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appology accepted.

Wow Rush, look at all the blogs you get!!!! You really scare the people, sorta like Sarah Palin.........they know when to get worried. You and Sarah really stir those Democrats up!!!!!

Search this page for a comment by "Rush my HERO".

This is how intelligent Rush's supporters are.

It would totally suck to be a GOP congressperson and need to bow down to Rush Limbaugh and similar ilk on a daily basis. Could there be a worse job in America? Really, a fast food counter job would be FAR less humiliating.

When did the GOP develop a gestopo?

Don't let anyone think for themselves Goppers! You might end up with good ideas.

That sounds a little soft to me. Maybe he should grow a spine

Gingrey doesn't even have the guts to stand up for what he knows is right. As a resident of GA, it makes me sad.

I am a life-long Democrat, but I have learned so much from Rush. I have learned how to think about issues and not just accept what the pompous media feeds me. I don't always agree with Rush, but I respect the fact that he gives us information that we never hear in the media today.

Ok, keep having them be your spokesmen if you want, and the RNC will live out the rest of its life in political purgatory.

Don't want to upset fatboy now do we.

For all you hardcore keyboard warriors ever listen to Rush. I never once heard Rush ever be negative on the radio unlike other leftist radio personalities like Ed Schultz.

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Are you kidding? How about "I want the Obama administration to fail"!? Not negative huh? You must be as high as Rush!

WOW
If a Talk Radio host and a TV News anchor are the pinnacle and most powerful people in the conservative movement, then their party is doomed.

You don't see democrats calling Howard Stern their "pinnacle of liberalism and sole liberal movement"

Liberals have real people like Clinton, Gore, Pelosi, Kennedy, Dean, Obama.... real folks that just don't talk the talk, they actually campaign and write bills and whip the govt to push the liberal movement.

You don't see Democrats taking orders from Tom Cruise

This would be silly and funny if it weren't, in reality so sad. How dare anyone inject any thought, insight or at least attempted logic into political discourse. Gosh, that sort of behavior could lead to constructive approaches to the issues, or even, perish the thought, solutions!

Republicans are a sad, sad people... This is why I am , and forever will be a Democrat! Rush, you are a moron!

Yeaahhhh lets all follow the two uneducated radio personalities, Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hanity!!!! They sure can teach us a thing or two....oh....no...wait they droped out of college and they just have a High School diploma....What can they teach me??? I have a Masters Degree in Phsycology. I guess not a thing.

Wow, I guess his constituents really snapped him back in line, huh? Ay thar boy I know you ain't trashtalking dem good ole boys Rush and Sean, heh?

Bow, bow, bow to the FAT MAN!

do the republicans really want to hold any office in america?seems they keep forgeting that the country voted for change in a big way.and only thing im seeing is the same old song and dance of division,even between members of thier own party.seems if they whole party got took over by hate and anger at anything that did'nt did'nt beleive the same as them.and by the way what do they believe in?way to many points of view and seems they lost the reason they started the party for in the first place,ironic really.

Phil show some spine and stand up to the self inflated demogogues. What has Rush Limbaugh or Sean Hannity ever done for this country other than criticize progress to promote their own careers. Please tell me if they ever performed a single act of public service.

who is Rush Limbaugh?

When the Republicans feel it best to follow the advice of Limbaugh (a man who flunked out after two semesters of college) and ignore the advice of a brilliant President who is a graduate of Harvard Law School, has an 85% popularity rating,, has surrounded himself with the best experts in the country, and who has the support of the business community, it is no wonder we are in the mess we are in. Watching the Republicans this last week has been like watching the Dodo birds go after the last watermelon in the movie "Ice Age." Without the business community, their only real remaining base is the far religious right, those hoping to hoard more cash in bonuses at the top of the corporate ladder, and hate filled drop-outs like Limbaugh. No one can survive on extremism alone.

Rev. Limbaugh and Hannity and their church of "Hate and Negative Thinking". Wise up Right-Wingers and try being human instead of hiding behind the flag and throwing up your hate.

REALLY people. Can you listen to the entire statement what Rush said and not take it out of context.

If Gingrey became a democrat which he certainly is everyone would be happy!

1 bad apple " can " spoil the whole bunch through.

Idiots....Rush is a joke and Hannity is another sore loser....They had 8 years of hate radio and TV to help promote the policies that put this nation in such a sad state....they are jokes....

If you see "eye-to-eye" with Limbaugh, you're as big a crack-addict, pigheaded, steaming-pile-of-fecal-matter RETARD that he is. I will continue, as per usual, to blame the south for letting filthy conservative slimeballs like Gingrey into our government. People need to take an IQ test before they can go out and vote! THANKS FOR NOTHING, GEORGIA.

It's been a very long day – but I'm encouraged because this was..by far... the best and funniest news story of the day. I can go to bed laughing because Rush is leading the party and folks are bending over for his approval:)

For all you hardcore keyboard warriors ever listen to Rush. I never once heard Rush ever be negative on the radio unlike other leftist radio personalities like Ed Schultz.

Rush is just the opposite very optimistic and cuts through the bs. Aparently you guys never listened to Rush.

Oh yeah I guess Obama doing cocaine is better (in his book) is much better than prescription drugs.

Or Barney Frank dating the ceo of an organization that helped cause the economic mess.

Thank you Congressman Gingrey! As long as your ilk in the Republican party continue to pay homage to the likes of Rush Limbaugh, the overwhelming majority of the American people will reject you at the ballot box. The ranks of the GOP shrink with each election. There are no longer any Republican representatives in the House from New England. You would think that the smarter leaders of your party would have learned a lesson from the thumping they received this past November 4th. But that's ok... You keep burning incense at the feet of rightwing demagogues like Limbaugh and Sean Hanity. Would you please remind the last member of the GOP in Congress to turn out the lights when he leaves?

Those are the symbols of the Republican party these days, a RADIO talk show host who wishes ill for his country for the sake of his show and another lunatic TV show host on Fox News. Apparently you cannot offend them these days.

Now we know why Republicans didn't vote yes...

Rush Limbaugh had his day back in the '90's and since then has become increasingly irrelevant. His comments are meant less to criticize Obama''s policies than to draw attention to himself and let the public know that Rush Limbaugh is still around. Poor Rush, he's a has-been and he knows it.

I hope Obama fails..

I am glad to see that not one Republican in the House of Representatives voted for Obama stimulus plan.

I will now start to send money to Republican candidates again.

Obama is wrong, his policies are wrong and he is wrong for America.

I just realized these are the same scaredy-cat Republicans who are afraid of a bunch of scrawny wannabe "terrorists" we're holding it Gitmo.

We're Americans! We are not cowards! We are no longer afraid.

They stink !

Anyone who watches Limbaugh and doesn't see him for the shock jock and hypocrite that he is, has more problems than can be solved in a CNN comment section. Hannity is just a Republican speaking head, along with his other Fox Friends. If they didn't all agree with each other, their feelings would get hurt.

Anyone - make that ANYone - who sides with Limbaugh on this is a ridiculous person and deserves no respect. Rush Limbaugh is a FAT joke plain and simple! People are waking up to that with his "I hope Obama fails" fart.

What is truly amazing about this is a Rep from Ga and someone who is in a governing position in Washinton claims he sees eye to eye with Rush, because he has to uphold the "sacred values" of the Republican party.

Yep the last I heard Rush is just filled with sacred values.....yep , I am sure God wants Obama to fail as Rush does . If you pray he fails we all fail...And this is certainly Christian values in action Mr Gingrey!

Why is this party going so far away from real values but think they are the only ones that have them! .This is really frightening when a party listens to such hate filled speech and from people like Hannity and Limbaugh and call it values!

As a Christian I am trully mystified and distressed by all the hate the deep south thinks are values.
And when did politicians become so afraid of these blowhards spewing hate that they see eye to eye with them.

I am truly worried about this country with the likes of this Ga Republican... As a fellow southerner , I am ashamed!!!

It is Rush who should be apologizing to the whole of the US for trying to play God with the election and his Chaos movement. Well, it DIDN'T work and he failed. Perhaps that is why he wants Pres. Obama to fail now. Let's hope that the US is finally free from the scare
mongering of Hannity and Limbaugh. Get over the fear and you will no longer be victims of these two clowns!

No apologies necessary. The comments were spot on.

Gingrey is as spineless as the other Republicans. You allow Limbaugh and Hanity direct your thoughts. You succumbed to the ideas of tenth grade dropouts, and drug addicts. What is wrong with you? Is this going to keep you in office? If so, Your district is a bunch of DITTO's.

Mr. Gingrey and other Republicans worry excessively about keeping their "base" frothed up. This shouting base, epitomized by the likes of Limbaugh, Hannity and Boortz (and Palin), is NOT the mainstream of the party. Until they once again become a reasoned, principled conservative party, Republicans will remain out of power.

Gingrey is nothing but a GUTLESS MORON !!!!

He was right the first time but his brain dead people he represent calls his office and he goes on the FATMANS show to beg for Forgivness. If the Repo's want Limbaugh to be the leader of the party
then go for it. Politics is not about sitting on a Idelog stance but it is about making compromises and trying to work together. The problem with people who listen to talk radio is that it is a entertainment forum
which some idiots use as a news source and that is the sad thing to
behold.

Oh my god, what a coward. What the hell is wrong with Republicans. They had the power for 8 years and left a soup sandwitch. Absolutely no remorse.

What a joke. Elected officials now answering to Lamebaughlls? I don't get it. The doctor shopping, pill popping, perscription borrowing addict propagandist supported and sold the principles that got America where it is today: jobless, losing wealth, and MORE terrorists wanting to kill us! Let him rot in post-Dubya hell, along with all the other idiot dittoheads.

The only Republicans left in Congress are those from the extreme red districts. All they care about is self-preservation (getting re-elected). It has gotten to a point where they have to lick Limbaugh and Hannity's boots and suck up to the ridiculous ideology and vitriol they promote. This is a just repayment for decades of crooked policies based on lies, fear and deception. It will take real leadership to de-program the foolish "base" which no longer cares about facts or reality, about whether an idea is good or bad, but only about whether it is THEIR idea or not. Now, make way for Palin in 2012 and the destruction of the Republican party will be complete.

Rush Good FROM AMERICA , HE IS HAVE HONOR TELL THE TRUE ,LIBTARD HATE TELL THE TRUE BUSY WITH FREE CONDOM

pelosi fake smile worth$2 , watch Jo leno make fun her smile like kitten

Sorry, but other people should not apologize for the wreckless talk of someone else. For the past eight years we have been spoon fed lies one after another. This country faces its most darkest hours because of Bush and the GOP and Rush wants to wish that Obama fail. Let us be completely honest what scares Rush, White Supremists and the GOP is that when Obama succeeds it will be the last of the GOP. They don't understand that when Obama succeeds we as a nation, succeeds. Go Away Rush

OH-MY-GOD! Rush has taken control of the Republican Party. OH-MY-GOD! They're going down in flames now for sure! It's such a beautiful thing to watch!

pandering to a blowhard drug junkie? is he serious? his comments were right on the mark. what a pathetic loser to kiss a talk show host's butt. oh yeah, Republican.

What cracks me up is the Republicans think they know how to fix the economy, not to long ago they wanted to privatize Social Security, let the American people manage their Social Security by investing in the stock market. What a train wreck that would have been, not only have we seen our 401k / IRA disappear we would have seen our Social Security disappear. Leaving this country in a bigger hole than we are in now. Thankfully the Democrats were not at sleep at the switch and did not let this disaster occur.

They are all crooks and liers Dems and Rep and you people think Obama is God. Wake up!!!

Pathetic. The Republicans have no leaders. Limbaugh and Hannity are two racist, dishonest, windbag bullies and as long as no one stands up to them their vitriol will seem like the truth to those ignorant 25% who approved of Bush until the bitter end. The last nail in the coffin of the Republican party will be the Palin 2012 nomination, which IS coming.

There are two things the radical right wing have in common with communists. 1. They have a party line. 2. They threaten honest thought every chance they get. And oh yeah. They are extinct.

Looking at the House vote on Obama's stimulus package it would appear most Republicans agree with the mean-spirited Limbaugh and Hannity.

That's great! Conservatives, just like liberals, just don't get it. That means there'll be fewer of them to deal with in the next Congress. But then it took the far left a while to get it too. We ended up with a lot more moderates in Congress.

Like I tell my students "Annoy the left and the right. Think for yourselves."

Gingrey does not support the Stimulus package along with many of his fellow Republicans. Interesting how none of the Stimulus checks are being returned. You cannot tell me that everybody that gets the Stimulus check is a Democrat. They may complain about Stimulus Checks but as soon as theirs arrives, they go all quiet. Republicans = Sheep!!! Note* Not all Democrats Support the Stimulus package but if the Government wants to send me money, I will put it in the bank like a responsible citizen.

What a sorry piece of GARBAGE. Both Limbaugh and Gingrey.They both are a sorry excuse for human beings.

Sometimes...Rush exaggerates the liberal mind a lot...He really either doesn't understand them or he's nuts...lol...liberals don't understand spiritual truth...but Rush is right...they often act out of and think with their "emotions." Obama will play right into the enemy's hands if he ignores wisdom.

Limbaugh is drug addict and small minded fascist.

I guess the GOP is now in the business for censoring the truth. What a said shape it is in? To be republican means to be an individual with moral and ethical corruption.

Does anyone know who we are borrowing this $825 billion from?

WOW, Republicans are truly groveling to keep Rush Limbaugh happy. If you have ever listened to this egotistical pill popper you will understand what has happened to this party. Sad, so sad

Wow. Political suicide!

Why don't you say you agree with Palin while you're at it!

The guy clearly doesn't understand how the wind is blowing. Nobody gives a crap about Rush any more.

Ish! Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hanity are two of the biggest bimbos on television. Now, it almost sounds like they are really running the Republican party. How can any intelligent person take them seriously!? Why do they follow Rush and Sean and not Colin Powell?

I believe in the freedom of speech , but I think that some republicans go to the extreem and find pleasure in putting others down to make themselves feel superior.

Gingrey, you were right the first time! Have the courage to stand behind what you said. I am sorry that you backed down. It is about time to call these two idealogues on their nonsense, not bow down to them.

this guy represents no one, his is just a kiss-a– who is looking to keep his job.

Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh are just expressing their own values and values of the Republican party. No more than any Democrat expressing their values. Sorry, but it's a double standard when it comes to the media.

How sad. If you don't toe the party line you get threatened. Sounds like the Baath Party or worse.
You know, I'm sure most Republicans would insist that they were good Christians. What good Christian supports people that are known liars? Do they read their bible and know that God doesn't like people who lies?

Gingrey grew a BACKBONE then immediately lost it
To Say that I hope Obama Fails is like saying I hope America
fails that is why so called christian conservatives like Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity are mentioned in the Bible when JESUS said "I NEVER KNEW YOU"

This epitomizes what is wrong with today's Republican party. That they are so beholden to partisan political cheerleaders is why America has decided to leave them behind.

Why is this drug abuser getting so much air/press time? The only difference between Rush and "regular" drug abusers is that they would get theirs by prescription if they could and people like Rush would buy theirs on the street if they had to.

I have for years hoped that Limbaugh's jaws would lock. Ditto for Hannity. Gingrey should open his eyes to look around and notice that many Republicans have lost or been tossed out of their offices by citizen electors. He is not guarenteed a seat in Congress. The boot can target his rear side. He has joined my wish list for locked jaws.

Good grief!! Does this mean that a typical Republican truly listens to Rush Linbaugh? If so, this is frightening. . .because he is the curse of America.

Why are our elected officials not responding to Rush. I do not think Rush can stand up at a fast food for 4 hours cooking burgers. Yet, he sit down making millions. He distorts the truth or state what he desires He needs a real job,making $8.00 an hour. Also, many of our elected officials need to visit the low wage earner and live their lives
for one year.

It's too bad when yiu can't tell the truth about something because your supporters can't see the truth because of their ideology!

If I were a betting person, I'd say that this man will not be reelected if he is a supporter of Rush.

another gutless congressman. amazing that these elected officials cede party leadership to a big lying bag of wind like limbaugh. it is no mystery to me as to why the last elections turned out the way they did.

Hannity is pretty respectable.

Outstanding! I now have no doubt that the so-called conservatives will continue their descent into the crapper where they belong. I guess the beating they took in the last two elections hasn't sunk in. Denial is a beautiful thing.

Let's hope Georgia says goodbye to Phil. He is against everything except lower taxes for the rich. He believes lower taxes will solve everything. He is against the government. He believes the government is the problem. Tell that to those whose savings have been guaranteed by the government FDIC. Tell those living on Social Security.

Apologizing to Rush, after his nasty and negative comments: cheap homage for uninformed votes.

I am so sick and tired of partisan politics. Who cares about the American people, I'm voting along party lines "No matter what." This makes me sick, we should abolish both parties and have our elected officials do what the majority of us want, who cares what Limbaugh says!

Do you guys even listen to Rush?

Theres more hate in this blog then you'll ever hear from Rush.

I agree with him - Rush is Right - if your a conservative and want less government in your life.

i mean I can't do nothing but laugh at the outrage on here for the reason why? Did you guys really think the Republican party was going to change . Have they giving you guys any indications over the last 30 years that they've change. Take a look at the south, There's a reason why it's design that way by republicans. They have never cared about this country.They only thing they care about is their pockets and their friends pockets.

Apologize to Hannity who is a alcoholic and Limbaugh a drug addict who both are only talk host? They should be talking to people that have problems of addictions and stop hiding behind their deceit They are not politians politicians if they could be they wouldn't be where they are just radio talk host.Isn't this country going through enough to worry about with people committing suicide because they are losing their homes and jobs I must say this is really sad. Hannity and Limbugh keep their ratings when people cater to listening in ....so just stop listening and let their ratings fall and then soon won't air.Gingrey needed to be the politian the people voted him for and stuck to his previous comments and not condoning what Limbaugh said ...... but no minutes after his statements the republicans were probably all over him to apologize leaving him looking like a sick puppy. Hopefully someday all politicians will stand for the american people and not their political status and greed and the likes of Hannity and Limbaugh

LOL...he (Rush) gets carried away sometimes...and yes, can be offensive...but sometimes these guys are interesting to listen too, as well as entertaining...Michael Savage too...LOL...

