I'm Sorry Rush

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  • I'm Sorry Rush is a website that was launched on March 4, 2009, by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Intended to mock GOP leaders for their recent apologies to conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh, the site allows users to compose a virtual "I'm Sorry Rush" letter.CNN: Democrats' 'apology' Web site mocks Limbaugh (March 4, 2009) Drop-down menus allow the user to chose what name they 'mistakenly' called Limbaugh, what comments were made and what comments should have been made, an explanation for why the said comments were made, who actually made the comments and finally a PS section that allows the user to type in anything they want.Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: I'm Sorry Rush

  • Background

    In recent weeks, Democrat National Committee chariman Tim Kaine has singled Limbaugh out as the leader of the Republican party and its politics, as well as the driving force behind "obstructing" President Obama's agenda in DC.CNN: Democrats' 'apology' Web site mocks Limbaugh (March 4, 2009) Remarks made by Limbaugh recently regarding a desire for the President and his administration to fail have allegedly been taken out of context, and Limbaugh does not feel like he should have to apologize for them.CNN: Democrats' 'apology' Web site mocks Limbaugh (March 4, 2009) POLITICO.com: Rush Job: Inside Dems' Limbaugh plan (March 4, 2009)

    I'm Sorry Rush was created in response to several recent apologies made by GOP leaders to Limbaugh about having publicly disagreed or criticized him. By linking Republican leaders with negative Limbaugh press, the intention is to persuade people not to tune into the Rush Limbaugh Show.CNN: Democrats' 'apology' Web site mocks Limbaugh (March 4, 2009)

  • Rush Limbaugh Quotes

    "What is so strange about being honest and saying, I want Barack Obama to fail if his mission is to restructure and reform this country so that capitalism and individual liberty are not its foundation?"—February, 2009, over wanting Obama to failCNN: Democrats' 'apology' Web site mocks Limbaugh (March 4, 2009)

    "The DNCC, whatever it is, they have a questionnaire up there. It's hilarious. I have to give 'em credit. You can see it right now at RushLimbaugh.com. It is a form letter where any Republican can send a note of apology to me. The note is an apology note to me, and you can fill in your name and the reason you're apologizing. It is funny. I had to laugh when I saw it last night."—March 4, 2009, in response to the new websiteRushLimbaugh.com: Rush to the President: Debate Me (March 4, 2009)

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