Political pundit and radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh auctioned off the letter sent to his boss by U.S. Senator Harry Reid condemning Limbaugh's use of the term "phony soldiers" to describe military personnel who oppose the war in Iraq.
The letter was signed by a total of 41 U.S. Senators.
The auction, which was conducted via eBay, ended at 1PM EST on Friday, October 19, 2007 with a final bid of $2,100,100 made by Betty Casey on behalf of the Eugene B. Casey Foundation of which she is a trustee. Limbaugh will match the donation.
The combined proceeds will benefit the U.S. Marine Corps - Law Enforcement Foundation.
Rush Limbaugh Letter News and Information
eBay: Original Harry Reid/Rush Limbaugh Smear Letter Auction
Official Rush Limbaugh Site: Harry Reid Letter PDF Copy
WARNING: Opens as PDF File Official Rush Limbaugh Site: Betty Casey Wins Smear Letter
The New York Times: "Limbaugh Sells Critical Letter for $2.1 Million" (October 20, 2007)
FOXNews.com: Rush Limbaugh Earns Big Money From Senate Letter Chastising Him (October 15, 2007)
USA Today: Bidding on Limbaugh's letter tops $2.1M (October 19, 2007)
WARNING: Pop-ups San Antonio Express: Bidding ends today on Limbaugh letter (October 19, 2007)
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