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

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89. I didn't think your post was rude or snarky or arrogant. It was accurate

Limpy is not the "titular" head of the republican party (if one is using the word "titular" correctly). He may be regarded, I suppose, as a "titular" member of the 1994 freshman class of republican congresscritters (which is what was bestowed on him by the repub freshman at their retreat following the 1994 elections). Of course, that's not worth spit since by my estimate, of the 73 freshmen repubs congresscritters in 1994, all but around 17 are no longer serving in Congress and a not insignificant number left Congress (or a subsequent office) under a cloud (e.g., Ensign, Sanford, Foley). Come to think of it, limpy probably is a good titular head for that bunch of losers.

As for the repub party, limpy unquestionably has a lot of influence. But like you, I'm not sure it amounts to being the "de facto" leader of the part. But I also agree that it may come as close as anyone.