Word: Rush’s new bitch

By Thomas Wheatley Monday February 2, 2009 04:53 PM EST

Rush disses Obama. Obama disses Rush. Gingrey disses Rush. Gingrey begs Rush for forgiveness.

I would be honored if the drive-by media headlined me all day long: ‘Limbaugh: I Hope Obama Fails.’ Somebody’s gotta say it.”

— Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh on his Jan. 16 show

“You can’t just listen to Rush Limbaugh and get things done.”

— Pres. Barack Obama to GOP leaders on Jan. 23

It’s easy if you’re Sean Hannity or Rush Limbaugh  to stand back and throw bricks. You don’t have to try to do what’s best for your people and your party.

— U.S Rep. Phil Gingrey, R-Marietta, as quoted in a Jan. 27 Politico.com article about criticism of Obama’s economic stimulus plan.

I clearly ended up putting my foot in my mouth  and I just wanted to tell you, Rush, that I regret those stupid comments.

— Part of Gingrey’s lengthy apology on Limbaugh’s Jan. 28 radio show