A question for Republicans

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Originally Posted by HatchetJack

Rush is just a shock jock. I dont think many republicans even listen to his
rants.

About15 million per week. In the 2008 election, Obama got ~70 million votes and McCain got ~60 million. So, 15 million isn't exactly chump change. Like it or not (I don't) his voice has a large impact. Why else do GOP politicians go back to Rush begging for forgiveness if they say something mildly critical (and truthful) about him.

Back on topic. Another way of stating this question (if I may, not being the OP), is why is it that the Republicans seem happy allowing Limbaugh, Beck, Hannity, et al. to be their public face/spokesmen? I think it has to do with the fact that the GOP can hide behind their tasteless, untruthful, but effective messages. Why send out Boehner to stir up the faithful (yawn)when Rush and Co. are so effective at doing it? They can benefit from his propoganda while appearing to take "the high road."