Happy Hour Vid: Rush Limbaugh Dances to Lady Gaga

Alex Eichler Feb 1, 2010
Few figures in American conservatism enjoy the stature or influence of radio host Rush Limbaugh, a high-ranking member of our own Atlantic 50. When Limbaugh speaks, people listen -- whether it's about the shortcomings of Obama's domestic agenda, the significance of Scott Brown's victory in Massachusetts, or the uncomfortable conflation of Judaism with the banking industry.

This past weekend, Limbaugh served as a judge at the 2010 Miss America pageant in Las Vegas. At one point during the preliminary proceedings, the judges were invited to bust a move to "Poker Face," Lady Gaga's thumping electro anthem of dancefloor alienation. In short order, Limbaugh (at left) made it clear that hot-blooded passion isn't something he leaves behind in the recording booth.


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