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Speaker Madigan now taking questions after the Leaders Meeting. LIVE now at https://t.co/aVqeI3AgcY pic.twitter.com/gOlIF58kEq
— Blueroomstream (@Blueroomstream) December 1, 2016
posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 12:08 pm
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Madame Tussaud’s at its finest.
Comment by Casual observer Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 12:13 pm
“This is my game face!”
Comment by Magic Dragon Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 12:13 pm
“Maybe it’s time for some of that orange spray Trump and Boehner use.”
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 12:15 pm
Red noses are in season !
Comment by Lech W Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 12:15 pm
“It’s not the end of the world, what’s all the fuss?”
Comment by illinoised Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 12:16 pm
A Sox fan contemplates the possibility of Chris Sale being traded to the Cubs.
Comment by Keyrock Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 12:18 pm
“Why was I born with such contemporaries?”
-George Bernard Shaw
Comment by LakeviewJ Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 12:18 pm
This is what I look like after yelling for 60 minutes.
Comment by RNUG Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 12:20 pm
Madigan,staring, saying to no one in particular: “yes….at times like these I do fondly reminisce on halcyon days with Jim and George, Otto, and Len…..”
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 12:20 pm
RNUG - “yelling for 60 minutes”
I doubt the Speaker spoke much at all during the meeting. He was likely too busy listening. Listening in that room did this to his appearance.
Comment by Myopinion Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 12:26 pm
It’s worse than I thought…
Comment by 37B Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 12:30 pm
MJM doing a Mannequin Challenge.
Comment by Bogey Golfer Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 12:32 pm
The ghost of Madigan past.
Comment by Amalia Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 12:35 pm
A testament to the art of embalming.
Comment by Lippy the Squirrel Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 12:35 pm
“When Rauner speaks… the blood drains from my body… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 12:38 pm
“Listen, whoever comes to you with this Barzini meeting, he’s the traitor. Don’t forget that.”
Comment by Whatever Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 12:38 pm
“Not all of us go on trips and get suntans, I reminded the governor”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 12:39 pm
“You’ll be fine….”
Comment by columbo Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 12:39 pm
“After Rauner said ‘Then let it break’… I felt as you see me, drained that someone wants so much pain… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 12:40 pm
“Rauner wouldn’t let me have my apple… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 12:41 pm
This isn’t fun anymore
Comment by Almost the Weekend Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 12:45 pm
We knew he was a vulture capitalist. We didn’t know he was a vampire governor.
Comment by d.p.gumby Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 12:47 pm
I’am sick of this pop culture and instance gratification
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 1:20 pm
Michael the Red-Nosed Speaker
Had a very shiny nose…
Comment by IllinoisBoi Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 1:22 pm
And now for comments on the bill, we go live to Jacob Marley.
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 1:22 pm
“Michael, I am the Ghost of Christmas Past…”
Comment by lake county democrat Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 1:28 pm
Please, somebody, anybody, give the man a sun lamp for Christmas!
Comment by RIJ Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 1:35 pm
“Yeah, so I am playing the Scrooge character again in my church play.”
“Mmhmm, good questions, I really don’t know why they ask me to play Scrooge every year, but I am getting pretty good at it.”
Comment by JS Mill Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 1:36 pm
A red nose was cute on the Scarecrow…not so much on old Skeletor here.
Comment by Captain Obvious Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 1:38 pm
I always wondered if politicians were more vampire or zombie. This photo does not help in resolving the issue.
Comment by RIJ Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 1:39 pm
“I don’t know nothing about birthin’ no budgets!”
Comment by phocion Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 1:41 pm
I’m Mister No-Budget Christmas
I’m Mister No
I’m Mister Debt Lister
I’m Mister Tax Your Dough
They Call Me No Miser
Whatever I Touch
Turns to NO! in My Clutch
…I’m Too Much!
Comment by Ron Burgundy Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 1:44 pm
Goldie wants to rectify the constitution, I think it’s morally wrong
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 1:46 pm
“Ken Dunkin brought a new house and will be my next door neighbor”
Comment by Rocky Rosi Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 1:57 pm
“I’d like to answer your questions, but unfortunately I just woke up from a one-hour Nyquil nap.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 2:06 pm
From this point forward, it’s going to take more than an apple a day.
Comment by A guy Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 2:09 pm
You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch
You really are a heel,
You’re as cuddly as a cactus,
you’re as charming as an eel,
Mr. Grinch,
You’re a bad banana
with a greasy black peel!
Comment by Dog Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 2:18 pm
“Then he said the latest demand in his Turnaround Agenda is that everybody who meets with him has to wear a plaid cowboy shirt.
“And obviously I replied, ‘That is unacceptable.’”
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 2:21 pm
What are you talking about? I AM smiling!
Comment by Jocko Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 2:21 pm
“No, I don’t know where President Cullerton buys his argyle socks. You’ll have to ask him.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 2:23 pm
“For the final time, no, I do NOT know who wrote the Book of Love.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 2:25 pm
“Retire? Like when you put new rubber on your vehicle? Ha! That was a good one! I kill myself!”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 2:27 pm
“As I’m sure you can tell by my face, I have never genuinely enjoyed a meeting as much in my life.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 2:31 pm
“When he said he was going to twist my nose until I cried ‘uncle,’ of course I thought he was only kidding.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 2:38 pm
The wear and tear is becoming visible…
Comment by Loop Lady Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 3:25 pm
“I always thought we were here to govern.”
Comment by walker Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 3:32 pm
Is that Quinn on my shoulder?
Comment by walker Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 3:33 pm
“Madigan hangs his map to a budget solution on the wall.”
Comment by walker Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 3:37 pm
We’re just coming to blows over reform now
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 3:55 pm
The public is invited to are next meeting govenor said so
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 4:00 pm
Delay of game, waited to long to hike
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 4:02 pm
Read my lips no new taxes
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 4:05 pm
I just don’t know how the govenor is going to get the votes for his tax increases
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 4:14 pm
I just can’t believe this Governor doesn’t understand “compromise ” means MY WAY !!!
Comment by Railrat Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 4:20 pm
If you liked the last stop gap eight will be great
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Dec 1, 16 @ 4:34 pm
I just changed my name to Rauner,so I can make it the most hated name in Illinois
Comment by Rabid Friday, Dec 2, 16 @ 6:43 am
Let them eat cake boss is frosted, he will be out later
Comment by Rabid Friday, Dec 2, 16 @ 6:47 am
My nose walked into a doorknob. I’m coming back with treasurer to fix it
Comment by Rabid Friday, Dec 2, 16 @ 6:55 am
This ain’t no popularity contest for a poll position
Comment by Rabid Friday, Dec 2, 16 @ 7:08 am
You biscuit eaters afraid to ask for the turnaround saving number?
Comment by Rabid Friday, Dec 2, 16 @ 7:14 am
5% would be the time I paid attention at the meeting
Comment by Rabid Friday, Dec 2, 16 @ 7:26 am
The governor’s fuzzy math has me all shook up
Comment by Rabid Friday, Dec 2, 16 @ 7:32 am
Has anyone here head what the Rauner tax rate will be?
Comment by Rabid Friday, Dec 2, 16 @ 7:39 am
Happy holidays
Comment by Rabid Friday, Dec 2, 16 @ 7:44 am
Govenor thinks its funny to rub your nose in it
Comment by Rabid Friday, Dec 2, 16 @ 7:48 am
You think I look bad you should see the other guy
Comment by Rabid Friday, Dec 2, 16 @ 8:41 am