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Displaying all articles tagged:
Rush Limbaugh
2022 midterms
Mar. 22, 2021
Capitol Riot Rabble-rouser Mo Brooks Running for Senate
The congressman was outflanked on his right in Alabama’s 2017 Senate race. That will not happen this time around.
By
Ed Kilgore
the national interest
Feb. 17, 2021
Rush Limbaugh Taught Republicans to Love an Angry, Racist Bully
Limbaugh and Trump were almost the same person.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Feb. 5, 2020
Trump Baffled Why African-Americans Don’t Want to Vote for Him
Maybe giving Rush Limbaugh another medal will fix it.
By
Jonathan Chait
state of the union
Feb. 5, 2020
Trump Awards Medal of Freedom to Rush Limbaugh at State of the Union
The day after the right-wing radio host announced he had stage-four lung cancer, Trump bestowed Limbaugh with the highest possible civilian honor.
By
Chas Danner
politics
Sept. 27, 2019
It’s Hard to Overestimate the Ferocity of the Fight Ahead
Yes, the Nixon and Clinton crises were intense, but they will pale in comparison to this one.
By
Ed Kilgore
border wall
Feb. 8, 2019
Trump Quietly Laying Groundwork for Massive Surrender on Border Wall
If he accepts the kind of deal in the works right now, Trump will have been dealt an embarrassing defeat.
By
Ed Kilgore
government shutdown
Jan. 16, 2019
Coulter and Limbaugh Keep Pressure Up on Trump to Keep Government Closed
Who is Trump going to listen to? His conservative allies or everybody else?
By
Ed Kilgore
the kavanaugh confirmation
Sept. 26, 2018
New Poll Shows Kavanaugh and Trump Losing Support of Republican Women
Maybe one segment of the GOP “base” wants Republicans to go all-out for Kavanaugh, but maybe another doesn’t like him at all.
By
Ed Kilgore
Aug. 3, 2018
Citing Limbaugh and Hannity, Trump Says Shutdown Should Come Before Midterms
At a PA rally, Trump explained the media is “fake disgusting news” — except for a few right-wing pundits who might as well work in the White House.
By
Margaret Hartmann
the national interest
Sept. 25, 2017
Limbaugh: The NFL Is Losing Core Audience of Racist Right-Wing Talk Radio Hosts
“In many ways I think that I am fairly typical,” explains the fair-minded host.
By
Jonathan Chait
June 15, 2017
How Far Will the Right Go in Blaming the Left for the Alexandria Shootings?
Some commentators are taking the argument to some disturbing lengths.
By
Ed Kilgore
the national interest
Aug. 23, 2016
Mass Lesbian Farm Infiltration Is Obama’s Best Scheme Yet
Soon all our food will be lesbian-grown.
By
Jonathan Chait
Jan. 27, 2016
Rush Limbaugh: Donald Trump Is Not Afraid of Fox News
This war is tearing this country’s right-wing blowhards apart.
By
Eric Levitz
the national interest
June 24, 2015
The Confederate-Flag Backlash and the New American Patriotism
As a symbol of hatred falls, a new understanding of American history takes shape.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Apr. 2, 2015
Conservative Thinkers Point Out Obvious Similarity Between Iran and Indiana News
A confluence of news stories exposes a devastating flaw in the liberal worldview.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Oct. 6, 2014
Why Rush Limbaugh Can’t Stop Talking About Slavery
He’s like Ta-Nehisi Coates, except right wing instead of left wing, and really dumb instead of really smart.
By
Jonathan Chait
kids today
May 15, 2014
Rush Limbaugh Is Now an Award-Winning Children’s Book Author
Perhaps the right wing isn’t losing the youth after all.
By
Caroline Bankoff
conspiracy theories
Apr. 15, 2014
Rush Limbaugh Suspects Hillary Staged the Shoe-Throwing Incident
Though he hasn’t seen the video.
By
Margaret Hartmann
opinions
Apr. 10, 2014
Limbaugh Pretty Sure That
The Late Show
’s New Hire Means Civil War
It’s the media vs. the American heartland.
By
Caroline Bankoff
blowhards
Apr. 4, 2014
The Rush Limbaugh Children’s-Book Soundboard
Listen to hilariously out-of-context lines from the talk-radio host’s patriotic, time-traveling kid’s story.
By
Joe Coscarelli
and
Jason Schwartzman
talking about the weather
Jan. 8, 2014
White House Makes Its Global Warming Case Amid Polar Vortex Deniers
Is science up to the task?
By
Adam Martin
huge mistakes
Nov. 26, 2013
People in Greece Are Not Actually Giving Themselves HIV for Welfare Money
Conservative media, like Limbaugh and Drudge, were citing an incorrect stat.
By
Joe Coscarelli
jerks
Nov. 22, 2013
Rush Limbaugh Uses Terrible Rape Analogy to Explain Senate Rule Change
Here we go again.
