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* Not long ago, I had some advice for Mayor Rahm Emanuel

And, finally, I told him he should probably go a bit easier on Gov. Pat Quinn in private. Emanuel got all up in Quinn’s face last year during a meeting over a Chicago casino and angrily issued some not-so-veiled threats.

Quinn’s favorite line when he feels disrespected is, “I’m the governor!” — usually bellowed when he’s pounding on a table.

He’s like Eddie Murphy’s character on the old “Saturday Night Live.” “I’m Gumby, damn it!”

Is a wide grin off the record?

* Apparently, he didn’t listen

Mayor Rahm Emanuel, known for his temper and willingness to go toe-to-toe, reportedly lost it with Gov. Pat Quinn in a recent phone call.

A political source with knowledge of the situation who declined to be named told Ward Room Emanuel is upset Quinn wants stronger ethics rules when it comes to gaming.

I seriously doubt that was the real reason why he got so angry, but whatever.

* At that same sitdown, hizzoner and I talked music for a little while. We both love this band, so this one’s for Rahm

I got so much to do, I ain’t got much time

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Jun 8, 12 @ 4:38 pm

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