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'''Rush Limbaugh''' (born January 12, 1951) is an American [[Conservative talk radio|radio talk show]] host popular with an older, largely male, audience.  The typical listener to Rush Limbaugh and conservative talk radio is a 67-year-old white male.  Married and divorced three times—and now married for the fourth time—Limbaugh participated in the [[media bullying]] of [[Todd Akin]] in August 2012, along with other [[RINO Backers]].<ref name="politico.com">http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0812/80003.html#ixzz253Tv1IjT</ref><ref name="rushlimbaugh.com">http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2012/08/21/akin_s_remark_was_stupid_and_untrue_now_he_must_put_the_nation_s_future_first</ref>

'''Rush Limbaugh''' (born January 12, 1951) is an American [[Conservative talk radio|radio talk show]] host popular with an older, largely male, audience.  The typical listener to Rush Limbaugh and conservative talk radio is a 67-year-old white male.  Married and divorced three times—and now married for the fourth time—Limbaugh participated in the [[media bullying]] of [[Todd Akin]] in August 2012, along with other [[RINO Backers]].<ref name="politico.com">https://www.politico.com/news/stories/0812/80003.html#ixzz253Tv1IjT</ref><ref name="rushlimbaugh.com">http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2012/08/21/akin_s_remark_was_stupid_and_untrue_now_he_must_put_the_nation_s_future_first</ref>

Limbaugh has claimed that his radio show reaches 20 million listeners, but at least one analyst estimates that perhaps only about 1.4 million listeners are tuning into his show at any given time.<ref>http://www.businessinsider.com/rush-limbaughs-audience-may-be-so-much-smaller-than-you-think-2012-3</ref>

Limbaugh has claimed that his radio show reaches 20 million listeners, but at least one analyst estimates that perhaps only about 1.4 million listeners are tuning into his show at any given time.<ref>http://www.businessinsider.com/rush-limbaughs-audience-may-be-so-much-smaller-than-you-think-2012-3</ref>

== Other Media Work ==

== Other Media Work ==

During the early years of his radio show, Limbaugh also had a syndicated, self-titled half-hour television show patterned along the lines of his radio show. ''Rush Limbaugh'' ran from 1992 to 1996.<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103531/ ''Rush Limbaugh'' (TV series)] at the Internet Movie Database</ref>

During the early years of his radio show, Limbaugh also had a syndicated, self-titled half-hour television show patterned along the lines of his radio show. ''Rush Limbaugh'' ran from 1992 to 1996.<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103531/ ''Rush Limbaugh'' (TV series)] at the Internet Movie Database</ref>

''The Limbaugh Letter'' is a monthly publication that contains conservative articles and humor in Rush's style.  

''The Limbaugh Letter'' is a monthly publication that contains conservative articles and humor in Rush's style.  

Limbaugh is involved in the conservative satire show ''The 1/2 Hour News Hour'' show on the [[Fox News Channel]].<ref>

Limbaugh is involved in the conservative satire show ''The 1/2 Hour News Hour'' show on the [[Fox News Channel]].<ref>

[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/16/AR2007021602098.html Fox News Channel's '1/2 Hour News Hour': Right Funny, in Spots] washingtonpost.com</ref>

[https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/16/AR2007021602098.html Fox News Channel's '1/2 Hour News Hour': Right Funny, in Spots] washingtonpost.com</ref>

Rush occasionally writes op-ed pieces for the ''[[Wall Street Journal]]''.

Rush occasionally writes op-ed pieces for the ''[[Wall Street Journal]]''.

== Politics ==

== Politics ==

Limbaugh endorsed [[Mitt Romney]] for the [[2008 Presidential Election]].<ref>[http://www.cnsnews.com/ThisHour.asp#Limbaugh%20Endorses%20Romney Limbaugh Endorses Romney], [[Melanie Hunter]], ''[[CNSNews]]'', February 05, 2008</ref>  He was often critical of [[John McCain]] during the Republican primaries, but supported him in the general election.

Limbaugh endorsed [[Mitt Romney]] for the [[2008 Presidential Election]].<ref>[https://www.cnsnews.com/ThisHour.asp#Limbaugh%20Endorses%20Romney Limbaugh Endorses Romney], [[Melanie Hunter]], ''[[CNSNews]]'', February 05, 2008</ref>  He was often critical of [[John McCain]] during the Republican primaries, but supported him in the general election.

Limbaugh has warned against false prophets, telling his audience in 1996 that, "You are being manipulated in a way that I find very bothersome."  "[[Pat Buchanan]] is not a conservative. He's a populist.".<ref>See [http://www.nytimes.com/1996/02/23/us/politics-on-the-air-radio-talk-show-host-fears-for-true-conservatism-s-fate.html?n=Top%2fReference%2fTimes%20Topics%2fPeople%2fL%2fLimbaugh%2c%20Rush Robin Toner, "Radio Talk Show Host Fears For True Conservatism's Fate," ''New York Times'' Feb. 23, 1996]</ref>  

Limbaugh has warned against false prophets, telling his audience in 1996 that, "You are being manipulated in a way that I find very bothersome."  "[[Pat Buchanan]] is not a conservative. He's a populist.".<ref>See [https://www.nytimes.com/1996/02/23/us/politics-on-the-air-radio-talk-show-host-fears-for-true-conservatism-s-fate.html?n=Top%2fReference%2fTimes%20Topics%2fPeople%2fL%2fLimbaugh%2c%20Rush Robin Toner, "Radio Talk Show Host Fears For True Conservatism's Fate," ''New York Times'' Feb. 23, 1996]</ref>  

