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Friday, Aug 5, 2016 - Posted by Rich Miller

* It’s only August 5th, but the Republicans have already been airing TV ads against Democratic Sen. Gary Forby and Rep. John Bradley for 55 days.

* It’s only August 5th, but Gov. Rauner is already appearing in and paying for an ad touting term limits.

* It’s only August 5th, but some national pundits are already predicting a Democratic landslide.

* The Question: It’s only August 5th, but… ?

       

46 Comments
  1. - South of Sherman - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:19 pm:

    It’s only August 5th, but we’re already more than a full fiscal year in the red in Illinois. Shakin’ things up!


  2. - Casual observer - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:19 pm:

    But it’s also only 2016…sigh.


  3. - Rich Miller - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:19 pm:

    It’s only August 5th, but I’m already seriously considering not looking at my Facebook feed until election day.


  4. - G'Kar - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:20 pm:

    It is only August 5th, but the Cubs can still collapse.


  5. - MSIX - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:21 pm:

    “It’s only August 5th, but prepare yourselves now because ASFCME goes on strike in 26 days.” –@fakeGovRauner


  6. - Nearly Normal - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:22 pm:

    It’s only August 5, but voters are asking,”Is is November 9 yet?”


  7. - Bogey Golfer - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:23 pm:

    Alshon Jeffery (Bears) is already injured.


  8. - 47th Ward - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:26 pm:

    It’s only August 5th but the state is already almost out of cash for FY17.


  9. - Norseman - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:26 pm:

    It’s only August 5th, but Comcast just added 5 new cable channels to carry all the political ads that have been booked.


  10. - Nearly Normal - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:33 pm:

    Norseman, IF we could just put all the ads on special channels and enjoy regular scheduled programs, I could go for that!


  11. - Oswego Willy - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:33 pm:

    It’s only August 5th, but…I really should be back at school…

    Kasich lured me away from home just to save me from being alone

    He stole my heart and that’s what really hurt

    The “Morning News” when it’s “in your face” really shows your age

    But that don’t worry me none in my eyes they say anything

    I laughed at all of his jokes my “love” he didn’t need to coax

    Oh, Johnny I couldn’t have tried any more

    You lured me away from Trump, just to save you from being alone

    You stole my soul and that’s a pain I can do without

    All I needed was a candidate lending a guiding hand

    But you turned into a spoiler and mother what a spoiler, you walked them out

    All you did was wreck the week
    and in the end kicked Trump in the head

    Oh Johhny I couldn’t have tried anymore

    You lured me away from home ’cause you didn’t want to be alone

    You stole my heart I couldn’t leave you if I tried

    I suppose I could collect my thoughts and get on back to life

    Or steal the party’s playform and make a living out of stopping strife

    Or find myself a campaign taking a stand, that needs a helpin’ hand

    Oh Johnny I wish I’d never seen your face

    You made a first-class fool out of them

    But they’re blind and want more lemmin’s

    You stole my heart but I love you anyway

    John, I wish I’d never seen your face
    I’ll get on back home one of these days


  12. - AlfondoGonz - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:36 pm:

    It’s only August 5th, but we already have almost 400 homicides in Chicago.

    On a less morbid note, it’s only August 5th, but I have half my Xmas shopping done.


  13. - Oswego Willy - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:37 pm:

    It’s only August 5th, but… yard signs are popping up more frequently then dandelions


  14. - RNUG - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:39 pm:

    It’s only August 5th … 95 more days to shop for a politician that MIGHT represent you.


  15. - Former Titan - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:39 pm:

    It’s only August 5th, but Madigan!


  16. - Anonymous - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:39 pm:

    It’s only August 5th, but sports analysts have already warned Illini football fans to expect another losing season. No love for Lovie.


  17. - RNUG - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:40 pm:

    Rich, seriously, you need a countdown clock on the site … one until the next general election


  18. - Oswego Willy - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:42 pm:

    It’s only August 5th, but…Ken Dunkin is learning that his phone calls to Rauner are returned slower and slower


  19. - Oswego Willy - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:43 pm:

    It’s only August 5th, but…GOP GA members are being asked to renew their pledges to Rauner before the Labor Day.


  20. - Oswego Willy - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:44 pm:

    It’s only August 5th, but… Evelyn Sanguinetti still has time to sue the state for a personal injury if she tries real hard.


