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.”
It is about time "WE THE PEOPLE" take some action against such "AN AMERICAN COMMENTS". To say/ to wish/ to dream President Obama to fail is to say/to wish/ to dream that America to fail. Nothing more! Nothing less.
just don" listen to him he is just gonna keep barking because that is what he is suppose to do on the show,he knows how to twist things around, negative person , kick him out of america to the moon where he can bark all he wants
Rush Limbaugh is an addlebrained drug addict. He doesn't deserve this attention.
Greg January 28th, 2009 12:43 pm ET
If Limbaugh wants Obama to fail then he also wants the USA to fail and fall into a deep depression. This man is not a patriot, I dare say he isn't an American either. What he is, is a disgrace.
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Then I am sure you wanted Bush to fail I guess you are not an American and you are a disgrace.
While I have no problem with his right to speak his mind, the problem is, until now, no one seems to want to take him to task. This petition, if you Rush-mates would deign to read it, does not seek to silence him but rather debate him using the same media he exploits.
I guess the comments just go to show that every freak has his fans...Rush is a FREAK. Hey I wonder if the Rushfans would have liked Jim Jones...he had fans that were like rabid dogs in their defense of him too..maybe he will ask all his followers to drink the kool-aid...oh wait they already have.
Becky, you say "who's next"? Well I'd be interested to hear your answer. Who do you think you are going to "Take out" next? If you think it's Rush, good luck with that.
Oh Rush. I hope Rush keeps up his isolation tactics so people keep seeing how the evangelical right is off their rocker. Obama won because people are sick of Neo Cons rhetoric. So I hope he keeps up his jabbering so that we can re-institute some sanity into government. Lets do whats right for America and not what ideology tells you to do!
Somebody should do an Alan Berg on this guy so we can all move on...
Freedom of speech my a..... Repubs are hypocrites. Just let a Dem make a comment that they don't agree with. Oh Lord. Those who believe Rush Limbaugh is entertainment or a comedian need to take a long look at themselves. The man is a sore on the rear of our country. His mentality fits in with Ben Ladin and the moron in Iran. Extremist and very scary. He needs to go back to his drugs and shut the heck up.
He is an entertainer....that's all. He makes his money by talking trash.
I can say whatever I want to whenever I want to – I still live in a free country (I think)....
Why are only the Dems out to get Rush? Almost sounds like the$825
Billion Lottery? Everyone is scared to say no to this excessive HEAT
"Help Evaluate The TARP". The House will not eliminate the excess,
even after President reached out to the Reps in new fashion, most of
the Stimulus is needed, but right now only for taxpayers, with thestroke
of a pen you could see an increase in take home pay. President Obama is looking for anything that will work right now, so let's do this thing in stages and prioritize government spending, and not 152 items
all at once, that really no one, even the economists, know if it will work.
did someone say you are a patriot if you listen to Rush? well, it is not true that all conservatives like Rush are stupid, but it is true that most stupid people are conservative.
Rush sane? Seriously, you and Rush need to lay off the drugs already.
MaryW, could you clarify...Are you saying people who do support the president, or who do support liberal policies aren't patriotic? Just checking.
So much for free speech. Listen to all of Rush's comment. He wants Obama to fail if Obama pushes forward his liberal agenda
Karl Rove seems like a saint when compared to this ridiculous wind bag.
You can access the petition on FOXNEWS. They are fair and balanced.
Speech is free and idiots are idiots
Shut up RUSH, just jealous I guess
why listen to a deranged pillhead like Rush in the first place?
He stinks of McCarthyism.
HUSH BIMBO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
rush is doing a good job, dems dont like anyone who disagrees with them...
Rush, stop being a big mouth and run for office. By the way have you had your fix today?