May 26, 2009
Posted: May 26th, 2009 08:20 PM ET

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 Limbaugh is going after Sonia Sotomayor.
Limbaugh is going after Sonia Sotomayor.

(CNN) - While Republicans on Capitol Hill appear to be adopting a wait-and-see approach with Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh is taking direct aim at President Obama's choice for the high court.

Calling Sotomayor a "racist" and a "hack" on his radio show Tuesday, Limbaugh took particular issue with a 2001 speech at Berkeley during which she stated a "wise Latina woman with the richness of her experience would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn't lived that life."

"Here you have a racist – you might want to soften that, and you might want to say a reverse racist," Limbaugh said of that comment.

"And the [liberals] of course say that minorities cannot be racists because they don't have the power to implement their racism," he continued. "Well, those days are gone because reverse racists certainly do have the power to implement their power. Obama is the greatest living example of a reverse racist, and now he's appointed one."

"She's not the brain that they're portraying her to be. She's not a constitutional jurist," Limbaugh also said, referencing a New Republic article last month in which Jeffrey Rosen, the magazines legal affairs editor, wrote that "her opinions, although competent, are viewed by former prosecutors as not especially clean or tight, and sometimes miss the forest for the trees."

"She is an affirmative action case extraordinaire, and she has put down white men in favor of Latina women," Limbaugh said.

White House press secretary Robert Gibbs defended Sotomayor's Berkeley comments Tuesday. "If you look at the context of the longer speech that she makes, I think what she says is very much common sense in terms of different experiences, different people," he said.

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[...] a racist – you might want to soften that, and you might want to say a reverse racist," said Limbaugh. "Well, those days are gone because reverse racists certainly do have the power to implement [...]

Mike   May 26th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

What a drug-addicted addled fool!

ed lopat   May 26th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

A "racist" and a "hack" is he talking about himself?

Juror1   May 26th, 2009 7:32 pm ET

Rush does nothing good but spew hatred himself. What a hack. It's easy to sit back and try to degrade someone, but where weere your suggestions. You are such a big fat, pill popping, bigot.

Sean   May 26th, 2009 7:32 pm ET

This guy is a nut. Period.

LouAz   May 26th, 2009 7:32 pm ET

If Pres Obama nominated Jesus Christ to the Supreme Court, it would still not satisfy King Limbaugh, and I'm sure King Limbaugh would make a negative issue of Christ being a Jew.

justin   May 26th, 2009 7:32 pm ET

Isn't that the pot calling the kettle black

Anonymous   May 26th, 2009 7:31 pm ET

Limbaugh is a joke...The republicans needs a new voice because this is just a sad thing to witness.

bruce   May 26th, 2009 7:31 pm ET

Isn't the world getting a little small in Limbaugh's mirrors. He is so far removed from what is fair and appropriate that I am not certain that even one of the Apostles would or could satisfy him. If anyone is a hack it's Limbaugh: I thought America was about given people opportunities and places to grow BUT I guess Limbaugh thinks that these truths should only be for him and his hacks. No wonder the USA is in trouble!

AmFem   May 26th, 2009 7:31 pm ET

I think it's wonderful that Rush has sooooooo much attention every time he opens his cavernous mouth. Whatever ridiculous comments spew from this guy seems to be news, which just proves, over and over, that he is the voice and leader of the Republican party. Ooops, is someone now going to berate me into apologizing to him?

Andrew   May 26th, 2009 7:31 pm ET

Unless Limbaugh is being misquoted by CNN, he has not demonstrated how she is actually a racist. This is not surprising, since he never backs his rants with anything factual. Well, he says things are facts but on even upon the most minimal inspection he's blatantly incorrect about those "facts." It's also not uncommon that he out and out lies.

Peter   May 26th, 2009 7:31 pm ET

Rush, let's speak plainly. You are a racist and a liar. You are a fat Goebbels. Remember him?

Andrea   May 26th, 2009 7:31 pm ET

Perhaps Limbaugh could join Cheney and Rove at a health spa...or just go away.

Dr. Collins   May 26th, 2009 7:31 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is a joke to accuse someone of being racist. I quess the oxycotin interferes with his memory and allows him to forget any words that have come out of his own mouth. I wish he would do the country a favor and disappear.

Not a white man   May 26th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

Why do you continue to publish what Rush Limbaugh says.? Please stop.

ian   May 26th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

Before pitching in with praise or outrage, remember that Limbaugh is financially invested in stirring controversy.

Yep   May 26th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

Well, he's right.

Just depends on whether you look at the factual facts, or the media filter / cleaned up 'facts'.

Her story isn't even that wonderful.. funny how you never hear of the whites coming from the identical backgrouds: poor, single parent family, the College... nope – if you're white, you're not news. And I thought whites were racists?

SGJ   May 26th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

When I was a kid, my mother use to tell me to ignore people who were nothing but trouble or the loud mouth.

I would say that even the best thing the republican [moderates] can do is just ignore him

ALASS   May 26th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

What an idiot for a leading Republican spokesman!! That's what you get when you barely finish high school. Just like Sean Hannity and Glen Beck. Oh, and Karl Rove.

Erik   May 26th, 2009 7:24 pm ET

Rush's druggie clown act has forgotten that notable republicans voted to confirm Sotomayor's last appointment in 1998 and some of them weren't 'moderates'. Jesse Helms, John Warner, Richard Lugar, Orrin Hatch, D'Amato to name a few. Just about half of the repubs in the Senate voted to confirm.

But I forget Limbaugh is center stage in a failing circus act.

ken   May 26th, 2009 7:24 pm ET

I think Rush is a racist himself and a bigot. He hates everyone who does not look like himself and covers it up with his anti-liberal talk. I hope this hate spewing shock jock is banned from air for his venomous tirades against minorities.

PeoriaGuy   May 26th, 2009 7:24 pm ET

Ms. Sotomayor, however, has never been addicted to Oxycontin, and never once forced her housekeeper to buy illegal drugs of any kind.

Michael Quinn   May 26th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh calling someone a racist is on par with Hitler calling someone anti-semetic.

Ethan   May 26th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

Hey Rush,
Shut up.

Regards,
The Free World

jotan   May 26th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

Rush, Hitler, Cheney.....

ReMiWa   May 26th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

For the life of my I can not understand why anyone would waste their time listening to this idiot!

E STEAWA   May 26th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

Sotomayor a racist? That's the pot calling the kettle black.

Limbaugh will be judged for what he is, as will she.

CM   May 26th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

Can we PLEASE stop reporting what this guy says like it's news!!!! ... Everything he says is for entertainment purposes. And Rush calling ANYONE a racists is the best example of the pot calling the kettle black.

Bill   May 26th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

Do Rush's cigars irritate his anal cyst?

Illinoistom   May 26th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

Really, CNN, what is your obsession with Rush? His listeners already know what he said, and I suppose your few viewers could care less.

Kyle from Michigan   May 26th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

Hey Rush, Sonia graduated from two Ivies...where did you go to college?

Declan   May 26th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

What a tool Limbaugh is. He's nothing more than seepage in a suit. Have another donut, you fat pig.

ooooh, you men   May 26th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

Rush needs a hug. A long homoerotic hug. Hmmmmmm -mmmmm what a bear!

ron   May 26th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

He should know one if he sees one.

I went to college in his hometown, worked at a resturant that his brother and some of his freinds owned. You should have heard the way they talked after hours, disgraceful.