WHY DO YOU PPLE LISTEN TO THESE NARROW MINDED ILK

Why am I not surprised? Georgia is ranked 3rd or 4th from the bottom in SAT scores, and these hicks are more concerned with remaining a true Red State than embracing the change at hand. The next time someone asks me why I am moving my family out of Georgia, I am going to point them to this article. I am teaching my children to embrace diversity, to think independently and to value the pursuit of knowledge. Far too many people in Georgia think like Gingrey's constituency. I can no longer allow my children to be raised in that environment.

CAPTAIN LIMBAUGH WILL NOT TOLERATE ANY MUTINY FROM REPUBLICAN SENATORS, CONGRESSMANS, OR GOVERNORS

Why is everyone surprise to find out how strong Limbaugh’s control is over the Republicans? Have people forgotten how Limbaugh forced the Republican Party against their will to support Airhead Diva Sarah Palin, no matter how far in deep space space this Palin cadet was flying?

If you ever considered leaving the Republican Party-–the time is NOW!

Did you notice that by inference that he does what is right for his people and his party, not what is right for the American People.

eddieblue is a perfect example of "Evolution of a Republican". They spread fear for years among the American people and now that we have wised up to it they have no one to spread fear to except themselves.

Don't believe me, tune in to Fox news and take a sip of beer everytime you hear the words fear and scared, and be sure to have someone ready to take you to the hospital when you get alchohol poisoning.

Fox News: Fear and Balanced

The Hannity and Limbaugh Doctrine is about fear and doubt.

They will do everything they can to sow the seeds of negativity and chaos in America today. I am surprised that conservatives would support them and that folks run afraid of them.

When you speak only negatively and make people afraid, this is what dictators are made of. This is the work of the devil.

I for one, want to see the country grow and prosper, so I refuse to listen to hate, fear, and negativity.

God Bless America!! and all the citizens in it.

what a sad state the GOP is in if an elected member of the party is apologizing to a pill popping radio host.

if Rush is your party leader, your party is in serious trouble.

Wow...in the Limbaugh piece, Rubulicans (Larry, Paul, etc) were all over Dems saying that Limbaugh had the right to free speach (when criticizing Obama). Funny how they don't seem to chime in here when Gingrey criticizes Limbaugh. To you Obama optimists and Limbaugh lavishers, go back and read that ticker. You're all over the place saying that Dems need to read the entire statement, and that Dems should not judge Limbaugh by a partial quote. Tell me, was this your position regarding Wright??? How long were Limbaugh's soundbites of Wright??? I say again, it's easy to double talk with a forked tongue.

I just sent the congressman a letter expressing my feeling that he should at least pretend he's got a pair.

You can e-mail him too. It's real easy to find...

Rush is the God that the Republicans worship. If they refuse, there will be hell to pay...

When did we have to start apologizing to comedians like Limbaugh and Hannity WAKE UP REPUBLICAN our country need YOU.

Yes, I agree, we need some republicans to maintain their focus on putting the "country first." Our new President's first priority, behind beer is in maintaining and building many "friendships." He'll be drinking in Iran before long.

Why would anybody apologize to Limbaugh. He is an attention getter.

I consider Rush Limbaugh to be UnAmerican! Also any one who sides with him.

His own quote states "You don’t have to try to do what’s best for your people and your party." Sorry...I must have something wrong, but I thought our Representatives were elected to serve the people and do what is best for the country. I guess we are supposed to infer that what is good for the people or the country might not be good for his party. Of course they want him to fail...they did a superb job of creating an enormous mess. If our new President is capable of engineering the change he envisions and start our turn around to better days they will look like even bigger screw ups than have believed.

“Success is measured only by results and over long periods of time” So “my friends”, if you have been losing consistently, perhaps it’s the way think or that you don’t think at all.

Its appears some people is lock stock in step with Hitler in the name of conservative.

Are all Republicans sheep? What was wrong with having an opinion against the stupid statements of Limbaugh?
Unfortunately this form of Pied-piper thinking is not just Republican, and it is because of that that this country is in such bad shape.

If Gingrey and his "radio talk show heroes" are the new face of the republicans, I'd say the dems have a wrap on gov't for the next 12 to 20000 years

I'll tell you... Crap like this only makes the democratic party stronger and reaffirms what most people ( the smarter half) already know... That is there are no leaderships, agendas and principles in this GOP, just a bunch of lost souls and cowards that point fingers and whine. They will say and do anything to safe their seats. Apologize to Hannity and Limbaugh??? Are you kidding me??? What a bunch of sell out. Where is Reagan's GOP???

Coward.

Too bad Gingrey did not have the spine after-all – I guess he is back un-board with those that hope that we fail as a country. Good to know!

Hey Dittoheads....why do you think you're called that? LOL

So the media brainwashes everyone except the "republicans"? Yet you call yourself dittoheads??

Great, Obama's hosting a cocktail party tonight. He sure is the life of the "parties."

hello , hello , hello ?? does anybody hear me ? this emergency package would have been alot simpler, and more effective, if only the monies were given directly to the people who would have used it to pay bills and make purchases that would have stimulated the country most effectivly.

the republicans are looking for a leader, i guess they found one... too bad he is a drug addict, then again look at their vice presidential candidate, nothing surprises me about these people, they are just weird...

Why is he bowing to Rush Limpbaugh? He was right on what he said – it's a new era of politics – one of negotiation and compromise. Enough of the obstructionist politics of the past 8 years – the narrow minded politics of the Bush and his fellow Republicans – the public said loud and clear in the last election that enough of this divisive politics – that is why the Democrats have significant majorities in both the Senate and the House – enough is enough.

If Republicans want to get back in the public eye, they will have to stop the Limpbaughs, Hannities, O'Reillys and their neofascist-conservative divisive language.

YOUR RIGHT MARY, WE LIVE IN A SOCIETY WHERE WE HAVE THE FREEDOM TO BASH OUR PRESIDENT AND CURRENT ADMINISTRATION, BE ANTI-AMERICAN IF WE CHOOSE TO. THIS BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY OF OURS. THE PROBLEM WITH WHAT COMES OUT OF RUSH'S MOUTH IS S-T ALONG WITH HIS LISTENERS, JUST A BUNCH OF RACIST, BIGOTS WHO FEEL THAT TRYING TO GET THIS COUNTRY OF OURS BACK ON IT'S FEET IS A BAD THING. MARY YOU CONTINUE TO SUPPORT RUSH AND MOVE TO CRAWFORD TX OR WHEREVER CHENEY LIVES.

I have listened to Limbaugh. He has legitimate policy disputes with among other things, the stimulus package. The left is simply trying to stifle debate by proclaiming the Obama administration off limits. I don't expect the political left to display any intellectual integrity, so it is pointless to revisit attacks on Bush during his 8 years. Which of course, the left justifies because they had policy disputes with his administration. Objecting to millions of stimulus dollars going to the NEA, birth control,and STD prevention is hardly un-american, racist, homophobic or my favorite, "mean-spirited"

EVERY REPUBLICAN IN THE SENATE AND THE CONGRESSIONAL HOUSE IS A RUSH LIMBAUGH DITTO-HEAD.

This is more evidence to illustrate why nearly all common sense Americans believe every elected Republican, whether Senator, Congressman, Governor, or Mayor, is beholden to "Lord of the Druggies – the Evil and Wicked Rush Limbaugh".

COWARD!!

Rush Limbaugh does not Know and Understand the Definition of “Socialism” and “Communism”. He is an Illiterate and Talkative. Canada and UK have healthcare provided by State, does it mean Canada and UK are Socialist Countries? We have Free Education till the 12th grade, Social Security System, does not make USA a Communist Country. Even Democratic States are “Welfare States”. Limbaugh is a Duffer who does not understand what a Welfare State is. He wants Obama to fail, just because Obama is trying to Regulate Banking, Finance and Taxation. Does Limbaugh know and understand that Unregulated Banking, Finance and Taxation can lead to Thuggery, Exploitation and Lawlessness? Limbaugh has the Freedom of Speech, but he should not speak Nonsense. He is Misguided, Disillusioned and an Idiot.

"And on so many of these things, I see eye-to-eye with Rush Limbaugh." In other words, he is a proud attention-seeking, loud mouth, ditto-head. Sir, no need to fear Rush; he's all bark and no bite, cheesburgers notwithstanding.

the brainwashed do not know that they have been brainwashed. you all talk about how theyre all hate-mongers. but you stoop down to a level by calling them childish names and lash out at them. so whos really the hate-monger? you people are filled with malice and ill-will. its disgusting

How sad that anyone would want to align themselves with Rush. And even sadder that this man lives someplace where the population is aligned with Limbaugh's values. To ever wish for your government to fail in doing their best or to feel that voting along party lines – whatever the party – is more important than working together for the betterment of all shows a true lack of patriotism and a lack of understanding of what this last election was all about. President Obama was elevted because we are tired of being Democrats or Republicans, Conservatives or Liberals. We're ready to be Americans.

Give me a break, typical Republican who can't stand by his words as if limbaugh and hannity, both uneducated bafoons are the voice of your party. There is a reason republicans lost power.

What a coward? Why appologive? But it is Georgia, some people in that state probably think Rush is smart. I would repected him if he would of stuck to his comments. Maybe he is afraid of
Rush and Hannity.

WOW!! Are you seriously concerned with what a Meth head and next in line of the Aryan Brotherhood think? And Republicans wonder why their party is sinking...

Gingrey is a wimp for retracting the truth.General Sherman should have finished the job in Georgia.

He must think Rush is more important then Obama.

I knew that today's Republicans were being led around like a bull by a nose ring by the likes of Rush Limbaugh but I didn't realize how much until reading this article. If some of these conservatives don't wake up they will find that they have no Republican party left at all. The day you allow your party to be run and manipulated by a radio pundit is the day you may as well go looking for another party.

He appologizes for not agreeing with an idiot like limbaugh.

what will it take for "republics" to find a backbone?

GO RUSH! President Socialist is going to run this country into the ground with his social spending agenda and Rules for Radicals tactics. Debt is what got us INTO this mess, so heck, why not pile on more of it and secure welfare Dem votes for all our kids and grandkids?

I'm just sitting back here, reading all these similar comments from different names. Ok, you one liberal wacko out there who posted all these hate filled comments, time to go back to your padded room.

If Rush Limbaugh is a valued and needed supporter of congressional Republicans, than the Democrats really are in a commanding position.

I agree with the junior senator from Minnesota: "Rush Limbaugh is a Big , Fat Idiot."

Rush, as a fascist reactionary tool, obviously doesn't have any very clear understanding of how things are supposed to work in a constitutional democracy. That's no surprise, and no big deal. As an entertainer, he serves his country by keeping his listeners off the streets for a few hours a day, and that's good for us all. It is a little discouraging, though, when a member of Congress is so clueless that he believes he owes greater fealty to the fat man and his lynch mob than to any principle of honor or courage.

Are you kidding me? Don't all these politicians espouse doing what is right for their country? This moron started to and then he backed off. Yet another republican who can't think for himself. I have not met one personally who doesn't think Rush is "God" and who won't listen to the windbag whenever possible.

We must thank this guy. He is confirming the CD that the Repubs had out with all the racist comments. The REPUBLICAN Party is a party of racist White men like Rush, Newt, Sean Hannity, O'Reilly, and now this racist cracka!

Wow. So Gingrey is apologizing for DISAGREEING with Limbaugh? Has it really come to that Republicans? You are not even free to disagree anymore? Maybe if individual Republican politicians had the guts to admit when they disagree with each other instead of letting a college dropout with a microphone call the shots they could have some proper political discourse and do some good for their country AND win elections.
This way of thinking will keep Republicans out of power for about a decade at least. Kudos to you Ginrey for proving you are a statesman standing on his own two feet.

Hey Rep. Gingrey.. I've got some boots that need licking.

I meant to say Sean and Rush

so Sean and Hannity are the party's voice? wow. what a shame....

America used to be smart. How sad to see a dear old friend losing their marbles.

Limburger should be taken off the air. He's no better than Don Imus. Freedom of speech? Give me a break. His outrageous comments are destructive and irresponsible. While you're at it, throw Coulter onto the same trash heap. Sad that these evil forces are brainwashing 20 million.

Sounds like Rush Limbaugh puts more fear in those of his own party then he dose our President .
Old Limbaugh sure like's to emulate the politics of fear, similar to that of pre Nazi Germany , " Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler ".
Unfortunately for Rush he looks and acts more like a drug addicted , " Hermann Göring " !

Sad old LIMBAUGH !

this is hilarious for someone who governs being told what to do by a radio host

I thank it is a shame that the shape the countery is in , that rush Limbaugh is allowed to get on t-v * raido and talk about our president Obama ,the way he has, all the problems Gw bush brought on the us . he should be removed from the air & tv I thank it is a disgrace to us citizen of this country To have to listen To.
Bii of Tn.

What a sad commentary on the state of our nation! Sad that a grown man–a politician no less–feels pressure to apologize to the doofus of dogma–Rush Limbaugh. Then again, hasn't recent history taught us that many Republicans adhere to the rants of an irrelevant windbag!

From $825 to $819billion shows Rush does have some clout and Gingrey did right to apologise. Not enough but the shift sends a strong message as to who calls the shot when it comes to a democrat president. Making it tougher but the smart ones come out of it alive or badly wounded. Gingrey learned very fast from angry response from his party members.

I am a conservative Republican, and I don't need Rush Limbaugh to speak for me. Ever since his whole drug habit and denial became public, I have wondered why people continue to put so much stock in this windbag. Learn to think for yourselves, people!

When did Obama stop using cocaine ?

What a coward. Limbaugh is anti-American, through and through, and this "Representative" should be working for America, not worrying about the clowns who are only interested in themselves.

I have to agree with Linda in Mississippi. As a Kentuckian and a Democrat, I have to appologize for Mitch McConnell and Jim (senile)Bunning, Kentucky's puppet Repug senators. Both have consistently voted for policies that are harmful to the average Kentuckian. Yet, we (not me) keep electing thes stooges. I do not understand it at all. Why do people vote against what is best for them?

Two more years and the final republican will be out on street and never be able to legislate another law to destroy this country. The word republican will be a thing of the past, just like rush and hannity. Patience will be the best remedy for the next 2 years. Since rush is the new republican spokesperson is he eligable for federal money?

Mr. Gingrey proves that he's just another party tool by pandering to the rabid, simple-minded folk who think that hate-mongers like Rush & Sean have any relevance in our society. Too bad. We really need some free-thinking Republicans who can put country first and partisan manure second. Oh, wait, I just said "free-thinking Republicans" ..... silly me....

Yes...you see eye to eye with Rush the idiot Limbaugh...do you also agree that Obama needs to fail in fixing this economy. So which is it...hurt the country in the effort to cast a shadow on the democrats? How about doing what is best to fix this country. You want to win back your seats? Lets work together to fix this country. Maybe if you conservatives work with the both parties something can be done. Then when you are up for re-election you can tout how you were able to help this country and if re-elected you can continue to do so.

My problem isn't with "Rush" so much as it is with ANYBODY who would believe EVERYTHING he (or ANYONE) would say.

Rush essentially IS "mainstream media" for 25% to 30% of the country (ditto-heads) & the PRIMARY "news" source (scary) for many of them (lol). For him to still cast himself as the "outsider" (not part of the "mainstream media" elite blah blah) at THIS stage is laughable.

He's an entertainer (RNC apologist) who tells the ditto-head kool-aid drinkers what they want to hear.

Alright, if Gingrey's supporters are mad at him maybe next election we can get another Democrat on the GA team.
In my opinion no one should apologize for saying anything critical (read BAD) about Limbaugh, Hannity, O'Reily, or any of that ilk. These people do not represent everyday Americans, nor do they represent the average Republican.

Who in his right mind would listen to one word that lying drug addicted hate-monger Rush Blowhard would have to say about anything? He's an irrational, badly-informed lunatic filled with rage, and leading one of the most inauthentic and destructive lives imaginable. America should put him in jail for hate crimes.

It says a lot that the Republican party feels it "needs" Limbaugh and Hannity, and yes, even Palin . Did they learn nothing in November?

True conservative Republicans pursuing a conservative agenda and a return to political power certainly make a big mistake hitching their wagons to the likes of Limbaugh and Hannity. Both have become millionaires many times over preaching their negativity to all those who can't think for themselves and need to daily lectures on what to think. It truly amazes me that so many continue to follow and listen to them, when all they accomplish by doing so is enriching the program sponsors and Limbaugh and Hannity. This isn't the 80's any longer and living in the past with Ronald Regan is not going to solve this mess we are in, which in no small part has been brought about by so called conservatives in Congress and the White House and their free spending contra conservative behavior. As an independent I am here to tell you that Republicans will never again earn my vote, and I have voted for Republican presidents in the past, by cow towing to Limbaugh, Hannity and their ilk.

Where are all the neo-hypocrits now, who were complaining earlier about Rush's free-speech rights in the light of the DCCC petition (which by the way, did not limit Rush's free speech at all)? Nowhere to be found. Are they not worried about one of their own Reps. who feels he has no right to think on his own, without asking permission from Hannity and Limbaugh. Looks like the people of GA elected to office a limp-wristed puppet of the rightwing entertainment industry! What hypocrisy!

Just think, we have a lot more just like him in congress from Georgia.

Who cares what Beavis & Buthead say.

If those are your "biggest supporters," its time to quit the game.

Phil Gingrey needs to be reminded that the good people of his district in Georgia did not elect Rush Limbaugh or Sean Hannity or Newt Gingrich to be their representative.... They elected Phil Gingrey!!

