With still another substitute host filling in for Rush Limbaugh today, have any of you “Quinn fans” ever wondered:
Why has Jim Quinn NEVER BEEN a substitute host for Rush. NEVER.
Seeing that I knew Rush/Jeff Christie and Jim back in the early 70’s here in Pittsburgh, I do wonder about this.
Jim was Rush’s/Jeff’s senior. Jim taught Limbaugh the ropes in radio.
Why in the world would Rush Limbaugh/Jeff Christie SHUN Jim Quinn in this way………. when most of the people in this country who have had the opportunity to hear Jim know that he is EXCELLENT.
Have any of you ever thought about this?
If you want the answer ……..... I may have it.
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I’d love to know the answer. I heard Hannity allude to the fact that Quinn has turned down such offers but I don’t know if that’s true. Judging from your post, I’m guessing its not.
I think Rush probably picks guest hosts who’s approach is most like his. I love Rush. However, he avoids certain subjects or he is, at the least, not as outspoken about them.
Quinn is more outspoken - something I appreciate. A case in point would be the birth certificate/natural-born citizen issue. Rush has referred to it, somewhat and just recently I believe he admitted that he is a ‘birther’ as well, but Quinn keeps the subject alive. I would love to see Quinn fill in for Chris Plante on WMAL in DC, and vice-versa. They both are unafraid to approach those issues. I could never envision Quinn doing his exploding pali child on Rush’s show. Wouldn’t THAT shock the heck out of Rush’s audience!! However, he might be able to carry it off on Chris Plante’s show~
In the end, though, I don’t know if that is the real reason. Perhaps there are other reasons that Quinn has not been asked. I’d love to see Quinn get more exposure. I think many stations are afraid he’s too ‘controversial’ though.
It is unfortunate, is it not, that the truth should be considered “controversial”?
I don’t think its a ‘shun’ or bad blood between Rush/Quinn...IMO its more a Quinn doing what he wants to do (local yet syndicated—calls his own shots/schedule) rather than Quinn being TOLD what perimeters (no Pali-Child or ‘on the wings of a snow white dove’ bits) for ‘someone else.’
Quinn is close to ten years older than Limabugh...and he does refer to hearing somthing “on Limbaugh’s show’ quite frequently...so my guess, they are friendly.