Are all Republicans racists?

jim   May 26th, 2009 7:22 pm ET

(yawn)

more republican sensationalizing.

if they actually had a legitimate argument, they wouldn't have to resort to such obvious idiocy.

Jim Kear   May 26th, 2009 7:22 pm ET

It's obvious, Rush is still affected by the drugs.

D   May 26th, 2009 7:22 pm ET

Well ain't that the pot calling the kettle...whatever! Go on and be your old gassy self, Rush!

Michael Anthony   May 26th, 2009 7:21 pm ET

If she is not a constitutional jurist, then why have only 3 of her rulings that she participated in, been overturned by the Supreme Court? And those were overturned on technicalities. Rush is WAY off base, but then again, what is new?

PeoriaGuy   May 26th, 2009 7:21 pm ET

Ms. Sotomayor, however, has never been addicted to Oxicontin, and never once forced her housekeeper to buy illegal drugs of any kind.

Proud American   May 26th, 2009 7:21 pm ET

This guy is a total Moron.

Michael   May 26th, 2009 7:21 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh and his ilk soil this country.......they are anything but American.

David Evan   May 26th, 2009 7:21 pm ET

Why is political criticism so predictable from this man that you can script it before he even opens his mouth?

Darryl   May 26th, 2009 7:21 pm ET

Keep talking Rush...keep talking...

It's the lunatic, oxycotin-ridden, head of the Republican Party doing what he does best...

"I hope the country fails...I hope his kidneys fail."

Truer words were never before spoken...

S Callahan   May 26th, 2009 7:21 pm ET

By golly, I would think you would whole heartly support her...isn't this the group you pander too....anything to keep the ratings up. Pitaful!

GOPbslapper   May 26th, 2009 7:20 pm ET

Your 15 minutes are up fat boy. Nobody cares what you think except 50% of a rapidly, disappearing party. You're Jim Jones preaching to the kooks who drink your koolaide!

Jayden,FL   May 26th, 2009 7:20 pm ET

Limbaugh is an idiot... go OD on some pills

Melanie   May 26th, 2009 7:20 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is an idiot for saying President Obama and his pick for the Supreme Court are racists.

Bridget   May 26th, 2009 7:19 pm ET

White Man Limbaugh feels threatened. Call the waaaahmbulance.

zen guerrilla   May 26th, 2009 7:19 pm ET

fat boy opens his mouth and spews more bile... what a surprise.

Angelina   May 26th, 2009 7:19 pm ET

Does Rush Limbaugh have a JD degree or even a High School GED?
I'll bet not, but he has a degree from the College of Loud Mouth Idiots!
And, BTW, it is not yet accredited.

Andy   May 26th, 2009 7:19 pm ET

hahaha Rush Limbaugh calling anyone a racist is funny.

Hawaii gal   May 26th, 2009 7:19 pm ET

Big suprise, Limbaugh does not like Obama's pick for Supreme Court. If anyone is racist, it is Limbaugh himself. You can add to Limbaugh's list of traits that he is hates women too. The guy is a jerk and a hypocrite.

amherst girl   May 26th, 2009 7:18 pm ET

Go away, Rush....no thinking person cares what you think

Oregon   May 26th, 2009 7:18 pm ET

has Limbaugh taken up (very bad) comedy?? If he wants to see the quintessential "racist" and "hack" – all he has to do is step in front of the mirror.

ethandy   May 26th, 2009 7:18 pm ET

Thank you, CNN. Keep his mug front and center for the GOP. Limbaugh...the gift that keeps on giving.

annie s   May 26th, 2009 7:18 pm ET

Rush is a hoot. I guess everyone who isn't a white conservative Republican male is a reverse racist. Personally, I'm a reverse-Rushist. I'm for everyone and everything he's against.

Lee in TN   May 26th, 2009 7:18 pm ET

Limbaugh is worried about bending the law?? He was fully for bending the law when the republican dominated Supreme Court publically stole the 2000 election. One of the sleaziest acts in American history, fully endorsed by this quack,

Victory Gin   May 26th, 2009 7:18 pm ET

"She's not the brain that they're portraying her to be. She's not a constitutional jurist"

Hey numbnutz, you're not the brain you think YOU are! Furthermore, you wouldn't know a constitutional jurist if one came up and bit you in your fat, drugged out hind end.

Lay down and be quiet, pill head. The less we (meaning the rest of the world) hears from you the better off we all will be.

B Rutschke   May 26th, 2009 7:18 pm ET

Will SOMEBODY PLEASE pop this red, swollen, pus-filled zit off the back of America?

RLG   May 26th, 2009 7:18 pm ET

The only "racist and hack" (direct quote from Rush) here is Rush Limbaugh!

jasmine   May 26th, 2009 7:17 pm ET

That's a true statement.. It has been proven that menmake more that women for years..Why is Stomayor's comments racist???

laxdad2134   May 26th, 2009 7:17 pm ET

LMAO. The moron Limbaugh is good for a laugh every day of the year. What a clown. If she was a racist, she'd fit right in with his ilk. Surprising he even tries to use that term as derogatory, he usually revels in it's glorious nature.

jt   May 26th, 2009 7:17 pm ET

Obviously Rush is not familiar with the phrase "the pot calling the kettle black".

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Antonio   May 26th, 2009 7:11 pm ET

Well it's nice to hear the GOP's resident expert on racism pipe up with his opinion.

Charlie in Maine   May 26th, 2009 7:11 pm ET

Okay Limbaugh,

You got 20 million "dittoheads" We got 59 Senators (come on Al we need ya). I hate to quote W but here goes "Bring it on"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

republicans hate america   May 26th, 2009 7:11 pm ET

and Limbaugh is what?

big daddy   May 26th, 2009 7:10 pm ET

why don't you go die already rush you bozo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kathy lattanzi   May 26th, 2009 7:09 pm ET

Rush you are such an entertainer!! you just make me chuckle. Reverse racist ! you crack me up! they broke the mold with you my friend... or did they?? see you at the next white supremist meeting!

Bob (Illinois)   May 26th, 2009 7:09 pm ET

Why does ANYONE pay attention to Lush Limbaugh? He is a trash-talking dirtbag of an "entertainer'!

julian   May 26th, 2009 7:09 pm ET

What irony; identity politics has deprived the democrats of getting a powerhouse in the stature of Anthony Scalia like William Brennan or Cass Sunstein. She will be a disappointment for the left.

michael s.   May 26th, 2009 7:09 pm ET

I just double checked on the definition of "demagogue" – man, this guy fits it to a tee...I know he gets paid a lot to say these things, but does he really believe any of it? he's got to be smarter than that....

Paul   May 26th, 2009 7:09 pm ET

Apparently the King of Blowhards didn't get the memo from Steele.

How this pain-pill addicted, Viagra smuggling moron still has an audience I'll never understand.

z   May 26th, 2009 7:08 pm ET

Limpballs is a racist or you could label him a domestic terrorist. Since he is a terrorist....let's send him to Gitmo and water board him and see if he is telling the truth and if he is truely THE HEAD of the GOP....LOL

Made send Dick Cheney too....since water boarding is OK to get to the truth from people....Dick....there were no WMDs.....right.....

DaBird   May 26th, 2009 7:08 pm ET

She makes racist comments just like Eric Holder. That must mean they are racists since that is what the liberals would say if a Republican said the same thing. Liberals = Hypocrites

John B   May 26th, 2009 7:07 pm ET

Rush's ratings must be down.

