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* From state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit’s Facebook page

* The Question: Caption?

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 2:51 pm

Comments

  1. I am not HIS mother

    Comment by PoolGuy Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 2:54 pm

  2. “This is not the Mushroom you are looking for…”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 2:55 pm

  3. “Bruce Rauner’s PAC Chairman begins meeting with GA members to know their fears, weaknesses, and vulnerabilities…”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 2:56 pm

  4. Madigan’s vaunted “Ground Game” crew sends a staffer to work a local race.

    Comment by mcb Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 2:57 pm

  5. If this staffer disappoints him, Madigan can choke him with the dark side of the force.

    Comment by mcb Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 2:58 pm

  6. “We thought we would have a ‘Harry Potter’ Day in the district , but we couldn’t get the copyright, so we decided on ‘Stormtrooper Saturday’. Press ‘Like’…”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 2:59 pm

  7. These rauner ‘volunteers’ are really bringing a new vitality to the party!

    Comment by William j Kelly Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 2:59 pm

  8. “Rep. Kifowit, showing bi-partisanship, arrives at Rep. Ives’ ‘Boot Camp for Kids” and poses with Ives here…”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 3:04 pm

  9. The helmet came off only to reveal..Quinnocchio!

    Comment by Empty Suit Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 3:04 pm

  10. Dude be careful with that light saber!

    Comment by Empty Suit Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 3:06 pm

  11. Welcome to the Dark Side.

    Comment by Phenomynous Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 3:18 pm

  12. Please get this picture done before someone sees us.

    Comment by zatoichi Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 3:18 pm

  13. this is not the photo you’re looking for.

    Comment by Amalia Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 3:20 pm

  14. Brush and floss…or else.

    Comment by A guy... Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 3:21 pm

  15. …..is Obi Wan-Kenobi able to release Princess Kifowit from the confining grasp of the Imperial Storm trooper so she will finally answer my e-mail?

    Help me Obi Wan-Kenobi. You’re my only hope!

    Comment by anonymoose Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 3:21 pm

  16. That’s not a pillow!!!

    Comment by A guy... Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 3:22 pm

  17. Hi. I’m just here to change a lightbulb in your Stratton Building office. Will be outta here in a jif.

    Comment by LizPhairTax Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 3:22 pm

  18. After polling showed Speaker Madigan’s favorable/unfavorable ratings upside down in the 84th District, he came to visit Rep. Kifowit in this disguise.

    Comment by Jon Zahm Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 3:23 pm

  19. Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi; you’re my only hope.

    Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 3:24 pm

  20. you’re a constituent????

    Comment by bored now Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 3:25 pm

  21. We should of legalized medical marijuana a LONG time ago!

    Comment by justanolehippy Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 3:25 pm

  22. Don’t worry, I always root against Jedi’s.

    Comment by Brass Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 3:27 pm

  23. The Madigoons stopped by.

    Comment by fed up Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 3:28 pm

  24. Welcome to Aurora, where corruption and Dark Side is second to none!

    Comment by Brass Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 3:29 pm

  25. I always like to meet my constituents.

    Comment by Hit or Miss Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 3:32 pm

  26. One is from outer space and the other is a guy in a costume.

    Comment by Guy who whispers "tree"... Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 3:34 pm

  27. One is part of a diabolical Empire that rules with an iron fist…with a leader whose genius is fueled by controlling all around him…with The Force… and the other is a person dressed in a Star Wars costume.

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 3:34 pm

  28. just a typical caucus photo. they make em take the helmet off for the Blue Book.

    Comment by Michelle Flaherty Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 3:35 pm

  29. - Michelle Flaherty -,

    That was delicious!

    “Rep. Kifowit poses with one of Speaker Madigan’s apple orchard pickers.”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 3:38 pm

  30. OW, is that you?

    Comment by dupage dan Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 3:39 pm

  31. ===OW, is that you?===

    Nah, I’m usually Chewbacca, or an ewok…

    Plus my Stormtrooper costume is at the cleaners…

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 3:44 pm

  32. One is a clone of a person who is known for collecting bounties, settling scores, and ruthlessness. A person feared for tracking down the most elusive targets, and bringing them down for the right price, at the right time.

