change the history of United States of America. OB will change the color of White House, for ever and ever!

I'm a Hillary/Obama 08 supporter. Some would say dreamer, but that's okay. However, I could actually vote for Ron Paul. Unfortunately, Republicans aren't that smart so I don't have to worry about that scenario.

Republicans – get ready for a Democrat in office for the next 16 years!

Longtime Rush listener here….Now, former Rush listener. Rush is quick to drum up any skeleton he can find in McCain's closet. He is conducting almost an unmerciful attack on McCain. I'm curious where Rush was when John McCain was serving our country in a concentration camp in Hanoi?? John McCain truly loves his country, Rush is more concerned with ratings on his radio show and how much money that equates to for him.

How quick Rush is to forget how he illegally obtained powerful painkilling drugs like Hydrocodone when he arranged for many different doctors to prescribe them. For anybody else but Rush, that is considered a felony. I also had back trouble and subsequent surgery and I had to tough it out with just the medication one doctor gave me, not a bunch of them prescribing meds.

The nice thing about being a citizen and living in the US is we are pretty much free to live our lives without oppression. What that means to me is to register my dollar vote by turning off IEB network. I hope the rest of you Rush listeners see the light and tune him off too……..

Who cares what Bob Dole thinks? He is even older than McCain!

Hispanics.Juan Hernandez, the open-borders chatterbox and former adviser to Vicente Fox, has turned up in McCain’s campaign. Check it out.

Doles scolds Limbaugh and he needs it…Rush needs a big enema! He labels Mike Huckabee as a Liberal, rips him apart as a Liberal and then proceeds to call on Mike Huckabee to drop out of the race because this "LIBERAL" is Stealing "Conservative" votes away from romney. RUSH, how can a Liberal steal votes from a conservative, unless Huckabee is really not a Liberal. Rush stated he would never again "carry the water" for the Republican party, but it looks like he is selling out to the Romney machine. Bob Dole is right!

Wasn't jesse Helms another old coot who couldn't tell his butt from a whole inthe ground. BIRDS of a FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER . So much for Mccain, Helms and Dole . Fact is guys li you are over the hill and the only reason you stick together is because you continue to mumble at one another and only understand old folks jibberish.Hey guys check your fly it may be open.

While I didn't and wouldn't vote for Mr Dole because we are opposed on too many things – I do respect him. He is intelligent, thoughtful and one of the rare politicians who actually seems to believe what he says more often than not. We can always tell when someone means something and when they are saying what they think they have too. And he got that.

On Bill Bennett's (not Bill, but, I can't remember who it was) show this am someone made the point that McCain has had 2 political personalities; one Before 2000 and one After 2000.

B2(what Dole is citing for the most part), McCain did vote down the party line with Conservatives.

A2 McCain has come up with McCain-Kennedy, Feingold, Lieberman, believes Global warming without hearing the other side, is pandering to folks saying we shouldn't explore possible oil reserves, and has no idea how our free-market system works.

Sorry, Dole. A letter from you citing McCain's B2 voting record and his POW experience from over 30 years ago only goes so far.

It's a what have you done for us lately world and McCain ain't done nuthin' but act like childish and the exact opposite of a Conservative

BOB DOLE REMINDS ME OF THE LAST OLD GOAT WHO WAS NOMINATED FOR THE PRESIDENCY BECAUSE HE WAS A HERO. GUESS WHAT HAPPENED THAT TIME.

I AM NOT GOING TO WASTE MY VOTE ON HUCKABEE EVEN THOUGH I REALLY LIKE HIM. I AM VOTING FOR MITT ROMNEY.

SEND JUAN McAMNESTY BACK TO ARIZONA, PLEASE. STAY IN THE SENATE, JUAN McAMNESTY.

Rush is right on McCain. Why? McCain is about as far left as you can go for the Republican party. He even almost left the party in 2001. Everyone needs to do some research on this man and get the facts. You hate Rush now, but wait until the "other" info. comes out. We needs someone that will stand up and go after major issues in our country: illegal immigration, outrageous spending, corrupt government, and gettting our economy back on track. McCain is only good for part of this. Do your homework!

Romney in '08

Republicans,
You have made your bed, now lay in it.
Good ridance.

aj – and what if Obama wins the nomination? Then McCain won't have as much of a following.

