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* I stopped by House Speaker Michael Madigan spokesman Steve Brown’s office yesterday and he asked if I would promote his annual SIU sports party, which has been renamed to honor the late Gene Callahan…
I wasn’t sure if I could, but said I’d think about it.
* We changed the subject to Aaron Schock’s political demise. Brown related a funny story about how he’d approached Sen. Darin LaHood in the Rotunda and told the congressional hopeful that he also lived in Schock’s district, has voted Republican in the last two primaries (there are no Dems to vote for in his local primaries) so he was thinking about running - as a Republican.
What did LaHood do? I asked.
He got a funny look on his face.
* And then a friend of Brownie’s, former House staffer and current lobster extraordinaire Liz Brown, sent me this today…
They’re not really cousins, but it’s a funny inside joke.
* The Question: Are you down for Brown? Take the poll and then explain your answer in comments, please.
posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:00 pm
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Most campaigns and political candidates seem phony and we still fall for it so why not be all about a real fake campaign?
Comment by Belle Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:04 pm
He’d make a good Republican.
Comment by VanillaMan Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:06 pm
I’m still undecided. Would he keep the office painted red or would he redecorate?
Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:06 pm
Washington, Ill., needs Steve Brown.
The red walls must stay as a cautionary tale. Besides, how many coats of primer would they need?
Comment by Dave Dahl Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:07 pm
“We want Aaron!”
Clap! Clap! Clap-clap-clap!
“We want Aaron!”
Clap! Clap! Clap-clap-clap!
– MrJM
Comment by MrJM Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:08 pm
Will Steve be getting his foreign policy advise from the Daily Egyptian?
Comment by Kerfuffle Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:16 pm
Steve Brown participating in the shenanigans of U.S. House GOP caucus would be comedy gold. I’m way down for Brown.
Comment by Wordslinger Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:16 pm
Down for Brown - His other Cousin Leroy stopped by and convinced me
Comment by x ace Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:16 pm
Steve Brown - A better Republican candidate than Aaron Schock since 2015.
Comment by Midstate Indy Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:24 pm
Rich - you missed your calling! Direct Mail is what you should do!
Comment by Ace of Mace Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:25 pm
Voted “for” him; at this time, just a gag-I think.
I am actually in Schock’s district. Don’t know much about some of the candidates mentioned. Thought LaHood would be a good choice, until I read some of the comments yesterday-was never a big fan of Schock’s-a little too far to the right for me, and from what I read, LaHood is even worse.
If Brown is voting Repub for the same reason that I do (no Democrats), then he would almost have to run as a Republican, wouldn’t he? Just because he works for Madigan doesn’t make him a bad person, and he certainly would be “in the know” more than Schock ever was…
Comment by downstate commissioner Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:26 pm
“Ask not what you can do for your country, ask what Brown can do for you.”
For the ad of Steve canvassing door-to-door in a UPS uniform, it is worth it.
Comment by Juvenal Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:26 pm
Down with the whole idea…what’s a spokesman for Madigan doing, living south of I-80 anyway?
Comment by Six Degrees of Separation Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:28 pm
Where’s OW?
Comment by downstate commissioner Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:28 pm
I’m down for Brown but, if elected would Madigan have to appoint a Republican to replace him? /s
Comment by Casual Observer Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:30 pm
I too live in the 18th district and take the R ballot in order to have ANY say in elections and would gladly vote for Steve! Say, how did this petition magically appear in my pocket?
Comment by Rayne of Terror Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:33 pm
Oh yeah, down for Brown!! Let’s give LaHood some real competition.
Comment by Nearly Normal Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:34 pm
Does Brown’s car have an accurate odometer? That’s a qualification now.
Comment by Illini97 Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:34 pm
“Brownie, you’re doing a heck of a job”
Sorry, couldn’t resist.
Comment by a drop in Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:35 pm
Steve Brown: He single handedly took on a tornado, and won. From Washington to Washington!
Comment by horse w/ no name Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:35 pm
Can he zip-line? What does he look like w/o his shirt? Can he tango?
Comment by D.P.Gumby Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:39 pm
NASCAR is way under-represented in Congress. Especially North of the Mason-Dixon Line.
I’m in.
Comment by Arthur Andersen Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:39 pm
Does he like Katy Perry?
Comment by Illini97 Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:40 pm
Illini97-LOL!! The next thing will be requiring a trackable GPS unit on all politicians’ vehicles…
Comment by downstate commissioner Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:41 pm
Im here…I’m doing some work and reorganizing something…
I’m all about it, the one thing My Party needs is some shaking up away from whatever we’re doing now.
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:48 pm
I think I just heard a crazed lunatic in Colorado yell “I (bleepin’) knew it!”
