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RUSH LIMBAUGH WON'T RULE OUT RUN FOR PRESIDENT
World Net Daily ^ | 26 NOV 2018 | JOE KOVACS

Posted on 11/22/2018 5:34:48 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum

After years of saying he would never run for any political office, radio talk-show host Rush Limbaugh is now open to the possibility, even if it’s the White House.

“I’m not flat-out saying no. I’m gonna have to reassess it at some point,” Limbaugh said in the final moments of his Wednesday broadcast when a caller urged him to seek the presidency once President Donald Trump has completed his service to the nation.

“I am deeply flattered,” Limbaugh said of the suggestion. “Before Trump … it would not have been possible.”

Limbaugh was acknowledging that Trump has pushed back so well against his political opponents, including the media, it has opened the door for a conservative such as himself to consider the idea.

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To: reasonisfaith

TesTes.


101 posted on 11/22/2018 10:04:29 PM PST by gundog (Hail to the Chief, bitches.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

he was talking post Donald you !


102 posted on 11/22/2018 10:53:25 PM PST by acapesket (all happy now?)
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To: JohnG45

And don’t forget Rush ate dinner with the Gang of Eight (Schumer, Rubio, McCain, Lindsay Graham etc.) in NYC where he allowed them to influence him to squelch opposition to Immigration Reform on his show. We would never have known about this except the NY Times outed him.

And if he appears to be pro-Trump now, it is only to fatten his wallet.

Rush Limbaugh is a dyed-in-the-wool phony.


This.

Rush is not who he pretends to be. He had me fooled for many many years. He won’t run and won’t win. His life can’t handle the scrutiny and he is very defensive when the truths come out. There are some wonderful things about Rush but he isn’t as good a human being as he pretends to be.


103 posted on 11/22/2018 11:01:43 PM PST by Yaelle
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Actually he should run in 2018, and use the platform to attack the Dem candidates and defend Trump. Follow Reagan’s 11th commandment, “thou shall not criticize fellow Republicans” and just redirect any and all questions into an attack on Trump’s opponents.


104 posted on 11/23/2018 1:26:48 AM PST by monkeyshine
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To: monkeyshine

ack I meant 2020...


105 posted on 11/23/2018 1:27:11 AM PST by monkeyshine
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

he is too old. But his grandfather lived to 100+


106 posted on 11/23/2018 2:26:06 AM PST by SMGFan (.)
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To: Yaelle; All
Rush is not who he pretends to be.

Between his current and previous marriage he certainly enjoyed lots of women, young ones at that. Hence the golf vacations in Santo Domingo or Costa Rica. Few things help an aging guy's libido more than Viagra and a really good looking 17 yr old Dominican cutie. He also got hooked on pain killers to his everlasting regret. Aside from those peccadillo's what else? He appears to lead an almost monastic life with show prep taking two or three hours for every broadcast hour. His previous wives have gotten generous settlements and the dissolution seemed to be that many women don't like being married to a workaholic, even a very rich and successful one. At least that is true in the last 30-40 years.

107 posted on 11/23/2018 3:15:24 AM PST by robowombat (Orthodox)
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To: robowombat

“many women don’t like being married to a workaholic, even a very rich and successful one.”

I believe that was the big issue with PDJT and Ivana. He’s either alluded to that, or outright said it.


108 posted on 11/23/2018 3:18:57 AM PST by MayflowerMadam (Great things never come from comfort zones.)
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To: Leaning Right
I think that instead it proves that Rush has a big ego.

Most of us have known that for decades. Of course, having a big ego is a prerequisite for running for president. Trump certainly does.

109 posted on 11/23/2018 3:23:56 AM PST by Fresh Wind (Trump: "In the meantime, I'm president and you're not!")
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To: Yaelle

“he isn’t as good a human being as he pretends to be.”

I suppose that can be said about 90% of the population - LOL! Human nature.

There have been long periods of time when we went dark on listening to Rush for various reasons. And then it occurs to me that, overall, I hate to think of an America where Rush didn’t exist. He’s seen us — me, at least — through some bad times.

Doubtful that he’d even consider a presidential run, though. It’s too much work and I think Rush is not that ambitious. Sure, he’s achieved high success, but I don’t think it’s the result of ambition, but more like he’s doing what he LOVES. The monetary gain is gravy.

And then there’s his history as you pointed out. Trump survived his history, but his win was magical, or inspired by God. Also his hearing issues could be a problem.


110 posted on 11/23/2018 3:32:04 AM PST by MayflowerMadam (Great things never come from comfort zones.)
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To: reasonisfaith

“”It’s still a trial balloon for 2020””

It’s just another poke at the media to see the reaction and boy did that bait get taken by a bunch of Freepers!


111 posted on 11/23/2018 3:57:51 AM PST by Dusty Road (")
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Rush is being ironic.


112 posted on 11/23/2018 4:38:58 AM PST by I want the USA back (It's Ok To Be White. White Lives Matter. White Guilt is Socially Constructed)
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To: Da Coyote
And I’d love to see him debate Absent Cortex or one of the other first grade liberal contenders.


While I would love to see this, Rush would not fare well, IMHO. An older white guy against a photogenic Latina?

Occasional Cortex would spew talking points, and Rush would utilize reason. Reason would not matter to 51% of the voters, who only deal in appearances.

113 posted on 11/23/2018 5:56:28 AM PST by The_Media_never_lie ("The MSM is the enemy of the American people"...Democrat Pat Caddell)
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To: TribalPrincess2U
He’s not going to. He likes scaring the left!


Yep. You nailed it!
114 posted on 11/23/2018 5:58:18 AM PST by The_Media_never_lie ("The MSM is the enemy of the American people"...Democrat Pat Caddell)
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To: Kirkwood

I agree, he is going to try out some Trump style MAGA trolling.


115 posted on 11/23/2018 6:02:18 AM PST by dforest (Never let a Muslim cut your hair.)
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To: RooRoobird20

“...but don’t you dare think about running against Trump!”

Can you actually be serious? He and the caller were referring to after the end of Trump’s second term.


116 posted on 11/23/2018 6:10:42 AM PST by odawg
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To: Kirkwood

It is clear many on this thread to not listen to Rush much and don’t understand how he trolls the left.

Plus the showing the absurd by being absurd.


117 posted on 11/23/2018 6:29:55 AM PST by PeteB570 ( Islam is the sea in which the Terrorist Shark swims. The deeper the sea the larger the shark.)
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To: reasonisfaith

“This proves Rush is deep state.”

I have long known Rush is a Tory, not a conservative. Big difference.


118 posted on 11/23/2018 6:55:04 AM PST by crusher (GREEN: Globaloney for the Gullible)
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To: reasonisfaith

“Rush was one of those ever so subtle anti Trumpers during the 2016 election.”

I recall listening to Rush when news was breaking that Trump was to run for POTUS. As Trump was speaking, Rush was snickering and thought of it as a joke.


119 posted on 11/23/2018 7:00:43 AM PST by redfreedom (.)
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To: FatherofFive
Would never take the pay cut
That's what fmr NYC Mayor Ed Koch said as to why he would never consider a run for Pres even if nominated.
120 posted on 11/23/2018 7:03:52 AM PST by Impala64ssa
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