Advertisers are ‘Rush-ing’ for the exits from Limbaugh

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

ThinkProgress is doing its usual fine job of monitoring Rush Limbaugh's radio sponsors, and finds that advertisers are "Rush-ing" for the exits from Limbaugh. According to a ThinkProgress count, at least 33 companies have dropped Rush.

ThinkProgress is collecting reactions from social media sites like Twitter and Facebook on Storify.

UPDATE: Krystal Ball, an MSNBC commentator and former DNC strrategist, has started a website called boycottrush.org at leftaction.com.

Why are advertisers "Rush-ing" for the exits from Rush Limbaugh's misogynistic comments?

The 90 second video below by she-conomy.com shows that female consumers make a majority of purchasing decisions in comparison to men.

70% of new businesses are started by women

85% of all brand purchases are made by women

91% of new homes

80% of health care

93% food

65% new cars

93% over-the-counter meds