Holy Limbaugh! Sarah Palin turns Rush to mush over the McCain ticket

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- We knew that last night's boffo speech to the Republican National Convention here by newly minted vice presidential nominee Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was a huge hit inside the house. The Ticket covered that many ways last night.

And there's a video of her speech highlights below.

But now comes rush word that Rush Limbaugh --that's right, the Rushman, El Rushbo, the Rusher, who's been the self-appointed voice of broadcast conservatism to his many millions of faithful listeners -- has also been less than enthusiastic about the GOP presidential candidacy of Sen. John McCain.

But today, Sept. 4, 2008, a day that will go down in the annals of political history as one of the all-time greatest show biz flip-flops, Rush has fallen in love with Gov. Sarah.

As noted by The Page's Mark Halperin, in his broadcast today Limbaugh said this:

I did not want that to end last night ... I didn’t want the night to end. I didn’t want Rudy to stop. What a night! Folks, we have a future beyond November here. Regardless what happens.... The convention has been unified on the basis of conservatism. Properly executed, beautifully articulated.

Believe me, Barack Obama has a lot to fear today and he knows it ... the drive-bys are in panic, the Democrat Party is in panic, the liberal left is in panic ... they do not know who hit them, they do not know how to respond to this.

This lady has turned it all around ... from now on, on this program John McCain will be known as John McBrilliant.

No, really! Rush said that.

--Andrew Malcolm

Photo credit: RushLimbaugh.com

Comments

[Peter]

Rush is a has been, his opinion doesnt matter much but a very small angry part of the GOP. Huckabee/Palin would of made a great ticket. Huckabee was my favorite speaker, Followed by Palin., Id like to say Congrats Sarah Palin, Youll be a great Vice President., Or President for that matter. If you want to learn more about Sarah Palin or her Back Ground they have alot of Background Info, Pics, Videos, about Sarah and her Family. http://www.theveep.com

[Greg]

...and Pallin's version of "conservatism" is different from George Bush's how exactly? With the lowest approval rating of any President in history how is this version of conservatism going to appeal to the masses? Its just more empty rehetoric from the same ridiculous zelots that have run our county into the ground over the past 8 years. Her hype doesn't translate into anything other than McSame.

[Dawn]

Sure would be nice if Palin had the guts to do even a single interview.

Who is she? What does she believe? The only thing I know about her is she has serious family problems and is sarcastic and negative.

[John]

So, I listened to Palin's speech, but I really had trouble stomaching it. To characterize a harvard law grad, the first black president of harvard law review, current senator and previously a state senator as a mere 'community organizer' was pretty disgusting to me. In the Dem speeches, McCain was always given respect. That's the problem with Republicans - they lack respect for their opponents and their rhetoric only serves to divide the country in the future - for whomever wins the presidency. Oh - and Palin wants to teach creationism in our public schools and would have the government force teenage girls, even in cases of rape or incest, to carry a fetus full term. This is in addition to being investigated for firing a commissioner who refused to fire her ex-brother in law from the state police as well as trying to fire the Wasalia librarian because she didn't want to ban books from the local library...

That's why no one in good conscience, should vote for McCain - what a pandering, 'gimmicky' choice he made! in the words of Peggy Noonan and Co.'s off-air comments...

[Charlette]

The REAL reason why McCain picked Palin:

http://www.newsflavor.com/Opinions/McCain-Hijacks-Christianity-Via-Palin.240929

[JOJO]

She acted like exotic dancer to elivate the hormon in Republican party what will happen after the hormon subsides.

[Linda Nickelson]

Everyone I've talked with today, from the grocery clerks to my two physicians, told me that they though Palim was great and that she spoke from her heart; that that was not a speech written for her. She really was a hit with everyone I know. Way to go

McCain & Palim 08
Palim & ? 12

[Jeff]

Yeah, the fact that Rush loved it should tell you something... I think Americans will see the convention as a bunch of rabid idiots clamoring for the blood of anyone "so liberal" as to have an abortion after they get raped.

[JC]

I don't want to compete with emerging global superpowers with a retarded inbred hick family at the helm.

