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Originally posted by Rudey
Rush was beyond influential actually in the Republican party. In fact many credit Rush et al. for creating a very strong media army to help conservatives and he was courted very heavily in the 90s because of it. Of course that was the 90s and not now.
Lebron is a basketball star. Big whoop. What is he changing or influencing?
-Rudey
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I don't disagree that he was extremely influential - as you said though, that was in the 90s, and his influence peaked during the time you're referencing. You're absolutely correct though, he may have been the most influential political figure at that time.
As far as Lebron - I think his influence lies in the fact that he is what's "next." He's succeeding Jordan as the next big sports star, but at the same time he's going beyond what Jordan did at the same age. Besides Tiger, there's not another American athlete that can compete with Lebron's name recognition and marketing influence.