Sleep Train Derailed By Limbaugh

A number of wobbly advertisers suspended or dropped their advertising on the Rush Limbaugh Show due to the flap over Limbaugh's comments on Sandra Fluke. Limbaugh issued an apology last Saturday.

One advertiser, Sleep Train, tried to reinstate their ads but were told to take a hike by Limbaugh.

The Blaze reported today:

Rush Limbaugh has rejected an advertiser’s apparent attempt to reunite with his show after the company initially dropped its ads from the program following his remarks about contraception advocate Sandra Fluke.

The company, Sleep Train, calls itself “the No. 1 Bedding Specialist on the West Coast, and most recognized mattress retailer in the region.”

In an email to Sleep Train President Dale Carlsen (obtained by The Blaze), a representative of the show says that Limbaugh personally considered the company’s request, but denied it considering its public comments following the controversy.

“Thank you for your requests last week and this week to restart your voiced endorsement in local markets of The Rush Limbaugh Show,” the email begins. “Rush received your requests personally.”

“Unfortunately, your public comments were not well received by our audience, and did not accurately portray either Rush Limbaugh’s character or the intent of his remarks. Thus, we regret to inform you that Rush will be unable to endorse Sleep Train in the future.

“Rush appreciates your long friendship and your past support, and we wish you good luck in the future.”

On advertisers who dropped their advertising on his show, Limbaugh said on Monday:

It’s a business decision, and it’s theirs alone to make. They‘ve decided that they don’t want you anymore or your business.

Sleep Train is now finding that "actions have consequences."

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