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'''Rush Limbaugh''' (born January 12, 1951) is a [[conservative]] [[United States of America|American]] radio talk show host.   

'''Rush Limbaugh''' (born January 12, 1951) is a [[conservative]] [[United States of America|American]] radio talk show host.   

[[Image:Limbaugh.jpg|thumb|right|Rush Limbaugh]]

[[Image:Limbaugh.jpg|thumb|right|Rush Limbaugh]]

 

Limbaugh hosts a radio show famed for its blustery denounciations of anything [[liberal]]. He is often at odds with [[liberal]] activist [[Al Franken]]<ref>[http://fireside.designcommunity.com/topic-9993.html Forum thread] discussing a NYT Editorial</ref>. Limbaugh's style has been credited with "reviving AM radio in the United States, and is considered by many to have been a catalyst for the [[Republican Party]]'s 1994 Congressional victories"<ref>[http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F10813FA3B5D0C708EDDAB0894DE494D81&n=Top%2fReference%2fTimes%20Topics%2fPeople%2fL%2fLimbaugh%2c%20Rush Radio Talk Show Host Fears For True Conservatism's Fate], New York Times</ref>.

Limbaugh hosts a radio show famed for its blustery denounciations of anything [[liberal]]. He is often at odds with [[liberal]] activist [[Al Franken]]<ref>[http://fireside.designcommunity.com/topic-9993.html Forum thread] discussing a NYT Editorial</ref>. Limbaugh's style has been credited with "reviving AM radio in the United States, and is considered by many to have been a catalyst for the [[Republican Party]]'s 1994 Congressional victories"<ref>[http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F10813FA3B5D0C708EDDAB0894DE494D81&n=Top%2fReference%2fTimes%20Topics%2fPeople%2fL%2fLimbaugh%2c%20Rush Radio Talk Show Host Fears For True Conservatism's Fate], New York Times</ref>.

Rush's conservative talk show is nationally syndicated and averages over 13.5 million listeners weekly, making Rush the '#1 Radio Talk Show Host'.<ref>

Rush's conservative talk show is nationally syndicated and averages over 13.5 million listeners weekly, making Rush the '#1 Radio Talk Show Host'.<ref>

[http://www.talkers.com/main/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17&Itemid=34 The Top Talk Radio Audiences] Tallkers magazine online</ref>

[http://www.talkers.com/main/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17&Itemid=34 The Top Talk Radio Audiences] Tallkers magazine online</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.  

 

Rush has appeared on the 1/2 Hour News Hour "comedy" show on the [[Fox News Channel]]. <ref>

Rush has appeared on the 1/2 Hour News Hour "comedy" 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>

[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>

 

Limbaugh underwent a minor scandal when he was arrested in 2003 after his housekeeper was caught purchasing oxycontin and other prescription painkillers on his behalf. Limbaugh soon revealed that he became addicted to these drugs after undergoing back surgery. He sought treatment soon afterward, and was completely cured after one month of rehab.<ref>[http://radio.about.com/library/bllimbaughstatement.htm]</ref>

Limbaugh underwent a minor scandal when he was arrested in 2003 after his housekeeper was caught purchasing oxycontin and other prescription painkillers on his behalf. Limbaugh soon revealed that he became addicted to these drugs after undergoing back surgery. He sought treatment soon afterward, and was completely cured after one month of rehab.<ref>[http://radio.about.com/library/bllimbaughstatement.htm]</ref>