Limbaugh throws support to 'weaker' Obama

Politico ^ | May 7th, 2008 | Ben Smith

[The_Republican]

Rush Limbaugh, between crowing about the success and attention of his "Operation Chaos," switched sides in the Democratic primary this morning.

"I now urge the Democratic superdelegates to go publicly make your mind up for Obama," he said.

Earlier, he said, "I'm now tempted to tell superdelegates to pick Obama because I now believe he would be the weakest nominee."

Limbaugh had been urging his listeners to support Hillary as the only chance for Republican victory in November, and to extend the Democratic primary. Exit polls and anecdotes suggest that many did.

Not sure there are really a lot of dittoheads among the superdelegates, however.

Also, he took an obligatory shot at McGovern, who just called on Clinton to drop out.

"Mcgovern in his lifetime wants to see someone lose worse than he did," he said.

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It must be going right over my head. Rush announced with glee that “former Redskin quarterback” and “conservative Democrat” Heath Shuler (D-NC) pledged his superdelegate vote for Hillary. It just spooked me. This didn’t sound like someone having fun with it, it sounded like someone who is an activist supporter of a candidate.

[bigcat32]

“He doesn’t sound like he’s having much fun today.”

He’s a great actor. For a moment I was feeling some sympathy for Hillary earlier in the broadcast.

[Captain Kirk]

Wanna bet? I’ll put 100 dollars down that Obama will win.

[Southerngl]

NOOO! It’s super secret double reverse pyschology.

[nikos1121]

NO. I think he honestly believes Obama is the weaker candidate.-

[xkaydet65]

"Mcgovern in his lifetime wants to see someone lose worse than he did," >>>>>>

My guess is that will happen this year and to keep things uniform the person who loses that big will also have Mc in his name. Hope I'm wrong, but that's my feeling.

[newgeezer]

Earlier, he said, "I'm now tempted to tell superdelegates to pick Obama because I now believe he would be the weakest nominee."

However, I just heard him say again Op Chaos was never and isn't about picking a nominee; it's about helping the Dems beat each other up all the way to the convention floor.

[SERKIT]

Operation Chaos is brilliant in its simplicity. Rush has "out-Roved" Rove on this. The principle is easy. Create chaos in the Dem ranks, bloody up both Dem candidates, force the Super Delegates to go against popular vote, and set up the weak Rep candidate to be the stronger of the two stupid choices.

The longer this lasts, the more divided the Dem party gets and no matter who becomes the candidate, they won't have enough time to heal and unite the party. Many black voters have said they will "sit this one out" of even vote for McCain if Barry is snubbed. If Barry wins, many current Hillary supporters will go McCain.

If the Dems crossed lines in the Rep primaries to vote in McCain, then Operation Chaos is the countervailing strategery.

Besides that, it's FUN to watch! Those who will "never listen to Rush again" are missing some GREAT entertainment!

[Niteranger68]

Trust me. It is going a mile over your head. I must admit...while it’s fun watching Rush tweak liberals, it’s almost as fun watching the “conservatives” who just don’t get it.

[traumer]

“You really think Rush wants Hillary to WIN?”

He wants anybody BUT McCain....

[Miss Didi]

You don't listen to Rush much. You would have loved his pep talk to the NAGs. ;)

[MrB]

All these folks saying “what side is he on now?” and “who is he trying to get elected?” etc.

Folks, Limbaugh is on the side of CHAOS. He’s going to go back and forth as an agent provocateur, tweaking both sides, getting them riled up, getting them to bloody each other up, so that

THE DHIMMIRATS LOSE IN ‘08.

[Miss Didi]

It's sad but you are right. There is no way that anyone can reasonably claim that Rush isn't trying to get the filthy witch elected. He knows that she can beat McCain, and he wants nothing more than to see McCain punished.


RUSH: Why are any of you afraid of this ditz?

[californianmom]

Reverend Wright is coming out with a book in October.

In order to sell the book will have to include some new revelations about Obama.

In order to sell well, the book will have to come out in early October so that Wright will have a month of strong sales before the election. (If Obama loses, Wright’s book sales will plunge).

Those new revelations will generate saturation media coverage in October.

And Reverend Wright will sink Obama’s boat in order to make money for himself.

Watch for it.

[FrankR]

"After the last two days, I have deep suspiscion that Rush Limbaugh is trying to get Hillary Clinton elected President. "

You've got to be kidding?

After the billions of hours of air time that Rush has devoted to slamming and destroying the clintons over the years, you think now that he is trying to get hildebeast elected...for real?

I think you'd do well to read a few of Aesops Fables, like "Tar Baby", for instance.

If Obama get the dem nomination, the whole damn thing is going to come down to one thing....RACE.

At least hillary is a known quantity, and we know most of her sins and weaknesses; and, we'll be able to use them on a level playing field, WITHOUT the RACE CARD.

Do you think obama-llama-ding-dong is going to play FAIR when running against the typical white guy, John McCain? Nope, he's going to pull out all the stops, as he will running against the opposition and not someone in his own party. Party loyalties will be out the window.

John McCain might as well be David Duke if he runs against obamamama, as anything, and everything, McCain, Rush or anyone else on the right objects too...will be touted over the MSM as "racist".

Wake up and look around...Captain Obvious is in the building.

[no dems]

Nah; Rush is right. Obama can be beaten by McCain. Hillary would win.

[Las Vegas Ron]

Very good explenation...my sentiments as well

[no dems]

Puhleeze.... Rush has spent the last 14 years hating the Clintons. No way he wants her to be POTUS.

[RinaseaofDs]

Wait until Obama loses in WV and KY.

This convention is going to be a cage match, with folding chairs, ladders, chains - the works.

[RockinRight]

I disagree.

Obama WILL NOT WIN against McCain in Pennsylvania or Ohio.

And if Obama doesn’t win PA or OH, he loses. Period.