A Missouri bill proposed by some Republican lawmakers to designate a day for the late Rush Limbaugh is receiving some pushback from Democratic House members.
Kansas City Democrat Ashley Bland ripped the bill claiming that Limbaugh verbally attacked “Black people and other people of color.”
The bill was added to a proposal that would also honor Black Missourians George Washington Carver and Buck O’Neil.
Republican Rep. Sara Walsh, a supporter of the bill, lauded Rush for his courage and talent.
“Rush demonstrated courage to speak boldly and encouraged his listeners and viewers to reach for their dreams and to push onward beyond the naysayers and discouragers that we all encounter in life,” Walsh said.
Limbaugh died of complications from lung cancer on Feb 17. His syndicated radio show continues to air on hundreds of stations around the country utilizing guest hosts and Limbaugh’s wisdom from the past.
The day that would be designated as Rush Limbaugh Day is Jan. 12 which is his birthday. Limbaugh was born in Cape Girardeau.
The bill must pass the Missouri Senate before it moves on to the governor’s office.
