Reply #12: Rushbo's Track Record...

[KharmaTrain]

He all but helped the Democrats retake the House by attacking Michael J. Fox in 2006. In the GOOP primaries he back Thompson and Rudeeeeeee...so much for the endorsement from the "golden microphone". Then his "operation chaos" was a dud and for all his haranguing and theatening, the GOOP gained votes in only 3 states over what they did in 2004...easily allowing President Obama to win the middle and the election. Good work Rushbo!

The GOOP has their political titties in a ringer here. It's not that Rushbo helps them win elections, but he's an influence on the primaries and the pocketbooks. He surely hurt Gramps McCain during the 2008 primaries (not enough to prevent him from winning the nomination), but little reported was how poorly McCain did during the final primaries after he had locked up the nomination...barely drawing in the low 70's. There was the Rushbo effect...but enough in some states and in certain districts that it could mean the difference in a close primary. Also, the GOOP is cash-starved...they can't afford to alienate anyone, especially a gas bag that has friends in high (literally) places. They've invested too much in this monster and now both can't control it nor have the ability to tame it.