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* It’s a bit blurry, but here’s a photo taken by Amanda Vinicky of Gov. Pat Quinn and House Speaker Michael Madigan. “So close, yet so far away,” is Vinicky’s caption. A larger version is here…
posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 2:18 pm
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The Speaker finds his seat assignment slightly more entertaining than talking to an empty chair.
Comment by Yossarian Lives Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 2:25 pm
Both masters of the “great cover up”
Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 2:26 pm
To quote an old movie line, “Guess who’s coming to dinner?”
Comment by Silver Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 2:27 pm
Do not underestimate the power of the dark side.
Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 2:29 pm
Mr. Speaker, Please keep your eyes on someone else. I’m spoken for!
Comment by Foe Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 2:29 pm
That’s a pretty subtle bird the governor is flipping right there. Good catch Amanda.
Comment by Pedro Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 2:29 pm
His chair is 6 inches higher than mine — I’m overriding his gaming veto!
Comment by Anonymice Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 2:32 pm
A rare instance of the Governor being to the right of the Speaker.
Comment by Just the Facts Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 2:38 pm
Not taking any chances both decided to try and protect themselves from the rumored AFSCME groin ray…
or
As Dave Mathews began to sing The Space Between both Quinn and Madigan found the lyric “You can’t quit me so quickly” as something that made them both remember different times, times of carefree days, of gadfly and power, that made them both smile the knowing smile that only two can share who had grown apart.
Comment by OneMan Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 2:39 pm
“I know you are, but what am I?”
“I know you are, but what am I?”
“I know you are, but what am I?”
“I know you are, but what am I?”
“I know you are, but what am I?”
“I know you are, but what am I?”
Comment by Deep South Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 2:40 pm
Madigan, tauntingly: “Psst, Quinnie Boo Boo.”
Comment by Cheswick Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 2:41 pm
Hey PQ, my side’s the “party” side!!
Comment by Huggybunny Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 2:42 pm
As with all political sayings, “working across the aisle” has a differnt definition for Speaker Madigan
Comment by McLean Farmboy Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 2:44 pm
PQ - “I wonder if they are serving any food.”
MM - “What a putz!”
Comment by Kerfuffle Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 2:46 pm
“Hey buddy, got an apple?”
Comment by The Captain Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 2:47 pm
“Someone in this room … is not playing nice with Speaker Madigan … someone in this room is using his big ole tough ‘Veto’, acting all big … someone in this room, maybe you guys can find him … thinks he has a mandate …”
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 2:48 pm
“Pat, you ate the last chocolate chip muffin. Jerk. Just wait to see how many votes your next reform bill gets!”
Comment by Team Sleep Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 2:51 pm
“Psst Pat, psst Pat..your fly is open”
Comment by WazUp Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 2:53 pm
Madigan: “May you live to be 100 and may the last voice you hear be mine.”
Comment by Calhoun Native Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 2:54 pm
“You caused this chasm between us..”
“No, you did!”
“Did not, I said it first!”
“You did too, so there!”
Lady behind Madigan: “Am I gonna have to sit between you two?!”
Comment by Wensicia Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 2:55 pm
MJM, gently elbowing woman to his left: “Check him out. Check him out! He’s put himself into one of his trances again.”
PQ: “Snickers or a Hershey bar?”
Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 2:56 pm
(Lisa Speaking)”I dunno where I wil be on the Ballot in 2014 …”
“Can someone point out ‘Governor Pat Quinn’ … I have a Sign Truck double-parked outside, and his face is on it … thought he might want it moved?”
“As a union leader, it’s great to see all my friends, my ‘enemies’ … and there you are … Governor Pat Quinn … wave to everyone, will ya?”
“Hey Pat, how was that round of applause for Lisa sitting with you?”
“Thanks for inviting me to speak, but it seems SOMEONE here went over there time, so I have to end this now ….”
“Hey Governor, you will speak when I tell you … got it? … Hey! i’m talking to you.”
“Quinn, the AFSCME Lobbyist is speaking right after you … “
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 2:56 pm
“Psst Pat, psst Pat…can I borrow your Super 8 card?
Comment by WazUp Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 2:58 pm
“Hey Quinine, is that your truck outside with the billboard?”
Comment by WazUp Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 3:00 pm
Don’t you dare ask me to hug it out!
Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 3:07 pm
“On the Dr. Phil Show today, we’re discussing dysfunctional relationships. Our next guests . . .”
Comment by What planet is he from? Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 3:11 pm
“Hey, look at the Governor - he forgot to shave that side of his face again”
Comment by Siriusly Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 3:11 pm
“Pat … I knew it was you … You broke my heart.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 3:16 pm
“Hey Quinn … come January when John and I are ‘Veto-Proof’ … what will you do?”
“Hey Pat … Veto THIS!”
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 3:18 pm
“Quinn …QUINN! …You like apples? Pat, you like apples? …Lisa just got a Standing “O”, how do you like them apples?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 3:21 pm
MJM - “Hey, Napoleon, give me some of your tots”.
Pat “Dynamite” Quinn - “No, go get your own”
Comment by dupage dan Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 3:32 pm
From a distance…
Comment by Boone Logan Square Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 3:34 pm
Across the great divide. Just grab your hat and take that ride.
Comment by Boone Logan Square Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 3:35 pm
You’re so far away from me. So far away from me.
Comment by Boone Logan Square Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 3:35 pm
Chairs missing.
