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.@GovRauner tells @KendallRepub: we are fighting for state's future #twill https://t.co/3DAObexpRb pic.twitter.com/7HvlzYrXK5

— Matt Schury (@KCRMatt) April 18, 2016

posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:17 pm

Comments

  1. I will save millions of dollars by abusing my job to lower taxes. let them eat cake

    Comment by Ghost Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:19 pm

  2. Every time a social service organization shuts down, I put their pin right here on my vest.

    Comment by chi Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:20 pm

  3. And chi beat me to it

    Comment by Nuke the Whales Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:21 pm

  4. “I am the Ghost of Illinois Future…”

    Comment by D.P.Gumby Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:21 pm

  5. 5 more pieces of flair and I’ll be employee of the month!

    Comment by Trolling Troll Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:22 pm

  6. You know what, Stan, if you want me to wear 37 pieces of flair, like your pretty boy over there, Brian, why don’t you just make the minimum 37 pieces of flair?!

    Comment by wolf Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:22 pm

  7. “We are fighting for the states future.”

    Who are? You and the Hell’s Angels? If what you have provided so far is “fighting for the future,” than it is not the future I want. At this rate, does this state have a future?

    Comment by Ducky LaMoore Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:22 pm

  8. Look, we’re ALL prisoners of Madigan’s war against the taxpayers in this state.

    Comment by Cubs in '16 Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:22 pm

  9. Look at me! I’m playing Boy Scout and Governor today!

    Comment by Keyrock Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:24 pm

  10. “So I’m gonna sell these here pieces of metal to raise some funds and then I’m gonna throw a bake sale.”

    Comment by been there Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:24 pm

  11. He’s still got that Local 150 pin. Guy’s got a sense of humor.

    Comment by Man with a plan Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:25 pm

  12. I’m serious, I got all the motorcycle owners votes.

    On a side note, seriously, Governor Rauner, is this the best you can do for the residents of Illinois, go out and dress up for Halloween?
    Sheesh!

    Comment by Union Leader Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:27 pm

  13. No, no, no! I’M Maverick. Goldberg is Goose.

    Comment by Cubs in '16 Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:27 pm

  14. “Feelings, nothing more than feelings
    Trying to forget my feelings of love … “

    Comment by Skeptic Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:28 pm

  15. Does anybody know where I can get a FEEL THE BERN pin? It will complete my faux “regular joe” vest.

    Comment by CrazyHorse Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:28 pm

  16. Every time I say” blame Madigan” I add another pin.

    Comment by pool boy Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:30 pm

  17. I may not be actually governing, but I am wearing the required 37 pieces of flair (ala Office Space).

    Comment by Ole' Nelson Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:31 pm

  18. Badges? I don’t need no stinking badges.

    Comment by Give Me A Break Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:31 pm

  19. Ya mean if I don’t start governin’ I gotta give back the vest? Awww!

    Comment by 37B Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:31 pm

  20. Sorry trolling troll, I posted before I read the comments. I guess you beat me to it!

    Comment by Ole' Nelson Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:32 pm

  21. Anyone here named William?

    Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:32 pm

  22. And I’m savin’ some space here on my vest for pins with the seals of CSU, EIU, WIU, and all the other state colleges I’m gonna kill…

    Comment by IllinoisBoi Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:34 pm

  23. OK, how about Bills? Any Bills in the House? Liam? Let’s try this another way. Who’s here from Oswego?

    Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:35 pm

  24. Wind proof, not bullet proof.

    Comment by A guy Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:38 pm

  25. I’m ridin’ the people if Illinois down the highway to Hell!

    Comment by Omega Man Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:39 pm

  26. ===”I am fighting to destroy the state’s future”.=== Better!

    Comment by XDNR Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:40 pm

  27. Sleezy Rider

    Comment by chi Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:41 pm

  28. I notice that the Governor’s vest includes a POW-MIA patch, which leads me to wonder, Is BVR a POW or is he MIA? Meaning, Is he just a prisoner of the war with Madigan, or is he missing in action as Governor?