And perhaps more importantly, Mr. Gingrey's constituents back home also need to be reminded of the same thing! Those constituents elected Mr. Gingrey to do *THEIR* bidding and represent *THEM*... NOT to do be the lap dog of Limbaugh, Hannity, or Gingrich!!

Phil Gingrey's initial comments were precisely correct! It *IS* easy to criticize when you are outside of the system and have *NO* responsibility for *ANYTHING*! It is precisely our *ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES* of Congress who must do the real work of representing their own people back home and make the hard decisions that are needed to get this country back on track.

You can't give Rush or Sean a real job in the party let alone in state or federal government. Their job is to stir the pot and make millions doing it. Snake oil salesmen who sell you the joy juice then slide out of town.

I'd like to apolgoize to Rush as well: I'm sorry you always dwell in a stink hole and that you've managed to draw the once-respectable GOP to the same place.

How typically Southern, kissing the feet of an oxycontin addict!

Guess we can add this guy in with the other two windbags.
Really, I can't beleive this guy apologized- I would try to stand as far away from those two as possible. I hope the voters of his home state are smart enough to see now what a wimp he is, and send him home.

I had more respect for Gingrey before he apologized. Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh are entertainers – they don't govern, set policy, make decisions. They entertain. If Rush was so patriotic, he would give up some of his $100M annual take from Clear Channel and have the 1500 Clear Channel employees who just lost their jobs stay employed. I prefer to watch Law and Order – that's entertainment – even Dancing with the Stars.....the same rule applies to the entertainers on the left like Mr. Olbermann – who I find to be intersting but I don't consider it news.

I think they should all call themselves what they are – political disk jockey's and WE should all start reading 2 or 3 newspapers a day.

Not just a coward – a two-time coward on the same issue. These Repubthugcans never change.

WOW. Whata ineffective elected official whose decisions are supported by talk radio entertainers. What's wrong with this picture.

Rush Limbaugh is a freakin' idiot. I can't believe people actually care what this drug addict has to say. He's dumb and fat.

Rash Limbo, chowder headed, drug addicted fool. He is a prime example of what is wrong with this country.

Rush must go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Only three words came to mind when I read that this guy cowered down to the likes of Hannity and Limbaugh.......

"And Jesus wept".

Those Republicans are still stuck in that exclusionary club world of "us against them" mentality while the rest of the country has seen the need to put party politics aside and get this country fixed and moving again.

Why is Limbaugh getting so much coverage. He's a drug abuser and we know that's creates brain damage. He's the epitomy of dicipline as evidenced by his waistline. He acts like a mad dog suffering from impotence. He supports hatred and intolerance. We, the American people mandated change: Limbough could be cast as the Grand Pupaw of all idiots in the film, "American Shame"

Talk about bending to the whims of "Polls" or criticism instead of saying what you believe in. i thought our backs were made of bones not rubber.

As a Southerner and a Democrat, I have to apologize to the rest of the nation for the likes of Gingrey and all the rest of Republicans from the South. I am truly horrified by the message they send to the nation, that we are all backwards and racist religious fanatics. While it is true that most whites in the South fit that description, there are many of us who abhor what they stand for and work hard to combat their ideology.

Apparently he doesn't have any cajones or independent thought after all. Just another party line lemming.

We are all American 1st and foremost... Why would any american want for american leaders to fail? If our government fail we all fail..

Wow..Phil..anybody that sees eye-to-eye with Rush is a fellow crackpot, not necessarily a conservative.

I am not a Democrat nor am I a Republican. I can proudly say that I am an independent voter, one of those middle of the road voters that these politicians try so hard to convince to vote for them. I can profoundly state that as an American voter I am completely disgusted to see that an elected official in this country feels he has to grovel to a radio talk show host. I can respect Mr. Gringey's statement of not wanting to upset his fellow republicans however, a better response would have been to call out Rush Limbaugh to run for public office. As an unbiased observer, these are truly sad times for those Republicans when their elected officials have less power than a guy that talks on the radio.

America will be a scary place if these type of republicans ever come to power....

Enough space should be reserved in Guantanamo to house Limbaugh. Thanks for telling us about his latest drivel, I thought he disappeared years ago. Maybe it was his relevance that disappeared.

Lesson: Don't offend the REAL shot callers of the GOP.

Just when we thought one so-called conservatives got the message in November, it turns out that Gingrey lost his spine and conviction in favor of un-american partisanship. It will be interesting to find out what these wing-nut radio flacks have on these guys.

Too bad. Limbaugh, Hannity and company are destroying this country. People are so caught up in divisive politics this day and it's becoming the norm. I believe the right have more respect for pundits than they do for it's leadership...or even God. It's coming to the point where it's almost time to take the Name "United" out of the "United States", thanks to these pundits who are making millions with their behavior.

Their party is dying.

Now the conservatives are fighting amongst themselves. After wrecking the economy the last 8 years, the good ole boys are trying to look like they hold the key to "values". Yep, the same values that gave protection to the corporations who would rather make a dishonest buck and send American jobs overseas than settle for moderate riches and preserve the American way of life. These guys make me sick!!! You are the dogs of our country and do not deserve citizenship.

What a wimp! First you stand-up and act like a United States Congressman and then you wimp out because of a backlash for offending Rush and mentioning Sean. You got 70% of vote in your re-election bid. What do you care what Rush and Sean think or say!

Your a United States Congressman – act like it !

He apologized for his moment of integrity? Bless his heart...

Its sad that a politician who is trying to do what he thinks is best for his country and his political party is being bullied by the fan base of extreme right wing talk show hosts for speaking the truth. The problem in politics is that the voters need to open up their eyes and minds and become educated voters rather than just blind followers.

My grandfather was a Republican. My father was a Republican. I am an independent voter who doesn't care much for Democrats or Republicans. What I can't understand is why anyone listens to Rush Limbaugh – he's a DJ on AM radio and known for making off the wall statements to get people to listen to his show. He's like Howard Stern, but with Oxycontin instead of strippers. These politicians need to start doing their jobs and stop criticizing each other.

Hannity and Limbaugh need rating and keep their 7 or 8 figure income, and they have to say something outrageous to keep their audiance. They are very smart. GOP pretty much will be flushed out by next generation if they think these two represent their voice.

4 years ago if anyone said what Limbaugh said, they would not be on the air and looked at as anti-american.

One more coward in Congress - afraid to speak his mind and say what many people already feel. Limbaugh is an idiot, and (almost) everyone knows it. He has no more credibility with the average American than a left-wing wacko like Al Sharpton. It's too bad that Gingrey feels beholding to toe the line with a (failed) GOP leadership.

Plenty of call for Rush and Sean to run for office. There's only one problem – you can shovel lies and garbage on the air, but when you actually have to provide undeniable proof of what you're talking about, it's hard to pull that from you-know-where!!!

This guy is in dire need of a spine donor..!!

Limbaugh is speaking the truth America.
Too bad about 60% of you are so stupid you won't listen.

kls

Give your seat to Hannity and Limbaugh since they have more effectiveness than you.

Why on earth would anyone apologize to Limbaugh and/or Hannity? They'd never apologize to anyone about anything.

This only proves that Gingrey is a turd of smaller stature than Limbaugh. That's right, because Rush is the most racist, slimey, hate-filled piece of crap to walk this Earth. Next time, Rush, do us all a favor and take enough of those lovely pills that they can't bring you back.

The power that Rush Limbaugh exerts over Republicans is astounding, and frightening. Even Senators apparently dance to his tune.

Limbaugh and his ilk are not conservatives. Conservatives value prudence, small but effective government, and both fiscal and political responsibility. Ronald Reagan must be spinning in his grave.

(GASP!) How dare anyone attempt to form their own opinions and disagree with the highly exalted, omnipotent, and most honourable Limbaugh and his only begotten son, Sean Hannity, for they shall be brought before the court and brutally executed, just as Sadaam Hussein would've done!

To all those people who are disappointed should know that conservative movement is Rush Limbaugh and without him, there would not have been a republican victory in 1994, 2000, 2002, and 2004. No one is stopping radio talk show hosts in the democratic party to go on air and talk about their principles. Sorry, I forgot that, they ran bankrupt(remember Air America).

Heaven forbid that Limbaugh and his ilk be criticized. After all, THEY are the people represented by the right wing of the Republican party. The American people are merely insignificant chaff to be disregarded.

I agree – Rush and Sean perfectly represent the Republican's views and everyone should remeber this when deciding which party to vote for in future elections. As Republicans have shown, they speak and vote in lock-step and Rush and Sean are a true image of what they represent. (Oh and throw Palin in there too!)

What a wimp. It's telling that his conservative supporters would much rather have him toe the party line than criticize the backseat drivers like hannity and limbaugh who chirp and snipe at politicians, when they have no idea how the governing process is done.

LOL people are still talking about this guy and Rush Limbaugh.

Talk about a couple of two-faced failures in their own right.

Rush Limbaugh, is a tradjedy set on America to bring focus on an archaic thought process, and a Republican loser. No wonder the Republican party is going down the drain. All that is left is Rush, Sarah, the Defense Industry CEOs, and a few other companies in their pockets. Thank God America is changing, and leaving these dinosaurs behind.

RUSH, HANNIKI all preach and incite racism.

Phil is my Congressman and this is not the first time he has let me down. Sounded like he was being reasonable at first, but if he apologizes for not agreeing with Rush and Henity, I have no use for him and I am appalled by his caving in to the small minds that want our president to fail in his attempts to pull us out of this financial abyss. Way to go Phil.
If Obama fails our country wil fail. We need to work together to get out of this financial situation.

Brett here is the real scoop,

We live in the real world, that is why I am writing now you see in the real world we have jobs.

Republican diplomacy of Peace thru Superior Fire Power kept us safe for seven years after the do nothing Clinton Administartion...

Senators Franks and Dodd (both Democrats by the way) got us into this mess with help from Clinton and "Affordable Housing" Sir, "Your" financial grasp is atrocious, thank you and all that voted for Franks and Dodd for the recession.

Your comment on WW II eludes me...

Proud Georgia Republican and Retired Military Officer...

Only Satan can apologize to Rush Limbaugh for making him evil.
I don't know why these evils (Rush Limbaugh and Sean) are still relevant in this party. Republicans will continue to lose if they believe in these "twins of deception". The world is moving and people need to change. Values don't mean HATE. I am a native of America and I don't HATE and I can't imagine that we still have people in this country who are listening to these evils.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH! Lapdog! Get some spine.

Obviously, as we have always figured.....Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity run the Republican Party, and if you are not with them then you are a liberal, socialist democrat. That is also the main reason why this country is in such a deep mess after 12 years of Republican control of Congress and 8 years of Republican control of the White House.

It would also be the reason why President Obama and the Democrats in Congress got such a huge mandate from the American people back in November. They were obviously not feeling the love from the Cheney/Limbaugh/Hannity/Bush administration.

You are truly afraid of Senate Speaker Rush and House Minority Speaker Shaun Hinnity.

wow this guy panders almost as much as the liar hillary!

guess working for the best interest of the entire US instead of just a bunch of redneck radical religious rightwing nutjobs is too much to expect from a GOP Congressman

idiots

RUSH AND HANNITY ARE IDIOTS. THEY ARE MILLIONAIRES AND DO NOT CARE ABOUT THE AVERAGE PERSON – THEY ONLY WANT MORE MONEY, DRUGS (RUSH) AND TO BRING THIS COUNTRY DOWN. THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN – WE DO NOT WANT THESE CORRUPT PEOPLE INVOLVED IN GOVERNMENT AND ANYONE IN GOVERNMENT THAT LISTENS TO THEM WILL BE VOTED OUT OF OFFICE!!!! STOP THE HATE AND FEAR – PEOPLE DO NOT RESPOND TO THAT ANYMORE!!

Rush is right!! Go Rush!!!!!

Since the article on the Democratic petition against Rush Limbaugh, “Stand strong against Rush Limbaugh’s Attacks,” has closed I’m providing comments here. Those of us, who are American first and foremost and desire that our great nation succeed, dispense with signing a partition. What about the idea of boycotting sponsors of his radio talk show—use a bit of capitalistic leverage?

Implicit in this statement is the crux of what is wrong with our political system:
"Those guys are some our biggest supporters, and we need them...."

Need them for what? To align public opinion and get Gingrey re-elected that is what!

For the goal of to many politicians is not to be found in service to what is best for the country, but in what is best, and only in what is best, in getting them re-elected time and time again.

It seemed obvious to me that Gingrey meant exactly what he said, but was caught with his pants down (at least in the eyes of his supporters) because he momentarily forgot the politicians creed and instead lapsed into thinking about what is best for the country.

Shame on him indeed!

Typical COWARD. Anyone who thinks Limbaugh or Hannity or even any of the GOP knows how to fix this screwedup mess made by George Bush is just as CRAZY as the rest of them. I WAS a loyal republican until G. W. Bush was allowed to steal the election from Gore with help from a loser like Kathryn Harris. That was my first lesson in how the GOP does business. They are a ME FIRST group of nuts so out of tuch with reality it is sickening.

I believe...oh, wait...I don't believe...well, maybe I do. Or not. I can't decide.

You big Gerogian chicken!

Pretty sad if you have to censor yourself out for fear of offending people like Limbaugh or Hannity. The first part of his original comment was spot on, it's the job of a representative to do what's best for your people.

It is unfortunate the inability (or unwillingness) of people to shove aside blind alliegance to party ideology in an effort to meet the needs of the people.

I hope this loser gets voted out of office in 2010.

What a coward! One more Republican afraid to do and say the right thing! No wonder these jerks remain clueless, weak as water!

What exactly did he say that was so offensive that he had to say he was sorry? It has to be more than the 'bricks' one. It would be one thing if he had said it about some other politician. But these guys are just media people. Regardless of their politics they arent important enough to apologize to for such a simple thing.

Phil is my Congressman and this is not the first time he has let me down. Sounded like he was being reasonable at first, but if he apologizes for not agreeing with Rush and Henity, I have no use for him and I am appalled by his caving in to the small minds that want our president to fail in his attempts to pull us out of this financial abyss. Way to go Phil, you jerk!

C'mon Gingrey-stand your ground. This is pathetic.

Nice Backbone, Phil. The first Republican who actually comes up with some solutions to our current problems and stands up forcefully to the Limbaugh/Hannity knuckledraggers will be a force to contend with in 2012. So far, just crickets chirping.

Spineless. Not surprised.

Hannity and Limbaugh, et al, have no accountability and can say anything they want, and usually do.

All the congressman said was – it's easy for them to criticize but they don't have to make the hard decisions.

Why should he have to apologize for that? He wasn't making a comment about the content of their remarks, just that it's easy to make remarks.

How did his constituents get that wrong?

Who care's if ignorant "Dittoheads" won't vote for you? I've debated a few of them before and they have no original comebacks or facts to substantiate their claims, they only have Rush's soundbites to regurgitate. It's like shooting fish in a barrel.
This story is another example of how 21st century America can't solve it's problems. Popularity will always trump principle in politics. Everyone always backpedals if they offend some fringe of their party. Dittoheads are sophomoric, simple minded, thin-skinned yokels. Why is this politician appeasing them?

Idiot!! No scrupples to stand up to Limbaugh

Let me as, how many of you Republicans who appose bailouts and rebate checks cashed your own rebate checks when it came in the mail?

Jon hit the nail on the head. Rush and the Congressman have ddifferent roles. One needs laughs and the other needs do do something.

Mr. Limbaugh is a capable entertainer with a for-profit talk radio show. Why would Republican elected officials today allow entertainers to be self appointed spokespersons instead of responsible Republican leadership? Will Republican elected officials not stand up against Limbaugh's recent comment that a popular, duly elected US President fail – rather than apologize for critizing such a statement?

The Republican party is being run by Radio Talk host and Co-hosts on TV shows, no wonder its in such shambles.

Gingrey had it right the first time and owes nobody an apology. Period.

Limbaugh and Hanity are free to speak their mind, but I'm intelligent enough to ignore their one-sided comments.

Look up gutless in the dictionary and you'll see a picture of Republican Rep. Phil Gingrey of Georgia.

I am a Roman Catholic Priest from Nova Scotia, Canada. If I had the ear of The 77 million ( or so ), American Roman Catholics, I would say to them that I strongly believe that all who listen, to talk -show host Rush Limbaugh, are in deep moral danger. He is filled with anger, biblically uneducated, and he fosters hatread and anti christian teachings. It is not prayers the Man needs, rather professional help. America, you can have him. Best of Luck Mr. President Obama, Canada loves you!!!!! A Men.

Fr. George

Isn't a gaffe defined as when a politician accidently tells the truth?

Truth is: Rush Limbaugh is a mean-spirited, drug-abusing idiot.

Looks like the Rushpublican party is in full whining mode.

Please don't beat me Rush, please, I'll be a good rush-bot, but please don't hurt me.

Bunch of sissies, those rushpublicans

The new leaders of the GOP is in fact Limbaugh & Hannity.

RUSH SAYS " HE WISHES PRES.OBAMA FAILS"
LET ME TELL YOU CONGRESSMAN THIS WHOLE THING IS NOT ABOUT THE PRESIDENT.IT IS ABOUT THE COUNTRY OK.
I THOUGHT YOU CONSERVATIVES PUT THE COUNTRY FIRST.

Nobody's willing to stand behind anything they say. "It read harsher than it was intended..." Sure.

Actually, what he said is a stone-cold fact, so why is he apologizing?

And he's calling conservative values 'sacred' now? Geez these people are so holier than thou it's sickening.

Way to wimp out Sally.

Absolutely pathetic for an elected official to cow-tow to a non-elected putz.

"Spineless" said a previous poster. That's true. But it's made worse by the fact that he knows he is right, speaks up about it, and the backs off so quickly. when pushed.

Ultra Right Wing/ Talk Show America has been wrong for years, and has been proven to be completely wrong about just about everything now. They need to lower their voices just enough so they can hear (and see) the truths of the world around them. The Republican listeners need to demand new and better representation, not only in government, but on America's airwaves.

