(CNN) - Many Democrats have called the prospect of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama teaming up for the general election a "dream ticket."
But conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh said Wednesday a presidential ticket that included a "woman and a black" doesn't "have a prayer."
"Let's say it is Obama and Hillary...Let's put Hillary at the top - That's a position she's familiar with," Limbaugh said on his radio show Thursday. "Therefore, you've got a woman and a black for the first time ever on the Democrat ticket. Ahem. They don't have a prayer."
Donna Brazile, Al Gores former presidential campaign manager, called the comments "un-American."
"I'm an American. And I'm proud to be an American," Brazile said on CNN's The Situation Room Wednesday. "But I think that comment is, as far as I can tell, a very un-American conversation, because African-Americans and women fight for this country. We have died for this country."
“To suggest, somehow or another, that we are not capable of serving this country in the capacity of Commander-in-Chief is just, in my mind, mind-boggling," she continued. "So, with all due respect to Mr. Limbaugh, just wait. Let the people decide. And I guarantee you, the people will make a better decision than Rush Limbaugh."
Limbaugh's comments came hours after Hillary Clinton said the Democratic presidential race could result in a joint ticket.
“That may be where this is headed,” she told CBS Wednesday morning. “But of course we have to decide who is on the top of ticket. I think the people of Ohio very clearly said that it should be me."
Obama later called any speculation of teaming up with Clinton "premature."
– CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney
From CNN Politics
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WOW RUSH!!!!! I already knew you didn't like "Blacks" but I didn't know you don't like women either!!!
I was appaled to read this, however as soon as I knew it came from Rush Limbaugh, I thought "of course it did!". He is the biggest idiot on radio. It is not surprising to see a comment like that come out of that poor excuse for a human being.
Why would anyone listen to this obnoxious jerk?
Rush is beyond ignorant, apparently he feels very insecure about himself to take it the argument there. People like that should be banned from polluting the minds of others. Thats why progess is hindered because of idiotic comments like that. Lets not hear anything else from this man, he is the one who needs prayers.
It seems that Barack HUSSEIN Obama honeymoon is over now….
CNN sucks! especially Cafferty so bias. Someone needs to tell him to tone it down.
Are you serious? This election has been about sexism and reverse racism. America can only get better with both on the ticket. This is a major step forward in our culture.
get Rush some Kaopectate. He's got diarrhea of the mouth again.
Stupid junkie
What dream-ticket, a Billary-Barack threesome? A prospect too horrible to contemplate!
Benny,
First off, it's Richardson. There's only one "S". Secondly, don't let his name fool you. He is half-Mexican and self-identifies as Hispanic. Knowing this, will you still vote for him or are Hispanics not as low as African-Americans on your ethnic stratosphere and able to hold elected office? Listen, the racists used to be Democrats, but I think they've pretty much all defected to the Republican side. You should join your brethren there.
The scariest thing about this is... many americans still think this way.
Rush, a pharma junkie who's own body has rejected what he has to say through a hearing loss. Time to treat him for what he is a loud mouth that deserves no more air time.
Rush is a waste of time. Who cares what he says.
Nothing like having an idiot making news.
Come on CNN cover stories of interest, not this moron.
I can't believe CNN bothers to publish the comments of Rush Limbaugh. His thoughts on Election '08 are inconsequential to anyone with even a smattering of gray matter. In fact, I can't believe I'm even wasting my time responding.
Isn't Limbaugh a drug addict???
Rush Limbaugh is what you would get if Anne Coulter and Bill O'Reilly ever mated. Wow...I just got the most horrible shivers...
This is not news. "Hey, Rush Limbaugh says something." is not a news item and should not be covered as such. Rush Limbaugh is not a news maker.
Why do you print anything about what Rush Limbaugh says? He's an annoying radio host, that's all. HIs is not a candidate, and certainly does not speak for the vast majority of the people of this country. He's also an incredible hypocrite. By publishing his commentary, you give him far too much credibility. Ignore him.
I don't think Rush Limbaugh knows anything about prayer, for him to make a comment like that is ludicrous and un American....what world does he live in or what decade is he stuck in?
Rush is just as much of an idiot as Ralph Nader.
I think he who said, “We can’t see the forest for the trees” was on to the Dao of things here in the USA. We are so busy watching the game being played by the Democratic Party’s two candidates—Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama—to see (or even to remember) that this is America where a woman, or a black man will not make it to the White House. NOT YET. So, what the Democrats will end up doing (by putting their best two feet forward) is handing the Presidency to a brittle moderate Republican. If it were not too painful to contemplate, it would be downright funny.
Here's a crack squad for the White House
President- Obama
Vice- Edwards
Sec of State- Richardson
Throw in Dodd for foreign relations
I think this team would do wonders!
Rush is actually right (for once). I am a proud supporter of Sen. Obama, donated to his campaign and will continue to support him until he reaches to the WHITE HOUSE. However, I absolutely REFUSE to vote for him if Hillary will be on the ticket with him.
Obama 08!!
With Sebelius, Webb, Nunn, Biden or Edwards as VP!!!!
How is it that the opinion of an extremist polemicist warrants this kind of headline treatment? CNN is enabling one of the most negative influences in American politics, and thereby grant him strength and validity that he absolutely does not deserve.
Which radio station does Mr.Limbaugh host ? It is time for the station to kick his A's real hard !!!
Why is Limbaugh even around?Isn't he just a wonderful role model for the Republican party and the neo-nazi conservative right.He couldn't even keep his predjudice to himself on Monday Night Football.
Obama would be the perfect Vice-President since they aren't allowed to actually do anything anyway and that's right up Obama's alley!