A commenter made the point that tarring Republicans with Rush Limbaugh was similar to tarring Obama with every comment of Rev. Wright's.  Obama wasn't responsible for Wright's comments, and Republicans aren't responsible for Rush's comments.  I agree. 

However, a quick google reveals that in the last 10 days, Republicans have been publicly cuddling up to Rush.  Somehow, this strikes me as different from Obama's response to Wright.

Gingrey: Sorry. I didn't really mean all that, Rush. No hard feelings, right?

Rush provides safe haven for Eric Cantor

Eric Cantor in 2007: I heart Rush!!!

John McCain: I was against Rush Limbaugh before I was for him....

So, to recap: the party whip and the party's nominee in the last election are defending Rush.  Another apologizes for making a reasonable remark about Rush, and another "cherishes" Rush.  Tell me again why Republicans don't deserve to be linked with this doofus?