Missouri GOP Chickens Out, Cancels Rush Limbaugh Day Because of Angry Democrats

Earlier this month, we reported that the Missouri House of Representatives had passed a bill in an attempt to create “Rush Limbaugh Day,” which would honor the late conservative radio host every January 12th, his birthday.

It appears, however, that the measure will not be signed into law, as on the last day of the recent legislative session, lawmakers gave final approval to a bill that leaves out mention of Limbaugh.

‘Rush Limbaugh Day’ scrubbed from bill on new Missouri designations https://t.co/tknOMIB4jB

— St. Louis Post-Dispatch (@stltoday) May 18, 2021

It is surprising to see this happen, as the Missouri State Senate is comprised of 24 Republicans and only 10 Democrats, so it should have been an easy passage.

The House in the state has 111 Republicans to 49 Democrats and the state also has a Republican Governor, Mike Parsons.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that other designated days did pass, particularly focusing on former black elected officials.

From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch:

“Hazel Erby Day,” in honor of former St. Louis County Councilwoman Hazel Erby, is poised to take place Sept. 22.

The legislation also designates March 26 “Pioneering Black Women’s Day” to honor former state Sen. Gwen Giles, the first Black woman state senator in Missouri.

May 1 is poised to be known as “Walthall Moore Day,” for the first Black member of the Missouri General Assembly.

In addition to those days, other surviving state designations include making April “Limb Loss Awareness Month,” the first Friday in May “Law Enforcement Appreciation Day,” Aug. 31 “Random Acts of Kindness Day,” and Nov. 30 “Mark Twain Day.”