The speculation was all over this site today. Michael Steele called Rush's rhetoric "ugly" and Rush got mad.
It was only a matter of time before Steele backed down.
The Politico has the goods on Michael "Stands his ground" Steele:
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele says he has reached out to Rush Limbaugh to tell him he meant no offense when he referred to the popular conservative radio host as an “entertainer” whose show can be “incendiary.”
“My intent was not to go after Rush – I have enormous respect for Rush Limbaugh,” Steele said in a telephone interview. “I was maybe a little bit inarticulate. … There was no attempt on my part to diminish his voice or his leadership.”
And the glorious finale of the article:
Asked if he planned to apologize, Steele said: “I wasn’t trying to offend anybody. So, yeah, if he’s offended, I’d say: Look, I’m not in the business of hurting people’s feelings here. … My job is to try to bring us all together.”
Rush was right. Steele isn't the head of the GOP and should resign.
The leader has spoken.