[Honey Rogers]

The speech was written for her. She added the hockey mom stuff, husband and children stuff. Just weeks ago she didn't have a clue about Iraq and her son is leaving for Iraq. This is a angry woman, far, far, far to the right.
She's so far to the right conservatives shook as she spoke. It's the nuts like Rush that enjoys 40 minutes of lies. She's so dumb she didn't know they were lies. Women of America please don't let this ruin it for our girls. She's a loud mouth with a skirt. She's not qualified.
She's been studying the speech for three days. She is an embarrassment to Kay Bailey and Hillary. Vote for Obama and let McBush go home and we will continue to honor his service and take a nap. He is a hero for all time but those ideas and strategies from Viet Nam are not going to work. He can't have a temper tantrum and scare anyone except maybe Cindy. She appears fragile and scared all of the time. Cindy couldn't possibly like this woman, she's rude, silly, and a nut. What was that she was wearing? The Bushes even looked embarrassed.
If Laura Bush gave that speech it would have gone over far more effectively because we respect her and loathe this Annie Oakley. VOTE OBAMA.BIDEN.

[PFJ]

I guess we were quick to cover up the comments of conservative women like Peggy Noonan and Dr Laura. Both are very much disgusted by the candidate. I guess its more important for the media to do all it can to make the republicans seem solidified when in reality they are split. Ron Paul easily demonstrated that the 1st night.
on the other side of the coin there is the non stop fabrication of a democratic split. Once again this only demonstrates the fact of conservative media bias

[Leinad]

The Dems have to respect the Rebublicans but there isn't a Dem out there that deserves respect in return !! The Dem's just hate that they're getting beat at their own game.

[Alan]

I've been interested to see how Rush would manage to perform an about face with regard to the McCain ticket ever since he secured the nomination. I figured it might come in the form of a conspicous level of enthusiasm for the vp candidate, regardless of who they were or what merit they could claim. I guess now Rush is free to become the McCain campaigns best bud, despite the vitriol he's directed at it up til Palins introduction.

[gawaine]

John - Obama's the one who referred to Governor Palin as the mayor of a small town, while responding to the attacks on his executive credentials by referring to his community organizer position. The message from him was that his executive credentials as community organizer were greater than hers as mayor. This was a response to that - her mayoral position was greater than his community organizer position, even if that's all he wants to give her credit for.

Palin does not want creationism taught in public schools, although she at least does send her own kids to them, unlike certain others. Where's your original source to back this up? (Don't point to another rumor monger, please, but an actual, verifiable source). Little Green Footballs, a very acerbic rightwinger who's more anti-creationist than he is anti-liberal (and that's saying something!) has run this to ground already.

The person she wanted fired was an alleged wifebeater who tasered a prepubescent boy so he'd know what it felt like. You think he deserves a job? Good for you.

Greg - Palin's version of conservatism will hopefully include actual conservatism. A lot of the conservative base is pretty ticked off at Bush's NCLB and economic stimulus checks. McCain's version of conservatism wouldn't have stayed the course for about two years there, having run the surge earlier (when it might not have worked as well as it did, but at least he wouldn't have kept trying the same dumb strategy). By the way, "Run the country into the ground?" How? By passing Biden's bills that caused the credit crunch? (You know his son works for MBNA, right?) By decreasing unemployment over Clinton?

[Tony in Riverside County Ca]

Liberal just don't get it. What Rush said was in the content of a republican conservative.
Liberals are trying to smeer anyone that hurts thier agenda & Obama to them is thier messiah.

Sorry democrats...sorry liberals....We have a new gunslinger in town named Sarah Palin. She will shoot back!Thanks Rush for expressing what we conservatives are feeling!!

[Sandra Eden]

I rarely blog, but always enjoy reading people's views. I could not let go of the comments by Linda Nickelson. I'm sure she is an otherwise nice person...but to spell Palin's name incorrectly TWICE speaks to the fact that she's not really too bright...AND confirms my belief that ANYONE who would even think of backing McCAIN / Palin in '08, and Palin in '12 just isn't paying attention! You're just not getting it, Linda! If she spoke from her heart, and that speech was not written for her...I promise to vote for McCAIN myself. But I don't think either of us has to worry about me doing that....

[Maggie Knowles]

hmmm... still no word on the issues. What's up with that?

Republicans are trying to "frame" the election so that we're talking "values".

