That mixed legacy for Limbaugh has led some in the state to question whether Limbaugh is the sort of person who should be honored with flags being lowered to half-staff.
Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags lowered to half-staff through Friday on all Colorado public buildings to honor the 500,000 Americans who have died from COVID-19.
Rush’ Limbaugh’s legacy is more complicated than any caricature. He was a gifted showman but unfortunately enabled those with microphones to supplant traditional political leadership.