Rep. Palmer on Passing of Conservative Radio Giant, Rush Limbaugh

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Rep. Palmer on Passing of Conservative Radio Giant, Rush Limbaugh

Birmingham, AL – Rush Limbaugh, conservative talk radio host and pioneer, has died at age 70 after a battle with lung cancer. Congressman Gary Palmer released the following statement:

"I join millions of Americans in mourning the passing of Rush Limbaugh," Palmer said. "I first listened to Rush in 1987, when I was still working for an international engineering company. I'd never heard anyone speak about the issues confronting our nation with such clarity. I really believe that Rush Limbaugh, in many respects, became a political mentor to me, as he was to millions more. Ronald Reagan may have launched the modern conservative movement, but Rush Limbaugh built it by speaking to tens of millions of Americans every week. He leaves a tremendous void, and it is now the responsibility of those he mentored to fill it. He will be greatly missed. Ann and I extend our deepest sympathy to the Limbaugh family at this difficult time and will remember them in our prayers."

Throughout his decades-long career, Rush Limbaugh was widely recognized as a transformative influence on conservative talk radio and news media. He hosted The Rush Limbaugh Show for over 32 years.

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