THIS HAS PUZZLED ME FOR A WHILE

Talk radio gasbags can take very unpopular positions without any effect on their ratings.  Perhaps the most egregious instance is Sean Hannity's disgraceful behavior during theTerri Schiavo debate and I could name many others.  Last week, for example, Mark Levin tried to make the case that a Constitutional Amendment overturning Citizens United affects the free speech of ordinary Americans.  The people who most benefit from this ruling are those billionaires who can throw money at PACs in support of their favorite candidate, like this guy:

Adelson family gives more to pro-Gingrich super PAC
Posted by
CNN Senior Producer Kevin Bohn
April 20th, 2012
11:32 PM ET

Washington (CNN) - The Adelson family continues to be the major benefactor behind the super PAC supporting Newt Gingrich's candidacy, Winning Our Future.

While Nevada casino mogul Sheldon Adelson - who has donated $7.5 million to the group - did not give more in March, his wife Dr. Miriam Adelson contributed an additional $5 million last month, according to a report filed late Friday night with the Federal Election Commission. All totaled she has given $12.5 million and the family has given more than $20 million.