Comment by Juice Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:49 pm
Juice wins the Internet!
Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:50 pm
I’m down for Brown. Can he borrow Rauner’s carhart? It’d be the perfect compliment to a Nascar hat.
Comment by Boone's is Back Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:50 pm
When is the first campsign meeting?
Asking for “a friend”…
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:50 pm
Hope everyoe comes to the Saluki event today. Both to help the team and in memory of a great guy, Gene Callahan. See u at D H Browns today.
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:53 pm
===When is the first campsign meeting?===
Next week’s Saluki bash.
Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:54 pm
Hope everyoe comes to the Saluki event. Both to help the team and in memory of a great guy, Gene Callahan. See u at D H Browns on March 26th.
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:55 pm
===See u at D H Browns today.===
The 26th is next Thursday, not today.
Sheesh. He’s not even in the race and there’s already a political dirty trick being played.
lol
Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:55 pm
I live in the 18th and Brown certainly would get my vote over LaHood!
Comment by G'Kar Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 12:59 pm
I know this is a joke post but as a central Illinois dem it’s just a bit dispiriting that a top aide to the head of the Illinois democratic party can’t even get his boss to put forth any dem candidates in his district.
Comment by hisgirlfriday Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 1:08 pm
===Next week’s Saluki bash.===
Just enough time for yard signs and walk sheets to be ready for pickup…for “a friend”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 1:08 pm
===can’t even get his boss to put forth any dem candidates in his district===
Any Democrat who would be willing to run in that district is not worth the effort to convince.
Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 1:13 pm
I would vote for a republican for the first time in my life for Steve! If there is one thing that could fix the mess in Washington its Saluki power. I look forward to seeing many of our Saluki alums there as we toast to SIU and Gene!
Comment by prairiestatedem Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 1:14 pm
Brown for Congress - He’ll Be Fine
Brown for Congress - Saying and Showing Less is More
Brown for Congress - Spokesman for the 18th District
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 1:16 pm
This Saluki is way down…
Comment by Loop Lady Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 1:21 pm
Brown for Congress - Willing to Go That Extra Officially Sanctioned Mile
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 1:24 pm
Brown for Congress - NASCAR Tested, Rickey Bobby Approved
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 1:30 pm
Best idea since Kinky Friedman ran for Texas Governor! Friedman had a classic slogan: “Kinky for Governor. Why the Hell Not?”
Could work for Steve.
Comment by Ray del Camino Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 1:38 pm
I’m not endorsing Mr. Brown, I’m not going to do that. Today. That’s not my intent to endorse Steve Brown for the 18th District, although Steve Brown woukd bring an energy and vibrance that is lacking, but today I won’t be endorsing, probably the most qualified candidate for Congress in a generation, but I’m not endorsing, I want to make that as clear a possible.
I am, however, suspending an Exporatory Committee focusing on an 18th District candidacy as I feel there might be someone who can bring the gray confusion swirling around a red office. I’m not green with envy, no, it’s that the district needs a fighter that isn’t yellow. I’m not blue about walking away, this decision was clear, nothing too comfusing pretty black and white; the committee must be suspended. That is what I’m doing today.
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 1:49 pm
I need to see his abs first.
Comment by onfire Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 1:57 pm
*Pictures 13th Ward precinct captains doing field work in Dunlap.*
Run Steve Run!
Comment by Roamin' Numeral Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 2:14 pm
I can support him, but I’d rather he ran as a Democrat. We’ve already seen what the Republican can do.
Comment by Ugly Rumours Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 2:14 pm
We could use some “Good old fashioned fun” for a change!
Comment by Mama Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 2:25 pm
It would be great to have a Congressman who would double as his own spokesman.
Comment by Pot calling kettle Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 3:04 pm
I’m down for Brown’s, have been for years.
Comment by steve schnorf Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 4:35 pm
Steve Neal would be proud
1.katy is ok but martina mcbride is the cat’s meow
2 i own 2 carharts vests…and a hat
3. Off to do PX 90…with cigars and maybe a bud select
Comment by steve brown Thursday, Mar 19, 15 @ 7:07 pm
PX90 with cigars and a Bud Select? Got my vote, and I refuse to touch Budweiser!
Comment by Lynn S. Friday, Mar 20, 15 @ 1:20 am
Who does Steve Brown think he is trying to “worm in” on Darrin La Hood’s birthright? Darrin may not be the “man” that is father is, but he’s certainly more deserving than Steve Brown. It’s a good thing Speaker Madigan’s mouthpiece can’t be anointed when everyone knows that this seat belongs to LA Hood! Back off Brown before you end up as part of the Ray La Hood Bridge!
Comment by ventihot Friday, Mar 27, 15 @ 9:42 am