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Rush Limbaugh Rallies Listeners to Donald Trump’s Defense
NYTimes.com ^ | July 20, 2015 | Maggie Haberman

Posted on 07/20/2015 1:16:27 PM PDT by GoneSalt

Jul. 17 Jul. 16 Jul. 15 Jul. 14 Jul. 13 Jul. 10 Jul. 9 Jul. 8 Jul. 7 Jul. 6 Rush Limbaugh Rallies Listeners to Donald Trump’s Defense

3:25 PM ET 3:25 PM ET Maggie Haberman Photo Rush Limbaugh was inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians in 2012 in Jefferson City, Mo. Rush Limbaugh was inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians in 2012 in Jefferson City, Mo.Credit Julie Smith/Associated Press The conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh, who has a substantial following among grass-roots Republicans, came to the defense of Donald J. Trump on Monday as prominent leaders in the party stepped up their criticism of Mr. Trump’s pointed comments about Senator John McCain.

Such a defense is not entirely surprising, since Mr. Limbaugh’s distaste for the Republican establishment is deep and well documented. But the supportive words from Mr. Limbaugh may provide Mr. Trump with the inoculation he needs to survive the scorn of the party’s elders long enough to be included in the presidential debates.

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To: nascarnation

I think she’s a man who on any given day can feel he’s a woman.


21 posted on 07/20/2015 1:34:46 PM PDT by Hostage (ARTICLE V)
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To: nickcarraway

WTF are you talking about? You are unhinged, take a break down awhile.


22 posted on 07/20/2015 1:39:57 PM PDT by Finatic (Sometimes I think it would be nice to just get it on and get it over with. Once and for all.)
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To: nickcarraway

Nick, I have always admired your contributions to FR, but on this topic, you are mistaken.

While I am pretty sure he supported GWB, as I did, he never get’s personally involved (on air) in the primaries, and rarely endorses at all...in all the years I have been a fan of the show.

I very seriously doubt he would vote for or support Jeb Bush, on the immigration issue alone..

While I do not personally know who he likes, I have no reason to think his preferences are anything different than mine, and mine are with Ted Cruz.

As with many Conservatives, we all fear a Jeb Bush nominee because it leaves us with a write in or a no vote potential for the general.

I don’t think that Rush is any more or less concerned about this possibility than I am. I also think we might see confirmation of this after the primary.


23 posted on 07/20/2015 1:43:25 PM PDT by Cold Heat (For Rent....call 1-555-tagline)
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To: Cold Heat
Nick, I have always admired your contributions to FR, but on this topic, you are mistaken.

I don't listen to him that much, but over the years on Free Republic I hear him called a Bushbot and in with the Bush family. If you say he's not, I believe you, but why did that keep getting said?

24 posted on 07/20/2015 1:45:31 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

The only “guest” that I know he ever had on his show is old man Bush.


25 posted on 07/20/2015 1:49:38 PM PDT by VerySadAmerican (I'll never vote for another rino and it sickens me that I voted for McCain.)
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To: GoneSalt

26 posted on 07/20/2015 1:50:49 PM PDT by Bobalu (If we live to see 2017 we will be kissing the ground)
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To: gaijin

27 posted on 07/20/2015 1:52:12 PM PDT by Road Warrior ‘04 (Molon Labe! (Oathkeeper))
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To: nickcarraway

“I don’t usually listen to him, but for year Freepers have complained about it.”

Is there another FreeRepublic that you are referring to?


28 posted on 07/20/2015 1:55:03 PM PDT by Kirkwood (Zombie Hunter)
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To: nickcarraway

Well.....I could spend some time explaining that many long term FR people are not exactly motivated by what we believe is conservatism defined..but I’m not..

We have a variety from John Birchers to a wide variety of Libertarians (cap L) who only agree on one topic and that is the belief that Rush and most everyone else is a secret DC insider or crony capitalist.


29 posted on 07/20/2015 1:58:45 PM PDT by Cold Heat (For Rent....call 1-555-tagline)
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To: nickcarraway

Trump-Bush Plot to clear the field and the media obliges.

If the MSM really hated Trump, they would be ignoring him


30 posted on 07/20/2015 2:40:52 PM PDT by GeronL
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To: GeronL
If the MSM really hated Trump, they would be ignoring him

Exactly what I've been saying. The opposite of love is indifference. They are giving him only the attention he wants too. They don't report on the other stuff.

31 posted on 07/20/2015 2:43:24 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

bump


32 posted on 07/20/2015 2:58:03 PM PDT by GeronL
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To: nickcarraway

What they are hoping to do is to tar and feather Republicans with Trump juice..

It is not working very well and when is the last time the media ignored a Republican who is gaff prone..???

Hmmmmm?


33 posted on 07/20/2015 2:59:23 PM PDT by Cold Heat (For Rent....call 1-555-tagline)
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To: nickcarraway

Limbaugh is not a Bushbot.


34 posted on 07/20/2015 3:19:02 PM PDT by dandiegirl (BO)
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To: nickcarraway

Give it a rest.


35 posted on 07/20/2015 4:09:18 PM PDT by Jim Robinson (Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God!)
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To: dandiegirl

Too bad Bush isnt a Limbaught.

*snicker*


36 posted on 07/20/2015 4:16:10 PM PDT by Crim (Palin / West '16)
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To: nickcarraway
I don’t usually listen to him, but for year Freepers have complained about it.

So you're doing what the left does, basing your opinion of Rush on hearsay.

If you actually listened to his show you'd know he's said there's no difference between Jeb Bush and Hillary Clinton.

37 posted on 07/20/2015 5:36:48 PM PDT by silent_jonny (True: "For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus" ( Eph.2:10))
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To: gaijin

He’s got that “BatBoy” look...

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=bat+boy&qpvt=batboy&qpvt=batboy&FORM=IGRE


38 posted on 07/20/2015 5:42:12 PM PDT by ConservativeMind ("Humane" = "Don't pen up pets or eat meat, but allow infanticide, abortion, and euthanasia.")
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To: silent_jonny

I’ve heard his show enough. He’s not that conservative. He said there is no difference between Jeb and Hillary? But he’s promoting other RINOs?


39 posted on 07/20/2015 5:53:06 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway
Limbaugh is a Bushbot, so I guess the Bushes approve if Trump.

Your Trump Derangement Syndrome has hobbled your brain. So Jeb Bush wants to lose the Republican Nomination to Trump? That's what you're basically saying.

40 posted on 07/20/2015 6:40:36 PM PDT by Greetings_Puny_Humans (I mostly come out at night... mostly.)
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