  21. - Norseman - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:45 pm:

    Nearly Normal, I’d even be willing to pay for the pleasure of having all political ads relegated to one channel.


  22. - Dome Gnome - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:47 pm:

    “It’s only August 5th, but I already miss The Owl.”


  23. - Norseman - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:47 pm:

    === It’s only August 5th, but…GOP GA members are being asked to renew their pledges to Rauner before the Labor Day. ===

    Rauner hasn’t cancelled Labor Day yet?


  24. - Jackie - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:48 pm:

    but….Robin Ventura still has a job?


  25. - Oswego Willy - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:48 pm:

    It’s only August 5th, but… Rauner’s Crew is up to May 2017 in routing statewide tours to avoid the end of session “craziness”


  26. - Fairness and Fairness Only - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:48 pm:

    It’s only Aug 5th 2016, but the Governor has already been campaigning for the 2018 election for the past 20 months.


  27. - Oswego Willy - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:50 pm:

    - Norseman -, LOL!

    It’s only August 5th, but… Rauner right now has staff referring to Labor Day as “Disappointment Day”


  28. - Oswego Willy - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:52 pm:

    It’s only August 5th, but… Rauner has purchased his Steelers Super Bowl tickets, because, “you never know”


  29. - A Jack - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:54 pm:

    It’s only August 5, but Blagojevich is planning his band tour dates.


  30. - Ducky LaMoore - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:56 pm:

    It’s only August 5th, but… I’ve already gained my holiday weight. (Nicotine-free Ducky is hungry….)


  31. - Oswego Willy - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:57 pm:

    It’s only August 5th, but…Speaker Madigan is gathering slightly ripened apples to store for the winter.


  32. - A Jack - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:57 pm:

    It is only August 5, but the joint Quinn / Rauner term limit petition drive will be getting underway soon.


  33. - Oswego Willy - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 2:59 pm:

    It’s only August 5th, but… Tony Periaca was seen at Home Depot buying pitchforks and Tiki torches by the dozen…


  34. - Oswego Willy - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 3:01 pm:

    It’s only August 5th, but… The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board has the page layout for their statehouse endorsements.


  35. - Oswego Willy - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 3:02 pm:

    It’s only August 5th, but… Rahm said he has plans on Election Night, thanks.


  36. - Oswego Willy - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 3:04 pm:

    It’s only August 5th, but… Brian Williams has a personal Election Day story that couldn’t possibly have happened to him.


  37. - Arthur Andersen - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 3:06 pm:

    It’s only August 5th, but I’ve already given away my Illini football tickets.


  38. - Oswego Willy - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 3:07 pm:

    It’s only August 5th, but… Chris Kennedy has reserved a private elevator to hide in after speaking on Election Nite


  39. - A guy - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 3:07 pm:

    It’s only August 5thm but…OW has already posted a month full of QOTD responses. lol


  40. - Oswego Willy - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 3:08 pm:

    It’s only August 5th, but… Vendors at the upcoming state fair are suing Rauner for this year’s payments.


  41. - A guy - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 3:08 pm:

    It’s only August 5th, but…the, the, the, Cubs are still in first place. Ouch!


  42. - Oswego Willy - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 3:14 pm:

    It’s only August 5th, but… If you’re going to clout a suburban kid into Payton Prep, you might be too late.


  43. - Oswego Willy - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 3:15 pm:

    It’s only August 5th, but… Farm and Fleet is having a sale on Fall Carhartt Barn Coats.


  44. - Oswego Willy - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 3:17 pm:

    It’s only August 5th, but… “Dad’s Home State” will begin filming the 2-part Thanksgiving Special


  45. - Anon221 - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 3:30 pm:

    It’s only August 5th, but you still have time to plan for either your defense or covert strategy for NATIONAL SNEAK SOME ZUCCHINI INTO YOUR NEIGHBOR’S PORCH DAY – August 8!!!

    http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-sneak-some-zucchini-into-your-neighbors-porch-day-august-8/


  46. - Oswego Willy - Friday, Aug 5, 16 @ 3:37 pm:

    It’s only August 5th, but… Bruce has called the Speaker and the Senate President to congratulate them on the Democratic statehouse victories and pledged to work with them for a better Illinois


Sorry, comments for this post are now closed.


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