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* Speaker Madigan chats with Gov. Rauner…
* The Question: Caption?
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:39 pm
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“Zero doesn’t stands for hero, Governor”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:41 pm
Would you like to build a snowman?
Comment by Ghost Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:41 pm
“Governor, you’ll be fine.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:42 pm
Had enough, son? No, I think you need a little more.
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:43 pm
“Governor, you don’t have a bad consigliere, you’re just a bad Don…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:43 pm
“Governor, I can count to 60. Can you?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:44 pm
“Well, Governor, I don’t have a cell phone…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:45 pm
“How’s the new House, Governor?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:45 pm
“Let’s get together with Diana and Shirley when this is all over in a few months.”
Comment by GA Watcher Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:46 pm
Look’s like you can smell what I’m cookin’ Governor.
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:46 pm
Hi junior, settling in okay?
Comment by relocated Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:47 pm
“A PowerPoint isn’t a Bill…Governor…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:47 pm
“You really don’t have a clue, do you?”
Comment by Kakistocracy Kid Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:47 pm
“First you’ll see what I can do. Then I’ll let my daughter clean up the rest.”
Comment by Ducky LaMoore Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:47 pm
“You been legislatin’ long?”
Comment by Old Shepherd Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:47 pm
“Tell Sandack he’s a funny guy. Makes me laugh…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:48 pm
“Never tell anyone outside the family what you are thinking again.” (Don Corleone to Sonny)
Comment by archimedes Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:48 pm
You missed my fundraiser big boy.
Comment by Give Me A Break Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:48 pm
You may be taller, you may have more money, but I have more hair “and” more votes.
Comment by HangingOn Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:49 pm
“Bet Montana looks real good about now. Oh well.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:49 pm
I’ve got something we can agree to work together on. Discriminating against independent candidates and keeping them off the ballot.
Comment by Jeff Trigg Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:49 pm
Governor: “June is almost here. We really should meet on my budget proposal soon…”
Speaker: “We just did. Good talk.”
Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:50 pm
Gov. Rauner, you appear to be lost. Governor, your office is inside the state capital in Springfield, Illinois. We are waiting for you to start working so we can wrap up the budget by May 31, 2015. Thank you
Comment by Mama Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:50 pm
Man, Rauner’s non-verbal cues here are telling, aren’t they? Definitely looks like he can’t stand Madigan, or at least what Madigan is telling him…
Comment by chi Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:52 pm
“Governor? You can have my answer now, if you like. My final offer is this: nothing. Not even the votes for the gaming bill, which I would appreciate if you would personally tell Rahm YOU blew up.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:52 pm
“Governor, you can address me as ‘Speaker’ or ‘Representative’. We’re not friends.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:54 pm
How’s that governin’ thing going? You’ve been at it for what…four months now?
Comment by Jocko Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:56 pm
“Gov, you look like an apple. You know what I eat for lunch every day?”
Comment by How Ironic Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:56 pm
“I can wait you out, Governor. Can you wait me out?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:57 pm
“Well, since you’re asking, I’d just take all that money and put in the fireplace and burn it. That’s my thoughts on your leverage…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:59 pm
No kiddin Bruce? I didn’t realize you were thinkin we could get this all wrapped up by May 31st. You musta learned how to count at Harvard. I took my math courses here in Illinois.
Comment by Skeptical Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:59 pm
Let’s try this again governor. Which number is larger - 71 or 47?
Comment by Chicago Cynic Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 2:59 pm
“It’s a shame Evelyn isn’t here, Governor, but I understand the underwriter won’t clear her for outside events…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:00 pm
“Co-Equal. Co-Equal. I don’t think it means what you think it means, Governor.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:01 pm
Governor: “I don’t lose.”
Speaker: “I don’t lose.”
Comment by School Finance Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:02 pm
“I asked Leader Durkin to join us, but I’ve got him busy, chasing his tail all afternoon, so it’s just us, Governor.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:02 pm
Is that a veto in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?
Comment by enoughalready Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:04 pm
“Don Barzini wants to set up a meeting with you. On my ground, so you’ll be safe.”
