Rush Limbaugh Mocks 'Brainiac' GOP Consultants over Pat Caddell's CPAC Rant

Breitbart ^ | 3/15/13 | Tony Lee

[Nachum]

On Friday, conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh praised Pat Caddell, the frustrated Democrat who has often spoken out against the political establishment, for his thunderous speech at CPAC on Thursday condemning the Republican consultant class.

Caddell accused GOP consultants of caring more about money than winning elections or principles and engaging in acts that could border on racketeering.

Limbaugh said Caddell "launched both barrels at CPAC" and let the Republican consultant class "have it" while blowing "the lid off of CPAC" with what Limbaugh described was a message that "the Republican consultant class is taking the party down the tubes, that they're making filthy amounts of money--$150 million a campaign--whether the candidate wins or loses."

[Doogle]

...something the average FReep knew 4 months ago

[SWAMPSNIPER]

I can’t find a video of Pat’s presentation, didn’t anyone make one?

[COBOL2Java]

I can’t find a video of Pat’s presentation, didn’t anyone make one?

Rush tried to find one but was unable to. Maybe he'll find one over the weekend. If not, I suspect a rat of the GOPe species.

[sarasmom]

at least 4 months ago.

Many knew well over ten years ago.

Since most of us all know now, what are “we” going to do about it?

Either the GOP does a purge (unlikely) or conservatives and independents gather together and create an autonomous new third party.

Again.

[bigbob]

Remember how excited people here got about Nicole Wallace dumping on Palin right after she lost? This is a business to them, not a political battler for hearts and minds. They always have been more concerned about the next paycheck than the candidates they purportedly represent. Just like lobbyists, no one really thinks they give a crap about the companies they lobby for do they? It’s just a job and these people are on the same rung of the ladder as whores, just not as honest about it.

[swamprebel]

In comparing Republicans unfavorably to Democrats, Caddell said: “In my party we play to win. We play for life and death. You people play for a different kind of agenda…Your party has no problem playing the Washington Generals to the Harlem Globetrotters.”

[swamprebel]

“When you have the Chief of Staff of the Republican National Committee and the political director of the Romney campaign, and their two companies get $150 million at the end of the campaign for the “fantastic” get-out-the-vote program… some of this borders on RICO [the 1970 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act] violations,” Caddell told attendees.

[Conservativegreatgrandma]

There ought to be a free market component to campaign consultants. If I were running for office, I’d want to hire known winners—losers need not apply.

[MadMax, the Grinning Reaper]

I agree with Caddell and Rush. Spot on critiques. Too many GOP consultants are more interested in money than in fighting a smart fight. Just look at Karl Rove and you’ll know what I mean.

“Time for some new blood” - Dracula

[Thebaddog]

The democratic machine is all in and not for the money. There’s about six metrosexual pussy consultants that f up the campaigns every friggin time. Who’s that balding pussy with the funny glasses showing up on MTP acting like a republican conultant? Fire him first.

[GJones2]

> Either the GOP does a purge (unlikely) or conservatives and independents gather together and create an autonomous new third party.

Why don’t conservatives just elect conservative candidates in the Republican primaries? Then they can hire whomever they please.

[sarasmom]

LOL!

Because, as we should all be able to see clearly now, Republicans treat conservatives like Democrats treat special interest minority groups.

None of us are individually or collectively considered free citizens who elect our government representatives.

We citizens are all just a vast distasteful group of ignorant pawns deemed the “public”, by our elected “leaders”, and their highly paid staffs, who are forced to pretend to deal with, during periodic election cycles.

[Rightwing Conspiratr1]

Why don’t conservatives just elect conservative candidates in the Republican primaries? Then they can hire whomever they please.

One of the interesting allegations Cadell made, is that the party apparatus won't give money to the candidate who doesn't hire one of their consultants. So don't ever contribute any money to the GOP, instead give it directly to the candidate.

[uncommonsense]

"There ought to be a free market component to campaign consultants."

In every market there are supply chain alternatives if the decision makers aren't on-the-take.

Decisions for team players start at the top - not with the bottom feeders or even purveyors of money. The GOP-e(stablishment) should be GOP-e(nd-of-control).

[Intolerant in NJ]

Limbaugh said of the permanent political class. "I really believe the pursuit to make everybody like you is the greatest prison you could put yourself in."...starting with that guy at the top - Rinse Prepuce or whatever his name is - he looks like he expects somebody to smack him everytime he's on TV - hardly the figure to inspire confidence and determination in any organization.....

[TBP]

Did you hear what Trump said about Rove? He called Rove the most overrated man in politics.

[mosesdapoet]

In the News/Activism forum, on a thread titled Rush Limbaugh Mocks ‘Brainiac’ GOP Consultants over Pat Caddell’s CPAC Rant, MadMax, the Grinning Reaper wrote:
I agree with Caddell and Rush. Spot on critiques. Too many GOP consultants are more interested in money than in fighting a smart fight. Just look at Karl Rove and you’ll know what I mean.

It’s not what the guy looks like it’s what he didn’t and don’t believe in doing and here is a list
http://www.thusmat.com/

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks Nachum.

Limbaugh said Caddell "launched both barrels at CPAC" and let the Republican consultant class "have it" while blowing "the lid off of CPAC" with what Limbaugh described was a message that "the Republican consultant class is taking the party down the tubes, that they're making filthy amounts of money -- $150 million a campaign -- whether the candidate wins or loses."

Pot-kettle, Rush old boy.

[SunkenCiv]

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