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* AP…

Democrat Susana Mendoza was sworn in as Illinois comptroller Monday, saying bipartisan agreement is needed to get the state out of its fiscal crisis, but also saying GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner’s “turnaround agenda” shouldn’t be linked to passing a budget.

“I don’t think that the approach of tying non-budgetary related items to the budget has proved fruitful for Illinoisans,” Mendoza, 44, told reporters concerning Rauner’s priorities, which have ranged from term limits and a property-tax freeze to limiting some collective bargaining and lowering workers’ compensation costs. “I think all of those things independently should be standing on their own merits and should not be tied to the budget.” […]

“I will use the full power of my office to prevent Illinois’ hospitals, group homes, rape crisis centers and universities from going under,” Mendoza said. […]

“As I said during my campaign, I am here to be that independent, truth-telling fiscal watchdog that will prioritize … both the state’s fiscal and moral health,” Mendoza said. “If anyone from the governor on down tells you we can afford to bail out the big power companies but we have to bail on Illinois’ school children, I’ll be here to call their bluff.”

That last line closely echoed Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s criticism of the governor for backing the Exelon deal while vetoing Chicago Public Schools funding…

“The governor said he was going to sign a bill to bail out the utilities and then vetoed a bill that bailed on the children of the city of Chicago. That’s the way I look at it,” said Emanuel of a measure that raises electricity rates for consumers and keeps open two nuclear power plants.

* Anyway, let’s welcome our new comptroller…

posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:15 pm

Comments

1. “Hey, betcha wish you had a paycheck!” *rim shot*

   Comment by Cubs in '16 Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:19 pm

2. Ha, how ya doin’! Surprise, ain’t nobody gettin’ paid!

   Comment by Huh? Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:19 pm

3. You’re next Rauner

   Comment by Red knight38 Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:21 pm

4. “Evelyn!… Careful!”

   Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:24 pm

5. Goldie you got the guacamole

   Comment by Rabid Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:28 pm

6. Glad to see she got the talking points.

   Comment by Jackie Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:29 pm

7. Oh Susana
   These folks don’t work for free
   They’ve come to your inauguration with
   Unpaid bills and a plea…

   Comment by Cubs in '16 Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:29 pm

8. ===“I will use the full power of my office…===

   as soon as I figure out what they aren’t.

   Comment by A guy Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:29 pm

9. I gotta maintain a residence where?

   Comment by OneMan Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:31 pm

10. I get sworn in December 5th. Who knew??

    Comment by A guy Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:31 pm

11. Leslie sure seemed in a hurry to toss me the keys.

    Comment by A guy Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:32 pm

12. Good luck Susanna. Remember, you wanted this job.

    Comment by Responsa Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:33 pm

13. Madigan braces for Susana’s signature greeting–the ol’ pat and grab.

    Comment by Cubs in '16 Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:33 pm

14. Being sworn in as Comptroller - $3.5 mil.
    Surrounded by supporters and well wishers - $4,500
    Photobombed by Creepy Former Springfield Alderman - priceless

    Comment by Anonymous0.00 Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:35 pm

15. Cahnman!

    Comment by LizPhairTax Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:37 pm

16. “Just follow the pea under the cup.”

    Comment by walker Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:37 pm

17. “Aaron. Schock! You made it!”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:38 pm

18. Singing:
    “I never tire of it–
    Leading this merry dance.
    If you don’t mind having to do without things,
    It’s a fine life.”

    Comment by Keyrock Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:42 pm

19. “They call it the Comptroller because the legislators want their Comp, and I’m Trolling them about it!”

    Comment by Ron Burgundy Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:43 pm

20. Bend it like Mendoza!

    Comment by Amalia Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:44 pm

21. This is the job I’ve chosen

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:45 pm

22. “Ok. I’m here. What do I do now?”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:45 pm

23. No caption… I just love how Sam Chanman is in the back

    Comment by John Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:47 pm

24. I didn’t want to put a stop payment on the executive branch

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:47 pm

25. Monitor of Illinois moral health?? Ho Boy, have you ever stepped in it…..

    Comment by Anonymous Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:48 pm

26. Is jacket and Cubs t-shirt considered business casual or semi-formal?

    Comment by Ron Burgundy Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:49 pm

27. Much like the state finances, I’m in the red.

    Comment by Earnest Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:49 pm

28. “I wanted to make sure my dress matches the ink.”

