Dems launch anti-Limbaugh petition
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(CNN) - In a bid to capitalize on Rush Limbaugh's recent comment that he hopes President Obama "fails," national Democrats launched a petition drive Wednesday taking direct aim at the conservative radio host.
"Jobs, health care, our place in the world - the stakes for our nation are high and every American needs President Obama to succeed," says the petition, sponsored by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. "Stand strong against Rush Limbaugh's Attacks - sign our petition, telling Rush what you think of his attacks on President Obama."
Limbaugh told listeners last week he sharply disagrees with Republicans who have said they hope Obama succeeds as president, and particularly expressed frustration over what he viewed as the "absorption of as much of the private sector by the US government as possible, from the banking business, to the mortgage industry, the automobile business, to health care."
"If I wanted Obama to succeed, I'd be happy the Republicans have laid down," Limbaugh said. "I hope he fails."
The comment sparked outrage in Democratic circles, while defenders of the remark said it was made purely in the context of Obama's economic polices.
Still, the DCCC petition not only provides an outlet for Democratic anger at Limbaugh, but also serves as a vehicle to gain names and e-mail addresses, presumably for later use in fundraising and organizing efforts.
The petition follows reports Obama warned GOP congressional leaders last week that they should stop listening to the conservative talker, prompting Limbaugh’s response that the new president is "frightened of me."
“He’s obviously more frightened of me than he is [Senate Minority Leader] Mitch McConnell,” Limbaugh told listeners Monday. “He’s more frightened of me, then he is of say, [House Minority Leader] John Boehner, which doesn’t say much about our party.”
Here's what cracks me up!
Thomas writes:
So much for free speech!! I have had about enough of the liberals controlling the speech of the people whom they do not agree
Republicans demonize any liberal they disagree with, calling them unAmerican or unpatriotic. Isn't that the exact same thing you're crying about with Limbaugh??? Shoes on the other foot now, so we get to hear crying Republicans for awhile instead of crying Democrats. Get used to it!
I think Rush Limbaugh is despicable, I think his wanna-be buddy Shaun Hannity is as well.
The nation and world have actually been excited , in a time of deep dispare, over the election of President Obama. More excited than I can remember for many years and elections.
It is a shame a toad such as Limbaugh, and the likes of the Rupert Murdochs and his fox boys and girls, could stoop so low, and say such things that the children of this country and the world could hear it.
What a pitiful human being. I won't even mention the evil broom flying Coulter.
Where do I sign??? FLUSH RUSH!!!1
Maybe what Rush really meant to say was that he hopes Obama fails... to make it more difficult to buy illegal drugs.
Go Rush! We won't let these dumb-ocrats try and silence you. You are the voice of truth and reason. Freedom of speech is on your side.
HAHAHAHAHA the Dems are afraid of Rush Limbaugh? Too funny. Whats the matter....can't respect another point of view?
Hey Amber ... you could not be more correct. Giving this guy gasbag ANY attention is what he craves.
This petition is soo stupid. Rush Limbaugh is a comic. Just like that Ann woman. Whatsher name? No rational person takes these people seriously. Lighten Dems.
where do i sign? MAN! All that Oxy-contin has REALLYYYYYY fried his pea-brain!
It just goes to show that Rush doesn't care about America. All he cares about is his career.
he think he is the smart one, he just jalous
Americans are going to fight with one another, you'll soon go to war against each other.
I stopped listening to him a long time ago. Wake up people!
Oink!
The goat has been gotten. Rush wins again.
The more you respond to him the more revelence you give him.
Why do American's support Rush Limbaugh and his hatred of mankind?
Who is this clown Limbaugh ?
I think we have important issues to discuss. Rush is irrelevant.He is a bamboo.
He is an evil hate-monger...I will NEVER purchase any products or services advertised on his show
Rush is an overweight, hypocritical, pill popping, racist, egotistical, moron. PERIOD!
I guess that Rush Limbaugh is now the spokesman for the
Republican party we can see it coming;
Palin/Limbaugh 2012
Consider The Source!
FREEDOM OF SPEECH IDIOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Better start a second petition against me too, because I also hope Obama fails.
It's best just to ignore Rush's comments, everyone knows where his ideologies lay, none of this is new or news; yet this type of outcry against him only feeds his ego, and increases his ratings. Afterall this is his job, and like him or not he is good at what he does. News of this petition against him will be the main topic of conversation for days on end on his show, and will only bolster more outrageous and shocking comments from him and more outcry's against him.
By the way Keith, what exactly are, "Historic American Values" according to you and Rush?