Once and For All, Bill Maher IS NOT the Titular Head of a Major Political Party like Limbaugh Is

[RZM]

81. Sorry if I came off as rude

I reread my post and it was a bit too snarky and arrogant.

But anyway, I still disagree. Being an honorary house member is not a leadership title. Hell, Mike Tyson has an honorary doctorate from Central State University. It doesn't really mean much though. But the point is moot anyway. What matters is how much influence he wields in the party. And the answer is, a lot, title or no.

As I've argued before though, I think that's sort of an accidental situation. The actual Republican leadership is pretty weak. Hardly any Congresspeople are popular nationwide and Reince Preibus is pretty much unknown. The party also lacks a governor or presidential candidate that can serve as strong leader. So given the lack of alternatives, it's essentially Rush. Though I would argue it's less Rush himself and more the entire RW radio collective that's sort of like a Republican politburo.