MEP   May 26th, 2009 7:07 pm ET

What a mouthpiece! His aggressive and outrageous attack makes him the Democrat's own reverse good luck token. Too bad Harriet Myers is no longer around. His naked fear of education and experience outside his own circle reveals his own ugly ignorance.

No suprise   May 26th, 2009 7:07 pm ET

I guess it takes a racist to know a racist.

Bev   May 26th, 2009 7:07 pm ET

Rush, put a sock in it. You are just one big headache of an individual – and far too full of yourself.

jorge cabrera   May 26th, 2009 7:06 pm ET

What now, Rush forgot to take his pills! He doesn't rest, racist fat pig!

Henry   May 26th, 2009 7:06 pm ET

It is so sad that the republican party has to turn to such a bag of hot air a tub of lard and fat mouth for representation. How pathetic to keep seeing this man in the news spouting his hatred and we in America are giving him a listening ear with CNN suport Shameful Shameful and so very sad.

Will   May 26th, 2009 7:06 pm ET

Rush,

It's time for your pain medication. The pain must go deep and long for you.

tbone   May 26th, 2009 7:05 pm ET

keep it up Rush. we love you man. only you in your infinite wisdom would be smart enough to call her a racist. that is sure to rally the moderates and ensure victory for the GOP.

Tina,NC   May 26th, 2009 7:05 pm ET

Limbaugh accusing someone of being a racist? Oh the irony! And please explain too me how the party who believed that the genius Palin was qualified to be VP yet, someone who was at the top of her class at Princeton and has many years on the bench is not intelligent.

Limbaugh is scum!

Andres   May 26th, 2009 7:05 pm ET

Give it up for Rush Limbaugh, who claims to be the least racist person in the world. Everytime he speaks, the GOP goes further into its death spiral.

inutah   May 26th, 2009 7:05 pm ET

I am a white woman and I put down white men when they are in the form of Rush Limbaugh. When will this man go away. He has absolutely no relevance in the world today....He portrays in himself the things he screeches about in others. He is creepy...

Margaret   May 26th, 2009 7:05 pm ET

Silly Robert Gibbs, Rush never ever ever takes the entire context of anything.

Joshua   May 26th, 2009 7:05 pm ET

I have really had enough of the idiot called Rush Limbaugh. He is exactly what is wrong with the Republican Party. No matter what the Democrats do, they are wrong...they are racist...they aren't patriotic....they are terrrorists. I would love the man actually TRY to compromise, or TRY to be a TRUE America, suck it up and work in unison. Oh wait, its easier for him just to complain. Go back to your hole Rush!!!!

Julius   May 26th, 2009 7:05 pm ET

This guy is SICK

gloria   May 26th, 2009 7:05 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh ought to know a racist when he sees one, being that he is one of the most racist people there is! I wish that fat bag of wind would shut up and go away for good. But to do that, people have to stop listening to his facist rants! Please stop listening to this jerk!

Marc F. Boise   May 26th, 2009 7:05 pm ET

I guess if anyone would know about being a racist...

Edwin   May 26th, 2009 7:04 pm ET

Poor Rush, the world is such a scary place for him. Not everyone is white, male and uninformed enough to be duped by his demagogery.

Patti   May 26th, 2009 7:04 pm ET

CNN thank you again for reminding us again about the dangerous ignorance of the radical right.

They are the masters of taking a soundbyte out of context, lying about what was stated and using it to incite hate.

Brad   May 26th, 2009 7:04 pm ET

Talk about missing the forest for some trees, Rush Limbaugh, youre the last one to be accusing anyone of racial anything!

Charles   May 26th, 2009 7:03 pm ET

Not that Rush Limbaugh ever actually considers the context of a source...

Jamie from Philly   May 26th, 2009 7:03 pm ET

Why does CNN continue to quote the nonentity blowhard Limbaugh?

George B. from Ohio   May 26th, 2009 7:03 pm ET

CNN, why do we have to see this guy's face on your site every single day of the year?

Bob M.   May 26th, 2009 7:03 pm ET

C'mon Rush, a guy like you should really know the difference between a racist and a bigot.

Wayne   May 26th, 2009 7:03 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh needs to disappear from the face of the earth for good, that would make most American happy.

Dylan from MN   May 26th, 2009 7:02 pm ET

The only racist here, Rush, is you. You're a college dropout, you have no room to be critical of someone whom has accomplished so much.

Jim in Bisbee   May 26th, 2009 7:02 pm ET

Thank you Rush. Drive the Hispanic voters away from the GOP. Wow!! I hope you have a long career ahead of you as you do all you can to ensure the survival of the Democratic majority.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

wayne   May 26th, 2009 7:02 pm ET

just stop giving this bonehead(limpburger) a voice..he has a radio show..if we wanted to hear the vitriol he has to spew to justify his paycheck..we can listen to it..

apparently in rush's la-la land everyone but him is racist..

kevin   May 26th, 2009 7:02 pm ET

Wow. He dumb.

cynthia   May 26th, 2009 6:56 pm ET

rush – you are just trying to cause another stir – you remind me of the guy on the radio stirring up hatred in the movie "hotel rawanda"!!! i'm not saying you are racist but you are acting just like one! – you don't know the woman shut up for a second and learn her full background before you put your hatred out!

Bruno Spickermann   May 26th, 2009 6:56 pm ET

You keep calling people liberals. Like some bad people, close to terrorists. Well, how about the statue of Liberty. Should we tear it down?

Don   May 26th, 2009 6:56 pm ET

This is just more of the same anti everything crap that Lameballs spews forth.
Who gives a fat rats butt what he thinks or says.

Maybe his kidneys will fail or he will overdose his fat butt.

Hot Chick   May 26th, 2009 6:56 pm ET

What will this moron actually agree with?

Dawn   May 26th, 2009 6:55 pm ET

The only racist I see is Limbaugh. He needs to take his angry, hateful, anti-American remarks and slither under a stone.

Dennis   May 26th, 2009 6:55 pm ET

I agree with Limbaugh. If a white male nominee had promoted himself by saying that a " Wise white man with the richness of his experience would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a non-white woman who hasn't lived that life." , I imagine liberals would, justifiably, be very vocal in their condemnation of that statement.

amir   May 26th, 2009 6:54 pm ET

if sotomayor and obama are "reverse racists," then what are you rush? im pretty sure you have been bashing minorities since you were birthed. open your eyes and realize that white supremacy is no longer the greatest thing in the world.

ohh yea, also try a diet plan. that can help you out too so you wont have to take oxycotton to reduce the pain of looking at yourself in the mirror.

rob   May 26th, 2009 6:54 pm ET

is this guy really call someone a racist?????? Well you know what they say it takes one to know ONE

Oliver   May 26th, 2009 6:54 pm ET

Rush, give me one example of how Obama is a racist, in fact "the greatest examples of a 'reverse' racist," just one.

Chris   May 26th, 2009 6:54 pm ET

I'm a Libertarian – but really – why does anyone listen to RL?? The man is nothing but destructive the the Republican Party, except those at the far extreme and they aren't getting elected in today's environment. Since I hate the government to be in my wallet or my bedroom why do people listen to him? beats me.

BOB   May 26th, 2009 6:53 pm ET

Only a fat, white, drugged up gasbag would call Sotomayor a racist.

Not Surprised   May 26th, 2009 6:53 pm ET

I'm flabbergasted that anyone actually takes this man seriously.

everthing old is newt again   May 26th, 2009 6:52 pm ET

thanks to rush for giving us the benefit of his legal training.