Rush has to back Romney he is his boss! Duh. Who really cares anyway.

Oh no now the republicans see what happen if they don't follow ol' ditto head!..LOL bitter pill but hey folks take it is good for oyu.. and your stools????

Oh let me guess, Rush is really a Hillary supporter too?

Rush, go take your meds

Bob Dole should have been president, why do we turn our backs on the most qualified ? Newt would also have done our Country proud, but alas we can`t seem to figure it out!!

Who cares who Limbaugh rails against or about whom Dole speaks kindly?

A vote for any of the republican candidates is a vote for Bush clone, and the vast majority of the American electorate thinks two terms of Bush has been quite enough!

RUSH LIMBAUGH IS A DRUG ADDICT AND A FREAK WHO REPRESENTS A TINY PORTION OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY!

WASTE OF INK BOB

AND WASTE OF TIME…

RUSH IS A WASTE OF SPACE

Some people wil probably have heart failure when Romney stuns everyone who despises him. So…we'll will have a 'party' to celebrate the 'Party's WIN! Rush, will have a good night's sleep when this happens. It will be "nightmares" for the Rush haters. Try not to think about it….nighty-night.

GO MITT!!!!!!!!!!

GIVE IT UP, BOB!!! YOU TELL 'EM!!!

A house divided can *not* stand. These "jerks" like Rush and Ann C. should know better than to try to persuade people against candidates.

WE HAVE OUR OWN MINDS AND WE'LL VOTE FOR WHO WE WANT TO.

If Rush and Ann want to campaign for the Dems. that's fine, but don't come back to our camp bragging about it. Pick a side and be faithful to it. Let's be adults here and reckon with the fact that we'll never like *everything* candidates and presidents do. Do you honestly think that the majority of Republicans would pick *you* as our representatives if we had a choice?

Give it a rest.

Huckabee '08

These right-wing morons like Limbaugh, Coulter and their ilk, and their adoring audience, don't know what 'conservative' means. There's very little in their current policy approach that is truly conservative. Much more reactionary (==liberal) than anything else. You need only look at their current disaster-in-charge.

The one component of their political approach that is 'conservative' is their strong need to depend on and defer to authority figures. These are the very people our fore-fathers fought against to build this country — these wing-nuts were called "Tories" back in the day, and they didn't want anything to do with the liberal notion of a country based on individual freedom, a declaration of independence, a new and interesting and changeable constitution. And guess what? They still don't .

Yes, these are the dip-heads that are the first to wrap themselves in the flag and constitution today, but they are the very type of people who didn't want this country to come into being in the first place. You can get a notion of this from their demeaning efforts to change this country into "something" else. I'm not sure what that "something" is, but I'm sure I don't want to be a part of it. One need only look what the country has become under our imbecile-in-charge, as he is played by his neo-con puppet-masters.

So congrats to McCain for earning the ire of these dip heads. And SHAME on Bob Dole for having any conversation at all with the likes of Rush. But it just goes to show how unprincipled the [R] leadership is. Not really surprising though, as the whole party stands for counter-revolution, to regress us back to the dogma of King George. It will be interesting to see McCain fawn for Rush's approval if he ends up winning the [R] nomination. Pathetic.

As a side show, though, I love it when the [R]s eat their own!

If McCain had won Maine, the media would have called it a devastating blow. Romney's win puts him within 6 delegates.

Tomorrow will be exciting. Best wishes to all the candidates.

No conservative would vote for McCain. If you are even considering voting for him you are not a conservative. I will take my chances with a lib and load up on ammo. The only way for a conservative to remain that way is to insure a McCain defeat in November. Maybe by 2012 we will get a viable consevative candidate, the country will be begging for one by then.

Lots of conservatives hate Johnny Mc for his party betrayals and like ABC..Anybody But McCain,, likewise will vote Hillary in the general..

LOOKS LIKE RUSH IS HAVING TROUBLE WITH HIS SO CALLED REPUBLICAN PARTY ITS FALLING APART MC AIN AND OBAMA ARE BOTH ALIKE. NOT AT ALL GOOD FOR OUR COUNTRY. RUSH SHOLD HAVE TO GO BACK ON IS PAIN PILLS..AND REFLECT BACK AT WHAT HE HAS DONE FOR THE REPUBLICAN PARTY. EX REPUBLICAN. GEORGE

I also listen to rush today. He sounded no different than any other day. Right !