Wimp

Limpbaugh is a useless dropout from a crappy college. I wouldn't let him mow my lawn. THIS IS THE ERA OF INTELLECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Idiots will be relegated to the service industry positions the are qualified for.

Hey Gingrey, about your spine...............GROW ONE!!!!!

How can anyone back down from criticizing anyone who hopes that our President and, therefore, our country and it's people fail?!!

Shame on Limbaugh and his warped right wing thinking.

His ego is actually bigger than his waistline!

For the love of Pete Mr. Gingrey! You just don't get it, do you? Your party just took one hell of a beating and your fellow Republicans didn't have a cake walk in Georgia, either. Can't you see that the GOP's hold on Georgia is slipping? You and every other Republican should not only criticize that idiot Limbaugh, but should be repudiating him in the most strong terms and telling your constituencies that Limbaugh's brand of hate-mongering and political divisiveness are no longer welcome in the GOP. We're sick of this garbage - all of us, not just liberals.

Barack Obama and the Democrats need only be moderately successful in cleaning up the mess your party created in order to gain even more power in 2010. If that happens, the GOP becomes insignificant and will remain so for years. You are supposed to be a leader, so lead your people instead of pandering to some of their baser instincts.

Well...it just goes to show you that the republicans have not changed. They think tax cuts are going to help the economy...the last tax cut didn't help so how is this one going to help. The republicans have a difficult time changing and by supporting Limbaugh and this like him reflects that. The republicans ran up a huge deficit ubder Bush and now they are stopping the way they played for the last 8 years. I have heard their reasonings and they just do not make sense and we the people are the ones who have to suffer because of the inability to play fairly.

Rush Limbaugh is known as an addict...and suspected of selling an opiate at one time. it has been reported he actually take 30 pills a day. I doubt that any one who enjoyed Oxy....ymmmm would still be alive...So where did the rest of the tab's go...? He is disgusting....... Of course he had a hearing problem and was prescribed. Maybe he still can't hear! Most drug addicts...aka movie stars who have died from legal drugs are basic addicts, lets give them all an award!

Lets all continue to be in denial! How this man continues to serve up his daily serving of bull is beyond me. I can't believe he still has a radio show with an audiance....perhaps they are all on legal drugs or in denial.

One death too many of peeps I know from Oxy .... Lets make it illegal unless you are terminal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Let`s not forget that Limbaugh had his Housekeeper get drugs for him...remember ,you do the math.

Rush ........... hide your pills! .... better yet ask Sean to send you more .... since you are running low after such a high!

Limbaugh is now running Republican party.. he sets the agenda and coordinate attacks on Obama…it is just sad to see a major political party being ran by a college drop-out and drug addict. One would think that Reps would get smarter after seeing what happened to our country after being run by intellectually challenged president (Bush), but… there is something about intellectual mediocrity and language of racism and intolerance that attracts so many Republicans…let them be…let them praise their new leaders Palin and Limbaugh.

I am deeply sadened to see that ideology still trumps
reality. The reality is that after 8 yrs we clearly have had a
philosophy that at this point in time has left us in deep
fiscal trouble. Now is the time to change it or at least
give new ideas a fighting chance. If this fails, we all fail
and Rush should be ashamed of his " I hope he fails"
ranting. What kind of American is he anyway???????????

Rush reminds me of a worn out 8 track-useless and outdated. I am a Democrat and I have never been more engerized to put my efforts in the upcoming elections. Did I mention, any and all elections.

LOL!!!!!!!!!

Wow ......... now a Republican Rep. is DEFENDING Rush and Sean? .... man Rush must be dumping a litle something on his cool aid jajaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa .. what a complete LOSER!

Rush needs to lay off food, drugs and the Democrats.....in that order ... he is irrelevant, as is Hannity. They are bitter, angry right-wing wack jobs spewing nothing but hatred and venom. They need to get new lives. They have been repeating the same crap for two months, with nothing new to add.

Guess this guy is for more deregulation so we can all have ponzi schemes!

As a white voter for Obama, I am in a minority here in the middle of RED Georgia, but when I heard what Rush had said it made me sick. If our new president fails, our country will fail. Rush makes his living by being outrageous. But this goes too far and is so stupid a statement that I have trouble believing my ears. Most people want our government to solve our problems right now and stop the politics as usual. Let it go Rush! I would love to see you loose your following by saying such things, but unfortunately, so many will repeat your destructive words just to cause trouble and think they are right because YOU said it!

These republicans might as well say that they want the American people to fail, because the American people are the ones who elected Obama.

"I mean, it’s easy if you’re Sean Hannity or Rush Limbaugh or even sometimes Newt Gingrich to stand back and throw bricks," Gingrey told the Politico. "You don’t have to try to do what’s best for your people and your party."

For one brief fleeting moment you started to think like the rest of us about the objectivity, priorities, and professionalism of politicians and journalists, and then quickley recomposed yourself and reconsidered your reelection opportunities.

Sit down, shut up and for God sakes don't take the name of Rush Limbaugh in vein. Are you with us or "agin" us.

Maybe this will teach all of you waffeling Republcans that the single issue, hot button rabble right coalition you have built won't understand any of the criticism you might have of Rush or his vindictive. These are believers, not people who think a lot about . . . well about anything.

SPINELESS!!!!!!!!

the republicans are the reason the American people are losing there jobs,home,and looks like taking their lives

Good Lord, man, grow a pair. You meant what you said now stand by it. Why be intimidated by a couple of knuckleheads? This is a ridiculous as Limbaugh's "accidental" Oxycotin addicition.

Limbaugh and Hannity are morons, are you one too then?

I would rather see Gingrey apologize to a fellow American like Limbaugh than Obama apologize to the Muslim World! Who's the real coward?

I am pleased that the usual GOP apologists are silent today.

If it is true Rush Limbaugh would like America not to succeed, then he is UnAmerican. Our country needs all of us working together to turn our economy around, help create jobs in the United States and caring about our family and neighbors.

If this politician favors Limbugh's beliefs, then he too does not care about the majority of citizens in the Untied States and both men are unAmerican. To wish that our new Administration does not succeed, then it finally makes sense why Rush would support the past 8 years. Rush Limbaugh must believe that the past 8 years have been a success????? How do people without jobs listen to Limbaugh? He sure is not helping families get ahead in the United States. Rush Limbaugh is sick in an insane, unhealthy way.

It is scary to think that an elected official has to apologize to Rush Limbaugh, considering all the horrible things he says with impunity. I think Gringey needs to grow a set.

Well, you can't go around insulting your base... Because this bloated gasbag, this 21st Century Goering, IS the Republican Party.

Which is fine. With each broadcast he only serves to demonstrate the increasing marginalization of the GOP and the complete bankruptcy of their political agenda.

Of course, that bankruptcy is just as readily ascertainable– both literally and figuratively– by glancing at each day's headlines.

Limbaugh and Hannity are pulling the strings on the republican puppets now, huh? That's frightening that republicans are afraid of and beholding to these talk-show hosts. Really scary!

So, the Republicans are afraid of a LOSER HATE-RADIO HOST.

GOP = Goofs on Parade

How can you be a US congressman and have to apologize to radio talk host. You just minimized the office that you've been elected to and the people that you represent. You are a DISGACE

Rush Limbaugh, in my opinion, is the rudest, richest, meanist and most spiteful political radio host this country has ever known. He alone has caused more hurt and political division that any other of his ilk, with the exception of Hannity, Savage, etc. I know we don't have to listen to Rush but those that do have been poisoned by his biased savagery. He calls himself a Christian but I'll be darned if I can see anything Christian about him at all. He's pushed his mouth too far many times and I believe that if there is anything we can legally do to get him removed forever from the airwaves this nation will be much better without him and his sort.

Thank you.

Loser. He should have stuck to his guns.

Limbaugh recently said that Obama is afraid of him. Sounds to me like Republicans are far more afraid of Limbaugh than anyone else.

-Dave
Madison, WI

Spineless, gutless, carbon based unit. You made the statement now live by your words. I certainly see nothing to apologize about.

For "one word"....ditto

Punk!!!!!!

Let's see, Rush Limbaugh....Reveren Wright......who's worse.

Limbaugh needs some criticism! He's one of the countries biggest dividers of people, he's not a uniter.

Coward

It's truly amazing that one of the leader's of our country speaks the truth. Then has to redact it and apologize.

What a groveling coward.

And make sure to lace up those Jack Boots really tight; you got to make that goose-step PINCH!

Limbaugh is ignorant why is he in the headline

Sacred Values? Here we go again.

In America, we are ALL American.

Will someone please point out the negative in the following statement. I've read it 3 times, and I keep seeing the same thing. It's easy to criticize when it isn't your responsibility to take care of the people from your district.

"I mean, it’s easy if you’re Sean Hannity or Rush Limbaugh or even sometimes Newt Gingrich to stand back and throw bricks," Gingrey told the Politico. "You don’t have to try to do what’s best for your people and your party."

Are we all that sensitive? Everyone, democrat or republican, like to twist words around, cry wolf, and run home to mommy for hugs. The most powerful country in the nation and we act like children. No wonder it's all falling apart.

Gingrey had it right the first time. Then he backtracked like a girly-man. The biggest problem with America today is politicians, both Republican and Democrat, who will appease their party at the expense of the American people. On the bright side, as a Democrat, I am glad that Hannity and Limbaugh are the face of the Republican party. As long as they continue in this roll, the Republican party is in deep trouble.

If it wasn't for Rush, Limbaugh and hannity...the Republins would be getting crushed beneath the steamrollers of the crooked Democratic party. I'm a "former" dem who resents the behavior and tactics that my former party has resorted to and all I see is the republicans bowing down to political "correctness". We need some balance in this country and I wish more viable leaders would step forward as an independent so that the rest of us former democrats and republicans can find some "real" direction to follow.

"You don’t have to try to do what’s best for your people and your party."

What world is this guy living in? "your people" "your party"

the FCC explore at shutting Rush down, at a time like this, America can rebound, not with irrational, hate filled ideologies

But it IS easy to stand back and throw bricks.

That's all the conservative hate-radio jocks ever do.

For God's sake, grow a pair.

Weasel.

When I first heard of the congressman's remarks, I thought, "Good for him." It was refreshing to hear someone stand up to these talking thugs on radio. Now it seems that this gentleman is just another sheep.

Rush is irrelevant, so he has to say controversial things like this to keep people listening to his drivel. It's pathetic, actually.... and people who actively listen and form their opinions based on Rush or any of the other talking heads (conservative or liberal) should be pitied. This senator is spineless, pathetic, and a puppet for cowarding to these people.

Who's grabbing who's ankles now?! LOL When we have a Rep apologizing to Rush & Sean... it is OBVIOUS he is struggling for one last air bubble! So hillarious and pathetic at the same time!

Good job America but WE MUST STAY AWAKE THIS TIME!

Why bother? The dems are giving him a whole lot of press.

So the Republicans are spineless little chickens who will bow down and kiss the feet of demagogues with a phone campaign but will ignore the will of the American people?

Good thing he called his doctor and scheduled a spinal transplant for next Wednesday...

I thought Senators and Representatives serve their constituents. Not their party. No matter Democrat, Republican or Independent. Once elected you serve the people not your party. You may get your values from the party but yo do not serve it.

Man come on!!!! Man-up and don't be afraid to take a position!!!! Rush is an idiot, over rated drug addict who is strictly about divisiveness and bigotry. It is amazing that someone(s) with these types of views calls themselves a conservative. I truly think that a so called conservative would be more tolerant and open to diversity, inclusiveness, etc. Now Gingrey states that he has actively opposed every rebate, every stimulus, etc. WOW and you so called conservatives wonder why you are an endangered species!!!!!

Too many Republicans have started to ACT like Democrats, and that is why they are in trouble today, they strayed from their roots and their base and fell in line with democrats and their big spending, big government ways. It is time to get the RINO's like McCain out of the party.

Limbaugh and Hannity are entertainers. Everything they say is focused on advertiser dollars. Gingrey should not have apologized to them, he had it right the first time. As long as the Republican brand is tarnished by the likes of Limbaugh they will become nothing more than the lunatic fringe.

I think it's sad that an ELECTED OFFICIAL has to apologize for saying something completely harmless to a pundit in defense of himself. He didn't even say something mean towards Limbaugh. All he said is that people who aren't in government don't know what he's doing or what he's up against. Which is completely true. That he should have to apologize for something so completely inocuous is just sad. The power of the punditry exceeds that of the people who actually do the job, and I find that troubling.

Anyone that agrees with Rusm Limbaugh should not be in Congress.

Idealist, if you are a liberal, you don't need help from anybody to become emasculated.

Oh so now my party can be accused of flip-flopping. Great. My party cannot take a stand and put an end to the divisiveness. I stopped listening to Rush Limbaugh years ago, there are more conservative talk show hosts on the radio who make a point without the slobbering bluster every day.

This is the most rediculous thing I have ever heard. Giving these two morons the attention and clout that the reps and conservs are giving them.

Does this guy take speed too? Cos I wondering why he wants to keep maginalizing his base instead of expanding it. The world has completely changed and people like rush are in the minority and they will never smell their type of power again.

Let these religious right wing nuts keep on talking and acting like idiots. It will help to keep our great party (The Democrats) in power. Go Obama!!!

Conservative GOP:
Hurt our People.
Hurt our Families.
Hurt our Country.
Now they want to hurt our country further by simply dismissing Obama
They WANT our country to fail.
Sounds pretty UN American 2 me, maybe even treasonous.

That's why the GOP continues to have issues – why in the world would you care about what Limbaugh and or Hannity say.
I had more respect for Gingrey BEFORE the cave-in!
Again, the GOP should be following the approach of the Bobby Jindahl's and Tim Pawlenty's of their party.

What has this country come to?

To a time when an elected Representative of the people doesn't have the stones to stand up to a self-medicating, pompous DJ-cum-talk show host. I have puke in my mouth....

I am truely sorry you have decided to take back what you said.... Linbaugh and Hannity are hate mongers.. they brought down your party.

Let's grab onto a brief reality check; while the crowd that hangs on every word from the likes of Limbaugh may be a very real body of constituents, I'm not sure I'd really try to throw myself over coals to pander to them. Drug addicts are a real demographic too, thankfully there aren't too many politicians who try to cater to whatever they want to hear. I really hope the evangelical zealots that complacently nod in somnambulant agreement to Limbaugh's diatribes aren't what the majority of GOP legislators are being influenced by, although looking from how quickly Gingrey begged for penance from Limbaugh, I'm quite concerned. Oh, and before anyone keeps jumping on the "protect freedom of speech" bandwagon, bear in mind that Gingrey's rebuttal to Limbaugh's comments is also protected speech, denouncing him to "protect freedom" is hypocrisy at its very definition.

Rob:

You wrote: "How can any human being get in trouble for critizing Limbaugh who is without a doubt the biggest IDIOT currently talking about anything."

The article is about Gingrey, NOT Obama or Pelosi.

I believe that every time congress and senate lowers taxes for high income individuals their salaries should be lowered by corresponding amount to insure they don't increase their pay, which is easiest by lowering texes for themselves and driving the deficits higher.

"I am one of you" – Does he mean a grossly overweight blowhard with a drug problem and a racist streak?

God forgive them for they know not what they do. They will all eat their words one day : the Republicans A renoun politician once said: "first fool no be fool, na second one na proper foolish". The Republicans will never learn until they have no representation left in the house and senate. If they keep going the way they are, they are bound to end up on that road.

OMG!!!! Can we all just GROW UP! Since when can't we express what is on our minds. I think Rush is an Idiot but he still has the right to voice his opinion as does Gingrey. Did we all forget that is what is America is all about. If we were all believed in the same exact things and thought alike there wouldn't be too many new ideas or ways of doing things! Let's all just grow up. Because someone talks doesn't mean we have to like it or agree with it ... just don't listen to it. In my opinion, and yeah, everyone gets one ... not just the republicans or the dems! What happen to People 1st, party 2nd. In my opinion, it was a very unpatriotic thing for Rush to say... that he wanted President Obama to fail. If he fails where will that leave the American people? We should be working together.... but again, that's just my opinion. I'm so tired of hearing in the news that someone made a statement and then retracted it because someone got offended. Too Bad.. your offended... deal with it!

So I guess this guy is hoping our POTUS Obama fails too. Meaning he also wants America to fail. *notes his name for future reference*

""Gingrey said in the statement. "And on so many of these things, I see eye-to-eye with Rush Limbaugh.""

How sad, a blow hard running one of our political parties. Calling followers of Rush and Hannity "ditto heads" is giving them way too much credit to think in any human form.

Just another wimp politician.

Who's afraid of whom?

As usual, the Republicans have a constituency of five: Limbaugh, Drudge, Hannity, Kristol, and Norqvist. Everybody else is irrelevant.

It is impossible to listen to Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh with any merit. Their views are so narrow. It is as if they see the world with blinders and very few guests. Another irritant is Dick Morris. With his half crooked mouth, all he can do is to continue to promote his book "Fleeced" and bad mouth our President. Well guys he is and will continue to be our president for the next four years so get used to calling him President Obama not Barack Obama. Show him the respect he deserves as leader of our free nation.

Too bad the man didn't have the courage to back up his apparent initial convictions. This country needs many more Republicans who do have the courage to demand that their party contribute to the governance of this nation with well thought alternatives to Democratic plans , contributions that are presented in a spirit of a "loyal Opposition" rather than a mindless, disruptive, idiological pandering to the basest elements in their party.

The future of the Republican party may very well depend upon the leadership of an honest, centrist-conservative movement in the party to insure that the party can be attractive to independants and grow rather than being beaten back into a minor party that represents the latent neo-fascism that runs rampant in the extreme neo-conservative movement.

LOL this is too funny
It sounds like a hillbilly shotgun wedding but instead of a shot gun a watergun full of hot p! z z is used instead.
It is funny how a far right winger bows down to a fat incompetent arrogant, racist that still thinks george wallace should be president .
But then again limbarf is living the dream he gets paid at radio because he cannot do anything else on the other hand you have a guy getting paid with TAX dollars no less to like kiss this fat guys arse?
okay somewhere this side of the rainbow the RNC needs new slippers

This is what Rush wants he is just out of touch with american people
see what happen if Obama go down all of us go down

It was described as one of the most grisly scenes Los Angeles police had ever encountered: the bodies of five small children and their parents, all shot to death, in two upstairs rooms of the family's home.

