Posted on 09/04/2008 1:51:56 PM PDT by NormsRevenge
A long string of radio talk show booths line the way into the St. Paul's Xcel Center and many of the firmly conservative hosts have surprisingly kind words for Republican presidential nominee John McCain, especially for his newly selected running mate, Sarah Palin.
"The response this week has been very positive," said Lars Larson, host of the conservative Lars Larson Show, broadcast from KXL radio in the traditionally liberal enclave of Portland, Ore. "My role here is to tell people what is going on."
Conservative talk radio has been an effective barometer of the Republican base for more than two decades, rising to newfound prominence during the Clinton administration. Rush Limbaugh, who has the number one radio program in the country, has long been critical of McCain. Limbaugh objected to McCain's partnering with Democrats on legislation, for McCain's public criticism of fellow Republicans and for some of his positions, especially on immigration, climate change and campaign finance reform. Yet even Limbaugh has come around recently to supporting the Arizona senator.
On his show last Friday, Limbaugh praised the Palin selection.
"They've done a 180 and they're focusing on the base; they're focusing more on conservatism than they have. You've seen the poll numbers rise. It just didn't make any sense . . . to put somebody pro-choice on the ticket. I don't think it was ever something that was really that close to happening. I really don't. It might have been close in the minds of some of McCain's camp, and I think it's probably true that if he could have, he would have, but he's not that stupid," Limbaugh said.
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Just saw this on my IE “Home Page” and thought about posting it, but am happier that you did so you can be the first in history to post 5,123,456 articles to the world’s best dang website in history!!! (grin)
I’m still holding my breath until I hear something about his position and the party plank on the illegal alien problem.
Based on his past performance, I still don’t trust him on this issue, but I’m hoping he has reconsidered his stance and is finally on board with the American people.
lol
This is the 17,024th thread.
No 20K by November ‘08. Oh well.
I’ve slowed down quite a bit since FRed bit the dust.. not to mention the Trojan Horse amongst us, I get lots of splinters these days for some reason.. This stuff really wears on ya after awhile. ;-)
Maybe I need to get some sponsors so I can afford a masseuse and carpal tunnal surgery eventually.
I once opposed McCain also -— so what? He made a brilliant VP pick and when compared to the mighty Obama, McCain looks good.
I’m just brainstorming here, but I wouldn’t expect conservative talk radio to start promoting Obama.
I’m all pist off at the moment because they locked the thread I was really gittin on a roll behind!!! The one about Obama sayin the surge succeeded beyond anyone’s wildest dreams!!! What pure unadulterated boolchit!!!
some could just stay home, vote for Barr, or even just hold the nose and not go all out pushing for McCain.
Quite true. I believe that to be self defeating. I also think McCain will disappoint me again.
I think Rush recently said we can't use Obama, period. He added we will need to hold our Reps' feet to the fire in a McCain Presidency.
I’ll pass on the UK bookies take ,, She’s a work horse, not a race horse. ;-)
Sure, he picked Palin who I would love to have as president. Given McCain's age it is not unlikely that his health my compel him to leave office prematurely. That would result in a President Palin.
Vote for McCain to protect us from Obama.
Vote for a Conservative Congress to protect us from McCain.
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