Radio personality, bestselling author and conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh was front and center this month when White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel unofficially dubbed him the new leader of the Republican Party. More fireworks ensued a day later when GOP Party Chairman Michael Steele derisively referred to Limbaugh as "a performer"; amid new hubbub, he immediately retracted his statement. With the mainstream media and the blogosphere abuzz about the power vacuum in the Republican Party, we asked wOw Intuitive Peggy Rometo to weigh in on Limbaugh’s current state of mind – and what lies ahead for the controversial talk-show host.

wOw: How does Rush Limbaugh feel about his potential status as the future of the Republican Party?

Peggy: He relishes this role and feels justified in this position and thinks he is a natural choice. He’s glad the party has come around to acknowledge his worth. He believes that he is persuasive and has a recognizable name, and because of that, people will want to hear his opinion.

wOw: What is his leadership style?

Peggy: He finds it difficult to allow others to lead. He demands respect, yet doesn’t always give it to others. He can be obstinate to a fault in order to get in his own way; he knows how to manipulate people to get what he wants. He’s also a very strategic thinker; like a chess player, he knows how to think a few moves ahead. This impresses the people around him.

wOw: What are his leadership goals?

Peggy: He’s looking for a way to upset the Democrats with a new campaign that has bigger and better ideas. His attitude is, "We’ll fix the economy, with or without them." He wants to prove to the country that the Republicans are smarter than the Democrats, and are better equipped to handle the issues we’re facing.

wOw: Can the Republicans rely on Limbaugh to be their de-facto leader?

Peggy: My sense is that it will be a temporary position; he has been brought in to start up the engines and to provide unity to the group. This scenario reminds me of a vice president who steps in when the president leaves office, but is not re-elected. He will continue to be in the thick of it for the next few years, but his public role will be diminished come the last quarter of this year.

wOw: What is Limbaugh’s state of mind right now?

Peggy: He’s nervous, yet hopeful. I feel a sharp headache, which reflects his intense need to perform and make something happen. His fierce reputation for moving mountains is putting undue pressure on him. He feels he’s carrying a heavy weight on his shoulders — to create reform, pull the party together and find new resolution to old problems. He wants to live up to this goal, and to hold high public office. To do this, he needs to trust his instincts. He has pure motives and believes in his party.

wOw: What is the Republicans’ outlook?

Peggy: Behind the scenes, the mood is a bit desperate: "We need to get this together!" Yet there is also a hopefulness associated with the feeling of moving in the right direction. There are still battles being waged internally, but collectively, for now, there is a united front. In July, I sense that both parties will become more united as a whole, reminiscent of the weeks following 9/11. This will be a time when all politicians will work together to rebuild our economic infrastructure.

wOw: What is Limbaugh like to work with?