=== The Harry Reid Letter ===

=== The Harry Reid Letter ===

=== Victim of a Democrat prosecutor's witchhunt ===

=== Victim of a Democrat prosecutor's witchhunt ===

On October 6, 2003 Limbaugh told his audience he was addicted to OxyContin and other painkillers citing a failed back surgery as the cause of his pain and subsequent dependence.<ref>The Rush Limbaugh Show, October 6, 2007.</ref><ref>[http://www.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/10/10/rush.limbaugh/ "Limbaugh admits addiction to pain medication"]</ref> Limbaugh underwent treatment for his addiction, and charges against him for alleged "doctor shopping" to procure prescription medications were dropped<ref>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/04/28/national/main1561324.shtml</ref> after Democrat prosecutors illegally seized private medical records<ref>http://archive.newsmax.com/hottopics/Rush_Limbaugh.shtml</ref> in a blatant misuse of the criminal justice system to discredit Limbaugh.

On October 6, 2003 Limbaugh told his audience he was addicted to OxyContin and other painkillers citing a failed back surgery as the cause of his pain and subsequent dependence.<ref>The Rush Limbaugh Show, October 6, 2007.</ref><ref>[https://www.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/10/10/rush.limbaugh/ "Limbaugh admits addiction to pain medication"]</ref> Limbaugh underwent treatment for his addiction, and charges against him for alleged "doctor shopping" to procure prescription medications were dropped<ref>https://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/04/28/national/main1561324.shtml</ref> after Democrat prosecutors illegally seized private medical records<ref>http://archive.newsmax.com/hottopics/Rush_Limbaugh.shtml</ref> in a blatant misuse of the criminal justice system to discredit Limbaugh.

===Fluke Incident===

===Fluke Incident===

Perhaps fearful of losing an advertiser, even though he's already made millions by pretending to be conservative, Limbaugh piled on with the [[media bullying]] against Akin. He called Akin's comment "stupid" and then, illustrating his foolish self-centeredness, declared that "If I had demanded Akin drop out, he’d be gone."<ref name="politico.com"/>  Limbaugh added, "What I think Mr. Akin should try to realize here as he makes his decision is that all of these things that he truly cares about will be much easier to make happen if we win the Senate and the White House and hold the House this November.  He must put the nation and its future ahead of everything else that he's considering.  And I hope he comes to the right conclusion."<ref name="rushlimbaugh.com"/>

Perhaps fearful of losing an advertiser, even though he's already made millions by pretending to be conservative, Limbaugh piled on with the [[media bullying]] against Akin. He called Akin's comment "stupid" and then, illustrating his foolish self-centeredness, declared that "If I had demanded Akin drop out, he’d be gone."<ref name="politico.com"/>  Limbaugh added, "What I think Mr. Akin should try to realize here as he makes his decision is that all of these things that he truly cares about will be much easier to make happen if we win the Senate and the White House and hold the House this November.  He must put the nation and its future ahead of everything else that he's considering.  And I hope he comes to the right conclusion."<ref name="rushlimbaugh.com"/>

True conservatives stood with principle and defended Akin's remarks, and his right to remain in the race.<ref>http://dyn.politico.com/printstory.cfm?uuid=004DDFAC-6907-452E-93F5-62D3793BBABE</ref><ref>http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/wp/2012/08/21/tony-perkins-gop-treatment-of-akin-suspect/</ref><ref>http://www.rollcall.com/news/missouri_delegates_still_support_todd_akin_despite_controversy-217050-1.html</ref><ref>http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57497428-503544/rep-steve-king-backs-up-todd-akin-weighs-in-on-rape-and-abortion/</ref><ref>[http://mycn2.com/politics/rand-paul-reticent-to-weigh-in-on-akin-s-future-but-says-akin-s-comment-was-incorrect Rand Paul reticent to weigh in on Akin's future but says Akin's comment was incorrect] by Ryan Alessi, mycn2.com, August 22, 2012, retrieved August 24, 2012</ref><ref>http://akin.org/huckabee-chip-in</ref><ref>http://hinterlandgazette.com/2012/08/social-conservatives-including-frc-head-tony-perkins-defending-rep-todd-akins-legitimate-rape-comment.html</ref><ref>http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0812/80049.html</ref><ref>http://buchanan.org/blog/a-grand-old-party-in-panic-2-5223</ref>

True conservatives stood with principle and defended Akin's remarks, and his right to remain in the race.<ref>http://dyn.politico.com/printstory.cfm?uuid=004DDFAC-6907-452E-93F5-62D3793BBABE</ref><ref>https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/wp/2012/08/21/tony-perkins-gop-treatment-of-akin-suspect/</ref><ref>http://www.rollcall.com/news/missouri_delegates_still_support_todd_akin_despite_controversy-217050-1.html</ref><ref>https://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57497428-503544/rep-steve-king-backs-up-todd-akin-weighs-in-on-rape-and-abortion/</ref><ref>[http://mycn2.com/politics/rand-paul-reticent-to-weigh-in-on-akin-s-future-but-says-akin-s-comment-was-incorrect Rand Paul reticent to weigh in on Akin's future but says Akin's comment was incorrect] by Ryan Alessi, mycn2.com, August 22, 2012, retrieved August 24, 2012</ref><ref>http://akin.org/huckabee-chip-in</ref><ref>http://hinterlandgazette.com/2012/08/social-conservatives-including-frc-head-tony-perkins-defending-rep-todd-akins-legitimate-rape-comment.html</ref><ref>https://www.politico.com/news/stories/0812/80049.html</ref><ref>http://buchanan.org/blog/a-grand-old-party-in-panic-2-5223</ref>

== Sports ==

== Sports ==