Limbaugh says he may not endorse anyone

NEW YORK, Feb. 15 (UPI) -- Conservative radio personality Rush Limbaugh says he sees no way he would support U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., the apparent GOP nominee for U.S. president.

He said he may not endorse anyone in this year's race for president.

Limbaugh, who temporarily moved his base from Florida to New York, insists that McCain is too moderate for his taste. His criticisms even led to a tongue-in-cheek "tentative decision" to endorse Democratic contender Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., The New York Times said.

Limbaugh listed nearly a dozen qualities he said he found admirable in Obama, including his stand on abortion rights and that he is "a tax-cutter extraordinaire." Then Limbaugh added that Obama would establish a college football playoff and offer free beer Fridays.

His point, Limbaugh said, was that Obama represented "a blank canvas upon which anyone can project their fantasies and desires."

Limbaugh told the Times he held out little hope McCain could sway him to his side and added, "It's entirely possible I will go the distance without saying I support a candidate."