Cooper   May 26th, 2009 6:52 pm ET

Wow...she's being called a "racist" and it hasn't been 24 hours! And "She's not the brain.." even after making it through Princeton and Yale Law School. I'm feeling bad for this woman already. All because she is Latina, certain people automatically think she could not possibly be qualified.

Doug   May 26th, 2009 6:52 pm ET

Obviously, someone hid Rush's "prescription" drugs and he is on another temper tantrum. Why does he hate anything Obama does so much?

Marissa   May 26th, 2009 6:52 pm ET

He's only hurting the GOP with his nonsense. Let him talk.

Bruno Spickermann   May 26th, 2009 6:52 pm ET

Here he goes again, Rush at his finest. Does he not get it? Kritik is Ok, but that kind of mudslinging is not fitting any american radio host. Shame on you. You are not qualified to judge any appointment. Well, keep it up, the democrats will love you. A concerned citizen.

Dan, TX   May 26th, 2009 6:51 pm ET

Oh yes, she is your worst nightmare Rush. LOL.

virginia for obama   May 26th, 2009 6:51 pm ET

Yeah! FATSO!!! you would know about being a racist.

waterboard limbaugh!   May 26th, 2009 6:51 pm ET

common case of the Pot calling the Kettle racist.

mmmathew   May 26th, 2009 6:51 pm ET

Hooray for Limbaugh. Saying how it is.

tony   May 26th, 2009 6:51 pm ET

Fat, racist white man – please shut the hell up! Everyone I know is sick and tired of hearing this drug abusing gas bag. I keep praying to God that he has a heart attack that kills him soon!

Ryan in MN   May 26th, 2009 6:51 pm ET

I guess I'll never get to be anything. I'm a white male.

Dick   May 26th, 2009 6:51 pm ET

Limbaugh is an idiot....always has been and always will be!!!!

Sam7_OR   May 26th, 2009 6:50 pm ET

Mr. Limbaugh has always been (and will always be) a racist/sexist pig! ... Ops, I think I just insulted the poor pig by associating him with Rush...

dave   May 26th, 2009 6:50 pm ET

What Rush said was that i you substitute "wise latino women" for "wise white man" it would surely be seen as racist.

Robert   May 26th, 2009 6:50 pm ET

While it sickens me to defend Limbaugh, he is rightfully indignant at Judge Sotomayor's comment.

Imagine the reaction had any white male appointee stated he is qualified because a "wise white male with the richness of his experience would more often reach a better conclusion than a black female who hasn't lived this life."

In short, she is stipulating that she is better qualified for judicial office than a white male on sole account of her ethnicity. That is prima facie racist, and racism on the Supreme Court can simply not be justified in any form.

Lee   May 26th, 2009 6:50 pm ET

I just can't stand Rush anymore...What a simple mind. The Republicans are lost for at least another 8 years.

Ed_Vet   May 26th, 2009 6:50 pm ET

That's it! I'm done with him

Peter   May 26th, 2009 6:50 pm ET

Who will tell this old fat snob to shut -up! he sits on $38m contract while preaching divisive hatred!! everytime you open your mouth 20 young minds defects to the Democrates!. Rush are you stll using drugs or what do you use?

Happylady   May 26th, 2009 6:50 pm ET

We all have such high regard for Rush's opinion ...NOT

Libra Girl   May 26th, 2009 6:49 pm ET

What a gasbag! Keep it up Rush, you are doing all liberals a huge favor by portraying your party as such a divisive and whiny group. Good luck in increasing the base any time soon. Why don't you sign off and go quietly into the sunset?

Anonymous   May 26th, 2009 6:49 pm ET

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

Hi Rush! That's just hilarious! Don't let those slander and defamation laws stop you from making a total fool of yourself.

And he called the president a racist too!

Perfect! Day one of the nomination, and Limbaugh makes it impossible not to confirm her!

I swear Limbaugh is actually a liberal who is intentionally sabotaging the Republicans.

Unconvinced   May 26th, 2009 6:49 pm ET

This last election I concluded that I am an independent after years of considering myself a democrat. And as confindent as I am with that decision, I can not help but laugh at Rush and company and consider the harm he is doing to practical, effective, and productive members of the Republican party.

Carol   May 26th, 2009 6:49 pm ET

So Limbaugh knows what a Latino woman knows, in respect to how she has lived her life? He takes this as an affront to his superior white mans understanding of everything in the Universe? He's really quite funny. The new Judge to be just told the truth and he found that as racist and a put down to a white man? He must walk around feeling abused all the time.

The cali guy   May 26th, 2009 6:48 pm ET

I for one love Rush's comments.. please please please make more like that! The fastest growing voting block in the USA and you just gave them all to the democrats! Wonderful job! You are the best spokesman the Democrats have ever had.. Please find MORE groups to alienate so they will vote Democratic for life too!

Franky   May 26th, 2009 6:48 pm ET

Well Done Limbaugh! He is the most effective democrat of our times!

katn   May 26th, 2009 6:48 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh has some nerve calling anyone else racist. He is the classic white southern bigot. He reflexively denigrates anyone who is not white.
I well remember his baseless attacks on Donovan McNabb, among others.

BIll Omartz   May 26th, 2009 6:48 pm ET

Well, taken into account Limbaugh's negative comments it is obvious that Ms. Sotomayor must be outstanding!!!!

Bill

Angelus   May 26th, 2009 6:48 pm ET

"rascist"......who was the one a couple of years back that made a comment on national television about Black quarterbacks in the NFL???...got fired and then blamed the comment on drugs that he was taking......Rush is one that shouldn't be throwing rocks.

KizzyMae   May 26th, 2009 6:42 pm ET

How can people listen to him rant all day long. I am so tired of this man. If anyone knows about racism, he sure does.

thomas johnson   May 26th, 2009 6:42 pm ET

what is wrong with this guy? he calls her a hack, but never said anything when bush nominated his cleaning lady. that in my opinion is a hypocrite!!!!!

Monique   May 26th, 2009 6:42 pm ET

Rush..Go sit down some where and pick yourself another battle to fight. It dosen't matter what you say just know that your words doesn't even resonate with the American people any more. You are a sad individual to be so divisive. Your comments are hyperbolized!!

V - Denver   May 26th, 2009 6:42 pm ET

Well, Obviously....if Rush has a problem with her then in all reality, she's probably a pretty good canidate. If anyone does the opposite of what the Oxy King says, it is probably the right thing to do.

Get this idiot off the airwaves!

Frank   May 26th, 2009 6:41 pm ET

Wow Rush has a problem with her?! Shocking!

Ricky   May 26th, 2009 6:41 pm ET

Why does CNN keep posting this jokers quotes. He is not news worthy. Tell me when he has a heart attack and dies, that will be news.

Dloo   May 26th, 2009 6:41 pm ET

lets hope she uses the power of her reverse racism to arrest Limbaugh for being an obese draft dodging cowardly gasbag

Jason Lameiras   May 26th, 2009 6:40 pm ET

Limbaugh.... Wasn't his 15 minutes up a few decades ago. He's just upset that this is one Hispanic woman that he can not bully into buying his drugs.

Sandy   May 26th, 2009 6:40 pm ET

Ah the Chunky Junkie strikes again.

Mikey   May 26th, 2009 6:40 pm ET

Bite me, Rush.

Skyview   May 26th, 2009 6:40 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is a drug addict with a wet brain, and his opinions about anything are taken with a grain of salt by all who consider themselves reasonable. His comments and opinions add absolutely nothing to our public dialogue, and I am looking forward to the day when voices like his will be broadly dissed for the poppycock they spew.

