[rogue yam]

I don’t think Rush would endorse Fred whatever level of support Fred was drawing. Rush makes his living by attracting listeners. Endorsing a candidate, any candidate, will drive away those listeners who support someone else. Rush gets paid big money because those who pay him expect him to keep his eye on the bottom line. That’s how business works.

[mmichaels1970]

Rush makes his living by attracting listeners. Endorsing a candidate, any candidate, will drive away those listeners who support someone else.

You have a very good point. I used to listen to Hugh Hewitt quite a lot. I now only catch an occasional snippet of his show.

[dmz]

I think you and I are saying much the same thing. I’m just a bit more cynical than you, and I know he cherishes his entertainment empire and is loath to do anything to jeopardize that. Smart man.