    Comment by Get a Job!! Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:43 pm

  29. Lots of bikers use meth to destroy people’s lives. I destroy a LOT more lives by just being me.

    Comment by LBJ Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:43 pm

  30. Ever since I was a baby I couldn’t be pinned down

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:45 pm

  31. Vested interest

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:49 pm

  32. You’re wearing 37 pieces of flair. Rauner picked up TGIF Flair? http://www.cinemablend.com/new/TGI-Fridays-Got-Rid-Flair-Because-Office-Space-43515.html

    Comment by NoGifts Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:50 pm

  33. The more I think about “Sleezy Rider”, the more I think someone may have used it on a previous Rauner caption contest.

    How about “Governors of Anarchy”

    Comment by chi Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:51 pm

  34. The 1 percent, 1 percenter!!

    Comment by GOP Extremist Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:51 pm

  35. “If I get a pin for every college and university I plan to shut down, I’d have to get another vest. Minimum wage earners don’t need no stinkin’ degrees!”

    Comment by Wensicia Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:55 pm

  36. This is my cool tough guy costume. I also have a lumberjack costume, a cowboy costume, and a wizard costume.

    Comment by A Parent Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:56 pm

  37. “I really am a man of the people…… That’s what my leather vest with numerous pins says. Now, who would like a glass of Perignon?”

    Comment by Dale Cooper Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:57 pm

  38. Born to work night and day to solve the pension problem?
    No, that was the last guy.
    I was born to be wild, ride through town, and break things.

    Comment by Keyrock Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 3:58 pm

  39. Goldberg I thought you said talk to ken not Kendall?

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:00 pm

  40. Little too tall, could’ve used a few pounds….

    Comment by Blue Bayou Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:00 pm

  41. “Isn’t it obvious? If I didn’t wear this GOVERNOR patch, I’d be in the hospital by now.”

    Comment by crazybleedingheart Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:04 pm

  42. I know this vest looks goofy but my advisors say it will go over just as good as the $18 watch nonsense.

    Comment by illinoised Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:04 pm

  43. Nobody’s here from Oswego? Really? I find that hard to believe.

    Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:07 pm

  44. “Now all the Democrats in the room:

    Koom-by-yah..”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:14 pm

  45. He continues to perpetrate a fraud on the people of Illinois with his phony “regular Joe” routine.

    Comment by U-Turn agenda victim Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:14 pm

  46. You know what?

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:15 pm

  47. “I only wear this jacket on 80 degree days because it makes me look like I have muscles, unlike a certain girly-man Speaker.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:17 pm

  48. “Every time I visit a different city in Illinois, they give me a pin for my vest. Of course, visitin’ isn’t governin’, but the Raunerbots haven’t caught on yet.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:20 pm

  49. “Diana said black makes you look thinner. Z said if I looked any thinner, you wouldn’t be able to see me at all!”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:21 pm

  50. “Mr. Madigan and the pin manufacturers he controls…”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:22 pm

  51. “Has anybody seen my Indian Chief, Construction Worker and Cowboy?”

    – MrJM

    Comment by @MisterJayEm Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:22 pm

  52. “Glad you asked. I wear this jacket because I’m an honorary member of the Mayberry SWAT team.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:23 pm

  53. “Fellow One-Percenters, thank you for coming to this free seminar on How to Drive a State into the Ground for Fun and Profit.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:26 pm

  54. With all this flair on my vest, I am mistaken for someone who works at a minimum wage job.

    Comment by Huh? Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:30 pm

  55. Anybody know if Denny’s home? I think I’ll stop by and try to cheer him up with stories of all the horrible stuff I’m doing. Us repubs gotta stick together.

    Comment by isityouDB? Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:31 pm

  56. Still waitin’ on the apple pin.

    Comment by A guy Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:33 pm

  57. Well what really happens is that we tow the Harley most of the way. I ride in the suburban to stay comfortable. Ya know pickin bugs out of my teeth is no fun. We unloaded the bike a few blocks from here.

    Comment by Huh? Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:34 pm

  58. - 47th Ward -

    Well played, sir!

