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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

• Fast Facts

  1. Launched on: March 4, 2009CNN: Democrats' 'apology' Web site mocks Limbaugh (March 4, 2009)
  2. Hosted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign CommitteeCNN: Democrats' 'apology' Web site mocks Limbaugh (March 4, 2009)
  3. Received 250,000 hits in the first 24 hoursCNN: Democrats' 'apology' Web site mocks Limbaugh (March 4, 2009)
  4. Rush Limbaugh publicized the site on his website and showCNN: Democrats' 'apology' Web site mocks Limbaugh (March 4, 2009)
  5. It is believed Limbaugh's press for the site helped increase the trafficCNN: Democrats' 'apology' Web site mocks Limbaugh (March 4, 2009)
  6. Site allows users to compose a virtual apology letter to LimbaughCNN: Democrats' 'apology' Web site mocks Limbaugh (March 4, 2009)
  7. Users are able to chose if the letter is from RNC chairman Michael Steele, South Carolina governor Mark Sanford, or Congressman Phil Gingrey or Eric CantorDemocratic Congressional Campaign Committee: I'm Sorry Rush
  8. User can personalize the last section of the letter, which is labeled PSDemocratic 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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  Rush Limbaugh | Democratic Party | Republican Party | Michael Steele | Eric Cantor | Mark Sanford | Phil Gingrey | Timothy Kaine | Barack Obama | Obama Administration | Bank of Obama

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