Bob Wolters   May 26th, 2009 6:40 pm ET

Limbaugh is a far right wing radio host who was/is addicted to pain killers which were purchased in less than admirable ways. Why anybody listens to him is beyond me. Please give this woman a chance.

Sherry Spivey   May 26th, 2009 6:40 pm ET

OMG!!!! He can talk. If ever there was a racist (that does not try to hide it), it's this guy. How dare he. Does he think he is the only one that can speak what is on his mind, even if it is not politically correct? OH, I get it, in his case, it's called "commentary". Get a life Rush...stop poppin pills and thank God you can hear.

You have enough to concentrate on without bashing anyone!!!

imagination   May 26th, 2009 6:40 pm ET

It's pretty funny if you imagine uncovering a KKK hook and see either Limbaugh or Sotomayor.

az voter   May 26th, 2009 6:39 pm ET

Is racism fast becoming the new Republican Bogyman? Do we need protection, or does that depend on what spectrum we cast on life's color wheel? Have some become so use to doing it to others that they fear. Rush and the rest of his right wing crowd should rather fear their loss of relevance.

Meritocrat   May 26th, 2009 6:39 pm ET

There you have it; Rush the oppressed...call the local ACLU – here's their number: 866-516-0825. Let’s altogether now ignore this supreme misogynistic bigot…

Renee Clark   May 26th, 2009 6:39 pm ET

Here is the pot calling the skillet black.

stan   May 26th, 2009 6:39 pm ET

A classic case of the pot calling the kettle a pot.

neural   May 26th, 2009 6:39 pm ET

Rush is 100% on-target. If you are tired of reverse-racism and political correctness diminishing the hopes for your children, then it's time to RISE UP.

Pegwin   May 26th, 2009 6:39 pm ET

One thing Rush knows all about is certainly racism. He's a prime example of it in living color.

bert   May 26th, 2009 6:39 pm ET

I would love to see Rush get sued for libel.

VAisforLovers   May 26th, 2009 6:39 pm ET

When will this man stop with his divisive rants?! And why does the MSM give him so much attention? It's only feeding into his nonsense.

Sandra   May 26th, 2009 6:39 pm ET

Keep talking, Rush. You do wonders for driving people to the middle!

Jango Davis   May 26th, 2009 6:37 pm ET

Wow, Rush Limbo, he's gone off the deep end. I think if he believes that he's going to convince anyone Sotomayor is a racist he's lost in space. As a white male I haven't seen anything in her record or even that statement that even hints of racism. I doubt Rush can even define racism.

Every time he speaks he just drives the far-right right off the landscape for the next election cycle....thank you Rush!

Darren, Boca Raton   May 26th, 2009 6:37 pm ET

Really. He really called both her and Obama reverse racists.

Is this what the GOP is now? You can't have a debate of ideas, you can't have intelligent opposition. All you can do is sling mud and come up with comments like that?

It is more than pathetic it is disgusting.

Pat   May 26th, 2009 6:37 pm ET

Though I thought this was impossible,
Limnaugh has just hit a new low.

Mark   May 26th, 2009 6:37 pm ET

Limboob as usual is projecting his own racism onto the nominee. Limboob is quickly becoming the democrats best friend because of his bombastic lies.. It obviously has not occurred to him how he and the rethuglican party are going the way of the Whig party.

sue   May 26th, 2009 6:37 pm ET

Sounds like the pot calling the kettle black!

You can lead this guy to water, but you can't make him THINK!

JB   May 26th, 2009 6:37 pm ET

Is that the best Limbaugh can come up with ?!?

Ren from Baltimore   May 26th, 2009 6:37 pm ET

I hereby nominate Rush Limbaugh to every office in the land of the lost.

Mr. Burrito   May 26th, 2009 6:36 pm ET

I sincerely hope the right wing republicans follow rush right over the cliff on this one. buh bye now.....

gary   May 26th, 2009 6:36 pm ET

Who cares what Limbaugh thinks? The toad has had more than his 15 minutes of fame. It's time to move on.

Brent   May 26th, 2009 6:36 pm ET

When is CNN going to stop printing the garbage that comes out of this pigs mouth? What has he ever done to give him any credibility about anything? He is a joke!

Paco   May 26th, 2009 6:36 pm ET

We've learned from the best, Rush.

craig upland   May 26th, 2009 6:36 pm ET

Por Rush and the Repubs have lost it...

Ed from Wisconisn   May 26th, 2009 6:35 pm ET

This scum bag Limbaugh has the nerve to call someone a racist, he is the biggest bigot and anti-American in the U.S. In addition, he’s probably the grandmaster of the KKK for all we know. I mean Wow, what a loser why hasn’t someone taken care of Rush Limbaugh for good??

James   May 26th, 2009 6:35 pm ET

Limbaugh is a loud, out of touch lunatic. It is common sense that a Latina woman with those unique experiences would often make a better decision than a white without those experiences. Along that logic, equally qualified white man would make just as good a decision. Limbaugh should be careful just labeling people racist when it is not founded. She is as racist as he is skinny.

GaryNOVA   May 26th, 2009 6:35 pm ET

With this election I have seen so much racism come out of the wood work, whether it be my place or work, worship or even my own family. I've voted with the GOP all my life until last year. Until the GOP stops pandering to this small percentage of people, I can't bring myself to vote conservative anymore.

Chandra   May 26th, 2009 6:35 pm ET

Enough already with this man , he is a menace and a ranting lunatic , and yes , I am a Republican.

Steve   May 26th, 2009 6:32 pm ET

Way to go Rush! Tell it like it is!

suzie   May 26th, 2009 6:32 pm ET

Will that lard butt ever shut his fithy mouth? biggest loser on earth and he says things like that. he has been a racist all his life and he is a pathetic joke~~~

bing   May 26th, 2009 6:32 pm ET

Wow, is all i can say.

Ray Fisher   May 26th, 2009 6:31 pm ET

Rush just proves himself more irrelevant with every utterance, America has much more to think about than his whining!!! Build a better political party before you speak dumbo!!!

dee   May 26th, 2009 6:31 pm ET

Will someone please stick a Krispy Kreme store in his mouth!!!

Mark V   May 26th, 2009 6:31 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is the greatest living example of a political idiot.

John M in NoHo CA   May 26th, 2009 6:30 pm ET

His knee-jerk propaganda is absolutely amazing.

Little Bitty   May 26th, 2009 6:30 pm ET

Rush seems like such an unhappy man. It must be difficult to be so miserable and look for the negativity in everyone. His pessimistic attitude appears to be a reflection of how he feels about himself. Very sad...

MrRex   May 26th, 2009 6:30 pm ET

Soo sad...this man and his view of the world.

Amanda   May 26th, 2009 6:30 pm ET

WOW! He is still hungry fo fame. Spitting out ridiculous remarks for attention. So sad.

dreamer   May 26th, 2009 6:30 pm ET

And who is supprised by this?

LeMalin   May 26th, 2009 6:30 pm ET

Mr. Limbaugh does not deserve a comment from a sane person.

Jeff Spangler, Arlington, VA   May 26th, 2009 6:30 pm ET

Even if she is confirmed, as is likely, the Supreme Court is clearly moving toward Chief Justice Roberts' view that "the best way to end discrimination is to end discrimination." Reverse racism aside, that view seems eminently fair in today's society.

don kraus   May 26th, 2009 6:30 pm ET

Limbaugh is the Biggest Bigot of them all... and the biggest coward. Hiding behind Free Speech and Freedom of the Press, he's insulting our President, our citizens and our nation. I can not think of anyone more despicable than this overblown mouthpiece for the antiquated and delapidated "values" of the GOP.

