Rush Limbaugh Doesn’t Want Mediaite “To Be 100% Correct”

Yesterday I wrote a post speculating that Politico’s report that President Obama was the biggest recipient of BP cash was just the sort of easily politicized news story the cable sphere would jump on now that the Katrina comparisons were petering out. Specifically what I said was: “You can see where this is going…likely straight to Rush Limbaugh’s radio show.” Turns out I was right.

On his radio show yesterday Rush did indeed mention the story. Not only that he mentioned Mediaite.

During his time in the Senate and while running for president, Obama received a total of $77,051 from the oil giant and is the top recipient of BP PAC and individual money over the past 20 years.” Barack Hussein Obama, mmm, mmm, mmm. And there’s a website out there called Mediaite, and on their posting of this story: “You can see where this is going… likely straight to Rush Limbaugh’s radio show!” I didn’t make it the lead ’cause I didn’t want these guys to be a hundred percent correct. [Emphasis mine.]

Yes, well, we all have our 100% days (and not). Regardless: Hi Rush! Thanks for reading. Audio below.

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