I'm sorry, let me apologize. By all means, make Rush Limbaugh the official standard-bearer for the Republican Party. Please.

How dare he talk about Rush that way! He should drop down on his hands and knees and kiss Rush's feet! Rush is the embodiment of everything that is good in America!..everything we stand for! I just hope I have the honor one day of voting for Rush for president, he'd really straighten things out!

what a wimp! the gop is disinegrating day by day – and they are STILL holding up Hannity and Limbaugh as the gop gurus? they seem confused and directionless. and if you listen to their complaints about the stimulus package, have you noticed it is NOTHING BUT COMPLAINTS with no alternative ideas attached? they are so afraid to go out on a limb that they are completely inneffective at this point.

Notice how the right wing shills lash out. They feel the ship turning in the right direction and are flailing in their despiration.

You failed. Live with the consequences of your failure.

Gingrey, you scare me!!!!

The conservatives Limbaugh and Hannity are entitled, in this country, to "free speech". That said, I don't think they're gaining any support for the Republican Party, but indeed alienating many Americans who have, finally, a little hope for the future. The would be better off to defer to the thoughts of General Powell right now.

What a wimp....

You sound like one of those parents who sticks up for his kid who thoroughly misbehaved. It's wrong for Rush to wish worse turmoil on the American people, no matter who is President. These sentiments show that you are all selfish with only your personal gains in mind. You all don't give one hoot about the thousands of Americans losing their homes and jobs.

It is absolutely disgraceful.

Grow the spine to speak your mind – or – get out of the game.

Now we know who the leader of the GOP is after Bush has left. It's Rush. I could not be happier.

I'll be waiting to hear Limbaugh and Hanititty come out and say that Gingrey is afraid of them.

It just goes to prove the Rule of the Jungle when things get bad.... They eat their own young!

This is sad. Finally a conservative politician who steps up and is honest about the Spewer of Hate windbag only to have his spine (and reelection chances) disappear within hours. Beg Limbaugh for forgiveness and perhaps all will be well. When will this all end? We finally have a leader who is intelligent, honest and actually gives a hoot about someone other than himself. Why in the name of common sense would you wish for the failure of the President and ultimately that of this country. It's the only country we have folks, we'd better learn to treat it a lot better.

That disappoints me in Gingrey. He should have stuck to his guns.

Hannity & Limbaugh (and others like Ann Coulter) are bigoted racist idiots. I can't believe anybody follows them. They should be ashamed of the hatred they spew.

It has always confounded me that Fox News holds themselves up to be the keeper of conservative family values.... then the Fox Network turns around and runs some of the most trashy disgusting shows on all of TV.

Well, I guess we know who the Republican Congressman's afraid of, don't we?

Gingrey told the truth about seeing eye-to-eye with Limbogue, but only under a looser definition of "eye" than is common in polite conversation. I would find it more dignified to be on my knees in front of a toilet than in front of Rush, though.

these are the same people who thought the pitfull with lipstick was so rightous.

The Republican party is going to be as relevant as the KKK in a couple years.

Typical Republican back peddling. I almost feel sorry for Gingrey. He said what he thought, got slapped on the wrist by his party, and now has to put his tail between his legs.

Thank GOD I'm not a Republican!!

Wow. Drop an eyebrow in the GOP, and you're in BIG trouble. Just what I'd love to see in a party I belong to. (Rolls eyes)

Gingrey and his ilk seem determined to follow Limbaugh, Hannity and other buffoons as they lead the GOP.... right off a cliff, blindfolds firmly in place. Apparently they learned absolutely nothing from the November election results = America wants CHANGE.

Next world is going to say sorry to Bush for the mess he created in 8 years. Rush, Sean ... are proud of last years.

What a coward.... It just shows what the Right wing radio bullies can do to members of Congress. Boehner and the others are knee jerk obstructionists who would oppose any view other than their own without any listening, reasoning or research....Guess what? The American people want something different. So either lead, follow or get out of the way.

this is about the future destruction of our freedom of speech.

they are calling it the "fairness doctrine" –
fairness has nothing to do with this – --

pathetic that the dems can't allow two independent voices have their say without bringing out the big guns.

did I say guns?
well, they will be taken from us next.

and then Obama will bring out his army of citizens – he has said during his campaign that this what he wants to do.
why?
so they can spy on those of us who don't agree with him.

I lived in a country once where children were encouraged to turn in their parents if they said something against the dictator.

watch out – this guy is heading that way.
he is adored and annoited by the media.

no checks and balances left.
except for Rush and Hannity.

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If anybody on the planet thinks they have to apologize to Rush Limbaugh (or Hannity, Coulter, ad nauseam) they should start looking for a new life, and they certainly SHOULDN'T be in politics.

There is something wrong when an elected official cares more about what Rush and Sean Hannity thinks then he does speaking his mind. There in lies the problem in the Republican party... maybe Rush should run for chairman of the GOP!!

These Republicans are a joke. This guy is actually apologizing to Rush Limbaugh. This is why these morons are a minority party. If this guy had a pair he would have stuck to his guns while stating his record. Having to kneel down to Limbaugh vividly illustrates who and what the Republican party is.

What does it say about a person who shows so much hatrid towards a man who simply tells the truth?

Why do you libs hate the truth so much? If your beliefs are right then why would you even need to censor Limabugh as you are trying to do right now?

Those in Germany during the late 1920's and early 1930's sure wish they had a Limbaugh to call out their national Socialist nightmare. Those of us who know our history see what Obama is doing and thank patriots like Limabugh who are putting thier lives on the line to speak out against an administrtion that want to destroy our nation and our way of life. I think that you libs don't understand socialism since CNN and MSDNC haven't trained you to think it is evil. Read about socialism and what it has done to people, wake up libs!!!

This just shows how spineless the Republicans have become. Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity and others like them are the reason that Republicans lost. They refused to admit that the party was heading in the wrong direction with Bush. Americans were wise enough to see the damage the division was causing the country. Too bad the majority of conservatives are to afraid of Limbaugh and his looney followers to change the course. They are making it easy for the Democrats to win again in 2010 and 2012.

Sounds like someone got a threat to lose his funding the next time he runs for office.

Gingrey is speaking loud and clear. HE HOPES AMERICA FAILS.

Gingrey AKA Chip Diller: Thank you sir, may I have another?

WHAP!

Thank you sir, may I have another?

WHAP!

Thank you sir, may I have another?

WHAP

Wow, way to be a wimp, Gingrey! Maybe the nuanced, give-and-take nature of politics and actual leadership are too complicated for you- Have you ever considered the Marines? You'd make an excellent follower.

Good Grief what an identity crisis...These republicans sound like schizophrenics. go see a doctor and get started on a Bailout for taxpayers. Just cut off the banks expense account. That's all you people need to do in Congress. PERIOD.

STOP FEEDING THE TROLLS!

Rush Limbaugh and Hannity are nothing more than entertainers, which makes this all the more disturbing.

Republicans first... American second.

What a wuss, his first statement was correct, he shoudl do what is best for his people. He then comes back with I see eye to eye with Rush. How pathetic. I guess it is more important to do what Rush says than what is right for the people.

Q: who is this punk idiot
A: nobody, just like limbaugh and hannity

God Bless President Obama, VP Biden and the First Families

This guy is just like almost everyone else in politics. Elect them to an office and they promptly lose their backbones. No wonder this country is in so much trouble.

Anyone who would see "eye-to-eye" with Rush is dumber than dishwater. Rush spent a grand total of 2 semesters and one summer in college and flunked every course he took, including "Ballroom Dancing" (You have to be pretty dumb to flunk Ballroom Dancing"

Maybe Rep. Gingrey needs to 'grow a set' and stand by his original criticism....

I, personally, cannot imagine allowing the likes of Limbaugh & Hannity to effectively emasculate me!!!

Seriously. Yes, Georgia! Re-elect this man! He is not afraid to tell people the truth and stand up to idealogues like Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh. He must a terrible disgrace to the Republican party! By the way, what EXACTLY does qualify those two idiots to spout off about politics and policy? Have they ever been elected to any office? Have they ever worked in anything other than the entertainment industry? I'm an actor in New York: does this mean I get my own TV and radio show so I can tell people what to think? Any Republican with any integrity has started to, or will start soon, to step away from the conservative movement because it's wells have been poisoned with the likes of Hannity & Limbaugh as well as the rest of the religious right. In these times, moderate thinking, unity and RESPECT is what we need!

Reminds me of the "confessions" extracted during the great show trials in the Mao and Stalin eras of China and Russia. "Forgive me. I have been duped. I have been an agent of the West and worked against The People." That, sadly, is what American conservatism has become: a sclerotic, tyrannical, ideology demanding utter and unflinching adherence to its Great Leaders, rather than a living, creative, flexible, principle from which its followers can proceed with real strength.

I'm not sure that I would really want to cozy up to these guys since they can be derisive and derogatory towards many people. I would have said something along the lines that "I am a Republican and I have certain values that Hanity and Limbaugh also have." He should have a loyalty to this country and make sure that he represents all his constituents well in the House. I wonder if he could really do that being nice to talking heads that rarely have to stick their neck out on the line and do something.

What a wimp. Far be it to show any diversity of views in the GOP. Must stay in lock-step with extremists like Hannity and Limbaugh, whose message is, without change, "We good, others bad."

Limbaugh, is such a worthless person with out dated values and confused republican mind set.

what a bunch of self serving hypocrites! I wonder how many of these wonderful Georgia conservatives mailed back their stimulus rebate checks last year?

"'Those guys are some our biggest supporters, and we need them,' Chris Jackson, a spokesman for Gingrey, told CNN of Limbaugh and Hannity."

If anyone was looking for one reason why the Republican party is out of touch and in the wilderness, this is a perfect example. These guys don't care about policies and principles, they care about ratings and sound bites.

Guess it depends on what the meaning of "is" is...............

Jefferson- Keep whining, thats the liberal way

Funny he didn't follow those values during Bush's terms.

umm...and why are we apologizing to talk radio hosts? Why do we care what a bunch of blowhards think? Seriously. I also love how Hannity and Limbaugh always talk about "ideologues," when in fact they are the bleeping ideologues who do not understand the meaning of the term "compromise."

A tower of jello!

Wow...What a sad state the Republican party is when the person that holds the most power is a radio talk show host.

Lets see :

Democrats Leader : President Obama

Republican Leader : Rush Limbaugh

I think that says all there is to say about the respective parties.

that this congressman is bowing to these hate mongers Hannity and Rush

These two are very responsible for the political climate we have found ourselves in the last 10 years and we would be a healthier country if they would stop

The chicken caves to the pig!

@ Aaron in Charlottesville & J.L. AND "JULIA" you said the TRUTH !!

It's too bad Phil thinks he can't have an original thought or disagree with Rush Limbaugh and we wonder why we're in such deep trouble. John R.

CNN Stick a fork in them the GOP's are done

Yes we have free speech in American – even if you want to disparage your country and hope for it's failure. Albeit that is absolutely unAmerican.

... "You don’t have to try to do what’s best for your people and your party." ....... but of course not what's best for your COUNTRY. These people are UnAmerican. Do we need more examples until we're done with the GOP?

pathetic.

Sounds like the "Good Ol' Boy" network got to you, Mr. Gingrey. Poor guy...you actually sounded a little scared in your retraction. It sounded like at one point you were going to swear an oath of allegiance to Rush Limbaugh.
"I am one of you!" You're a Georgian, Mr. Gingrey!

Maybe it would help if I reminded you of your oath of office:

"I, (name of Member), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign or domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God."

Nowhere in this oath is the name "Rush Limbaugh" mentioned.

Limbaugh, Hannity or whoever. Everyone has an opinion, ready to criticize. Real solutions are what's needed. With all these lawmakers in office you'd think they could come up with a real solution. Seniority really makes no difference if the jobs not getting done. How effective are these people anyway. The President"s been in office barely a week. Give the man a chance. We"ve waited this long. As for the talking heads, give it a rest. Instead of being on the sidelines you should get in the game. Anyone can throw stones.

I currently live in the state of Georgia and I'm not appall by those comments. No man or I should say Republican should bow down to Lame brick and Hunnity like this idiot. Good he's not in my district so now I see where not to move.

It's good to see Republican Rep. Phil Gingrey of Georgia finally growing a backbone.

FOR GODS SAKE GROW UP. YOU WERE OUT VOTED AND NOT LIKE GORE OR KERRY. CRY BABY CRY ,YOUR OLD ENOUGHT TO KNOW BETTER ....SO CRT BABY CRY....WHINNERS

I'm speechless.....he's weak as he##

anyone who trashes a demorat has my support....................Rock on Rush

Limbugh and Hannity have been marginalized and know it.

Their brand of conservatism is all about their bankroll.

If they ever had half the backbone or patriotism the brag about they would be in Congress or some other National office trying to change things, but no, they badmouth from the sidelines like allways, raking in money from the weakminded that think they are mental giants.

Souless money grubbers, that's all they are and all they ever will be...

Eunuch.

Uh-oh! A Republican politician almost had a momentary lapse of decency and found his testicles, before coming to his senses and realizing he has to bow and shuffle before Rush and the rest of the toothless, uneducated bigots who seem to own the party. What a relief that the lowest common denominator still rules the GOP!

Bessie

Congratulations on voting for the first time

Georgia residents pay attention and remember this the next time gingrey is up for re-election. 'A mind is a terrible thing to waste'.

It is a sad day when people actually have to apologize for disagreeing with hateful people like Rush and Sean. Those two men better be praying for grace and mercy everyday. And for Gingrey to have to tell people "I am one of you" just to make them feel better is really sad and very cowardly. You would rather hold a position than speak the truth.
It is sad that "Conservatives" still don't understand what made them lose the election and what will continue to make them lose if they don't change their divisive ways.

You Republicans need to enter the real world.

Your diplomacy is horrible, if not criminal.

Your financial grasp is atrocious, thanks for the recession.

Oh yeah, great job with your latest attempt to relive WWII, bang-up job.

As I said before, Recipe for Republican meltdown: ADD A RUSH OF LIMBAUGH!

gingrey sees eye to eye with limbaugh.. then he must be a oxycotin junky too... good to know

rush limbaugh is a drug addict.. once an addict, always an addict, and he would know that if he got the appropriate treatment for addiction.

This Congressman's shameful kowtow to the extremists Limbaugh and Hannity is another example of how far removed are Republicans from the 21st Century. He should be ashamed. Limbaugh and Hannity are NUTS,

""I mean, it’s easy if you’re Sean Hannity or Rush Limbaugh or even sometimes Newt Gingrich to stand back and throw bricks," Gingrey told the Politico. "You don’t have to try to do what’s best for your people and your party."

That was the correct statement: The sad part is the the GOP, refuses to let members speak their own thoughts or even think. DeLay's nickname was "the hammer" which tells you what the GOP leadership thinks of independent thinking.

Shame on those (expletive deleted) ditto-heads and those who feel they have to cave into the radical fringe to stay elected.

Shame, shame, shame on the party who always puts the good of the party ahead of the good of the country:

and Rush? He doesn't have to solve anything – just sits there laughing, mocking and throwing stones at those trying to accomplish anything.

He should've clarified the comments at most but don't apologize. Those comments were the finest thing of your political career.

This whole article is very sad...sadder yet, is the fact that the Repubs "need these guys"? Just for the record, Gingrey was right the first time.

WUSS!

Gingrey was right the first time. He compromised. Who needs Limbaugh??!!!

"I'm one of you." that says it all, but if you would have stuck to your guns you would have been better off; the world has changed, and although the Racist Right Wing Republicans will never cease, they will become null and vold. Too bad you cant see this: Ask Rush or any of the other bigots to run for office! Then you'll see what they are made of–Hot racist air!

Mr Gingrey sounds like a whimp. Say what you mean and mean what you say. Mr. Gingrey you are a US Rep and I expect you to have a spine if you are representing me. I have no bones to pick with Limbaugh or Hannity, in fact I find them both entertaining but they are TV and radio personalities and they have an audience to play to. Although Hannity seems to be more genuine in his beliefs, and even though I may not always agree i respect him for standing by what he believes. Whereas Limbaugh, at times, comes off some what hypocritical and he leaves me with the feeling that if he wasn't getting paid all this money to say what he does, he wouldn't. Almost as though he'll work for either side if the money is right. Mr. Gingrey to lead you have to stand on your own feet, and by your own conviction. Right now, I don't think you are a very good leader...conservative or otherwise. Mean what you say; MAN!

go ahead and stay in the minority Gingrey. That is what your constituency represents. Be a robot. Be limbaugh and hannity's waterboy

the republican party is a fish flapping out of water. They are following the same path as always but the majority of America sees through the lies and hate mongering and fascism of the hard line conservatives. Limbaugh and Hannity are absolutely delusional, the fact that a congressman is apologizing to them is pathetic. the majority of people that listen to them just want someone to tell them what to do. The republican party is a joke.

What a wuss. I cannot believe women marry men with no spines.

Somehow I think it is the GOP that is afraid of Rush, not Obama. Why would Obama name him if he was afraid of him. The GOP lawmakers are slipping and sliding trying not to offend the MaHa Rushie while Obama is laughing at them while they in fight over who is afraid of who. Obama wins when the likes of Bennet goes on Wolf's show to protect him.

And he sounded like a scared, sniveling little boy. What is with the Rethugs, is Rush their leader? What morons.

Craig in Hastings–"divisive vitriol" is defined by the hearers, not the speakers. It's all included in "free speech." Learn the definition, my friend (btw, you sound like one of these dirty politicians with the "my friend" crap).

lol .... sometimes these politicians just give me the giggles..

they all need to get a backbone and back up their first thoughts instead of bending to the will of the party.. what losers.. but then again, he is agreeing with they hyprocritical drug addict limbaugh.. how does the saying go, birds of a feather, flock together..

rush limbaugh criticized drug users while he was one of them.. his validity of anything was therefore voided.. LOSER!!!