Colorado   May 26th, 2009 6:29 pm ET

Why is the man constantly given a forum to spew his hatred?

tired   May 26th, 2009 6:29 pm ET

If Sotomayor's comment is reverse racism, then Limbaugh's daily comments are direct racism rallies.

Markeis from Omaha, NE   May 26th, 2009 6:29 pm ET

How nice, a racist calling someone else racist.

David in NC   May 26th, 2009 6:29 pm ET

It seems that any minority who achieves any sort of power must be a racist, socialist, or communist. Get your head out of your rear Rush. Finally the United States is making strides to be a true democracy, representing all.

Joe   May 26th, 2009 6:28 pm ET

Does anyone take Rush Limbaugh seriously? The guy is a clown at best and pure evil at worst. You decide.

Joe

joey from san diego   May 26th, 2009 6:28 pm ET

Just when I thought I didn't like Rush Limbaugh anymore.

You just made yourself a fan!!

We are losing our country to illegal immigrants.

tj   May 26th, 2009 6:28 pm ET

He is the one that is promoting reverse racist. he sound like a fool

Lynne - Seattle   May 26th, 2009 6:27 pm ET

I had major thoughts after reading this artical

Rush is such an angry unhappy person...Therapy - and lots of it!

Obama could have picked a Republican and Rush would have found fault with them simply because of who picked them

if I were a big wig in the republican party (or any everyday type member) I would be embarrassed that he says he represents the party!

Rush   May 26th, 2009 6:26 pm ET

Rush! You idiot

danny   May 26th, 2009 6:26 pm ET

why does CNN keep posting what a talk show host says in the political news section. hes not important, hes an entertainer.

Delano   May 26th, 2009 6:26 pm ET

Thanks RUSH! Keep up the great work! You are making it easier and easier to see another Dem blowout in 2010.

Karl in SLC   May 26th, 2009 6:26 pm ET

Hey Rush, STFU, you are insignificant. I really wish CNN would stop posting his crazy views on anything.

The 'affirmative action' BS label that Rush and his robots parrot around describing Obama were already old and inappropriate. Now tub 'o' lard oxycontin Rush is using it on Sotomayor too.

dave   May 26th, 2009 6:26 pm ET

I find it hard to believe anyone believes Limbaugh is genuinely offended by this woman's alleged racism.

Tsaicho   May 26th, 2009 6:26 pm ET

ironic words coming out of Limbaugh's mouth, since he was the same "hack" and "racist" who claimed the liberal media was the one portraying Donovan McNabb's success

Kevin   May 26th, 2009 6:26 pm ET

How dare he say this about this woman? She had a hard life and made something of herself. I am happy with this choice.

Rich   May 26th, 2009 6:26 pm ET

Reverse racism is a stupid, stupid term that is contradictory.

ME IN FL   May 26th, 2009 6:26 pm ET

Look who is talking about racism!! Rush for once an for all shut up we do not need comments from a drunk pill popper.

Patrick   May 26th, 2009 6:25 pm ET

There goes Rush, a plain old regular racist, projecting again.

Neilz   May 26th, 2009 6:25 pm ET

Oh! My goodness! I feel so threatened. And a "reverse" racist, too. How insidious. It's as scary as, well, ......Rush reading.

Craig   May 26th, 2009 6:24 pm ET

Go ahead Rush, everytime you open your mouth you rack up more points for Obama and pelosi.

Fairfax Patriot   May 26th, 2009 6:24 pm ET

You go Rush!!

Let's hear more intellectual insights from you.

Can't get enough of this baffoon...

Joe Skeen   May 26th, 2009 6:24 pm ET

Let the Republican smear machine begin. From what I have read of Justice-Designate Sotomayor she has a rich body of legal knowledge and a strong history as competent if not outstanding lawyer and judge. Why CNN would give Limbaugh a platform on their website and airwaves of the Presidents first Supreme Court nominee boggles the mind. But, since the information is here, it begs to be commented on and I am certainly glad that Limbaugh is spouting his nonsensical jibberish. After all, it is his commentaries that keep this country looking at the Republican Party with disdain and disgust. Please, Mr. Limbaugh, keep it up. We Democrats enjoy having you on the side of the Republicans.

NYC WILL   May 26th, 2009 6:24 pm ET

If the media stops giving Rush Limbaugh attention, maybe he'll just go away.

kamel   May 26th, 2009 6:23 pm ET

OMG is this guy for real?!

JC   May 26th, 2009 6:23 pm ET

why is what Limbaugh thinks even reported? he has discredited himself many times over and proven himself a liar and a hypocrite…i wish more people would think for themselves instead of becoming rush dittoheads…this man is in it for his own ego…wake up dittoheads!

gerry   May 26th, 2009 6:23 pm ET

Keep up the rhetoric Rush baby, every time you speak 50,000 more Latin voters walk from the gop forever.

Joanna   May 26th, 2009 6:23 pm ET

This man's show should have a disclaimer at the start and finish saying" the following commentary is fictional and has no bases in actual reality" .

Norm   May 26th, 2009 6:23 pm ET

Did he call Obama a racist also? Of course no goes to Limbaugh for reasoned, intelligent discussion, but that seems a bit crazy.

Sick of Dirty Obama   May 26th, 2009 6:23 pm ET

He's right about her latino bias comments.

How can someone who is charged with administering blind justice have a point of view that one ethnic minority is superior to other ethnicities??????

This point of view has NO PLACE in the courtroom

Alex   May 26th, 2009 6:22 pm ET

I'd be inclined to agree with Rush. That can easily be proven in the case where several white fire fighters passed a test and got promoted but no African-Americans or whoever so she ruled the test invalid because in her eyes it's just not possible that some fire fighters didn't get promotions simply because they weren't good enough yet to be promoted. So yeah I'd consider her a hack.

Robert   May 26th, 2009 6:22 pm ET

Why, oh, why, do you guys keep quoting this moron? You know, right out of the gate, that he's going to say something, anything, to get a rise out of anyone with half a brain. He does nothing but cater to the lowest common denominator, contributes not a syllable to intelligent debate, and you just keep giving him room to spew his venom. Enough, already!

SBZ   May 26th, 2009 6:22 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is ONLY an entertainer! Show me his Constitutional Law experience...He cannot hold a candle to anyone outside of his one-sided radio show. I'd love to see him attempt to try a case in front of the Supreme Court – even Scalia and Alito would shake their heads in shame!

john   May 26th, 2009 6:22 pm ET

Rush and Sodomayer are real American hero's and should be married.

CMS   May 26th, 2009 6:21 pm ET

This is nothing but the pot calling the kettle black

Keep it up Rush.The GOP may go out of existance yet.

Rushnewtkarl   May 26th, 2009 6:21 pm ET

I pity the day when Limpballs meets his maker.

Take a pill Rush...........no matter what microscope you put her under.....you and Sean and Newt and Karl and Huckleberry and Mitt.....she is GOING TO BE CONFIRMED...and there is nothing that you can do about it.

We do not need anymore conservative bigots on the court

Tomas E   May 26th, 2009 6:21 pm ET

Rush, the king of the zeroheads is trying to make a rational point here. Yeah right, that's like FoxNews saying they are fair and balanced. Pardon me for a moment while I go puke.

