Is Rush Limbaugh the voice of the Republican Party?

Demand GOP leaders say where they stand on Limbaugh's fear-mongering

Rush Limbaugh recently called President Obama's economic recovery plan "forced reparations" and said that his goal was to put more people on food stamps and unemployment. This kind of racial fear-mongering isn't surprising coming from Rush, but recently he's been held up by other Republicans as a leading voice in the party, and most Republican leaders refuse to disagree with anything he says.

Is this what the Republican Party stands for? Republican leaders have remained silent so far, but it's time they speak up--please join us in demanding they say where they stand.

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Dear Republican Leaders,
I was shocked when I heard Rush Limbaugh say that President Obama's economic agenda amounts to "forced reparations." This kind of rhetoric attempts to divide Americans and stoke racial fear and paranoia by tapping into unspoken fears and assumptions about Black Americans. It also insults and demeans those of us who are Black Americans by suggesting that our highest priorities are reparations and welfare.
In recent months, one prominent Republican after another has recognized Limbaugh as a fellow national leader, and avoided disagreeing with anything he says. I want to know: do leading Republicans really agree with what Rush just said? Is this kind of racial fear-mongering a welcome part of the Republican party?
I want to know where you stand. Are you going to defend Rush Limbaugh's divisive, hurtful statements? Or will you publicly denounce his race-baiting and send the message that language like this is not what the Republican Party should stand for?
Sincerely,
[Your name]