The bigger the ego the harder they fall and Rush Limbaugh fell all the way today.
This was a very bad day for Herman Cain who made a classic mistake. He thought he could best good reporters given money and time, with a fine editor on their side, something that proves how arrogant Mr. Cain is, without cause. That Herman Cain dragged Rush Limbaugh down with him was clear during the wingnut’s show today. Watching Cain’s story unravel as the day wore on, El Rushbo was the other casualty, revealing him for the ignorant gas bag he is.
RUSH: Let’s do this Herman Cain story. I started out by talking about Clinton, and Bill Clinton must be laughing himself sick over this hit job from The Politico on Cain. And Cain now has denied it, without question. He has categorically denied any of this. But a story like this involving Bill Clinton, why, Clinton would be getting high fives, millions of dollars of campaign contributions from the NAGs. – Rush Limbaugh
Unfortunately for Limbaugh, Mr. Cain has been dialing back his denials all day.
Now NBC News has verified payment to one woman, too.
NBC News has confirmed that one woman received a settlement from the National Restaurant Association after complaining about inappropriate sexual conduct by Herman Cain. – NBC confirms one Cain accuser received cash settlement
John F. Harris, editor in chief of Politico and the man who shepherded this blockbuster, has not just vaulted Politico into a new sphere. Mr. Harris has helped change new media’s prowess. The online newspaper double sourced their story on Herman Cain, with Harris refusing tonight, in an interview with Lawrence O’Donnell, to say a word other than they got a tip, which led to three weeks of good, solid reporting.
When one of Limbaugh’s callers suggested it might have been a Republican who tipped the story to Politico Rush sounded genuinely surprised. He conceded it might be possible, but he was clearly flabbergasted.
The story has been circulating for a while way under the radar in Washington, D.C., according to reports on cable.
I know people are thinking of Mitt Romney’s team, which is entirely possible, because he’s got a deep bench of people who are out to win, but also who specialize in unearthing dirt on opponents.
It’s all guesswork, but whoever it is that tipped off Politico, I’d bet it was a Republican. Karl Rove? Who knows? But it’s not only possible, it’s the smart play for Republicans to get Cain out of the nomination fight, because he couldn’t survive this, not to mention his campaign finance problems also coming to the surface, in a general election fight.
David Axelrod could take these amateurs out without a plan.
Limbaugh’s unhinged, rambling, off the wall rant over Herman Cain gives you an idea of just how out on a limb he was today.
As the day unfolded, Herman Cain sawed it off.
Rush doesn’t think there is anything you can do to a woman that would possibly be called sexual harassment, something he calls whining.
I was thinking ( WHOA! that’s a dangerous thing ) , if you were to remake the Wizard of Oz, who among the current presidental candidate’s would play the various roles. Herman Cain is easy, the scarecrow ( ” If I only had a brain ” ). Romney is obviously the cowardly lion since he can’t face up to anything he says for more than a couple of day’s. The tin man would have to be shared by Rick Perry and Ron Paul ( ” if I only had a heart ” ) . Gingrich would undoubtedly be the wicked witch of the west ( ” How ’bout a little fire scarecrow, ah hahaha ” ) . You have to admit, there is a bit of a resemblance. Rick Santorum, without even having to act , is leader of the flying monkey’s ; I saw him fly once, it was right after a gay person touched him.
So you might be wondering who Bachman might be. Well this might come as a surprise but she would probably be the good witch. Why? you ask. Well, although the good witch is, you know, good, you can see where she probably wouldn’t like gay people and be just a little authoritarian. She still has that wholesome look though, like Anita Bryant. What about the man behind the curtain, well, he’s not a candidate, he’s a wizard. It’s Karl Rove! I know, you thought it was Obama; it was a close call. That leaves Huntsman; I guess the only role left for him is the sinister apple tree with an attitude. He’s so frustrated all he can do is fling rotten apples.
Oh, I’ve always thought it was Karl Rove as the wizard, especially on this one.
John Harris? Wasn’t he one of the more reliable Republicans at the WaPo at one time? If he’s the guy I think he is, then the GOP leadership just got rid of their Herman Cain problem.
Oh, yeah, baby, he’s the one. “Reliable” being the operative word here.
It’s also why I wrote with some clarity that it was a tip from Republicans, with my money on Rove, though Romney’s got a hit squad that would do David Axelrod proud.
So does anyone know who the anonymous sources really are? Sounds like a bunch of twisted crap to me. But, I wouldn’t expected anything less from the left.
Nice hit job by the liberals on Herman Cain.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA………… (pause for a breath)… hahahahahahahahahahah!
A fact is a dirty word to the liberal media. I laugh too.
“A fact is a dirty word to the liberal media. I laugh too.”
Hahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!
Dimbulb…we are laughing AT you not with you.
Remember what Colbert said…it’s well known that FACTS have a liberal bias.
I wish you were more funny, Suc. you’re just plain boring.
Much more likely that this dirty deed done dirt cheep was performed by an Elephant than a Donkey cjoblak. Team Obama would probably love running against the Herninater in the General. Axelrod would slice, dice and make Julian fries out of Pizza Guy and not even break a sweat.
It is only two months before the New Year and the first real votes, which means all the Republicans have entered the steel cage death match phase of the nomination process. In that ungodly mess it really does not matter who used the folding chair on old Herman, it only matters that Cain set himself up for the sucker punch.
That Rush got clobbered on the back-swing of that folding chair is only icing on the cake. A commenter who had two braincells to rub together would dive into the nearest foxhole and let the smoke clear before rushing to the aid of any of these Republican contenders.
It is going to get seriously ugly before the battered and bleeding “winner” of these proceedings is declared. That has nothing to do with those good-for-nothing, pinko, commie, muslim loving, bedwetting Liberals, and everything with the tendency of Republicans to rat-f**k each other with gay abandon.
The Republican field this year is really something else, dont even know what to say. Never seen anything like this… all freaks.
No kidding.
Avert your eyes young lass. It is about to get a whole lot uglier Isis.
So does this mean the gloves are off regarding Obama in 2012? He has already made history. Will Rove and Romney actually put up a fight unlike McCain? I think it is going to be a really ugly election.
American elections going back to the age of Jefferson have always been a brawl.
Republicans see the House staying red, with the Senate possibly going red. They see a chance to own Washington.
Why wouldn’t they pull out everything to make it happen?
You can bet team Axelrod will spare nothing to take the GOP nominee down. They play just as dirty as anyone.
The prize for whoever wins is the most powerful on earth.
it will be seven shades of ugly Sasha. Probably the ugliest election since the wretched excesses of the Gilded Age. You might want to stock up on crates of your favorite antacid; you’re going to need it.
Latest video from Herman Cain Headquarters shows the effects of the sexual harassment allegations and the possible campaign finance law violations:
http://youtu.be/lGX8uq1e4Mo
Rush is the sorriest excuse for a human being I have ever seen. As a believer in karma his is going to be spectacular whenever it happens.
I’m a believer in Karma, too, Lake Lady.
Can’t wait to see how this all going to shake down.