GuyInVA   May 26th, 2009 6:21 pm ET

I'm quite conservative, and have often chastised leftists for affixing the "racist" tag to anyone who dares say something negative about any minority (for instance the millions who voted against the President Obama). That being said, Mr. Limbaugh hurts his own cause here. Maybe she is a racist (as are some who voted this past November), but it's a bit early to give her that label. I've seen a few quotes, but will wait until the confirmation hearings before forming an opinion. I predict 75 – 80 votes to confirm. Only republicans who don't fear Hispanic backlash will have the stones to vote against her.

frank broussard   May 26th, 2009 6:20 pm ET

He is officially the dumbest person on planet Earth.

karl   May 26th, 2009 6:20 pm ET

There goes the GOP trying to make a statement again while kicking themselves in the mouth while they doing so. Until the GOP accepts all ethnic groups, they will always be looking from the outside trying to look in. Keep up the good work Rush! I'm counting on you! LOL!

roger   May 26th, 2009 6:20 pm ET

Doesn't that fat pig have a brain in his head? Give me a break. Why does CNN even give him the time of day? What a waste of editorial space!

Lidia from SD   May 26th, 2009 6:20 pm ET

She's an activist judge. She's even said so. Very disturbing appointment...and disappointing. Here Obama had the ability to pick someone from the middle and he went hard left. When your appointee says that judges make laws (aka legislators) and there is no recourse by the people to stop it (lifetime appointment), there's going to be problems. 5 out of 6 of her cases were overturned by the Supreme Court. Not a good record, indeed.

Mark from Canada   May 26th, 2009 6:20 pm ET

Well, if anyone would be an expert at recognizing a racist, it would be Rush, since he sees one every morning when he shaves.

Anonymous   May 26th, 2009 6:20 pm ET

He's got a good point....

james   May 26th, 2009 6:20 pm ET

No Limbpig, you are the racist. Remember what you said about Donovan McNabbs qualities, being black, the nfl needing a black qb hero and not being capable of achieving greatness as a nfl qb? Well you were wrong, and you my friend are the racist!

Justin   May 26th, 2009 6:20 pm ET

So now when Rush doesn't agree with someone, they are racist? The circle is now complete.

BKrause   May 26th, 2009 6:20 pm ET

No. Here you have a woman speaking truth to one who struts and frets his hour upon the stage and then is heard no more. His is a tale, told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.

Tom   May 26th, 2009 6:19 pm ET

She is a racist... She thinks that a white male can't do the same job as effectively as a Latina women. As a hispanic I am even offended by those remarks

alebiglio   May 26th, 2009 6:19 pm ET

I read the whole discourse (which rush the dimwit didn't evidently) and I'm glad to say as a white man that in some situations wise latino women have more judgment and experience. they probably won't get drug addicted and let their body bloat just as an example.
As for racism think rush is time for you to taste some of your medicine....
I'm laughing all the way to obama's second term...

Marianne Moore   May 26th, 2009 6:19 pm ET

Who cares what Limbaugh says. If anyone is a racist, he is.

Sniffit   May 26th, 2009 6:19 pm ET

Yawn. I was more suprised when I found out water was wet than I am that he's saying these things. I'm sure he appreciates the free advertising though CNN...kudos for propping up a bigotted extremist whose mendacity is only surpassed by his hate.

windfall   May 26th, 2009 6:19 pm ET

He gets $100 million to make inflammatory comments so his advertisers stay happy. There is no basis to this man's opinions. Why does he continue to get so much press?

Alexandria   May 26th, 2009 6:19 pm ET

Or how about the firefighters in New Haven? She is a racist.

"Wise Latina woman with the richness of her experience would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn't lived that life."

She speaks for herself. Liberals and conservatives should be able to agree that such a racist individual should never be allowed to sit on the highest court in the land.

R   May 26th, 2009 6:19 pm ET

Rush, Rush, Rush...When ya gonna figure it out? This isn't nazi Germany and your crap won't cut it anymore. Please hook up with Sarah and crawl back under that rock you came slithering out from under.
Please!....Just GO AWAY!

Ribber   May 26th, 2009 6:18 pm ET

Who cares what El Tubbo thinks. He's being marginalized by the Republican party, and he can't stand it. He'll be back on the pill soon. Ho hum.

curlyq31   May 26th, 2009 6:18 pm ET

rush is the racist. he needs to go take a vicodin and shut up.

Steve, New York City   May 26th, 2009 6:18 pm ET

Does Limbaugh simply "thrive" on his own stupidity?
Maybe he, Cheney and Rove can do a modern (seriously OVERWEIGHT) version of the Three Stooges (except, rather than being funny, they could encourage outright hatred of anyone who is not to the far right).

Mad Dog   May 26th, 2009 6:18 pm ET

I am a Moderate and I am appalled as usual by the leader de facto of the GOP.

If the true GOP doesn't come out and rebuff Slimeball's remarks, then they are truly gutless.

Now, let's hear more from Sean, Newt, and Karl....more hatred...more venom......more pandering....more divisiveness.

Wow......I guess the GOP did not get the word they LOST the last election and all this comes across as "bad losers".

How about a quick up and down vote like the GOP used to clamor for.

Eddie M.   May 26th, 2009 6:18 pm ET

So now the President is a reverse racist too? I can't wait till 2010 when we see what a Rush-led GOP party leads to...

...more lost seats to Dems & Independents.

Independent   May 26th, 2009 6:18 pm ET

This Limbaugh guy is a joker. Whatever came out from his mouth are jokes after jokes

jackson smith   May 26th, 2009 6:17 pm ET

Seriously, why do people care what this hack has to say? He has no position, or business, in politics. If you want to comment politically and attempt to influence policy and peoples' decisions, Rush, run for office. Otherwise, do us all a favor and shut up.

jo jo   May 26th, 2009 6:17 pm ET

It takes one to know one. When will the media stop commenting on what “loud mouth” has to say? He’s a nobody. The only talent he has is to belittle people to make the media publicize it. Why does CNN continue to be the platform for his foolishness?

Vanessa   May 26th, 2009 6:17 pm ET

Rush, needs to go sit in the corner somewhere... Open mouth insert foot every single time.

B in Texas   May 26th, 2009 6:17 pm ET

Why do we care what Rush Limbaugh, a self-described entertainer on a fictitious EIB network, has to say about anything? I really want someone to explain that to me. Just because he is on the radio doesn't mean that he has credibility nor does it mean that his opinion is any more valid than anyone else's.

In other words, WHO CARES?

James VT   May 26th, 2009 6:17 pm ET

Why does the media keep giving this lunatic air time?

Professor   May 26th, 2009 6:17 pm ET

Well, I don't know if Sotomayer is a racist or not. But, I am very HAPPY to learn that the Supreme Court of California upheld traditional marriage this morning! Christians around America can rejoice at this very welcome news!

I just wish that the court would have outlawed those earlier same sex marriages that had taken place before Proposition 8.

Thank you LORD, and please continue to grant mercy to the USA!

Aspen Professor   May 26th, 2009 6:17 pm ET

Hmmmm??? And Limbaugh is an expert on the choice of Supreme Court Judges?

Bet he didn't voice his usual assine opinion when good ole Bushy and Dicky were handed the Presidency over the vote of the majority of American voters.

Hilary   May 26th, 2009 6:17 pm ET

Just because she's successful he automatically assumes she's a product of affirmative action laws? Wow. And they wonder why the left is always calling people like him racists.....