(I wasn’t close enough to hear which one said that).
Comment by Anon. Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:05 pm
“Gettin’ a bit interestin’, isn’t it Governor?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:10 pm
I’d like to buy the grey one. Good, very clean, low miles and one owner.
Comment by The Colossus of Roads Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:10 pm
M: What’s in your wallet?
R: What’s in your mailbox?
Comment by A guy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:10 pm
Is that your 2001 Chevy Cavalier parked over there? Looks sharp in silver.
Comment by nixit71 Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:10 pm
“Was this what your were ‘expectin’…’ … Governor?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:11 pm
“Y’know Governor…a tall man in a short suit is just wrong, so why not get off that soap box and join me for some food, drink and conversation. Vito’s got the limo behind that white shed…let’s go!”
Comment by Captain Illini Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:12 pm
Should we even be talking? It’s sunny out.
Comment by A guy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:12 pm
I’m surprised that you feel the heat, Governor. I feel perfectly cool.
Comment by Amalia Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:14 pm
“Governor, I’ve put your agenda items to a vote. Where’s my check?”
Comment by Wensicia Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:16 pm
“Well, usually I have two Saputo’s salads, but last night I only had one. And I ate at 6:30 instead of 7. Plus, I didn’t vote again yesterday on the floor. So, yeah, I’m feeling the shake-up for sure.”
Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:17 pm
Right now, it’s about 30. It’s about 60. Pretty soon, that’s gonna change.
Comment by Anon Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:17 pm
Are you planning to have your members vote for anything from your agenda this session?
Comment by Bluefish Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:17 pm
Let’s play Limbo. I start out lower and can go lower. Below ground if necessary.
Comment by A guy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:17 pm
Gee Mike, can you even vote “present” once in a while?
Comment by A guy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:19 pm
“You can stop with the peace-offering gifts. Just say what you mean, Governor.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:19 pm
“Governor, thanks, I love summer in Springfield…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:21 pm
“I can go all day, Governor. Sooner or later, you are going to need me.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:23 pm
MJM: Send your liaison over with your list of concessions when you’re ready to deal …
Comment by RNUG Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:24 pm
Rauner: “You’ve been transferred to personnel.”
Madigan: “To personnel? That’s for [expletive]”
Comment by Precinct Captain Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:25 pm
“That Ad you ran, ‘100 years of corruption’…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:25 pm
M: there can only be one
Comment by Veil of Ignorance Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:27 pm
“Cullerton and I have a bet. He says you you’ll go back on your word again, I say you’ll self-destruct before it gets that far. Who’s going to be right?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:29 pm
Dazed.
Confused.
Confused.
Dazed.
Comment by Cheswick Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:31 pm
“Governor, I’ll say, I’m impressed. You trained Sandack quicker than anyone thought possible…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:31 pm
“How’s the Illinois hedge-fund thing going? Maybe we could talk real-estate.”
Comment by David Starrett Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:31 pm
So, yeah…right now its about 30 and 60. Ten days from now it becomes 36 and 71. For you that’s a mountain, for John and me its a distinction without a difference. So, shall we dance?
Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:32 pm
“I just wanted you to know, Governor, we have a code name for you. ‘J. Gatsby’…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:33 pm
Having fun yet?
Comment by hakuna matata Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:34 pm
M: I think you’re going to some need summer schooling.
Comment by Veil of Ignorance Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:36 pm
“You don’t look like you’re having fun Governor. This is fun, governing’s fun, you’re not having fun, what’s wrong…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:36 pm
“Shake up? Isn’t that one of those lemonade thingy’s at the state fair? I am an apple man myself.”
Comment by JS Mill Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:38 pm
“Leverage. That’s fun. You keep thinking leverage.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:39 pm
Hey, it’s “Sonny at the Tollbooth” Governor Guy. Wassuuuuup?
Comment by LBJ Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:39 pm
I just have one question for you Governor. Have you ever been to Chebanse?
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:40 pm
R: King Me!
M: Checkmate.