    I’ve been out of pocket most of today, so..,

    “Caption?”

    Kendall County needs to structurally reform where Oswego fits… He knows what I mean.. “

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:37 pm

  59. “Hey Goldberg gimme my biker hat and I’ll sing Macho Man by the Village People”.

    Comment by XDNR Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:37 pm

  60. Gov. Rauner is perplexed who Todd Vandermyde might be talking to at a nearby table…

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:38 pm

  61. Gov. Rauner looks on as Evelyn decides which table she will fall in front of for the best witnesses…

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:39 pm

  62. “Excuse me, sorry to interrupt. I have Cannoil here for a Bruce Rauner… “

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:40 pm

  63. Hope I didn’t just fill up with that damn 15% ethanol or my bike will run like s–t!!

    Comment by Otis Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:41 pm

  64. Bruce Rauner looks on as Tom Cross enters late with a visor crooked on his head and a golf glove hanging from his back pocket…

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:42 pm

  65. Of course we are fighting for the State’s future. We don’t want to share it with the 99%.

    Comment by Whatever Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:44 pm

  66. Gov. Rauner looks on as Jason Plummer goes table to table “meeting” everyone and shaking his head no at every turn…

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:46 pm

  67. “I know a few people who golf here, so in waiting to see who comes in the clubhouse… “

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:47 pm

  68. Rep. Anthony pretends he knows who Oswego Willy is by talking to someone’s nephew from Albuquerque New Mexico and giving Gov. Rauner the “high” sign…

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:49 pm

  69. Gov. Rauner pauses as he sees a gentleman with a t-shirt on that says “vote accordingly” wave at him with powdered sugar fingers..,

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:50 pm

  70. Now, before I bring out the “Good Old Boys” to sing “Rawhide”…

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:53 pm

  71. Gov Rauner is seen distracted as Lance Trover takes turns taking selfies with everyone to tweet how much Kendall County is Rauner Country..,

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 4:55 pm

  72. Goldberg I told you to stay on the back of the bike!

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 5:01 pm

  73. “My Harley is Union made but the vest was made in Bangladesh so that basically evens out. Now if only we could get Illinois workers to work for the wages like those Bengali kids we would really be on the right path.”

    Comment by Vegan Butcher Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 5:07 pm

  74. “I’m just visitin’ because you all are so misunderstood in Chicago, isn’t that right Birgitt?”

    http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-birgitt-peterson-trump-rally-met-0313-20160312-story.html

    Comment by crazybleedingheart Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 5:08 pm

  75. HBO - Dad’s Home State - Season 2, Episode 27

    Bruce decides to go to Kendall County, asks for voter ID lists, just in case. Diana goes to pick up Bruce’s two work suits from the dry cleaners, finds Bruce dropped off two Carhartt coats instead. Diana’s State Employee sends sabdwiches and drinks to the Legislative Working Groups. Lance tweets pictures of “Welcome to Oswego” signs, Goldberg writes a letter to Fox Bend Golf Course. Comedy, 59 minutes.

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 5:08 pm

  76. That’s why she fell for….
    THE LEADER OF THE SUPER-PAC!!!

    Comment by GOP Extremist Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 5:09 pm

  77. All I’m going to say is the Governor gives a real strong handshake, and he couldn’t have been nicer to our table…

    That’s all I’m going to say.

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 5:12 pm

  78. Gov. Rauner looks on as Rep. Batinick habds out “bat-cookies” disrupting the whole proceedings.

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 5:14 pm

  79. I like smoke and lightnin’
    Heavy metal thunder
    Racing in the wind
    And the feeling that I’m under

    Comment by zatoichi Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 5:14 pm

  80. “Now, Ms. Catherine Kelly is going to come around and have all of you sign the Turnaround Agenda Pledge… “

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 5:16 pm

  81. Son’s of biscuit eaters

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 5:17 pm

  82. Local 150 enters, interrupts Gov. Rauner when a member informs the Governor “Now youse can’t leave”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 5:18 pm

  83. Yes, I have an “Anybody but Madigan” pin

    Comment by TBone Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 5:18 pm

  84. Willy - it has been some time since we have had fun with Jason. Well done, not only on this, but all your captions.

    Comment by illini Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 5:19 pm

  85. - illini -, thanks bud. I do miss Jason…

    “Caption?”

