yes

it's as pathetic as it looks

(not an american here)
Doesn't Rush Limbaugh berate GOP regularly for not being fascist enough? I would imagine they aren't fond of him either.

Perhaps at the moment, with an insanely popular Democratic president in office, they want someone they know is good at berating people to make Obama look bad?

It's easy to make a speech against an enemy. Being better then your enemy? A lot trickier.

D.O.P.R

I would like to see hannidy in that seat... rush is a bit over the top

I've heard a lot about Limbaugh, and a little directly from him, and he doesn't seem to be the type to figureheading at all.

I won't put down the need for a bellcrier, but I'm not convinced that his talent for putting-down GOP opposition qualifies him for any role beyond that.

D.O.P.R

He can be a bit of a blowhard and a well he just goes off the deep end from time to time. I listen to him because the station carries him. I have to.

I say Hannidy because he is levelheaded but when latching on to a point he dont let go.

I fear Rush would be more of the "howard dean" of the GOP

oh god, Hannidy - prolly the most centered of either side...

Seems pretty level headed out of the media guys. The only other choice besides rush or Hannidy is Orielly or Beck is making big inroads but is a bit of a nutjob imho. There is also huckabee who is now on the show circuit and seems to be making sense. He would probibly be the best choice as he has experience.

Yes I work for mostly conservative media outlets so I sit and listen to this because I have bosses who could hear a gnat scream in a hurricane so the audio has to be PERFECT.

Well, you have to understand that the mainstream media(read: Liberal biased media), is calling him that, nobody else. Also, Rush has said on his program that he is not interested in being called that.

There has never been any type of talk of him taking any sort of official role as any sort of leader within the GOP. A lot of this comes from the fact that Obama took it upon himself to target Rush specifically because he doesn't like what he(Rush) says and doesn't enjoy criticism.

If there were to be such a move(and trust me, there will not) I agree with DarkHorse in saying that Hannity or even Neil Boortz would be a better choice. Rush has all the right ideas and would do well, his delivery of the ideas is just a bit over the top, and usually arrogant.

What's funny is how the MSM jumped all over the "Wanting Obama to Fail" comment that rush made, and completely ignored the context that it was said in, as to make Rush look bad any way they could. Journalism in this country has become a true joke and travesty.

Personally I wouldnt mind seeing huckabee lead. He has the conservitive media behind him and he has the political experience.

Amen to that!

Journalism isn't the only thing that has become a joke and travesty, but I think if I expounded too much upon that I'd be inciting some heavier discussion, and knowing the internet like I do, it would only lead to flames.

I personally dislike Limbaugh based upon everything I've heard from him and most of what I've heard about him. He does well as a bellcrier - vehemently bringing out issues or policies or perceived injustices for his listeners to take up arms against.
As I said, there is a role for him in that vein, but the angry club-wavers seldom make the best role-models. And even if he's not seeking a central position, the idea that he is becoming, or being perceived as a central figure leaves me less than comfortable.

D.O.P.R

I can respect your dislike for the man. Everybody is entitled to their beliefs and the manner in which they perceive things.

If it weren't for him sharing my ideas so closely and reporting on the things that I agree with, I probably wouldn't listen to him. He can definitely be an arrogant prick. He most definitely serves his purpose though in bringing attention to things that the MSM refuses to report on or admit.

Well heck, I'd prefer someone like P.J. O'Rourke take the reins of the GOP. THAT would be entertaining. :)