Comment by Anony Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:41 pm
“Governor, things would be easier if some of your business friends used my law firm.”
Comment by Steve Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:41 pm
“This. Isn’t. Wisconsin.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:42 pm
“Those emails…from ‘ck’… man, we laugh, thanks for that.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:43 pm
“Got enough rope, or should I give you some more…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:44 pm
Does OW have a job?
Comment by Georg Sande Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:46 pm
Last time I saw a governor with his hands behind his back, he was wearing handcuffs.
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:47 pm
If a present vote is worth up to $8,000, how much for an “aye” vote?
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:48 pm
Trade you a real estate appraisal for investment advice.
Comment by walker Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:50 pm
“Governor, what’s it like to fail? You’re new at it, I know…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:51 pm
“If I were you, I’d turn around your agenda and try doing your job. But, I’m only suggesting this…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:52 pm
“If you’d like, I’ll try to get one ‘yes’ next time I embarrass your Agenda. Fair?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:54 pm
“About that $26 million you cut that surprised me…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:54 pm
“Cullerton wanted to be here but, oh who we kidding…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:57 pm
“Hey, you should have tossed the 400K our way, some bills would have passed. Now it looks like zip will happen. What a shame.”
Comment by Anonin' Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:58 pm
“Of all the governors I’ve served with, I’ve had to think the least when dealing with you. I thank you for that…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 4:03 pm
This picture would be better with two red elf hats.
Comment by Jake From Elwood Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 4:05 pm
“If you have no intention on governing, save me some time and just tell me Governor…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 4:06 pm
“No, I’m enjoying watching you try, Governor…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 4:08 pm
Madigan, Rauner Exchange Knock-Knock Jokes
Comment by Juvenal Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 4:08 pm
M: “I guess I really do need to look up to you. How tall are you, anyway?”
Comment by Anon Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 4:08 pm
“Governor, what’s your favorite dish at Saputo’s?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 4:11 pm
I can assure you, Colonel Klink, there will be no escapes, surprises or funny business during the Field Marshall’s visit.
Comment by Quizzical Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 4:11 pm
Ron Burgundy @2:50 wins. Sorry, Willy. Just wish I was as witty as you guys all are…
Rauner doesn’t seem to be winning here, today.
Comment by downstate commissioner Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 4:13 pm
Walker, Thompson, Edgar, Ryan, Blagojevich, Quinn…I’d like to work with you but then I think, ‘he’s just another temporary occupant…’
Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 4:15 pm
“Is this the part where I say I’ll do whatever you want, Governor?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 4:15 pm
“Well, Governor, you want to leave the state yet?”
Comment by G Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 4:16 pm
“How about you and I go get a Portillo’s strawberry shake? It’s strawberry, right governor? Then I’ll tell you what I’m going to do, and explain why you can’t stop me…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 4:16 pm
recommendation to Willy:
henceforth the handle shall be:
“Machine Gun” Oswego Willy
Comment by zonz Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 4:17 pm
“I know you don’t care about the people aspect, Governor. The Democrats will care for you.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 4:46 pm
“That commute from Winnetka has to be rough. Lots of windshield time I bet. Smart use of your time, Governor.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 4:51 pm
You know Governor there have been some comparisons made to you and Blago. Just say’in.
Comment by XDNR Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 4:58 pm
You are pretty tall Governor! I am to short to not get vetoed Mike……
Comment by Union Pawn Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 4:58 pm
“Pat Quinn. Pat Quinn… Quinn wouldn’t even hire Evelyn as an Agency attorney, and you run with her? Wow. I never saw it coming, that one really, that one really got me.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 5:05 pm
“If I were you, I’d steer clear of New Jersey for a while…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 5:07 pm
“On behalf of all the restaurants, hotels, stores, movie theaters, golf courses, and bars in the greater Springfield area, thanks for not doing your job. You made their summer.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 5:12 pm
“Rahm keeps calling me, and calling me, ‘Help, help’. I told him to call you, Governor…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 5:16 pm
“Strike. Lockout. I don’t know, governor, I’d just try to get a contract… I might not be the best guy to ask advice on this…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 5:17 pm
“If you put it in bill form, sure I’ll look at it Governor, but a law banning every Union member in Illinois from working ever, I don’t think that’s even legal…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 5:20 pm
“You called them ‘Superstars’ Governor, I can’t help the snickering…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 5:20 pm
“At first I was worried about what your legislative agebda might be. Seeing you have no legislative agenda gives me more time to run your Turnaround Agenda language for votes. A ‘win-win’ for me…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 5:22 pm
You know, Governor, you don’t have to run statewide to gain this much power.
