HOW TO REACH THE GOP'S BASE

I've had a hunch that wingnut radio was essentially good for revving up a large part of the GOP's base and now I get independent confirmation from a Republican (Via Politico):

A top McCain aide, recognizing the importance of having Limbaugh inside the tent spitting out than the other way around, goes further.

“He’s incredibly influential,” the aide said of Limbaugh. “He has an ability to move a large amount of people to rise to your defense.”

“Our first outlet of defense on something like the New York Times story [suggesting McCain had an affair with a lobbyist] is through Limbaugh and talk radio. It’s the vehicle by which you defend yourself to the Republican base.”