NEW : Limbaugh says Limbaugh 's apology shows Limbaugh is leading Limbaugh force . Steele earlier said he , not Limbaugh , is `` the de facto leader of Limbaugh Limbaugh 's focus is entertainment , he said . `` Yes , it is incendiary . Yes , it is ugly '' Steele backs earlier comments in which he said he hoped president failed .
NEW : Kaine says Steele 's apology shows Limbaugh is leading GOP force . Steele earlier said he , not Limbaugh , is `` the de facto leader of the Republican Party '' Limbaugh 's focus is entertainment , he said . `` Yes , it is incendiary . Yes , it is ugly '' Limbaugh backs earlier comments in which he said he hoped president failed .