Michael Savage Show, Presidential Run

PRESIDENT SAVAGE?

Talk Host Considers Run







Could the Savage Nation soon take over the White House?

According to NewsMax, syndicated talk host Michael Savage is seriously considering joining the ranks of those seeking the presidency in 2008.

Upon any declaration of candidacy, of course, Savage would be forced to give up his successful syndicated talk show.

Last week, we broke the story of Savage's profanity- laced tirade against his staffers, which mistakenly went out over the airwaves.

From the NewsMax report:

Michael Savage Mulls Presidential Run


Michael Savage, the nation's third-most listened to radio talk-show host, says he may leave his top rated show to make a bid for the GOP nomination for president.

"I know it sounds bizarre but when you consider the people running for the presidency, none . . . seems to be qualified," Savage told NewsMax in an exclusive interview.

Savage, based at the San Francisco Bay area's KNEW station, began his syndicated "Savage Nation" show in 2000. Today his network, Talk Radio Network, boasts that Savage is heard on over 370 stations across the country by 8 million listeners a week.

The controversial radio host packs a powerful punch in his three-hour daily show and can spark national news. Savage was credited with bringing the Dubai Ports World deal to national attention. The deal would have turned over U.S. port operations to the Middle Eastern company. A public outrage ensued, forcing Dubai Ports World to scuttle their plan.

Savage has also parlayed his loyal base into four consecutive New York Times best sellers, including his latest "The Political Zoo" — a satirical criticism of both Republicans and Democrats.

Savage, with his loyal listenership, says he can play an important role in the Republican primaries, gain critical support, and add to the planned debates.

"I would think that somebody who's not a politician might be a viable candidate," Savage stated, stressing that he would focus his campaign on his mantra: "Borders, language, Culture."

Back to Party Roots

Savage readily admits he has little chance of being elected.

Still, he's convinced he could help push the Republican Party back to its conservative roots.

"A non-politician who has a very large following, who is very conservative, and who believes in a simple message of borders, language, and culture has a great chance of electrifying the American people," Savage said, complaining the current flock of candidates are simply parroting "sound bytes."

Would Savage actually run? Your Radio Equalizer believes he would never give up his highly- lucrative talk show for a hopeless attempt at running for president. More likely, Savage is looking to drum up some publicity.

However, because he's exceptionally unpredictable, who knows?


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