Rush attempting to throw votes to Hilary

[Bob]

Rush encouraged his listenership to go out and vote for Hilary in Ohio – and I think it may have been just enough in the primaries to influence the outcome. Now I hear him saying that he wants to create havoc by doing the same thing with the primaries coming up … so, despite what you think of the guy, he does have some influence -- especially
with the election as close as it is he might be able to influence the outcome in some sates.

I don’t want Obama to be my president, but I don’t like the idea of Conservatives intentionally trying to screw around with the primary process. I think the same thing happened as well with McCain getting some traction from people who may have voted not for the guy they wanted, but to influence the nomination process to ensure that the least conservative won.

It’s not against the law, but how can it be thought of as ethical on either side?

[El Guapo]

I posted this in another thread but I (as well as many of my other friends and family) all voted for hillary even though we clearly plan on voting mccain come the presidency.

:p

[bronco militia]

Rush encouraged his listenership to go out and vote for Hilary in Ohio – and I think it may have been just enough in the primaries to influence the outcome. Now I hear him saying that he wants to create havoc by doing the same thing with the primaries coming up … so, despite what you think of the guy, he does have some influence -- especially
with the election as close as it is he might be able to influence the outcome in some sates.

I don’t want Obama to be my president, but I don’t like the idea of Conservatives intentionally trying to screw around with the primary process. I think the same thing happened as well with McCain getting some traction from people who may have voted not for the guy they wanted, but to influence the nomination process to ensure that the least conservative won.

It’s not against the law, but how can it be thought of as ethical on either side?


lol...politics and ethics is like mixing water with oil.Ha!

[ant1999e]

I think he should keep his mouth shut and worry about the republicans.

[bronco militia]

I think he should keep his mouth shut and worry about the republicans.

lol....so what do you think he's doing?

[TheDave]

I highly doubt this is having any measureable effect on the outcome...

Talk radio always says that the number of callers is usually 1% of their listeners... I would assume the number of henchmen that do the Host's bidding is probably 1-2% of that.

[Smiling Assassin27]

It's about opportunism, not ethics. If a Dem gets a clean shot at a Repub, he/she will take the shot, and vice versa. It's expected in this day and age where your power is determined by your unwavering loyalty to the party platform.

Politics in this country has regressed into nothing more than a cult.

[tsiguy96]

god help this country if mccain becomes president. or hillary. does anyone really want national health care?

[cutthemdown]

god help this country if mccain becomes president. or hillary. does anyone really want national health care?

Obama also for national healthcare right?

[Smiling Assassin27]

obama changes his words like he changes underwear--part and parcel to being a politician these days. he's used the term 'universal health care' on many occasions--another dream that cannot, will not, and should not come true.

[tsiguy96]

Obama also for national healthcare right?

unfortunately, but he isnt calling for garnished wages to pay for it like hillary is. hillary was saying once how people should be forced to have it, because young people htink they are invincible so they dont buy it. WHO CARES, if they dont buy it and something happens thats their fault. now if whole families CANT AFFORD it, thats different, maybe some proram to help pay with it (as if the govt doesnt give enough money out) but do not force all americans to pay for it if they dont want it.

[Bob]

It's about opportunism, not ethics. If a Dem gets a clean shot at a Repub, he/she will take the shot, and vice versa. It's expected in this day and age where your power is determined by your unwavering loyalty to the party platform.

Politics in this country has regressed into nothing more than a cult.

Sometimes a cult, other times a club -- but in either case connecting one's hope to a party seems small --- IF you dont call out "your own" when they screw up.

I wish I had a horse in this race -- but dont. All I know if I did -- and Thomson was running in a close race against McCain, and the Dem nomination was settled -- and they started giving votes to McCain -- it would really piss me off. So, I cant see how people feel it is ok to do it to those on the other side of the isle -- even if you think they would do the same. Screw Machiavellian ethics – it drags our whole nation down to hell.

[L.A. BRONCOS FAN]

It's about opportunism, not ethics. If a Dem gets a clean shot at a Repub, he/she will take the shot, and vice versa.

Does that mean you can point us to some examples of Dems registering as Repubs to vote in the GOP primaries?

[Dukes]

Does that mean you can point us to some examples of Dems registering as Repubs to vote in the GOP primaries?

You mean all those people from Mass driving to New Hampshire to vote in their primary? That's no different.

I doubt this has any real effect on the outcome of the primary, but what it did do is give Hillary a little momentum to continue her campaign. Which equals to more money spent by each candidate to use beating eachother up rather than focusing all their energy on McCain.

[Bob]

You mean all those people from Mass driving to New Hampshire to vote in their primary? That's no different.

I doubt this has any real effect on the outcome of the primary, but what it did do is give Hillary a little momentum to continue her campaign. Which equals to more money spent by each candidate to use beating eachother up rather than focusing all their energy on McCain.

But if the Dems go to a brokered covention -- I cant see how that helps the Dems. If the superdeligates choose Hilary over the popular vote I would pop a gasket if I were you. I dont see it happening, but if they are that arrogant, folks would have just reason to protest in the streets.

[cutthemdown]

But if the Dems go to a brokered covention -- I cant see how that helps the Dems. If the superdeligates choose Hilary over the popular vote I would pop a gasket if I were you. I dont see it happening, but if they are that arrogant, folks would have just reason to protest in the streets.

Not to mention if Hilliary feels shafted, she may then think her only shot at being President is for Obama to not do well. She won't want to wait 8 yrs.

[mhgaffney]

No matter who is elected -- it is not going to be "your president."

It's one issue you can just forget about.

[mhgaffney]

One of these days Rush will talk himself to death.

[TexanBob]

There was a CBS News exit survey the day of the March 4th primaries saying more Republicans crossed over and voted for Obama than voted for Hillary. I think the "Limbaugh Effect" is hogwash.

It didn't change the math equation of the delegates. Obama will go in with more declared delegates and having won more states. The trick will be how the Clintons will pull the rug out from under Obama at the convention and just how hard some of the Obama supporters, particularly the blacks, will take it when they realize the "brother" was held down by liberal whiteys - again.

What a great opportunity it would be for a *sane* third party candidate - if only we could find one.

[cutthemdown]

If Obama is the delegate leader and doesn't get the nomination I can't wait to hear Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson pop a gasket. Man that will be good stuff.
This is the only convention I have ever looked foward to. It's going to be fun stuff. Especially if the FLA and Mich delegates don't get a say. Oh man this is great. DEMOCRATS are certainly more entertaining when it comes to picking a winner.

[cutthemdown]

unfortunately, but he isnt calling for garnished wages to pay for it like hillary is. hillary was saying once how people should be forced to have it, because young people htink they are invincible so they dont buy it. WHO CARES, if they dont buy it and something happens thats their fault. now if whole families CANT AFFORD it, thats different, maybe some proram to help pay with it (as if the govt doesnt give enough money out) but do not force all americans to pay for it if they dont want it.

let's face it none of it will be happening because republicans will figure some way to stop it in Congress.

[L.A. BRONCOS FAN]

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[alkemical]

So they are playing survivor too! :)