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.”
Who gives a crap what this pain pill abusing hypocrite has to say?I'd love to see him or in person and just wail on them until they stop moving.
Stupid, worthless little loser. Get him where it hurts him and complain to the media stations that broadcasts his shows.
WHERE CAN I SIGN??
What a sad , pathetic little man–I guess ignorance is bliss when you're Rush.
A characteristic of socialism/communism is an attempt to squelch all opposing viewpoints.
Stupid, worthless little loser. Get him where it hurts him and complain to the media stations that broadcasts his shows.
The problem as I see it is that America is still in this "us vs. them" mode.
Note to BECKY....
Get a grip and have another sip of Kool-Aid .
I'm for launching a campaign to support him..............
Rush speaks the truth,.....seems to me that MOST people cant handle the truth!!
It's time for him to follow Bush into Texas wilderness.
good-bye!
GREAT IDEA.....let's start a petition to stop free speach in America....Demos are spoiled children and out of touch.
RUSH – Do you ever think the day will come when you and your followers will give up trying to destroy our country. It's a new day Rush, dig a hole and jump into it.
Will this guy get over it. .... Talk about a sore SORE loser.....Where's the petition and I'll sign it.....Im in Can. And would love to help out OBAMA.
Why do people even still give this man attention
He's a tired old fool.
I think Rush has a man crush on President Obama.
Where do I sign.......
Limbaugh was wrong in saying what he did.
But SERIOUSLY... don't the Dems have anything more pressing than this?????
Who is Rush Limbaugh????
I may be mistaken, but based on the picture, he looks exactly like the guy who parked my car last week.
Flush Rush
Everyone on this blog commenting about this partial quote of Rush's who has not heard the FULL quote or read the same has an irrelevant opinion on this specific issue. Every good jury looks at ALL the evidence and both sides of the issue.
Rush must be taking his orders from Karl Rove. Are they related by marriage?
Just like I've always said about Howard Stern...the saddest and scariest aspect is that he has a huge audience.
Rush is exhibiting withdrawal symptoms from supporting lies, dishonesty, hatred.