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Limbaugh May Hold Key to McCain's Fate

Posted Sep 29, 08 2:50 PM CDT in Opinion,  Politics 

(Newser) – Rush Limbaugh may be John McCain’s best friend in the fight against Barack Obama, writes Zev Chafets in the LA Times. Vociferously anti-McCain during primary season, Limbaugh is now on board and can't be underestimated. "A lot of Limbaugh's critics dismiss him as a buffoon or a fanatic," Chafets writes. "These are people who don''t listen to his show."

McCain turned things around with Limbaugh, and with the GOP base, by picking Sarah Palin, writes Chafets, adding that the radio titan described his support of the ticket as "balls to the wall" in an email. "This is a very big deal," he writes. "A satisfied Limbaugh means an enthusiastic Limbaugh, and an enthusiastic Limbaugh could be the difference in a close race."
Source: Los Angeles Times

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A lot of Limbaugh's critics dismiss him as a buffoon or a fanatic. These are people who don't listen to his show. - Zev Chafets