Limbaugh and Hannity are completely bereft of new ideas. That is why they are 'Conservatives'. They are also the Kings of Revisionist History, who so conveniently forget that it was their White Knight Sir Ronald Wilson Reagan who so valiantly helped to create the mess that we are in right now with his incessant push to deregulate everything, and their boy King George II who started us down the road to 'Socialism' with the bailout process which he initiated and so heartily endorsed. Freddie, Fannie, Bernie, and Charlie are not the scapegoats that Limbaugh and Hannity make them out to be. How about Georgie and Dickie, and their Robber Baron friends who have profited so handsomely off of the 'War on Terror'. When will conservatives start asking tough questions about the billions that went missing in Iraq as the Prince of Darkness Perle and Wolfowitz ran the CPA into the ground?

Now there is a group! Hannity, O'Reilly, Limbaugh, and whoever is the latest leader of the Nazi Party in America these days are so out of step with most Americans that is is pathetic! Oddly, the Fox News Channel draws huge crowds of listeners. No doubt the conservative freaks and the people wanting to hear the latest lies. SAD!

Do you remember the early days of the Iraq war when the Fox Channel had a bold message scrolling across their screen telling us that WMD had been located in Iraq? It went on for days, until, suddenly, it stopped. That was the day when a General spoke to the press and said "there are no WMD and never were from what he could tell" The scrolling, lying message stopped as suddenly as it had begun. Imagine the tear stains on Hannity's face when they had to pull the lies from the screen. .

They have led us into the Economic mess we are in, toss brickbats at loyal Americans, accuse anyone who does not agree with them of being Unpatriotic, accuse every one under the sun of being responsible for 9/11. Does my memory falil me or wasn't good ole Georgie and Dickie in office for 8+ months when 9/11 hit us? And had not the CIA told Georgie and Ms. Rice about the strong possibility of just such an event (the destruction by airliner of high-rise buildings in America?.

And hasn't it been proven that there were NO WMD in Iraq and the Bush White House lied to us. Over 4,000 or our men and women have died in Iraq and over 30,000 have been wounded, maimed etc.
Thank you war-mongering right-wing extremists. Odd isn't it that Bush, Cheney, Rove, Rumsfeld and friends never served in Viet Nam and all dodged the draft.

wow, so JUST BECAUSE limbaugh wants Obama's SOCIALIST POLICIES to fail means that limbaugh should be banned & outlawed??!?!?!? You people make NO SENSE AT ALL & are TOOLS. YOU DISGUST ME.

Is this the same guy who complained about the congressman who took his oath with his hand on the Koran? I'm not sure. If it is, then he does see eye to eye with Limbaugh. These guys need to read the constitution, and consider the clause about no religious test being required to hold office. If it's not the same guy.......nevermind.

GROW UP AND ACT LIKE MEN. WHAT A BUNCH OF IGNORANT HUMAN BEINGS. THANK GOD A AM A CHRISTAIN AMERICAN AND NOT A COMPLETE IDOIT. YOU LOSERS CAN'T GET IT THROUGH YOUR IGNORANT THINKING. YOU LOST GET OVER IT STOP YOUR WINNING.

As a Republican, I'm happy to go on record as saying I can't stand Rush Limbaugh. I happen to find him obnoxious and irritating. While I know there are some who think his word is gospel, I think that most people who listen to him are intelligent enough to take it at face value. It's entertainment and his job is to stir the pot. You're not hearing from the majority of conservatives; you're hearing from extreme partisans. The left has them as well. That said, he has as much right to a forum as anyone else. Irritating though he be, he is no more stridently partisan and aggravating than those on the opposing side. I don't like any of it. However, if you are going to say you guarantee free speech, then you must do just that. We're already seeing the absurd, the obscene, the violent, the racist and the sacriligious being defended as free speech. Limbaugh and company are every bit as entitled to that definition as is those things. It's setting off down a slippery slope when government starts making noises about stifling voices they don't want to hear.

And this...is why Republicans are a dying breed. Rush, what are you gonna do when half of your listeners die in the next 5 years?

I smell a pack full of rats. All this Limbaugh media. If you go on to adn.com you will see that at the federal election commission Sara Palin is registered as a candiate for President in 2012 and that is one reason for her Pac. When are you people going to wake up. what type of politicans are we giving support. I am afraid for my grandchildren. When you check the first paragraph at adn.com you click on to a site.where she is listed as a candiate in 2012. In the next paragraph when she talked to reporters for eight minutes, she denied running for pres. This whole bunch is full of lies

Come on now.....Let's hear from all of you that were so, so very concerned about Rush's free speech in connection with the DCCC petition. Anybody concerned about this Representative's free speech? Any of you concerned that he feels the need to apologize when he speaks his mind, concerned that he feels he must go strictly by what Limbaugh and Hanity say? Looks like the people of his district voted for a puppet, a limp-wristed errand boy for the rightwing entertainment industry. Boy the stench of hypocrisy hanging over the rightwing of this country is putrid!

I always wondered what is an "Evangelical Christian"? When the ice melts all 3 of you will be coming out of the closet soon, along with your "Conservative Christian" leader Ted Haggard. You guys are not even Kool Aid, you're Colored water!!

Gingrey has no guts!!!!

What a gutless coward this guy is, like most ultra-conservative phonies who have never lifted one of their fat little digits to help this country. If this guy had some moral courage, he would tell that fat little man behind the mic and his equally block-headed comrade at Fox that they represent what so-called neo-conservatives have become - totally irrelevant. Take the time to work in the best interest of your constituents, Sir. That is what they pay you for .... not to kiss up to pillow-bellied Rush and the old has-been club at Fox News.

For Real: That's a good point. I despise Franken but at least he ran for something and is actively going to work towards the things he talks about. Hannity and Limbaugh hide behind their microphones.

Finally, Rush Limbaugh is having his "Edward R. Murrow Moment".

For those too young to remember, back in the 50's, a US Senator, Joe McCarthy started witch hunts to root out communists in America. Unfortunately, his tactics and total disregard for truth and personal freedom were finally called out by newsman Edward R. Murrow. It was the beginning of his end – just as Limbaugh's end is beginning to happen.

I've listened to Limbaugh whine and cry for the last year and a half now about the failings of conservative leadership. He has missed the point. His little conservative movement thing has fallen in around him. It was NEVER a majority of the American people.

It was based on a small coalition of right wingers left over from the Reagan years, coupled with a bunch of religious fanatics, coupled with Gen Xers totally absorbed in their own self interest.

Limbaugh was created by conservative fumdraiser Roger Ailes to extract money from these people. Don't kid yourself, ditto-heads, Limbaugh doesn't say anything on his show that isn't approved first by Ailes and Company. And he knows that if you'd stop and think for yourselves, you'd soon see through the tactics, lies and trickery being usedd on you.

And what tactics has Limbaugh used? First you label people. That de-humanizes them. Then you can ridicule them. Then you can discount their views and opinions. Then you can demonize them. Then you twist the facts to suit your cause. Then you start gathering your followers and do their thinking for them.

Guess what ditto-heads, Rush's line about "tieing half his brain behind his back just to be fair" isn't a slam at Liberals – it's because he knows that you're the kind of half wits too lazy to think for yourselves. And he runs to the bank with your money.

Truth is, the conservatives couldn't come up with a candidate in 2008,and won't in the future. The American people don't want to be preached to, don't want to belittled and ridiculed, and don't want some know-it-all doing their thinking for them. (In fact, if you worked with someone like Limbaugh, you would have tossed is arrogant butt out the window long ago!)

Truth is, America wants what it voted for – fair and decent leadership that respects our opinions, will listen and understands that we are a community of Americans who need to rely on one another, and that appeals to our better nature.

Limbaugh and the conservative movement never has and never will. So, America, let's not use Limbaugh's tactic and call him names – let's just let him talk to his increasingly shrinking audience. Once they start thinking for themselves, they will be the ones who shut Limbaugh down.

Those two guys Hannity & Limbaugh are IDIOT they Dont think for their country

Sorry, but Limbaugh and Hannity are not conservatives. Limbaugh, when calm, has some inkling on conservatism in the form of limited government, but he ruins his arguments with heavy doses of ideology. Hannity is just a fascist. Plain and simple. He's an absolute embarrasment to conservatism and Republicanism.

This guy sees eye to eye with creepy Rush...scary.
How far off base can a group BE?

Let me get this straight. Republican politiicians are apologizing to Rush Limbaugh and instead of working together with the Democrats and the President to form a comprehensive bill, they are pushing forward their own bill?

We need men and women running the country, not children. Many of the 'leaders' in both the Republican and Democratic parties are behaving like mischevious children seeing how much they can get away with. And some Republicans seem to be taking their cues from Mr. Limbaugh. Since no one voted for him ,he should not be in charge of running our country in any way.

We need men and women running the country not children, so grow up Politicians! Now is the time that your country really needs you to help in getting us out of this economic mess. Don't fail us for any reason, failure is not an option!

What a ticket: Palin – Gingery '12
(As long as they promise to make Limbaugh the Minister for Propaganda)

You know, I'm gonna say what our good friend from Tennesse said...

He actually knows people in his home state and he gives us lot of info regarding that state, particular. He did say that Conservatives are not accustomed to seeing our government being so involved. Pretty much he said they are paranoid and since they barely understand the situation, they hardly try to understand it. They are not used to and remember, some of these conservative districts don't even have as many as 2,000 people or less, they are not used to it. He did say to us that for the most part, if they are worried about our debt and that stuff, now is not the good time...

He believes it can hurt the GOP's base and party if GOP leaders and officials feel like they are being pushed back by their district. He did say if they wanna talk, then they should talk quietly because for the most part, they won't win this match. He does say that they can't win this match, maybe a round but that's all. That's right I've said they are in a complex situation...

WOW............

Craig, spend a few minutes reading the comments on here from the left, and then talk to me about divisive vitriol being a problem. Also, it is far more than just the right who are opposed to continuously throwing cash at failing companies. To challenge republican (and democrat) leaders on this is hardly divisive vitriol.

"You don’t have to try to do what’s best for your people and your party."

NO...... First and foremost, your duty in Congress is to do what's best for the NATION!!!! And I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt that by "your people" you meant the constituents in your district, and not something like "white people."

But you are a spineless weasel. No surprise from the representative from the land of dittoheads.....

So the Democrats are coming out in opposition to free speech.

Good to know.

Maybe they can appoint a Czar in charge of suppressing opposition and free speech.

Rush was talking about Socialism. He wants Socialist to fail. As we all do.

wow.... dems love power. A petition against Rush. What does that do for you?

Gingrey is a gutless wonder and Limbaugh is back on his drugs. It's too bad that when they put them in a cage, they can't devoice them too.

Just when I thought someone would stand up to the bully pulpit of Limbaugh and Hannity. Of course that was asking too much.

This is all about the GOP being in total disarray following the election of Obama, between the right-wing conservatives and the moderates. They need to sort things out.

Do they let the conservative bullies continue on with their platform/agenda which has resonated just SO well with the American public lately, or do they try new ideas and strategies that threaten the Old Word Conservatives?

Come on, GOP, give us a REASON to even consider your party to vote for. And, Phil Gingrey, get off your knees now, for God's sake. Grow a spine.

People, show a little empathy here, its not easy being the thought-leaders of the party that in eight years brought the nation to ruin.

gingrey went right to rush and begged for his forgiveness! the republicans can keep on fooling with the likes of rush ,sean,mark,tom, micheal,les and beck and see where they end up! everyday on the eibnetwork they spur up racism and hate ,this is not the yoo -who generation nor is it the pepsi generation,this is the vitaminwater generation and things have and will change CHANGE HAS COME TO AMERICA! get with it! republicans you cannot and will not win with only your racist base!

So he hopes Obama fails to

Gingrey = chicken

I challenge Rush to a cage match. Guarantee I'd stomp his head in before 1 minute elapsed on the clock...

I WONDER WHAT DRUG OF CHOICE THAT LIMBAUGH WAS ON WHEN HE MADE HIS COMMENTS,
LET US ALL BE REAL- THIS GUY IS A HATE SPEWING , DRUG ADDICTED OXY MORON....

He is absolutely right. It is easy for radio talk show hosts or anyone to throw bricks around and then go home. Elected officials are there to serve, but it is a harder job than most would imagine.

So why doesn't he nominate Limbaugh to lead the Republicians?

He's on a SHOOOORT leash!!

Pathetic.

Elected officials in our government are actually apologizing to that egomaniacal, lying windbag because they're afraid of offending him?
Limbaugh is just a talk show host–nothing more. He has such an inflated sense of his own importance that it's not even funny. But he never had the guts to actually run for office to see how down and dirty things can get when you confront those who oppose you.

Limbaugh is genuinely evil, and an awful excuse for a human being. And any conservative who actually finds the nerve to tell him to shut up for once will win just a bit of my respect.

But it doesn't look as though that will ever happen.

This is just another example of how organized and fanatical the conservative movement is. They are terrorists that can hold someone hostage for speaking their mind. This guy has to give in to the demands of terrorists now otherwise he may not be reelected.

Poor baby!!!!! He acted as a statesman and spoke truth to stupidity and now has to backtrack. When will these jerks realize that they need to represent the people and work for the good of the USA. They are not there to stroke the oversized egos and undersized brains of Limbaugh and Hnnity.

Gingrey is a WUSS who–let me say it Limbaugh & Hannity are both right wing wackos–who speak with a forked tongue the most negative words possible...the only people who listen to them are the extreme right wing republicans whose heads are buried in the sand...

Hopefully the people of GA. will not reelect this guy. He is more concern with "Sacred Values" then doing what is best for the country. Ones values belongs in ones home not in our Gov. That has been one of the biggest problems in Gov.:people getting into Gov. to dictate their values to the rest of us. We can now see how that kind of governing has got us into 2 wars/worst economic situation since the depression. This guy was not against either and not against Bushes tax cuts for the most wealthy of us. Elected officials like him need to be voted out of office.

What a dolt......sees eye -to-eye with Rush?................Really? .......
What rock has he been living under? The mindless ENTERTAINERS that have driven a the Reps off the cliff are who he sees eye-to-eye with????? Wow, ....take off the blinders fella! ....

This guy sees eye to eye with creepy Rush...scary.

too bad he ducked when chips were down. hannity and rush are pus-sores on the nation. big mouths making money from little people while risking nothing. do they run for office? no. no guts and backgrounds so shady no party could vet them. hope the republicans keep toeing rush and hannity line. it's sooo good for us.

My problem with the Republican party is that their America consists of their party. Whenever they talk about doing what's best, it's never for the interest of the whole country but rather for their fellow Conservatives or their party. I think this will prevent them from gaining favor with non-Republican, non-Conservative Americans. It's such a turn off.

Makes me wonder who said what to make him do a complete about face. Was it a threat or a bribe?

So let me get this straight. On the other article about dems calling out Limbaugh, repubs were freaking out saying it's called "freedom of speech" and that liberals only believe in freedom of speech when it's to their benefit.

Hypocrites!

they're all idiots.

Sad that the power of Limbaugh and Hannity reaches these proportions. Since when is their opinions any more important than your's or mine? I hope our other elected officials can think for themselves!

Are we still talking about this? Rush never agreed with Obama's policies and he has every right to voice them. If you do not agree with an idea, you obviously do not want that idea to succeed. As far as Gingrey, he was trying to be a hero and it just didnt pan out. If you say Limbaugh is an idiot, then you are the idiot because you are implying that you do not want him to have his freedom of speech. Anyway, you re boy the savior has already abandoned many of his talking points during the debates (which I would be happy to list), its going to be more of the same, the only difference is that Jay Z voted this time.

So who cares what Rush Limbaugh thinks. Congressmen and Senators must apologize to him if they step out of line?

Free speech is protected by the Constiution of the United States. That appeared to be suspended during the Bush Administration when it was unpatriotic to say anything negative about Mr. Bush.

Now that there is a Democrat in the White House, the Republicans are loosing their minds sceaming everything and "Free Speech!". Let's keep one thing in mind folks: with these rights come responsibilities – we should not abuse any of our rights. Be responsible in their use and remember, attitude reflects leadership – lead by example because there are young people watching you and they will be the ones who choose your nursing home!

Wake up, supporters of these two "overgrown" adolescents!

America can certainly come up with better talk show hosts than these!!

(What about the little 10-year old boy I saw interview Vice President Biden the other night!! He is at least honest!)

And that is what we need–honesty in our government representatives AND in our media personalities!

Maybe Limbaugh promised to share some of his drugs with him.

It appears Gingrey is the one frightened of Limbaugh .

Egads - and this [his district] is where I'm moving in April! Think I'll be able to keep my mouth shut?

Guess that answers the question about who's leading the Republican party.

The fact that the leadership of the republican party worships these two numb skulls speaks volumes as to why the GOP lost so big.

So you dont have a mind of yours anymore ?

Values in deed , all liars . Stop hiding under conservative values cause only God knows those that worship Him in truth .

Where did conservative values take us to in 8 years , you have a man with 5 kids killing himself , his wife and children because of our so called conservative values and u still want to keep talking conservative ?

Does God say we have to look after our neighbours , tell me how this conservative values have looked after us in 8 Years .

i am a christian but i dont enforce my values on people . God is a just God and by grace are we saved .
take a break from this conservative values and ask yourselves if you will be able to defend them at the gates

Well, I guess the Republians should get used to losing, because we are finally on to their damaging policies. The American people were not fooled in the last 2 elections. Limbaugh's days are numbered as far as his continuing influence on our American system.

Rush and Hanity? How pathetic! Really, is that what being a conserative means, to believe like them and say whatever you want about people who don't agree with you?

That Hanity guy tries to claim he is a Christian, but Christianity is nothing like either of them, at least that Rush guy doesn't even try to pretend to be one.