By
Caroline Bankoff
the future of literature as we know it
Sept. 5, 2013
Limbaugh’s Children’s Book Stars ‘Rush Revere’
Named after his line of iced tea.
By
Adam Martin
assholes
July 29, 2013
Maureen Dowd and Rush Limbaugh Explain Why Abedin Supports Weiner
Because of Saudi Arabia?
By
Adam Martin
talk radio
July 29, 2013
Limbaugh and Hannity’s Broadcaster Reportedly Plans to Drop Them
Mike Huckabee, Mark Levin, and Michael Savage could fill the gap.
By
Adam Martin
the national interest
June 18, 2013
Which Party Benefits From Immigration Reform?
There can only be one.
By
Jonathan Chait
sandra fluke
May 5, 2013
Sandra Fluke Still Haunts Limbaugh, Broadcasters
Host says he’ll pull his show if he keeps getting blamed for ad sales slump.
By
Adam Martin
obama phone
Sept. 28, 2012
The Curious Case of the ‘Obama Phone’ Video
Limbaugh: “These are the 47 percent.”
By
Brett Smiley
Sept. 21, 2012
All of Our Penises Are Shrinking
Thanks to Rush Limbaugh for bringing this to our attention.
By
Dan Amira
bain of his existence
July 17, 2012
Limbaugh: Obama Team Behind ‘Bane’ in Batman
“The movie has been in the works for a long time.”
By
Brett Smiley
media
Apr. 7, 2012
Mike Huckabee to Offer a ‘Safer’ Alternative to Rush Limbaugh
Starting Monday.
By
Caroline Bankoff
slutgate
Mar. 29, 2012
Rush Limbaugh Is Back in Action
Furor over “slut” comments dies down.
By
Alex Klein
trayvon martin
Mar. 26, 2012
Anonymous Police Sources Paint Trayvon Martin As Aggressor
The Orlando
Sentinel
has a report that suggests Martin attacked George Zimmerman.
By
Alex Klein
media
Mar. 15, 2012
Rush Limbaugh Has a Personal Twitter Now, Just in Case
The embattled radio host joined today, but promises not to tweet about breakfast.
By
Joe Coscarelli
media
Mar. 14, 2012
Rush Limbaugh Ad Boycott Still Rolling Along
Groups like Media Matters won’t quit, and Clear Channel’s bottom line is feeling it a little.
By
Joe Coscarelli
Mar. 13, 2012
Bush Ex-Officials Avoid Birth Control and Canada
Bush alums are afraid of birth control and Toronto.
By
Eliza Shapiro
election 2012
Mar. 11, 2012
Obama Campaign to Take Advantage of the Republicans’ Women Issue
Can anything useful come out of all this name-calling?
By
Caroline Bankoff
advertisers running scared
Mar. 10, 2012
Big Advertisers Avoiding Conservative Talk Radio
Or, “environments likely to stir negative sentiments.”
By
Andre Tartar
politics
Mar. 9, 2012
Frank Rich on
Maddow
: Limbaugh Blew the GOP’s Contraception Cover
Handed Obama and Dems “a soft ball right over the plate.”
By
Andre Tartar
and
Caroline Shin
the national circus
Mar. 8, 2012
Frank Rich on the National Circus: The GOP’s Dismal Week
Breitbart is dead, Rush is radioactive, and Republicans are stuck.
By
Frank Rich
blowhards
Mar. 6, 2012
Rush Limbaugh Still Going to Be Inducted Into Hall of Famous Missourians
He certainly hasn’t gotten any less famous, it’s true.
By
Noreen Malone
blowhards
Mar. 6, 2012
Rush Limbaugh Still Losing Advertisers, Pissing Off Peter Gabriel [Updated]
Dozens of companies have ditched the show after comments about Sandra Fluke.
By
Joe Coscarelli
media
Mar. 5, 2012
Why Rush Limbaugh Is Facing a Perfect Storm of Outrage
The radio host is paying the price for his latest insult. Why now?
By
Joe Coscarelli
politics
Mar. 5, 2012
GOP Candidates’ Reactions to the Rush Limbaugh Controversy
Plus, what George Will thinks of their reactions.
By
Brett Smiley
Mar. 4, 2012
Despite Rush Limbaugh Apology, Advertisers Continue to Flee
Seven sponsors have now backed away.
By
Andre Tartar
Mar. 3, 2012
Rush Limbaugh’s ‘Slut’ Attack Costs Him Advertisers
Including two mattress-makers. But is he losing any sleep?
By
Andre Tartar
lady business
Mar. 2, 2012
Why Is Everyone Paying So Much Attention to Rush Limbaugh?
Including us!
By
Noreen Malone
jerks
Mar. 2, 2012
Does Rush Limbaugh Owe America a Sex Tape?
We might be paying for his Viagra, after all.
By
Dan Amira
super bowl
Feb. 6, 2012
Rush Limbaugh’s Super Bowl Pick
His nose.
By
Dan Amira
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