Obama is working within a frame of issues and offering solutions to the everyday problems facing American families.

[BeeVee]

It looks like that Palin put all these republican old farts in a state of mental ma******tion. That is pathetic calling her hottie.

[Ram]

I am an indepenedent and I dont untersand this lovefest for Senator Obama. Dont complain about people complaining about his experience. The only experience he has is running his campaign and Axelrod had probably lot more to do with that than him.

[Coozoe]

I think Rush got into some more meds. Ms. Palin is not only out of touch with her own body but that of her daughter's as well. He wants THAT to run the Country? She is oblivious to science. Who at the age of 44 does not know that it is irresponsible to conceive a child. The chances of down syndrome are astronomical at any age of 35. If she can't make a sound decision about her own body, what will she do with 240 million?

[Republican VN Era Vet]

Oh please!

As if he was going to take too many green pills and endorse Obama?

This is a political stunt from a fringe Howard Stern wannabe.

He likes girls that look like Roseanne Barr.

[Bill Ander]

As a Democrat, I thought she did a good job myself.
Now she can start working on her concession speech

[thorninurside]

No wonder Laughable Limbo is hard of hearing. He's deafened by the sound of his own voice. The jerk rants into the bottom of his sleeve, and then salivates as it blasts out of the top into his ears. Keep it up Jocko....you're only giving intelligent voters another good reason to reject Snotty Sarah.

[Greg D]

Ours is a rising tide which will wash away the forces of socialism, mediocracy and eliteism in this country. Those who would seek to destroy liberty in the name of perverse definitions of definition of "equality" and "fairness" should remember that liberty can never be taken as long as the majority of Americans continue to see through the hollow lies and promises of those who promise government largesse in exchange for vows of slavery to Washington.

Go PALIN, go McCain!!! A bas Obama!!!

[brimmy]

I sit... quietly... laughing at everyone that has replied in ignorance. Has anybody compared the two sides tactics? It looks to me like a schoolyard fight, slinging mud every chance they get. Palin attacking the almighty Barack? Seems to be more of a defensive act since she had been attacked for a week by the Democrats before she gave her speech.

I just can't believe the ignorance that you people openly display. Just remember, elect Obama and you will definitely have change, only the change will be what's left in your pocket after you pay all of your taxes.

[Dave]

Ha, I agree with you Sandra. Linda N's adamant support of "Palim," really shows us the sound, intelligent, rational people that comprise McCain and Palin's base... yeah right.

[irwlz]

I just don't understand where all this nay-saying over Palin is coming from! This is a woman who is demonstrating strength and progress.

But all the Obama supporters have had 7 good full months of media brainwashing and charismatic charm skew their view to believe Obama is America's answer.

It will be the beginning of the end when BIG GOV controls health care. Go OBAMA....SIKE! PALIN4EVERILOVEYOUOMGLOLROFLSTFU.COMFUOBMAMSUXORS.GOV

[Qran]

Obama 2008!!! Am I the only one who listened to Obama lie and attack in his speech? Attacking anyone forces them to defend themselves and its common to fire back, yet notice how the Democrats today are taking the high road with Bidden claiming he will "challenge, not attack" Republicans and how Obama is painting a picture of "Im here to unite, look at them attack". I guess Obama thinks your stupid and that its not an attack to lie and say that "McCain thinks the middle class is anyone who makes under five million dollars". WOW! Way to lie about a joke McCain made and funny enough McCain noted "that will be taken out of context". You dont have to believe me, look it up spanky, it will take 2 seconds. If you want to know media bias and political double speak, listen to Obama and Palin's speech, review the facts and then look at how reporting paints both pictures. Of Palin the media headlines state words like: "slaps, attack, goes after", yet in Obama's equally lying and attacking speech it was "unites, energizes, brings together, must-see-tv". I wont vote Republican this time, but lets call EVERYONE out on their deceit. The economy is going to be bad for the next 2 years, plan on Democrats blaming Bush, that is, unless it turns around, in which case, suddenly Democrats who gladly take the credit. Dont be so blind people. These are games both parties play and will do so for ever. BTW I can vouch that parking for the DNC speech around Invesco field were $55 for what usually costs $8, meanwhile the parking collecters were wearing Obama shirts! Tell me again about Obama's "hope and change"? Wake up people and meet each other half way.

