For as long as I can remember, my mom always had Rush Limbaugh’s EIB Network radio show blasting in our kitchen, sometimes at a slightly too loud volume. Although as a young child, I lacked the comprehension skills to understand the details of Rush’s talking points, I was always drawn to the passion and power behind his voice and words.
When I became an adolescent, I began to understand and believe in the conservative principles Rush espoused. I learned the government is not the answer to my problems. In fact the government often causes more problems than it solves. Too much government regulation stymies businesses and economic growth. I learned that we all have God given rights and freedoms, and it is our responsibility to use those freedoms to work hard and live with virtue. Rush taught me that America is truly an exceptional nation where anyone can achieve the American dream if they are willing to work hard and persevere.
He’s the reason I joined the conservative movement, and continue to persevere in an increasingly polarized political climate. I’m not alone, there are plenty of other ‘Rush babiesAMP’ out there, many of whom are in the conservative movement as well.
Former Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnanyAMP was a ‘Rush baby’.
1/3 Rush Limbaugh had unrelenting boldness to proclaim the truth. Watching his wit, passion, and willingness to hold the media accountable informed my entire career.
Growing up in Plant City, Florida, my dad would always play the Rush Limbaugh program in his pick-up truck…
— Kayleigh McEnany (@kayleighmcenany) February 17, 2021
2/3 My fellow classmates from my all girls Catholic school knew if they road in my car, we would be listening to Rush Limbaugh.
I am the definition of a “Rush Baby,” and it’s not just me. There are tens of thousands of us all across the conservative movement.
— Kayleigh McEnany (@kayleighmcenany) February 17, 2021
3/3 He has built a legacy that will endure for many generations to come and will continue to inform our country.
Thank you, Rush, for all you have done for this nation. The United States of America is better because of you.
— Kayleigh McEnany (@kayleighmcenany) February 17, 2021
Author and columnist Kimberly Strassel also tweeted about how she was a ‘Rush baby’
Growing up in rural Oregon, my dad had Rush on every day at his small business, and I’d listen. That makes me a Rush “baby.” Rush inspired millions to embrace politics, and think through debates. The U.S. lost a powerful voice today. Rest in Peace, Rush.
— Kimberley Strassel (@KimStrassel) February 17, 2021
Rush Limbaugh raised an entire generation of young conservatives, just like me. He inspired millions of freedom-loving patriots. Together, we must raise our voices, and continue to peacefully fight for the prosperity of our country.
Although taken too soon, I’m grateful for Rush’s tremendous service to our country, and I know his legacy will live on. So long, radio dad.
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Megan Marzzacco is a contributing editor for Americans for Limited Government.