"I will continue to defend and fight for our sacred values". Hmmm...did anybody else notice that the Congressman failed to articulate just what those sacred values might be? Warrantless wiretaps? Waterboarding? Secret CIA prisons? Makes one wonder.

Those "fans" of Limbaugh and conservatives in the Republican Party need to wake up and understand the real issue (or perception) at hand – wanting the President to fail means wanting America to fail. And un-American and un-patriotic is that?

God Bless America and God Bless President Barack Obama,

Tyrone Brown
Seattle, Washington

NEWS FLASH! NEWS FLASH!
House and Senate Plantation Repuglicons make Rush Limbaugh the new head of the GOP!

Many heard saying "The best divisive racist we could find! We just love grabbin' our ankles for this blovating, flame throwing talking head".

Note to Repugs nationwide...In case you hadn't noticed, Limbaugh is your Rev. Wright. Let's ee how you deal with it – Ha Ha..

Why does anyone care what Limbaugh has to say? He's just so ridiculous. It's one thing to have political opinions, it's another to take the party line 100% of the time and never find fault with some of the decisions made by party members. Why is Gingrey apologizing? This only boosts Limbaugh's ego even more. Why does anyone give credence to anything Limbaugh says? You've got to hand it to Limbaugh, he's smart because his comments got him exactly what he wanted, free media attention.

Mary- Free speech is one thing . Divisive vitriol is another. Learn the difference my friend.

Weak. Limbaugh and Hannity are hillbillies. Republican leadership shouldn't be afraid of them.

There was no mea culpa. Republican Representative Phil Gingrey was right and said it best when he criticized Limbaugh and Hannity yesterday. He is to be applauded for his candor. The evident bigotry among Georgian voters has been noticed by the country through its history and lately by its trashing of Max Cleland and support of Saxby Chambliss and Sarah Palin. By criticizing Gingrey, Georgian voters have been heard loud and clear by the nation.

You are so spineless that you are back tracking because you might lose the next election. I got news for you; with a click of a send button, the Obama team will, righfully so, round up millions of dollars and a support of millions of youths (who by the way are too smart to listen to Rush) and get you out of the office. Times are changing Mr. Gingrey and siding with Limbaugh means siding with what is quickly becoming old fashioned and reckess. America has woken up and if you want a political future, you better wake up too!

These so-called 'conservatives' are nothing more than conservative extermists... aka America's Terrorists. If he's so afraid of nitwit TV and radio personalities then he has no right being in a political position because he obviously has no backbone. And it seems to me that doing what's right for his party is not the same thing as doing what's right for the people. HIs priorities seem a little out of sorts anyway.

Mr. Gingrey, you should not apologize for the truth or what is right. You should not apologize for expressing your opinion.
He's right. That's all they do is sit back and throw bricks. Rush Limbaugh does nothing but divide this country. He sits and criticizes anything and everything that is Democratic and has been doing it for close to 20 years. If he doesn't like that this is a two party country he should do us all a huge favor and leave. The Dems and Repubs are trying to work together (which they are supposed to do) and once again, people somehow manange to get Rush Limbaugh involved. The man is a joke.

This reminds me of when anyone spoke out against Bush going to war in Iraq. Anytime someone would stand up against it, they'd have to apologize and take back the criticsm the very next day.

He see's eye-to-eye with Rush, even on hoping that Obama fails and the U.S. is excessively weakened, families lose employment, homes and suffer. These Republicans are the "real" Americans? Thank GOD they are in the minority.

Go back and re-read Al FRANKIN's book "Rush LIMBOUGH SHUT YOUR BIG FAT (UGLY) MOUTH. The country is HURTING real bad now is not the time to hope BARAK OBAMA fails.

Typical politician. Speaks his mind, gets backlash from his party and rather than going with his gut and how he really feels – and then sticking to it, he retreats for fear of losing votes. This is EXACTLY why Obama was the right choice. At least with a guy like Obama, we get a President that we can believe in. When he speaks, we believe in what he says. For Republicans to hope for Obama's failure (such as Limbaugh), is really to say they hope for America's failure. Its time for all of us in the middle to sway to the left and help choose a clear, defined path, regardless of the risk. If hard right wingers don't want to jump on board, too bad.

Gingrey was honest, but now he's just a coward. And somehow, Rush wins again.

Spineless Wimp !!!! Glad this guy doesn't represent me.

the few the proud the pigheaded

wow what a tool

Yes, Mary and we pray it is the Democratic Party!

It is pretty sad and pathetic when repubs are apologizing for criticizing Limbaugh. It says a lot about where they are as a party and people. If Limbaugh is who they look up to and respect, then they should make him their party leader, hillarious!

The conservatives are destroying this country. They have already stated that they will not work with President Obama, have caused an unrepairable divide in this country, and continue to bash liberals and Obama supporters, but actually have no plan whatsoever that will fix the economy other than tax breaks for the wealthy. It's sickening to listen and read their comments when they hold no credibility other than they hate Obama and anything or anyone considered liberal. I'm all for next election the country votes them all out of office, as that is where they are headed by this disgusting behavior. Keep it up. keep dividing, keep the economy and growth stagnant. Lets see what happens in 2010. It already looks bad for the republicans two years away.

Punk. Listening to some because they are loud does not mean that they are the majority. Keep on making the same mistakes.....

Spineless.

So, when Rush opens his oxy-powered mouth and belches out a mixture of cigar smoke and instructions to his brainless minions, I guess those brainless minions have no choice but to follow suit. In this case, they were apparently beating down the door of a congressman who DARED to question EL RUSHBO.

Gingrey is a coward and the people who voted for him are too.

lol.. Your biggest supporters ??? Are you kidding me ??? These guys are not what you want leading the Republican Party. That's if your not happy with current stake the Republicans have, however if your are then leave it alone.

"Spineless."

You mean Obama for calling out Limbaugh?
Frighteningly revealing!

I second that Aaron.

January 28th, 2009 3:39 pm ET

"And on so many of these things, I see eye-to-eye with Rush Limbaugh."

Really? He is asking to be ridiculed. My word Gingrey, grow a spine and question the windbags who are driving your party into the ground.

I want Obama's plans to fail too, because I think they would be destructive for the country in the long term. Trillion dollar deficits are bad. Socialist type bailout policies are bad. Weakness abroad is bad. Activist judges are bad. Quotas are bad. Unlimited abortion is bad, and so on.

If anyone doesn't like it, tough. Boycott Rush, boycott me, whine all you want...who cares?

Man, just when you were starting to be TRUE to yourself and constiuents, you sold you soul to the media. What a shame!

You don't owe Rush, Hannity or any of the other loudmouths anything.

You were right the first time buddy. Go back to the podium and apologize once again....for selling yourself short.

What do you possible have to gain from being friends with ole Rush?

You were so close to being a good person.

What a wimp to back away from what he said. How could anyone be afraid of such mindless blowhards. Shame on you Gingrey. Try to take of the dress next time.

Hey! The Georgia Peach himself!

How dare Gingrey question the infallible Hannity and Limbaugh! LOL. Morons, the whole lot of them. Keep following these de facto leaders of your party, see where it leads you. Why can't there be more level-headed republicans like Jindal. Sheez!

Rep. Phil Gingrey are you nuts? Why do you have to apologize to those persons? Ok I know because to you those are gods. Not for me sir. Enough!!!

I was pleased to FINALLY see a southern, Republican representative challenge Hannity and Limbaugh. Mr. Gingrey is my Congressman and I was so proud to read that he seemed to have actually received the message that was sent on November 4, 2008. The large majority of Georgians and Americans are absolutely exhausted with the gridlock in Congress, which is directly traced to partisan positioning (see Congress' approval ratings for proof positive). People want action and quite frankly, could care less who gets / takes the credit. I wish Mr. Gingrey has shown the courage to stand behind his accurate original remarks, but alas, he apparently did not.

"I mean, it’s easy if you’re Sean Hannity or Rush Limbaugh or even sometimes Newt Gingrich to stand back and throw bricks," Gingrey told the Politico. "You don’t have to try to do what’s best for your people and your party."

Shouldn't "County" be mentioned with 'your people & your party?'

Gutless Wonder!

Folks, this is Operation Chaos. Instead of tearing down the Dems and Obama in particular, The One now has Rush and the GOP in the Coco Butt slamming their heads together. Guess Rush never thought the Messiah, as he calls Big Daddy O, would have him attacking his own party. Obama even has Bennet defending him. Oh, this is delicious! The GOP is in the weeds for the next 40 years.

Looks like he is afraid of the that drug addict, Limbaugh

Disappointing. Another Republican invertebrate who will do anything to keep his job in the echo chamber. Kudos to the real Republicans who stand up for conservative, practical values like Olympia Snowe. They are the future of the party, not dittoheads.

Gingrey should be ashamed – as well as any Republican who looks up to Limbaugh or Hannity – the word "trader" comes to mind.

This guy needs to get a set and say what he means not what the party tells him to say. A sad day indeed

I guess that makes Rush Limbaw the leader of the GOP. Isn't he a convicted felon? It's amazing how no one says much about that.

This is an act of cowardice by Gingrey to be apologizing to that ignorant Limbaugh idiot let alone that know nothing Hannity. I am surprised Billo didn't make a comment regarding this!

The Conservative Republicans are lemmings and will follow Rush and Sean right off the cliff.

-A moderate Republican who voted for Obama.

Good grief!!!! Why is Gingery's nose so brown!....and what is that putrid smell?....some foul mix of digested burritos and oxycontin!

Mary, this word fight is between Republicans, so talk to them.

Does Gingrey keep a valet handy to wipe the drool off his chin as he sputters regular doses of nonsense? If not, he should!

Thatta boy! Keep on clinging to Limbaugh and Hannity, conservatives! Stay blind to what cost you the last two election cycles. Don't listen to anybody else, just keep on nuturing the cancer that's destroying the Republican party. That wasy America will stand a better chance of getting back on track, if you incompetent, superstitious nitwits stay out of power.

Despite being correct about his comments, guess Gingrey can't stand up for himself. Its very scary to see what power over Republicans (citizens included) these talk show hosts have. Thank goodness that most of the country is aware that these gloom & doom soothsayers on the radio are a joke.

Are conservatives supposed to be of "one mind" and think exactly alike on ALL things? That is a ridiculous statement to make or believe about ANY group of people. Hannity and Limbaugh get paid big bucks to stir up controversy (the blowhards) and his original statement is right. Hell, Hannity and Limbaugh don't agree on ALL things. The two "don’t have to try to do what’s best for your people and your party". I would add "...try to do what's best for your COUNTRY". He should have stuck with his original statement and let the "chips fall where they may".

There is no way in hell, conservatives have to fall in line and wish socialists well, or, success with WRECKING this great country.
Rush is right on!!!!

loser.

Pure ,unadulterated BOVINE MANURE. It's EXACTLY this kind of attitude that will doom the GOP to wander in the wilderness for years to come.

Chicken

Now Limbaugh's claim that Obama is more afraid of him than our representatives, makes sense. Who would be afraid of these spineless creatures such as Gingrey. If anyone should be afraid of, they should be afraid of those morons who drive them e.g. Limbaugh, Hannity, O'Reilly, Glenn Beck etc.

I would not give a thought to anything the two bimbos Limbaugh and Hanneity talk about. They are ingnorant entertainers on the fringe of extrinction, that promote hate to keep up their ratings and keep their advertising dollars and paychecks coming in.
They would both be better off silenced from being on any talk show,

Why apologize...you hit the nail on the head. Rush couldn't do the job, and if he could, why isn't he? If he has such a huge base, go out and get elected!

Rush Llimbaugh is a virus on the Republican party – does anyone recall the way it was before these blithering idiots started spewing their venom?

Oh my, my.... Limbaugh really has hijacked the conservatives hasn't he? Well that really is too bad. Hopefully someone will be able to step up and stand for the real values of the Republican party.

The Republican party really has lost their way if a member of Congress has to apologize to a radio show host.

Gingrey, you're a gutless wonder for backing down on your comments.

The inmates are now firmly in control of the asylum.

What....was his life threatened or something if he didn't take it back?

Rush is just a fat old, prescription drug addict, blow-hard who's only acting like a 10 year old throwing a tantrum! I swear the guy's going to pop a blood vessel, he's so upset he's not getting his way!

What a wuss! I agree with Aaron in Charlottesville – "grow a spine!"

Dance, puppets, dance!!!

It is good to see Gingrey have to back down from his liberal leaning comment. I also hope Obama fails miserably in his attempt drag this once great nation into socialism.

Rush and Al-Qaeda and the Taliban all want the USA to fail. How is that acceptable?

Walks like a Republican, talks like a chicken. These days GOP seems to stand for Grand Old Pussies.

Wow..the Republicans are full of spineless "politicians"..glad they are out of power........

What a disgrace that an elected official has to apologize for telling the truth. Rush, Hanity, all of the media- right or left- are not held accountable. They can say whatever they want, even wish our president fails, and there's not a thing we can do. An honest man speaks and these clowns bury him.

What a punk! LOL

Apologizing to the biggest windbag and sleazeball of them all, Rush Limbaugh? This guy Gingrey has absolutely no balls at all....Typical of a neo-con wanting to hold onto his political seat at any cost......

For the Democratic party the fact that the Republican party is drifting more towards its extremists base of supporters has to be welcome news.

A congressman who feels he has to apologize to a man, who hopes President Obama fails; is spineless.

I love Obama, he is my President, but he is not without rebuke or correction, especially in the U.S. Get used to it people, the give and take is what makes our country great. Democrats need to lighten up a bit! Residents of Berkley CA are not the only ones in the U.S. with a right to freedom of speech. Rush has a right to his opinions (as all Americans do), even though he has made mistakes (who hasn't?). If you don't like his program, turn if off and listen to something else. Whatever happened to freedom of speech?

Almost a backbone, wait, no it was a false alarm! I beg all Republicans to please keep supporting Rush, Hannity, Bill Oriley, Drudge, Mike Regan, etc. Also please send money to Palins camp. Please support her for 2012, PLEASE!

We still need a couple of more senate seats to make you completely irrelevant!

At least I know what part of Georgia to avoid.

Looks like Congressman Gingrey suffers from a severe lack of intestinal fortitude.

Let's look at the root of this apology:

"Sorry guys... I didn't mean to imply that I have the ability to criticize those in my own party or that I am anything more than a partisan hack.

Can I have my EIB mug now?"

Totally spineless, I agree with Christopher.

What does a Congressman have to apologize to a member of the media for???? Who has the real power in the Republican Party? The official elected by the people, or some mouth in the media who was hired by a CEO?

This clearly shows that people like Limbaugh do only as much for America today as Tokyo Rose did for America 70 years ago!

These guys are on the fringes, they are irrelevant and need to realize that their way of thinking is what gave rise to the current administration. Why can't they take a deep look inward and see that they are no better than their fellow man and come up with some ideas that will actually make a difference in "all" of our lives, not just their own. We are supposed to care about the least of Gods children, the rich should willingly help the poor... You guys just don't get it !

My Lord. The conservatives just got spanked and they still fear these guys. Scary stuff. Amazing that they can be THAT out of touch.

For all of the "we need to support our President" rhetoric that was pitched by Republicans, they jump on the bandwagon with Dittoheads instead of following their own rule.

Gingery, grow a pair. Rush, get off the dope. Hannity – we all miss Colmes.

Why don't you just go all the way and pledge your support for Michael Savage?

If Gingrey and the other republicans wouldn't cower before tv and radio personalities, but rather stand on their own principals, the republicans would be in much better shape. This only goes to show they are worried about keeping their career jobs and those jobs were never meant to be careers.

To actually go out of one's way to apologize to Rush and Hannity is even more rediculous than Rush and Hannity themselves! Please! There's no need to apologize...these guys are total LOSERS!!!!

Yes, Toto, the Republicans are different than you and me. But now we have da black man in da white house. Amen!

As long as politicians will cow-tow to filth like them, this country will never be what it could be.

This is indicative of how divided this nation is. We might as well go back to the Union and the Confederacy. "I am one of you." Really?? And what exactly does that mean?? That you're offensive and pessimistic and that you have no answer to the nation's problems but to complain? What a great disservice you've done to your constituents.

I live in OH and am a registered Democrat–GO OBAMA!–but if Representative Gingrey were my representative I WOULD VOTE FOR HIM! Somebody has to expose the "WIZARD OF OXYCONTIN!"

You clearly have neglected to examine the platitude of lies expounded by Rush Limbaugh, and practically as many by Hannity, Mr. Gingrey. Values? Spreading hate, racism and extremism through misquotes and labeling is your trademark. You and your self indulging extremists. What values can you possibly convey when you and your kind have divided our nation and have supported the most vicarious administration in our nation's history?

Hey why dont you guys get off Rush's bacl! Here is a Great man , a man that speaks his mind and stand up to people like Reed, and Obama and Bush! You know when Rush says it he means it and it come right from the heart! I am about 25 million other people listen to Rush everyday and if u dont like him dont listen! He has a right to speak his mind and we all still have the right of freedom of speach last time i checked! so get used to Rush being around for a very long time!!

This is like watching a zombie film....

I can't believe this guy is caving in to Sean Hannity & Rush Limbaugh!
Two of the biggest wind bags on TV & Radio. Listening to people like Limbaugh and Hannity is what got the Republican party into the mess they are in now.

I guess Gingrey has no spine to stand his ground and is more worried about what Limbaugh and Hannity think than he is about the American people. This guy is a real wimp!

When are the Republicans going to wake up and realize that Limbaugh and Hannity don't speak for the majority of the country!!

If this is what the republican party is, then i say good riddance. may they never hld a majority ever again. america does not need people like this. when bush wanted a bail out the republicans wre for it. when Obama wants one the republicans are against it. may they just fade away.

