MO Democrats ask Speaker to abandon plans to honor Rush

JEFFERSON CITY A group of Missouri House Democrats have written a letter to Speaker Steve Tilley requesting that he abandon plans to induct Rush Limbaugh into the Hall of Famous Missourians.

News of Limbaugh's induction into the hall, which honors famous Missourians for their achievements and contributions to the state, broke Monday afternoon. Since then, Democrats have decried the idea, especially in light of the controversy surrounding Limbaugh's recent comments in which he referred to a Georgetown University law student as a “slut” and a “prostitute.”

Limbaugh issued an apology for his poor choice of words, but several companies pulled their advertising support from his radio show.

In a letter signed by 48 Democratic House members, Minority Leader Mike Talboy said Limbaugh is not worthy of being honored with a bronze bust in the third-floor rotunda of the Missouri Capitol.

"To date, inductees have been limited to those widely recognized for making positive contributions in their given field or who have otherwise achieved acclaim," Talboy said in his letter. "Mr. Limbaugh's brand of fame is best described as notoriety and the value of his contributions to the field of broadcasting are debatable."

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