[Alfred Hitchcock]

Warning - do not look at the first Video if you have a queasy stomach. It scared me too ...

Rove and Schmidt Attack Ads right through November 4th

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JbozZ6wvAc&feature=related

Some of you did not take my warning seriously? So to help you ... .

All My Life – America
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iM32H-Tx5tQ

Your Choice! Just Vote on November 4th!

[Nick in Virginia]

Hey Greg, stop getting your news from Keith Olbermann and MSNBC.

Both Harry Truman and Jimmy Carter had lower approval ratings than GWB. It took about 10 years for people to realize they had given Truman a bum rap (and about 2 minutes to realize they had grossly overrated Carter).

I don't mind your blind hatred of Bush, just get your facts straight.

[John Quimby]

After helping to create the myth of 18 million dis-affected Hillary Democrats and the, "Obama can't win" narrative - he totally owns driving McCain to this pick. He'd better sell it.

[John Anthony]

*

That's right, folks. Liberalism is running scared, scared of the truth, scared of the reality that this nation is a conservative nation.

The end of liberalism is clearly on the horizon. Fear is heralding its demise.

But there's no need to fear. There's a cure.

Open your mind to the truth, know the truth, and join the cause for truth. Fear is no way of life. Live the truth.

*

[Joanne600]

The left is afraid of Governor Palin and they should be. Too bad she's "the wrong sort of woman" because they would die to have an attractive, accomplished, and electable woman to run. Fact is they certainly had a more accomplished candidate, but they threw her under the bus for a community organizer from the Chicago machine. They are going to lose big time to McCain/Palin.

[Reaction to Closed Minds]

Dear MoveOn.orgers, DailyKosers & Democratic Underground:

Now hear this. man as woman amazon Palin is a mortal threat to us. React accordingly in appropriate cyborg defensive fashion. Fill the blogs, send e-mails to reporters & commentators and keep your television tuned on 24/7 to Chris Matthews & Keith Olbermann for updated instructions. Displays of civil disobedience may be necesssary ala Rage at the Machine in St Paul. Last send emergency terrrified anxiety monies to your preferred 527 organization and to Obama campaign to help releave the palpable fear. The 'nazis' (remember rule #28: never refer to GOP this way in broader public- only amongst ourselves and with reporters) must be confronted & defeated. That is all for now

And to top off her spectacular delivery, half-way through her teleprompter sped ahead (sabotage? - never) so she had to recreate speech & deliver it from notes & recollections. Not bad I'd say for her under the circumstances ... and it was barely noticed she was so smooth. Last, any one with any political exposure knows that 'troopergate' is a political frame-up/set-up to try and tar her in Alaska for national trashing purposes. This 'investigation start' coincides to when Palin's name came up for national consideration (go check - not making that up) The blatant tip-off is the 'decision' 4 days from the national election - how officially convenient. While the lead investigating official refuses to now cooperate with Palin's newly appointed lawyer - will not provide copies or records of anything - just another Democratic political Star Chamber (historical English one-sided courts where the outcome is a given). Of course, any appeal and 'true' resolution will be a time after the election; but maybe we can fool/confuse some of the public to see this as a 'rea'l issue (as Polin is a 'real' person versus typical contrived politico); certainly give ammunition to our friends in the media (rule #29, a corollary of rule 28: never admit to the close incestous ties you have to media such as marriages, relatives, spouses, all deeply connected to Democratic operatives). But of course, the national media will provide the proper non-partisan perspective on all this. Just like they energetically did with John Edwards.

Beware the 'unqualified woman governor'! So unqualified she is causing major panic on hard left blogospheres (go read some of the vicious stuff there which the main stream media does not convey but takes leads from to 'investigate; how Palin's husband 'really the fathered Trig with his daughter'' (sick) - we demand to see Governor Palin's DNA & ameotic fluid reports, etc..

Why don't more people run for higher office you ask? Unless they conform to 'correct' norms, they will be destroyed. Thank heaven's the political machines of Philadelphia, Chicago, St Louis, etc are insulated from this becasue they generously fund 'community organizers' & offer election day 'walking around money'- it's a great country Amerika (slip there we mean America>see rule #15)

[da]

Based on the democrat responses, it would appear Rush was right. I guess that is why the dems always have him in their sights. He seems to know them better than they know themselves.