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 5:27 pm
“Between us, I had the GOP GA appraised at $14.6 million. I think you overpaid, but you own it, it makes you happy, so …”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 5:29 pm
Are you Bruce that this is the job you want?
Comment by Jon Lester Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 6:01 pm
Madigan Congratulates Rauner on Boosting Illinois’ Whine Industry
Comment by Yellow Dog Democrat Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 7:31 pm
MJM - Man he’s tall…like a tree…I wonder if he has an apple in his pocket.
R - I wonder if Jeb and Walker got my VP shaped edible arrangement?
Comment by Sick-n-tired Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 7:37 pm
Governor, you’re kicking my butt. When the third largest city in Illinois endorses your agenda I give in, let’s sit down and talk.
Comment by Truthteller Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 7:41 pm
“….after that, it goes to the Senate. And if they pass it, then, and only then, do you get to sign it and it becomes law.
Simple, right? Got it now?
No? Nothing? Too fast? Okay, let’s try again; you get someone to introduce a bill….”
Comment by Wordslinger Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 7:59 pm
“Governor. You said that like I work for you. Let me assure you; I dont…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 8:10 pm
First - I’ll eat an apple.
Then, I’ll drink your milkshake.
Finally, I’ll make you thank me for doing it, and have you beg me to do it again.
Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 8:33 pm
All that money, but can’t buy a clue…
Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 8:34 pm
You’re a good governor Bruce, said nobody ever.
Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 8:36 pm
I heard Lincoln County passed your Turnaround.
Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 8:37 pm
“You know I’ve been around a long time. I brought the state as low as it can go. Just for the sake of power of course. Do you really think you can turn around?”
Comment by The obvious Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 8:44 pm
You know, if you keep that sour look on your face, it’ll get stuck like that forever.
Comment by Huh? Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 8:44 pm
Did you know that if it wasn’t for unions, you’d be riding on a Gladius, instead of a Harley?
Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 8:46 pm
- Rich Miller - Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 3:17 pm:
“Well, usually I have two Saputo’s salads, but last night I only had one. And I ate at 6:30 instead of 7. Plus, I didn’t vote again yesterday on the floor. So, yeah, I’m feeling the shake-up for sure.”
LOL best one LOL
Comment by The obvious Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 8:46 pm
Mr. Turnaround, do you know about our Workaround Agenda?
Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 8:49 pm
Mike, recently someone was citing a “Tolerance” essay that Reinhold Niebuhr wrote in the 1960s for Collier’s Encyclopedia; in the essay he wrote:
The fact is that any commitment, religious political or cultural, can lead to intolerance if there is not a residual awareness of the possibility of error in the truth in which we believe, and of the possibility of truth in the error against which we contend.
Mike, I’ll be blunt: I just don’t buy it.
Comment by zonz Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 8:51 pm
Won’t someone think of the children and five teachers a huge payraise
Comment by Iea Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 8:52 pm
Yeah, Governor, $50 OW has 20 or more caption posts. No guts? Come on, Man.
Comment by Soccertease Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 9:15 pm
why do I think the Speaker would cut me the better deal on the over/under…
“Caption?”
“…sure I’d invite you along, Governor, but I’m heading to a 150 event…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 9:23 pm
Is that a real poncho, or is that a Sears poncho?
Comment by zatoichi Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 10:26 pm
I would vote for OW @ 5:29 or Yellow Dog @7ish! Folks have done a great job today!
Comment by Lynn S. Wednesday, May 20, 15 @ 11:38 pm