NEW YORK (AP) — Rush Limbaugh has been Topic A in the political
world, with Republicans debating his influence on their party and
Democrats trying to elevate the conservative radio host to the GOP’s de facto spokesman.
The skirmish has cast a bright light on the GOP and its search for leadership in the Obama era. But the personality-driven diversion has deflected attention from the deeper problems the party faces.
Simply put, the public isn’t buying what Republicans are selling right now.