    Gov. Rauner is confused as he looks out to see Carhartt coats that are actually looking worn…

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 5:24 pm

  86. “Hey! You in the vest! Yeah. I don’t care if you’re governor, get your bike out of the ballroom or we’ll move it for you… “

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 5:26 pm

  87. “They say I’m inflexible. That’s not true. I was gonna give a speech today about how we have too many units of government. Then my staff told me how empty this room be without the 4 tables full of elected officials. I’m givin’ the speech anyway, but the point is for a minute I just stood there, thinkin’ about compromisin’. Now, let’s get back to the subject. A smaller party needs a smaller government!”

    Comment by crazybleedingheart Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 5:27 pm

  88. “I just don’t know. I really don’t.”

    Comment by walker Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 5:30 pm

  89. I think this is when I stood up during the speech to go to the bathroom. It threw him, and later I felt really bad…

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 5:31 pm

  90. Pinhead

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 5:36 pm

  91. “And as long as I’m governor of this state, the International Mr. Leather Show will always be in Chicago…”

    Comment by wordslinger Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 5:39 pm

  92. It looks like the Governor has been hanging with the American Legion Riders. Many of the badges and pins that he is wearing are associated with the Legion and its affiliated groups.

    Comment by Anonymous Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 5:54 pm

  93. Governor Rauner pauses as he thinks he keeps hearing “Governors own” whenever he there’s a break in his speaking…

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 5:56 pm

  94. Gov. Rauner looks on as - Norseman - hands out stickers for some candidate that Rauner can’t figure out right now…

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 5:58 pm

  95. Gov. Rauner stops speaking as Strawberry Shakes are delivered for all attending from the Oswego Portillo’s…

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 6:03 pm

  96. I’m rollin’ blunder, pourin’ pain…

    Comment by Jocko Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 6:03 pm

  97. Sure would be interesting if you commenters were so colorful toward Madigan & Cullerton !

    Comment by Railrat Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 6:05 pm

  98. @ Railrat,

    You must be new.

    Comment by How Ironic Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 6:10 pm

  99. What’re you rebelling against, Johnny?

    Whaddya got?

    Comment by TinyDancer(FKA Sue) Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 6:26 pm

  100. The vest says it all: POW! MIA Governor!

    Comment by SURSorBust Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 6:26 pm

  101. “Gonzo! You got the bike shined up yet?”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 7:36 pm

  102. “Listen, Ms. Vinicky, quit yer snickerin’. If Rich Miller can wear that wacky tie-dyed shirt, I can wear my Guvernator vest.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 7:41 pm

  103. “I’m gonna ask one more time; has anybody out here heard of this guy Oswego Willy?”

    Comment by Arthur Andersen Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 7:44 pm

  104. “I’ve been talkin’ with my drinkin’ pal Obama and he gave me my own Predator drone. One more crack out of Oswego Willy and he gets a Hellfire through his bedroom window.”

    Comment by Omega Man Monday, Apr 18, 16 @ 10:23 pm

  105. Skirmishers running hither and thither
    Red badge of courage

    Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Apr 19, 16 @ 7:31 am

  106. Campaign medals from the war with madigan

    Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Apr 19, 16 @ 7:39 am

  107. Look at all these tiny arrows I’ve taken

    Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Apr 19, 16 @ 7:46 am

  108. Do my hands look tiny?

    Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Apr 19, 16 @ 7:49 am

  109. Look at my nice pins. I still go t have a clue what I’m doing

    Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Apr 19, 16 @ 7:49 am

  110. Goldberg pass that over here

    Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Apr 19, 16 @ 8:03 am

  111. Don’t drink the brown Kool-aid

    Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Apr 19, 16 @ 8:07 am

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