Exit polls show signs that Limbaugh's minions turned out for Clinton [View All]

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http://rawstory.com/news/2008/Exit_polls_indicate_Limbaughs_minions_turning_0506.html


Rush Limbaugh would like little more than to see Democrats Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama keep fighting each other for at least the next month, if not until the Democratic Convention itself.

Before the Texas and Ohio primaries in early March, the conservative talker began encouraging listeners to cross over and cast ballots for Clinton in Democratic primaries. At the very least, he figured, the Democrats would keep fighting each other and let GOP nominee John McCain float above the fray. In perhaps his most optimistic scenario, Clinton would grab the nomination, giving the right another crack at one of their favorite foes in a general election campaign.

Limbaugh dubbed his scheme "Operation Chaos," and plenty of signs were emerging Tuesday evening that it was working, especially in Indiana, where Clinton appeared headed for a slim victory. Exit polls conducted by the major news networks showed an unusually high number of Clinton supporters planned to vote for McCain in the fall and felt the former first lady did not share their values.

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