Campaigns Quote by Rush Limbaugh
![“You look forward. You don't go punitive. It's very small-minded to do that. There's campaign rhetoric, and then there's stuff that you actually do," and you're thinking, Snerdley, "He was never gonna prosecute her, just like they didn't prosecute [Richard] Nixon. If anybody was ever gonna…” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/018/rush-limbaugh-28_campaigns_you-look-forward-you-don-t-go-punitive-i_121334.jpg)
“You look forward. You don't go punitive. It's very small-minded to do that. There's campaign rhetoric, and then there's stuff that you actually do," and you're thinking, Snerdley, "He was never gonna prosecute her, just like they didn't prosecute [Richard] Nixon. If anybody was ever gonna prosecute anybody, it would be the Democrats prosecuting Nixon."”
About This Quote
Political rhetoric often masks selective enforcement; the speaker suggests that partisan bias determines who is prosecuted, not consistent legal standards.
In simple terms: Law is applied unevenly for politics.
Key Takeaway
Partisan bias in justice.
Themes
politics
law
bias
media rhetoric
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
political commentary
analysis
When to use this quote
- public reaction to high‑profile investigations
- media analysis of legal outcomes
- debates over impeachment
Key Concepts
institutional corruption
selective enforcement
Practical Applications
- Cross‑check claims with independent legal records
- Promote transparent prosecutorial guidelines
Questions to Reflect On
- How does partisan framing affect public trust in justice?
- What safeguards can reduce selective prosecution?
A Different Perspective
The statement oversimplifies complex legal decisions and may ignore legitimate procedural differences.
![“Let me tell you what's really delicious about this [Donald] Trump announcement they're not gonna prosecute. They're also saying something else. They're saying, "No, we're gonna help [Hillary Clinton] heal."” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/eca/rush-limbaugh-28_announcements_let-me-tell-you-what-s-really-delicious_2781512.jpg)
![“[People] look at [Donald Trump] not prosecuting Hillary [Clinton] as maybe, uh-oh.” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/90d/rush-limbaugh-28_clinton_people-look-at-donald-trump-not-prosecut_2577742.jpg)
![“[Donald Trump] says that he doesn't want to hurt the Clintons. He's now saying he might not pursue prosecuting Hillary 'cause he doesn't want to hurt the Clintons.” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/949/rush-limbaugh-28_causes_donald-trump-says-that-he-doesn-t-want-t_2042058.jpg)
![“Let's not forget something on this prosecuting Hillary [Clinton] business. It's not just [Donald] Trump supporters. Bernie Sanders supporters are gonna be among those who are not happy to hear this.” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/279/rush-limbaugh-28_bernie-sanders_let-s-not-forget-something-on-this-prose_1192015.jpg)
![“"Some human activity linked to climate change." That bothers me much more than whether or not we're gonna be prosecuting Hillary [Clinton].” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ca3/rush-limbaugh-28_activity_some-human-activity-linked-to-climate-ch_1092045.jpg)
![“[Donald] Trump is going to look into the notion of prosecuting Hillary [Clinton]. CNN has a graphic up , "Trump: Some human activity linked to climate change."” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c54/rush-limbaugh-28_activity_donald-trump-is-going-to-look-into-the-n_148375.jpg)
![“I guarantee you [Hillary Clinton] is smoking in humiliation over the idea that she needs to heal and that [Donald] Trump's the guy to do it. That was great.” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/702/rush-limbaugh-28_clinton_i-guarantee-you-hillary-clinton-is-smoki_4403.jpg)
![“The real leadership of the opposition is never, ever gonna do anything but continue to ramp up efforts to stop [Donald] Trump or destroy Trump.” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d7e/rush-limbaugh-28_effort_the-real-leadership-of-the-opposition-is_5653.jpg)