Rush Limbaugh does not know and understand “Socialism” and “Communism”. He is and Illiterate, Talkative Rascal. Canada and UK have healthcare provided by Government, does it mean Canada and UK are Socialist countries? We have free education till the 12th grade, social security system, does not make USA a Communist country. Even Democratic States are “Welfare States”. Limbaugh is a Duffer who does not understand what a Welfare State is. He wants Obama to fail, just because Obama is trying to Regulate Banking, Finance and Taxation. Does Limbaugh know and understand that Unregulated Banking, Finance and Taxation can lead to Thuggery, Exploitation and Lawlessness? Limbaugh has the Freedom of Speech, but he should not speak Garbage and Bullcrap. He is a Misguided and a Disillusioned Goon.

Limbaugh and Hannity are why the repulicans are doomed. These guys make about as much sense as the KKK.

Republicans digging and diggin Theirselves futher and futher in the Ground like I said on my last post 2010 will be the Year Republicans become Extinct

Well, if Rush Limbaugh is now pulling the strings of the Republican Party, as a Democrat I won't have to worry about the 2010 or 2012 elections! Limbaugh is woefully out of touch with most Americans, because nobody wants this country to fail. Heck, I would have been happy if George Bush had succeeded if it had meant better days for our nation. It's positively unpatriotic to wish failure on a President who is trying to save this country from the brink of economic disaster.

There are so many well-intentioned philosophical conservatives out there that I cannot fathom why people listen to blowhards like Rush Limbaugh. Does he really share his listeners' conservative values, what with having been married a bunch of times and being a drug addict to boot? What has he ever done to make this country better? His "us versus them" attitude is not going to get the economy going, or bring about world peace. President Obama, by contrast, is sincerely trying to work with conservatives in Congress–why are people letting Rush Limbaugh interfere with that?

Well there it is the proof that Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity are the face of the Republican Party and control their policiies and ideology.

If Americans don't wipe these political morons out in the ensuing elections then they deserve exactly what they get.

DON'T APOLOGIZE TO ANYONE LIKE RUSH WHO SAID HE WISH OBAMA FAILS, THAT'S WHAT OSAMA BIN LADEN WANTS US TO DO. THINK ABOUT IT.

Wow, those are the supporters they need? They might as well take drug dealer's and murderers while their at it.

Yeah, we need them like we need terrorist!

this is pretty sick -You sir should be Drawn & Quartered!
How dare you upset the conservative talk show god. Limplips is a fat a$$ed, lying sob. You apologizing to him puts in the same slop bin that he rolls in. You are truly disgusting

And with a crack of the whip, one more republican falls back to the extremist far-right. Back in your place, Gingrey. Be a nice sheep and get back in the herd. I'm starting to get concerned that too many politicians are giving comedian Rush "Oxycontin" Limbaugh too much attention.

What has the country come to.....

This guy feels the need to apologize for saying that Rush is wrong?!?!?

OMG

I live in Phil's district. (West Cobb) and I know him to be a real conservative. I was saddened to hear his comments being used against Rush Limbaugh and the rest of the conserative party. I am sure he will not make negative comments again.

Uh oh, better not offend Rush Limbaugh with comments that are actually reasonable. It is sad that republicans are so deflated and void of leadership that they must now deify the likes of Limbaugh and Hannity.

Wow–this poor guy had to issue an apology for making that innocuous comment about vapid talking heads like Limbaugh and Hannity? The vehemence with which these right-wingers came to their heroes' defense makes it clear why the right-wing was completely marginalized in the last election. Anyone who idolizes these morons deserves to be marginalized.

They need to OUST this fool! He is not good for America nor the American people. We are fighting as a nation not for a certain group or selected people. This man should not have this kind of power over the airways of radio. If we got reed of that fool Amas; we should do the same to this nutcase. We do not need people like this at a time like this now or ever. People like this need to be taught a lesson. Instead of letting him make millions off of the American people over the radio airways; we need to send him packing and see if he can manage out there in the world with his hate and bigotry.

Hannity need to be the next one they target; he is just as bad. He hides behind christianity, but is really a wolf in sheep clothing. They need to take him off the air altogether.

True, Bush most certainly wasn't one of our favorite Presidents and he want be the last, but I will not bash him or disrepect him. He was an authoritive leader that God allowed to take office. So, in the same token we should give the same respect to this President , all future Presidents, and those of the past. We as Americans really, really need to grow up and start behaving like adults. We have lost respect not only as Americans, but as a country who suppose be a country that stands together. But look at us we are so divided.

I am so ashame of us as Americans. Yes, we have done a great thing by coming together to select our first Afican American President, but I am not so much concerned with us making history, but how can we as a country for once in our lifetime come together as one people, and not be known by titles, color, or sex. Boy, it sure would be nice.

Surely the republicans are out of ideas if they need to apologize to rush nimbaugh!

I guess in the Republican party it is better to be Republican and conservative than to be an American.

funniest thing, I left a comment earlier on CNN's article about Rush and the majority of those comments were very pro-Rush. I looked back a few hours later and they are almost all removed to make it look like it's very anti-Rush. Bad enough you have to steer the flow of the news now you need to steer the flow of your blog responses. I wonder what whining whould be coming out of the Comunist News Network if people could filter out CNN stories.....

for those who were deprived of the original post.... ( I even left in my mis-spellings.

"You want a good start, have beat cops and cruisers in the bad areas 24/7 in large numbers, really large numbers and highly visible too. Before the cries of harrashment and racisim start flowing you should remember that you are not being harrased if you are not breaking the law. No cries of no resources either – they are there it's just being spent improperly.
Silly liberals, you would have thought that they would have learned after the Harry Reid debacle. Reid writes a letter to Clear Channel to protest Rush, Rush auctions it off on EBAY for our US Troops and matches the 200k+ out of his own pocket. Don't be foolish you'll lose.
Funny all the actual democrats in congress (not a free citizen like Rush) openly wanting Bush and our soldiers to fail where cheered as champions of free speech by the press."

Phil Gringrey, like most politicians, should quit pandering and grow a spine.

Is this what's called a "gutless wonder" in English? (English isn't my first language–though I think I fake it nicely–and many of its colloquialisms escape me.)

I had admired your outspoken broad minded thinking. You do know
your party is still living in the 60s.

Regardless of how you feel about Al Franken, he had enough 'sack' to ante up and become part of the process instead of a (very well paid) spectator.

"You don't have to do what's best for your people and your party"-Strange, I thought the idea was COUNTRY first-not PARTY!

this just makes me sick. what a wimp.

they still don't get it. the republican base gets smaller by the day and that's all these politicians cling to. keep digging the hole, folks.

In relation to this article, for the first time in years, I agree with a comment made recently by Rush Limbaugh. Basically, that we get it, there's a Black President, now get over it and stop all the glorification and adoration – Obama now has to prove there was substance behind his campaign words and promises (same as would be expected of any other politician who has been elected to run this country).

What does he mean "Those guys are some our biggest supporters, and we need them," they are the leaders of the party now and their toxic hate filed ideology is all they have after destroying America. So the get their $400 million contracts and continue to drag the rest of us down for their own perverted and sick need for attention and power. And the whitehood wearing high school drop-outs he represents are just as sick and hateful.

And Rush is the new Republican Minority Leader. Good job Republicans. You can't even stand up to a radio guy. The people voted you in, and you can't even stand up to someone who is obviously on the fringe of your party. Keep it up, because the rest of America is sick of this nonsense. We need help. Not apologies to Rush. While you're sobbing over hurt feelings, we are losing jobs.

AAhhhhhhh, here the Republicans go. See they can't even make a decision and stick to it. One minute Rep. Gingrey is critizing Rush Limbaugh, and then the Republicans decided to use Limbaugh as their "Attack Poster Child" and ALL of a sudden Rep. Gingrey is PRAISING Rush Limbaugh and saying "We are One".

REPUBLICANS = THE PARTY OF LIMBAUGHS DIVISIVENESS AND OBSTRUCTIONS!

IT'S NO WONDER THE REPUGS ARE SORRY LOSERS!!!

HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA!

Grow a spine. Rush is a traitor to the nation as far as I'm concerned and should be treated as such for inciting such resentment and conflict..

This man lacks both integrity and honesty.

He spoke up and said what he felt, now to save face with his party and some drug addled right-wing radical talk show host, he's back paddling on his comments.

Grow a spine and hold firm to what you believe without having to retroactively apologize.

Instead of "dittoheads", his followers should call themselves :dopeheads.
I think Rush should be locked up in a room with Ann coulter and bill o'reilly –with a combined intelligence of 100 , they could bore each other to death -and the world would be a better place.

Maybe Limbaugh IS the leader of the Republican Party. Boy, are they desperate for leadership. Way to lose in 2012.

Neo-Cons are just diggin their own graves..I hope they all choke on their hatred.

What a wuss. He is so afraid of the attack dogs going after him next that he's lost what little spine he showed in his original comment. If this is what Republicans have sunk to, they will be out of power a very long time.

How terribly gutless.

What exactly are these "sacred values" only belonging to Republicans?

BOW DOWN TO RUSH AND HANNITY. WHAT A JOKE.
REPUGS CATCH A CLUE BUY A VOWEL.

He was right the first time! NO MORE RUSH OR HANNITY! And I'm a registered republican!!! These men are offensive to educated people!!!
I DO NOT want to be angry and I want republicans to go along with President Obama!!! So far in 1 week he has done more to improve the moral in the US than Bush did in 8 years!!!

Gingrey needs a backbone.

What a coward.

that's a coward

It is so hilarious to watch the unraveling of the republicans. They can't figure out if the sky is up or down as they keep running down that road to self destruction.

Too bad this guy seems to think that the impotent drug addict has any power.

Perhaps if Mr. Gingrey were to get up out of the mud, he wouldn't see "eye to eye" with the draft dodger.

I miss President Bush

I wonder if he's learned the 10 commandments yet

What 'Sacred Values' is he talking about? Republicans have destroyed our economy, our standing in the world, they even promoted a woman with a child pregnant out of wedlock as the VP. Are these the values he is speaking of?

Wow. this guy sounds like a dope. He sees "eye to eye" with Lambaugh? His first comments were dead on. He was correct. He's the one that has to make the hard decisions. Those guys are TELEVISION and RADIO personalities. They're armchair quarterbacks. This is the kind of story that makes it painfully aware that Democrats will be holding government for many, many years to come because the GOP cannot stand up for themselves, nor can they organize their own thoughts without FOX News pundits firing warning shots across their bows. The fact that this US Congressman would back a comment hopeful that this president FAILS is indicative of the extreme fracture of the Republican Party and its complete separation of itself and the ideals of the US Constitution.

It says a lot about the influence that conservative talk radio wields in the South that a guy who won the last election with 70% of the feels the need to apologize. It also says a lot about conservatism that states in the South are at the bottom of national rankings in education and at the top of national rankings in poverty.

These far right Republicans are out of ideas. Their answer to any situation or problem is cut taxes. That was the path followed for the past administration and look where we are now.

Gingrey was right the first time. These chickenhawk idiots say anything they want but aren't required to back up what they say. You didn't see them sending family to a war on Bush's word and you didn't see them attempt to join the military when they were eligible. They were critical of McCain when that criticism may have created the difference in the election. Now they're attacking everyone in the Repub Party and our new President....because they can. Apologizing was a mistake Mr. Gingrey!

Well, seems like Conservatives are defending Hannity and Limbaugh just like Obama originally defended Rev Wright. While I can understand fondness for them, they are too divisive to be effective. Lack of ability to cut ties with these devisive characters (and yes, they are simply characters, not actually important people) shows weakness, not strength.

WHAT HAPPENED TO FREEDOM OF SPEECH? WAKE UP AMERICA
EACH PERSON HAS THE RIGHT TO SAY WHAT HE WANTS TO SAY.
ARE WE HEADED FOR A ONE PARTY SYSTEM TO TELL US WHAT TO SAY AND WHAT NOT TO SAY?

So the Republicans march to the manipulated reality of Limbaugh and Hannity – how terrible this guy was caught trying to "do what’s best for your people and your party."

Perhaps Hannity and Limbaugh should consider running for elected office. If their opinions and ideas are so respected amongst the conservative community, each should be a shoe in.

Spineless.

Careful there Mr. Gingery, don't wet your pants.

This episode more than anything else shows what's exactly wrong with the GOP. They have been hijacked and held hostage by lunatics like Hannity & Limbaugh.

Unless you can stand up to them, you cannot dream of standing up to Obama or the Dems.

First conservatives lost their ethics, now they've misplaced their courage. Very sad to see a public official bowing down to a man who wants the President to fail.

hannity is on tv with no college degree ,has a radio shoe no college degree.
didnt fight for his country no college degree. And he is the voice of
conservatives. rush linbaugh is a joke , that leave you dick morris
ann coulture.

The nerve of Gingrey, trying to think for himself! How un-GOP! Well, now he's safely back in the un-Democratic party.

"As long as I am in the Congress, I will continue to fight for and defend our sacred values"

Well at least it is out in the open now that the Repubs want America to fail as advocated by the official spokesman, Lush, and now affirmed by the redneck factor who is apologizing for his apology.

Surely, they all hope the South will rise again!

OH yea, Limbaugh is a Republican which in and of itself shows he is not to smart. I know it's hard for them to think back a while BUT remember what the debt was and where the economy was BEFORE the Republicans took over? YEA, we need more of the Republicans running things. Then maybe China will bail us out.

One day this great country will come together and realize that we will never be able to accomplish anything until we learn to respect each other. You don't have to agree with me but at least respect me as a person. I am for free speech but the only thing that Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh and Fox News do is divide this country. Grow up!

Rep. Gingrey, show some backbone! Are you a Limbaugh lap-dog or do you think for yourself? It's unfortunate that an entertainer like Rush Limbaugh has so many brainwashed followers that they could influence your actions.

I don't know Gingrey. But he shouldn't apologize. He is right. All they do is spit out non-sense. I don't even enjoy it when they do it on the left side. At least Al Franken has the will to run and act on his beliefs. Talk is cheap. Action is gold. Rush and the others are cheap. Make me sick.

What a coward. This would have been a great time to STAND UP for the majority of Republicans who CARE LESS of what Limbaugh and Hanity have to say.

At some point these politicians have to understand that the LOUDEST MOUTH in the house is not the Majority.

"And on so many of these things, I see eye-to-eye with Rush Limbaugh."

Really? He is asking to be ridiculed. My word Gingrey, grow a spine and question the windbags who are driving your party into the ground.

Limbaugh is a pig and Hannity a rattle snake

You should work hard to not just defend your values, but AMERICAN values as well. Meaning, put America first and support our success, not our defeat as Rush would advocate for the sake of his own political party. Country first, party second.

wishy washy flip floppin politcian trying to avoid unemployemnt like 'the common folk'

adouche abag

This demonstrates what an increasingly irrelevant cult the GOP is becoming. One of their own utters a sensible, centrist comment and is forced to profusely apologize for it the next day. The indication that Gingrey might work with the new president is seen as a weakness that must be quickly silenced. I thought the GOP lost the election, that the last eight years under their rule was rejected soundly by the voters? Why on earth is anyone still listening to them?

How can any human being get in trouble for critizing Limbaugh who is without a doubt the biggest IDIOT currently talking about anything.

Waht is wrong with this picture.
A person criticizes Limbaugh for saying something totally below the belt and now he apologzies for it?
Do the Republicans thing Limbaugh is Jesus reincarnated?
It is a little unsettling to see them grovel at the feet of Limbaugh.
He doesn't deserve that much respect or consideration. He has, over the years said many,many,many unkind, uncalled for, and downright awful things about people. He never apologizes.

There are not very many things in life where taking the extreme position is better and politics sure isn’t one of them, yet many of us readily get attached to an extreme political position. Right now there seems considerable legitimate pressure for an extreme liberal approach to allow us to rebound from the extreme conservative mentality that has recently governed and caused many of the drastic problems we now have. The pendulum simply swings back and forth changing popularity and, as long as it progresses to the extreme, it creates problems. Proof can be seen in the simple example of the ‘fair trade’ issue where contrary to extreme liberal philosophy, which could demand stringent controls and be unreasonably prohibitive, extreme conservative philosophy called for no controls and allowed run away greed, dishonesty and self-indulgence to contribute significantly to the problems now at hand. Another clear example is the exaggerated checking of government spending on infrastructure under extreme conservative thinking, which allowed for excessive decay, and now demands drastic liberal spending to correct the problems there. Another example is in the Bush-Cheney concentration on benefit solely for Special Interests and a select few (the gross dishonesty and self-indulgence not withstanding as they benefited from returned overt and covert support, contributions and even promised after office ‘kickback’ compensation) and then gave only apathy, the costs and an abundance of subterfuge to the average American, which now requires very significant adjustments to (hopefully) right the economy. It isn’t just a matter of ‘fairness’ or even of appropriate ideology but rather of the reality that extremes don’t work and quickly produce extreme problems. The likes of Rush Limbaugh, Hannity, Sarah Palin, Bush-Cheney, others and definitely their Democratic counter parts, with both sides advocating extremes to excite and manipulate public opinion for there own advantage, are all really doing this country a drastic disservice. It doesn’t matter on what issue – immigration, family values, healthcare reform, education, foreign policy, ,, – if the voter fails to be objective, rational and above all moderate and instead allows themselves to be emotionally manipulated to align with an extreme that benefits the few, then the problems will just continue to be extreme. What this country needs, if possible, is a vast majority of rationally moderately aligned (moderately conservative, moderately liberal or moderately centrist) voters who can’t be easily manipulated. Then we would have a chance of getting it right.

This is odd. I guess Hannity and Limbaugh are the leaders of the Republic Party.

Just get the fat pig limbaugh off the radio.

"Those guys are some our biggest supporters, and we need them,"

Are you serious?! I wish those 2 would stop talking! Especially when Limbaugh says ridiculous things like "I hope he fails" in reference to President Obama. The country doesn't need people like that.

It seems to me that Rep. Phil Gingrey needs to grow a pair.

Wow... I guess those "aggrieved conservatives" must be those who worship at the Church of Limbaugh and Temple of Hannity. Amazes me that these two talking heads have so much clout...