This makes perfect sense. McCain and Bob Dole of '96 are similar in almost every respect.

Both are respected war heroes.
Both were perceived as the most electable right around the Republican Primary.
Then, come the election, both will get wiped out handily.

I'm a Republican and I am urging this nation not to support an even older, less agreeable to his party, version of '96 Bob Dole.

McCain is a senile old man and gets owned in every debate.

Our ownly chance to beat the Democrats is to rally behind Mitt Romney. New California and Georgia polls show him leading.

Let's give Mitt a big boost tomorrow, and know the highly irrelevant Huckabee out.

I listened to Rush Limbaugh today excoriating not only John McCain but anyone who would vote for him. He said he would not urge his listeners to vote for McCain even if he was the Republican nominee. He pushed Romney instead as the only candidate with "the stools…er, I mean three legs on the stool" of conservativism.

He was so hysterical in this diatribe that he was referring to his preferred candidate as a stool, which as you know is also the term for a feces.

Well, I believe that Rush speaks the truth:
A. He does consider Romney a stool.
B. He will not support McCain…until he is nominated…then he'll cajore and beg his listeners to vote McCain next november. Rush will see the light. And he'll find some way to rationalize it.

You see, Rush is very much the typical Neo Con. He is so far right that even the far right is left of him and therefore, pinko. He is completely wild eyed and slobbering froth. He may very well give himself a heart attack and simultaneously give us some relief.

Good night, Rush. Turn out the lights….the Party's over!

What a great letter from Senator Dole–very humble, full of real facts–quite a contrast from Rush's attacks on Senator McCain.

Wrong o' follower of Paul…the Republicans want to be able to rally the party base against Hillary, because they know McCain has a real chance of defeating Hillary in a general election. Obama is unchartered territory where the Republican attack machine could really hurt McCain in an Obama vs McCain match up because the general election would most likely be decided by Independents.

Obama in 08!

Rush is always right.

Haha! That's hilarious. Republicans are just not going to gather around McCain like everyone predicts. He's going to be no different than Hillary or Obama. After Romney and Huckabee drop out, people will look at the only conservative left: Ron Paul.

Bob Dole? Isn't this the version of McCain that we put up in 1996? He should know better.

pure partisan loyalty is all that there is left in this so-called democracy.
Go Rush! Show the good ole boys what integrity means!

And I though McClain was good at telling stories.

WAS IT DOLE THAT SAID * 3 REMAINING * CANDIDATES…OR WAS THAT
KING'S IDEA?? THERE ARE 4 VIABLE CANDIDATES REMAINING. THE
VOTING ISN'T OVER YET. I HOPE ONE OF THE ***4***REMAINING GOP
CANDIDATES IS NOT BEING SLIGHTED FOR PERSONAL REASONS.
DID ANYONE EVER STOP TO THINK ABOUT HOW THESE CANDIDATES
FEEL WHEN THIS HAPPENS? HOW WOULD YOU FEEL?? I WOULD
FEEL HURT AND DISCOURAGED. WHY CAN'T YOU TREAT ALL OF
THE CANDIDATES EQUALLY. THEY ARE ALL WORKING HARD….JUMPING
THRU' ALL OF THE HOOPS NECESSARY TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT.
ALL EARNED THEIR BALLOT ACCESS. I LOOK FORWARD TO THE DAY
WHEN ALL THE TRAVELING …. CRISS CROSSING THE NATION TO
CAMPAIGN WILL END AND THE MEDIA THAT WE HAVE WILL BE ENUF
TO REACH THE AMERICAN PEOPLE….. EQUAL TIME TO EVERYONE
ON THE BALLOT.

Bob Dole,

You are forgetting Keating 5. I will never trust McCain with any financial dealings. If I am remembering correctly, you were there when Keating 5 occured. How quicly we forget.

How many favors does McCain owe to others?

I am very disappointed in Dole.

He is still an arrogant hot-head who doesn't understand the economy, immigrations, taxes, or war for that matter. I do not want that guy anywhere near the nuke button