I listened to Rush for a bout 20 years, then in 2008 I first started questioning his true motives when he was talking up Romney and talking down Fred Thompson and Duncan Hunter.
Sure, Rush likely believes the conservatism he’s paid to advocate. But advancing conservatism—truly advancing it—is way down on the list for Rush when compared with earning his millions.
Earning his millions means doing what his billionaire partners want. The billionaires who sign his radio contracts.
What really gave him away was when Rush poo-pooed Trump’s candidacy right up to the election.
There is always a place where daylight touches down on that which is hidden. When Trump spoke against the deep state, Rush had no choice but to oppose him and his ultimate allegiance was revealed.
In 2015, Trump’s conservatism emerged as the most pro-American conservatism ever seen. This is because it had a real fighting spirit behind it, more than any seen in who knows how long.
When Rush was, in his usual subtle but obvious way, opposed to Trump during the 2016 election, this certified his deep state allegiance.
If you disagree, give an alternative explanation for how Rush could possibly oppose Trump?