Posted on 12/31/2009 12:49:02 PM PST by presidio9
With the hospitalization of conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh, questions about his overall health and ability to maintain his radio schedule have become a matter of concern, especially to his avid followers (reportedly near 14 per week). They are questions that should be considered. What if Rush Limbaugh were unable to continue with his radio show? What if he died? Who would -- who could -- take Limbaugh's place, maintain his audience, and deliver much the same neoconservative message?
News broke on Wednesday that Rush Limbaugh was rushed to Queens Medical Center, a hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii, because of "chest pains." Paramedics were called to the Kahala Hotel where the 58-year-old Limbaugh was staying and subsequently transported to the hospital. He was reportedly admitted in serious condition. But there has been almost no word, no details surrounding the hospitalization since his admission on Wednesday afternoon.
A posting on his website, rushlimbaugh.com, reads: ""Rush was admitted to and is resting comfortably in a Honolulu hospital today after suffering chest pains. Rush appreciates your prayers and well wishes and will keep you updated via rushlimbaugh.com and on Thursday's radio program."
Although the statement reads as somewhat hopeful and even notes with positive assurance that Limbaugh will be back to work as scheduled on Thursday, January 4, it is still basically noncommittal.
So... What if the worst were to happen? What if something occurred that would keep Rush Limbaugh (and not necessarily death) from his verbal posturings and pontifications? Who would they get to replace him?
Of course, many names come to mind: Sean Hannity, Glenn Beck, Laura Ingraham, and others. But these pundits already have their shows and followers. The producers of Rush Limbaugh's show would want to hang on to his following -- and let's face it: If Limbaugh's
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That being said, politics and political punditry are very different professions. Sarah Palin would be a TERRIBLE talk radio host. The obvious choice to replace Rush would be Laura Ingraham, who has her own gigantic following (without being on in the NY market). If Ingraham were not interested, Mark Levin, John Gibson or (Rush's current replacement) Mark Steyn would all be better suited to the role. Palin would be the first to admit that all are smarter than her. More importantly, a talk radio host must have an incomparable grasp of facts and current events. To say that this is one of Palin's shortcomings would be charitable. I wish Palin well in whatever course she chooses to follow, but this one is not for her.
Mark Steyn.
Glen Beck..............
Sarah Palin
I think it would be Mark Davis of Dallas.
How about the other Limbaugh - David?
no one, no one can replace Rush!
“Mark Steyn.”
Ditto
Mark Steyn would do the honors, I would hope
Mark Steyn as well.
+1000 on Mark Steyn.
Definitely Mark Steyn. And he’s got a great sense of humor to top it all off.
A little premature don’t ya think?
I’m sure the left is salivating at the thought of him gone. Prayers going up for you Rush!!!
Mark Steyn all the way.
To the chagrin of the left, I predict that Rush will be around for many, many more years.So, the question of a replacement is very premature.
Rush is not a Neo-conservative. He is a ALL-Conservative. The fact is that no one could take his place. He is the one and only original. Who ever comes next, will be someone new, whom we don’t know yet.
Seconded. I like Steyn better than all the others, including Rush.
“a talk radio host must have an incomparable grasp of facts and current events. To say that this is one of Palin’s shortcomings would be charitable.”
Just out of curiosity, why do you say this? I’m not sure she would be my first choice for pres, but I have no reason to believe she doesn’t have a good grasp of national and international issues. Still, I’ve heard others say this, and I’m curious. Don’t misunderstand - I’m not challenging you, just asking.
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