SEIU embraces Limbaugh praise

Rush Limbaugh's recent hospitalization in Hawaii became an immediate debating point, with the radio host pointing to his excellent care as a sign that the system is "working just fine, just dandy," and liberals arguing that Hawaii's working system — with a strong employer mandate — looks more like the Obama model than does much of America.

Jessica Kutch, online campaign manager for the SEIU — a longtime punching bag for Limbaugh and the right — offered a particularly emphatic version of this argument just now, under the headline "Hell Freezes Over: Rush Limbaugh Loves Union Hospitals and Socialized Medicine."

Kutch pointed to the fact that he was treated at a unionized hospital, as well as to the features of the Hawaii system.

"Whether he realized it or not, Limbaugh was praising the care he received from union nurses in one of the country's most progressive health care systems. On behalf of the labor movement and health reform advocates everywhere, THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT, Rush!" she wrote.

Limbaugh, who has been released from the hospital, says he'll be back on air this week. So we probably haven't heard the last word on the subject.