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Governor Rauner Officially Opens 2016 Illinois State Fair > https://t.co/gGKFAmRSJo pic.twitter.com/zeGhZqdgbP
— WICS ABC 20 (@wics_abc20) August 12, 2016
posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 1:54 pm
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“Evelyn Sanguinetti she’s her enthusiasm at being allowed outside for the first time since April… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 1:55 pm
Hey Ray, ask who is the 7th grader in green trying to photo bomb this pic?
Comment by Give Me A Break Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 1:56 pm
The crowd support was underwhelming …
Comment by RNUG Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 1:56 pm
… shows …
Ugh.
“Caption?”
“I need to look excited so when I fall I can sue for a higher dollar amount… ” - Ole Slip and Sue
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 1:58 pm
“Gettin’ to show off my brand new Carhartts for this.”
Comment by thunderspirit Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 1:58 pm
Lincoln, yet again, chooses his company wisely.
Comment by Deft Wing Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 1:58 pm
“Welcome to Raunerworld!”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 1:59 pm
“After personally buying the Fairgrounds, Gov. Rauner reopened the facilities as a Right to Fair fairgrounds… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 2:01 pm
“Gilligan’s Island + 4H + X-Files”
Comment by atbat Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 2:03 pm
Slip and Sue Sanguinetti can’t help showing her excitement at being so close to slippery barns and to the ever dangerous, but extremely legally profitable, butter cow exhibit …
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 2:06 pm
Unbeknownst to Evelyn Sanguinetti, her scissors are safety scissors and won’t cut a darn thing.
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 2:09 pm
The governor doin’ what he does best.
Comment by Winnin' Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 2:09 pm
Excuse me, Miss? Yes, you in the tiara: any chance you’re from Palatine?
Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 2:09 pm
Evelyn Sanguinetti is all smiles as her waivers to be on the fairgrounds arrive in time for the photo op…
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 2:10 pm
All the pretenders.
Comment by Frenchie M Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 2:10 pm
Cow tipping blue ribbon winners
Comment by Rabid Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 2:13 pm
I don’t think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday. - A. Lincoln.
Comment by Six Degrees of Separation Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 2:15 pm
Why is Roy Orbison wearing a Hawaiian shirt?
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 2:22 pm
President Lincoln hides a strawberry milkshake under his hat for later schmoozing.
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 2:27 pm
Lt. Gov. before she realizes there are height restrictions on most of the rides.
Comment by Give Me A Break Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 2:28 pm
Finish line at the gelato shack
Comment by Rabid Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 2:29 pm
BVR: “This is all wrong. I came to Springfield to cut RED tape.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 2:30 pm
Lincoln: “So how’s that term limits petition thing going for you?”
BVR: “Well, like you said, ‘You can fool some of the people some of the time…’”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 2:32 pm
BVR: “Finally I can wear jeans and my cowboy shirt without snarky comments from Capitol Fax.”
Tiara Girl: “Kinda ‘dad jeans,’ aren’t they, Governor?”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 2:34 pm
“…and if I am lying, may God open up the skies and let an ocean of rain descend upon my fairgrounds.”
Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 2:36 pm
How many politicians does it take to cut a ribbon?
Comment by Tough Guy Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 2:37 pm
Latest line of cuts
Comment by Rabid Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 2:43 pm
“Lincoln, Guy in Canadian Tuxedo, Others Cut Ribbon for Celebration of State in Shambles”
Comment by MissingG Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 2:43 pm
OK, how about Mt. Prospect? Anybody? C’mon now, who wants to be in the Senate?
Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 2:49 pm
HBO - “Dad’s Home State” - Season 2, Episode 33
Two-Part State Fair Special.
Bruce leaves all his Governor costumes in the trashcan van, they are accidently given to Goodwill. Diana calls the Pritzkers for money to fund The Ounce, tell Bruce it’s a business decision. Diana’s state employee maps out the quickest exit routes at the Fairground. Lance takes selfies with fried food vendors, Goldberg finds Gov. Lingle’ parade whistle and twirling baton, begins practicing with both, “ck” emails towns to vote in the “We Love the State Fair” resolutions. Raymond Poe grouses about some many people on his lawn. Part 1 of 2. Comedy, 79 minutes.
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 2:51 pm
“Former Chicago Bear great Steve McMichael meets Abe Lincoln and others at State Fair.”
Comment by Deft Wing Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 2:56 pm
HBO - “Dad’s Home State” - Season 2, Episode 34
Two-Part State Fair Special.
Bruce accidently gives Evelyn the right place and time for the Open the Fair ribbon-cutting, Evelyn brings waivers for the entire week just in case. Diana waits at the Mansion as rain begins to fall and drip from the holes in the Mansion roof. Diana’s state employee makes sure Bruce has the phony knee-high wading boots in the trashcan van. Lance tweets picture of rain gauges with sad face emojis. Goldberg brgins writing letters to all the local weather-people, “ck” emails history of rain at the State Fair. Raymond Poe grouses about all the rain on his lawn. Part 2 of 2. Comedy, 71 minutes.
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 3:02 pm
Next up on the Turnaround Agenda, turning around before the creepy Lincoln with an axe sneaks up on him.
Comment by Ron Burgundy Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 3:02 pm
She’s so tiny. In that green dress. And red hair. Are we sure she isn’t one of MJM’s lucky charms?
For once, Steve McMichael shows up to an event and he isnt the worst dressed.
Comment by Henry Francis Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 3:05 pm
Abe and the princess start the dance.
Mary Todd’s out of town.
Comment by A guy Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 3:09 pm
Why is skinny Steve McMichael standing next to the actor from Modern Family?
Comment by Jake From Elwood Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 3:19 pm
Duplication of effort.
Comment by NoGifts Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 3:32 pm
Evelyn’s excitement was short-lived upon learning there was no such thing as a “cow tipping” exhibit.
Comment by Jocko Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 3:55 pm
Cutting in line to get to the VIP bags
Comment by Rabid Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 4:01 pm
Who knew Columba Bush would be in town?
Comment by Brendan Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 4:04 pm
BVR- “who is this “Sanguinetti” person OW is always blogging about?”
Comment by JS Mill Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 4:16 pm
You can almost feel the energy coming off the picture.
Comment by zatoichi Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 4:21 pm
Rauner: If only those state employee wages and pensions were this easy to cut…
Comment by DuPage Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 4:22 pm
Mayor: “Hey Sara, get those scissors outta my back!”
Comment by Arthur Andersen Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 4:24 pm
“Make it quick, folks, we’ve got Rich Miller standing in cow dung and we don’t wanna keep him waiting!”
Comment by Arthur Andersen Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 4:28 pm
Did anyone happen to notice that all of the State Senators who represent Springfield are missing from the picture?
Is it true that certain groups (that are on the Gov’s naughty list) weren’t allowed to have an entry in the Twilight parade either?
Comment by Been there, done that Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 4:45 pm
What the nightmarish entrance to Hell looks like.
Comment by Dr X Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 4:49 pm
Quick to the Illinois constitution next
Comment by Rabid Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 4:55 pm
Bruce Scissorhands. Cuts R Me.
Comment by Winnin' Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 5:37 pm
“State is Closed ! Moose out front should have told you” .
Comment by NorthsideNoMore Monday, Aug 15, 16 @ 9:18 pm
Evelyn dives for the gold
Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Aug 16, 16 @ 7:34 am