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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Really, I've got to know, what's the "light" that I've been missing here?
A Mark Steyn ditto!
“Want a cookie?”-Sarah Palin
I never said that Mark was better than Rush, just his best, and wittiest, fill-in.
Andrew Wilkow from Sirius Satellite Radio - he does not have the, shall we say “suave” delivery of Limbaugh, but has a grasp of the facts that is second to none, and is passionate about every thing he delves into
Sounds a lot like Michael Weiner. No thanks.
Actually I have listend to Wikow many times. The "no thanks" stands.
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