Comment by Boone Logan Square Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 3:35 pm
Invisible Obama sits with the Illinois delegation.
Comment by Boone Logan Square Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 3:37 pm
Pat - “Hey, Napoleon, give me some of your tots”.
MJM - “No, go get your own”
Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 3:40 pm
“I am so sick of that purple tie.”
Comment by Arthur Andersen Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 3:40 pm
“I am so sick of that purple tie.”
Comment by Arthur Andersen Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 3:40 pm
Psst! Governor! You’re supposed to sit over here!
Comment by Louis G. Atsaves Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 3:40 pm
MJM: “…and to think there was a glimmer of hope for a few seconds when that idiot was impeached. Who would have ever thought you would turn out to be just as clueless?”
Comment by Amuzing Myself Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 3:43 pm
Hey Pat! Just got polled on your job approval… guess what I put down?
Comment by Ron Burgundy Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 3:46 pm
Please tell me that’s a finger
Comment by Michelle Flaherty Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 3:57 pm
“Next year we’ll go for the pincer move and pass pension reform in spite of Republican support.”
Comment by Grandson of Man Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 4:06 pm
The Speaker at this event just told everyone that Rich Miller just posted the AFSCME ad about Governor Quinn.
Comment by 3rd Generation Chicago Native Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 4:08 pm
“(whisper)Psst …Psst … Pat … Pat! …I’m Batman”
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 4:15 pm
Madigan: “Do you always have to wear that stupid purple stripped tie?”
PQ: “Huh?”
Comment by Sinister Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 4:15 pm
Hey Gov., do you think those people in the green shirts know you are in this room?
Comment by Give Me A Break Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 4:17 pm
“Hey Pat … Rahm says, ‘Hi’ ….”
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 4:23 pm
PQ to himself: “I know he’s looking at me. I’ll bet he’s making another joke about my mighty efforts to activate the grassroots. I hate it when he makes fun of me. I’m the governor, darnit! He shouldn’t make fun of me!”
MJM to woman sitting next to him: “And that’s how you mess with somebody’s head.”
Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 4:24 pm
Speaker Madigan and others in the crowd look at a snoring Pat Quinn.
Comment by Norseman Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 4:29 pm
“I am so sick of that purple tie.”
Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 4:30 pm
“I am so sick of that purple tie”
Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 4:31 pm
“Just remember …’Governor’ … at some point … you ARE going to need me, you ‘guys’ always do …”
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 4:35 pm
“Pat … one thing I know … I was ‘here’ before you were governor … and guess what? … I’ll be right here … AFTER … you are governor …(pause) …enjoy the convention.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 4:40 pm
Where can we find a live feed of the Governor’s remarks to the Convention?
Comment by soccermom Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 5:16 pm
I gotta say, PQ just knocked it out of the park.
Comment by soccermom Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 5:53 pm
MJM:
“Hey, Pat, will Fenwick ever agree to play OPRF in football?”
“Hey, Pat, will Fenwick ever agree to play OPRF in baseball?”
“Hey, Pat, who’s the state baseball champ?”
“Hey, Pat, when’s the last time Fenwick beat OPRF in basketball?”
“Hey, Pat, what are you scared of?”
“Hey, Pat, do you like my corner booth at Wineberries?”
PQ:
“Going to be a long confession at Ascenscion tonight….”
Comment by wordslinger Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 6:08 pm
Listen to him, sitting by himself, humming “It’s a Small World”, and looking at me!
Comment by VanillaMan Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 6:29 pm
Madigan: “Stupidpeoplesaywhat”
Quinn: “What?”
Comment by VanillaMan Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 6:32 pm
Hey he does look like Chris Matthews
Comment by Mike an Ike Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 7:02 pm
Havin’ some fun now, aren’t we Pat!
Comment by JimBo Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 7:43 pm
==“Hey, Pat, do you like my corner booth at Wineberries?”==
C’mon, there’s no soy served at Wineberries.
Comment by Boone Logan Square Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 7:49 pm
“Hey Pat, want me to teach you how to Huskie?
Are you going to cry?”
Comment by wordslinger Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 7:50 pm
“Pat, you’re on your way out and I’m in for life. Doesn’t it stink to not be me?”
Comment by Grandson of Man Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 7:52 pm
Hey Pat… what is the real reason for vetoing the gambling bill? Did you miss the meeting on IL needing more revenue?
Comment by Mama Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 8:02 pm
–C’mon, there’s no soy served at Wineberries.–
Boone, in the world BC (Before Children), I lived down the street when it was one of only three bars in Oak Park. It was on the path from the Lake Street El (Green Line) to home. Somehow, I had to stop in most every day.
I never thought to ask for soy, believe me.
But the governor is a regular, and those of us who know him and like him, can see that he’s a lucky and happy man in good company when he’s there.
Salud.
Comment by wordslinger Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 8:28 pm
We’re not going to apologize for staying at the Holidome and having a pool party this afternoon. It was your choice to stay at the no-pool Motel 6.
Comment by Quizzical Tuesday, Sep 4, 12 @ 10:31 pm
@soccermom -
I missed Quinn’s speech, but I’m hoping Rich will have it later for us.
Comment by Yellow Dog Democrat Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 7:56 am
Madigan, wondering aloud: Poshard/Hutchinson 2014 has a nice ring to it.
Comment by Michelle Flaherty Wednesday, Sep 5, 12 @ 6:26 pm