Bryan   May 26th, 2009 6:16 pm ET

Limburger Limbaugh speaks his (lack of) mind once again...

Bill Richardson   May 26th, 2009 6:16 pm ET

The only racist I'm aware of is Limbaugh. Why must we be subjected to this MORON at every turn? Come on CNN... take the lead. Leave this guys comments to his radio show, and maybe the rest of the media will follow suit!

John   May 26th, 2009 6:16 pm ET

Ahhh Rush you make life so interesting with your ignorance. No wonder your show is such a hit. Your probably the most racist person on the planet along with Hannity. But I have to hand it to you, you are a smart business man and know how to ge those ratings.

maf   May 26th, 2009 6:16 pm ET

The predominant HACK calling another a "hack". Just stop listening to him!!

drae150   May 26th, 2009 6:16 pm ET

I look forward to the day when NOBODY cares enough about limbaugh to even waste time printing what the old windbag has to say

Corey   May 26th, 2009 6:16 pm ET

Wow. Just typical reckless invective from the greatest hypocrite that we have in the public spotlight right now. For someone like Mr. Limbaugh to call someone a racist is almost laughable considering some of the things he has said over the years.

dan   May 26th, 2009 6:16 pm ET

One more comment. Why is Robert Gibbs defending her against comment made by Lush. He should have just said something like "What Rush Limbaugh thinks doesn't concern us."

CMG   May 26th, 2009 6:16 pm ET

I would love to see a muzzle used on this individual. However, I suspect that it would be difficult to find one that is large enough.

montag   May 26th, 2009 6:15 pm ET

Yeah Rush, just what America needs – another rich, white guy on the Supreme Court.

I love watching the GOP foam at the mouth on this nomination. A woman and a Hispanic! How dare they? The liberal scum!

Robert Lamoureux   May 26th, 2009 6:15 pm ET

Rush has just shown his ignorance of racism. There is no such thing as 'reverse' racism. Who in the United States is strong enough to stop and shut up stupid people like Rush.

Walt   May 26th, 2009 6:15 pm ET

Aw, gee. So now Limburger thinks Sotomayer is a "racist."
Why am I not surprised?

Tony   May 26th, 2009 6:15 pm ET

Ah, Rush is quick off the mark. Open mouth, insert stupid.

HP   May 26th, 2009 6:15 pm ET

And....No boby cares about what this drugs pusher is saying anymore but his 20 millions repub cons. I would advise him to give this country a chance if they want to relevent some other times.

Lee   May 26th, 2009 6:15 pm ET

Why do you continue to print the rantings of that fat, drug-addled windbag?

Shawn   May 26th, 2009 6:15 pm ET

EVERYTHING is about race for racists like Limbaugh.

pam Eugene OR   May 26th, 2009 6:15 pm ET

Why would loud mouth Rush look at anything in context. He does let little things like facts get in the way of his hate speech.
I read the statement he is talking about and in context she is saying it with humor in 2001.
Limbaugh is so predictable. One thought does not indicate the total person she is. Of course Limbaugh know this and his idea of reverse racism is as simple minded as he is.

cbc   May 26th, 2009 6:14 pm ET

Obama could nominate the archangel Gabriel to Supreme Court and Limbaugh would be spitting and fuming and spewing invective. Limbaugh is not stupid – he knows his business is best when the poorly educated and/or mentally ill folks who are his listeners are all riled up.

dan   May 26th, 2009 6:14 pm ET

Finally. Something Lush Limbarf is actually qualified to comment about. Being a racist. I wonder if Lush realizes that she was describing him in that speech?

bob   May 26th, 2009 6:13 pm ET

and once again, Rush just spews more hate. please go away.

joeb   May 26th, 2009 6:13 pm ET

That's rich; Rush Limbaugh calling someone a "racist " and a "hack"!

Republicans are the American Taliban   May 26th, 2009 6:13 pm ET

More hate from Tokyo Rose....

Billy   May 26th, 2009 6:13 pm ET

Limbaugh is just an evil person. How can anyone side with him?

Aprica   May 26th, 2009 6:12 pm ET

Keep it up Rush. That's the way to broaden the Republican's appeal, by referring to Judge Sotomayer, a jurist with an impeccable academic record and broad judicial experience as a "affirmative action case extraordinaire."

Mac   May 26th, 2009 6:12 pm ET

Shut Up Rush Please.. Noone wants to hear what you are talking!!!

Pete   May 26th, 2009 6:12 pm ET

It's always fascinating to see Republicans loudly insisting that they themselves aren't racist while simultaneously portraying any non-white person in a position of authority as lazy, unintelligent, a quota pick, or an affirmative action case. I honestly don't think they realize how much they do it.

Angie   May 26th, 2009 6:12 pm ET

quick someome give limpball another oxycontin so he will to back to sleep. its been real nice NOT hearing from that idiot drug addict. he's one of the biggest racist around today. LOL

Typical Republican   May 26th, 2009 6:12 pm ET

My Hero said: "Obama is the greatest living example of a reverse racist,"

Yea, Obama's white half really hates his black half! His white half is a cool KKK guy though! I think his black half beat his white mother up though....we need to hang him, just his black half though!

KIM IN TX   May 26th, 2009 6:11 pm ET

As usual Rush is an idiot. Why do you all even waist your time posting such nonsence.

The Marginalizer   May 26th, 2009 6:11 pm ET

There you go Latin Americans. That is what Republicans think of you. The same thing that they think of Black Americans and Gay Americans. They think that you are 2nd Class Citizens.

A "racist" and a "hack". That's a lot of slurs coming from a racist, drug addicted, cheated-on-his-wife PIG. Good bye GOP we will not miss you.

In case you ever doubted it...GOP stands for Good Old Prejudice.

jim gillett   May 26th, 2009 6:10 pm ET

rush will bury repubs if he keeps this up, i am a conservative, but he won, she is going to get in and alienating hispanics with this kind of talk will doom repubs

Max of Dallas   May 26th, 2009 6:09 pm ET

Rush ought to know about racism....

Sue from California   May 26th, 2009 6:09 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is a racist and he is biased against women. He is a horrible man. I can't figure out why people listen to him.

Typical Republican   May 26th, 2009 6:08 pm ET

This fat man pops pills at world breaking record speeds and is still able to speak crap with a straight face, and spends his free time in the boy's shower room (still don't know why though, but I bet it's for a really good cause, we just don't know what it is yet).

He's my hero!

Steve M   May 26th, 2009 6:08 pm ET

Imagine that!! Archie Bunker....ahh I mean Rush Limbaugh, accusing someone of being racist, pot meet the kettle!!

Rushhole: A neo-con that apologizes frequently and has been butt-snorkeling Rush so much they have been completely enveloped by the vast void!   May 26th, 2009 6:08 pm ET

Yes, the whale's blow hole is spouting again!

Linda   May 26th, 2009 6:07 pm ET

If anyone thinks for one second that this country doesn't have reverse racism, they are out of touch and complete fools!

The Broker.   May 26th, 2009 6:07 pm ET

They will never stay in power anyways after 2012. Obama thinks he his building a defence wall around him. The Hispanics still don't trust African Americans. Because theyu are not Americans. Never have been. All they talk about their ancestry in Africa. Stupid because the tribes there don't like each other anyways.

David   May 26th, 2009 6:05 pm ET

Why does CNN give Lembaugh so much media play. Could it be that they are owned by the same company?

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