    The other is a costumed constituent.

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 3:52 pm

  33. Another run in with Regional Governor Quinn’s security detail hits makes news. Things were so much simpler when these guys just mowed Regional Governor Edgar’s yard…before the Rebellion.

    Comment by sangamon gop Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 3:54 pm

  34. Dem house staff forgets to change after a meeting with Emperor MJM and attending an event with the feeble minded representatives used to hide the Emperor’s true control of the State/Empire.

    He is later sent to southern illinois to work on campaigns never to be heard from again for his failure.

    Comment by frustrated GOP Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 4:00 pm

  35. Flip/Mitt Rauner rental field staff stumped in Aurora. Whitey Rauner announces retirement after meeting very talented Rep Kifowit.

    Comment by CircularFiringSquad Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 4:03 pm

  36. After a Star Wars photo-bomb was blamed for almost hurting her re-election, in the following GA, Ms. Kifowit filed HB 1978 banning any storm trooper masks with a lecherous, gray grin.

    Comment by anonymoose Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 4:05 pm

  37. “If you will not turn to the Dark Side… then perhaps she will…”

    Comment by Enviros-Anon Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 4:09 pm

  38. “After being ridiculed for his ‘Tom Hagen’ approach to all the members of the General Assembly, Gov. Rauner today ordered his Legislative Liaisons to portray a softer side to the Members…”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 4:12 pm

  39. “Aren’t you a bit tall for a politician?”

    Comment by Timmeh Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 4:12 pm

  40. robot look-alike from Daft Punk?!

    Comment by un_squezzed Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 4:14 pm

  41. For the first time in history, the State Fair judges declared the “Creepiest Eyes Contest” a draw.

    Comment by Former Titan Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 4:20 pm

  42. Continuing her reliance on 70’s & 80’s icons, Sheila Simon is seen with Rep. Stephanie Kifowit explaining to her why she would make the best candidate for Attorney General….I mean Lt. Gov….I mean Treasurer.

    Comment by OurMagician Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 4:22 pm

  43. She’s my Rep. and I’m afraid everything I want to say about this pic would get me banned for life.

    Comment by Big Muddy Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 4:24 pm

  44. (Pictured, L-R, Rep. Kifowit, Terrence Goggin)

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 4:25 pm

  45. guess these issues staffers have really changed their look……

    Comment by ok... Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 4:40 pm

  46. Rick Moranis was right. It’s too dang hard to breathe in one of these helmets.

    Comment by a drop in Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 4:54 pm

  47. Not enough pull to get Vader to the block party.
    Should have asked Madigan.

    Comment by Jake From Elwood Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 4:54 pm

  48. Is that an E-11 blaster rifle in your pocket or are you just happy to see me

    Comment by Farker Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 5:08 pm

  49. “Too Infinity and Beyond”

    Comment by modest proposal Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 5:13 pm

  50. One is a faceless character, no different than the next, in an ongoing story..,and is used as a pawn, by a leader far more shrewd and knowledgeable.

    The other is a person dressed as a Stormtrooper

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 5:22 pm

  51. OW for the win.

    Comment by Big Muddy Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 5:33 pm

  52. I guess Darth Vader was busy, so generic stormtrooper will have to do.

    Comment by Wensicia Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 5:41 pm

  53. Posing with a Madigan staffer. (Madigan is Palpatine)

    Comment by Wumpus Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 5:44 pm

  54. Who’s the blonde on the left?

    Comment by BehindTheScenes Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 8:58 pm

  55. She went to the “Dark Side” when she voted “yes” for unconstitutional pension reform.

    Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 10:04 pm

  56. Is that a light sabre or are you happy to see me.

    Comment by Rob Roy Thursday, Aug 7, 14 @ 10:15 pm

  57. Aren’t you a bit short for a HDEM-Trooper?

    Comment by siriusly Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 12:30 am

  58. So you WILL meet me with Luke and Han Solo for Drinks later after the Campaign gig??

    Comment by Just The Way It Is One Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 1:55 am

  59. This is my mom and yes, she loves Star Wars.

    Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 8:57 am

  60. The first known picture of a Raunerbot

    Comment by AFSCME Steward Friday, Aug 8, 14 @ 9:04 am

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