McCain/Palin 08

[John Quimby]

BTW...

As a committed Liberal I have to say that I respect Rush Limbaugh and must acknowledge that the Blogosphere owes a great deal to the current status of political debate in America to him.

I don't agree with Rush and that doesn't seem to bother him.

Sounds like Democracy to me.

[McCain Is Bush]

Pill Popper Promotes Promiscuous Pregnant teen's Parent.
Perfect! Political Puff Piece.

[bernj]

Rush should be in jail with his druggie friends. He will find love there for sure.

[Anthony]

Too bad Andrew Malcom's photo is just a head shot. I would love to see the color of his GOP cheerleader's outfit.

[Hans]

Seriously, the liberals don't know what hit them? Is Rush and the Republican base so out of touch that they think their "no big government," "tax cuts for the uber rich", "the media is out to get us" rhetoric is really what this election is about? Man, what country have I been living in the last 8 years? The government is larger than ever before, economic growth and job creation have been historically low, and we have colossal failures like Katrina and rebuilding Iraq. How much more of these flawed policies do we need?

[jenny]

Obama writes his own speeches? Who knew?

[Andrew Burt]

Sounds like "Comedian" has been on the gear again.
Nurse!!!

[JT]

rush is a has been, gop are intolerant, insensitive, evil, racist, homophobic. let's open abortion clinics in elementary schools and jr. high, bush is an idiot, the iraq war is lost...it goes on and on, and the wacky left is always wrong, always angry and yet, always entertaining.

thank you for your attacks, thanks for the vicious bile, thank you for your hate.

apparantly gov palin has gotten under your skin. funny, as republican, i was shocked to know that the LAT is still in circulation but aside from that, i want you to know we don't hate obama, not at all. we just think he is too far left of the main stream. that's all.

McCain-Palin '08, sounds like a winner to me.

[Tracey Somerville]

Are we electing a homecoming queen or a vice president? Hard to tell from last night's speech. Only the uninformed would vote for the uninformed. Deplorable judgement on McCain's part. I don't know about you, but I don't really think it's appropriate to have a hockey mom potentially running this country. And I didn't need my graduate degree in political science to figure that one out...neither do you. Wise up McCain/Palin supporters. This is serious business, not student council.

[Tranny Chic]

She's pretty. I think I'll buy my Mary Kay from her. ;)

[phillip]

Did I miss the flip-flop? Rush said he likes Palin, but didn't read anything about McCain.

[tom]

Yep, Rush is a has-been.

A has been that just signed a 200 MILLION DOLLAR CONTRACT.

I hope I'm a has-been like Rush some day..

[Juliette Vaucaire, Esq.]

I'm a democrat and feminist but have to confess that Sarah is simply amazing... Not that I agree with her social views. Whoever came out with the idea of drafting her to be the VP candidate was brilliant. And maybe I suspect Cindy McCain may have had to do with it... Obama is dead! He dug his own grave when he ditched Hillary. I'm voting for McCain/Palin just to teach that chauvinist male a lesson. He does not deserve to be president.
Juliette Vaucaire, Esq.

[bluto]

I keep reading blog comments gushing about Palin... and I saw the speech, but didn't think it was brilliant at all. It's all filled with one-liners, no substance, and no future.

But now I know why some people are gushing.... because Rush told them to.

That's why they call them dittoheads.

Good thing Democratic registration is up this year, otherwise we'd be stuck with McBrilliant for president.

[Daniel]

I would like to point out, the Dem's and Obama/Biden and the followers are quick to say Sarah has no experience....can you all tell me what experience (Executive Experience, Foreign Policy Experience etc) has he got....NOTHING....he has not voted in the senate, never passed any laws nothing.....its all be words from him.....he wants to bring change to Washington, yet he selects a senator who has been in Washington for 30 years and is the does things the old washington way....

Sarah on the other hand has Executive Experience (thats one up on all candidates), she runs a state etc etc, has the highest approving rating of all senators and Govenors, is the head of the National Guard of Alask....

So tell me how is she inexperience, at least the Republicans haven't selected an inexperience person for the top job....