    Comment by Dance Band on the Titanic Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:52 pm

29. “Look at all the protesters! Hey… Hello… I’m new here…”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:56 pm

30. Boss Madigan

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:56 pm

31. “St. Clair County Circuit Court, here we come!”

    Comment by Dome Gnome Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 3:59 pm

32. “Raunerites! As I live and breathe, they’re real!”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:00 pm

33. Who loves a special election?!

    Comment by m Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:01 pm

34. “Lookie-Lookie… ‘Superstars’… I really look forward to hearing from you…”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:03 pm

35. Proxy lady

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:05 pm

36. I’d be worried when I see soon-to-be suspended lawyer Sam Cahnman at her right arm……

    Comment by Joe Schmoe Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:06 pm

37. “The chief of staff said, ‘Comptroller, why do you always call for your red dress before going to Springfield?’ And the comptroller replied, ‘So that the crew can’t see the red ink from the state’s books and get discouraged.”

    Comment by Whatever Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:08 pm

38. “I’m the player to be named later”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:12 pm

39. Ha, I made it. I just have to last a year to get another pension!

    Comment by Huh? Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:13 pm

40. Mike will you stop pulling me around on your coat tails

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:14 pm

41. ” I wanted to host the party in the office but just like the checks to our vendors the keys got lost in the mail”

    Comment by NorthsideNoMore Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:15 pm

42. “And then I said: Superstars get paid last…..the crowd loved it!”

    Comment by wordslinger Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:17 pm

43. My name is Susana Mendoza aka Rahm Madigan and Mike Emanuel.

    Comment by Anon Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:18 pm

44. “Mike! You and John hold the bar. Everybody! Let’s limbo for paychecks! How LOW can you GO?”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:22 pm

45. “Time for charades! Democrats on one side of the room and rich white folks, oops, I mean Republicans, on the other side!”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:25 pm

46. “Jim Edgar!? What are you doing here?”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:26 pm

47. “Hello, feller, I’m a truth-teller!”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:26 pm

48. “Quinnochio?! You work here?”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:28 pm

49. “Why am I the only one laughing here? Because I gotta hold of the purse strings, that’s why!”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:29 pm

50. If your going to work for the people take note we want our property taxes frozen and term limits

    Comment by Frank Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:34 pm

51. The best part was when she introduced her new chief of staff Oswego Willie.

    Comment by P. Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:37 pm

52. ===If your going to work for the people take note we want our property taxes frozen and term limits===

    “Caption?”

    “Hey! I’m the comptroller, I can’t do any of that!”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:37 pm

53. What hand do I double dip my pension with?

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:38 pm

54. ===The best part was when she introduced her new chief of staff Oswego Willie.===

    I doubt she knows me, and I doubt they’d want me around…

    “Caption?”

    “National Guardsmen?! Did Bruce shut the state down?”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:39 pm

55. “Ken Dunkin?! With his resume?! Really?!”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:40 pm

56. “There she is, the smartest woman in my ad!”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:41 pm

57. “Governor?! You’re wearing red flannel?! For me?!”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:42 pm

58. Hey bruce ask munger how term limits work

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:45 pm

59. “Now all I have to do is hope Jesse White retires so I can get out of this crappy office and run for a good one!”

    Comment by Jaded Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:46 pm

60. “Bruce. You lost. You got me!”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:47 pm

61. “Jim?! Christine?! Here to wish me luck?”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:52 pm

62. “They like me — they really like me!!”

    Comment by Gone, but not forgotten Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:52 pm

63. “Sure I can dance but no polka!”

    Comment by Original Rambler Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 4:58 pm

64. “Who knew memorizing times tables would lead to this?”

    Comment by Jocko Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 5:17 pm

65. Permanently frozen like tundra? Senior citizen envy will balance the budget

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 5:17 pm

66. “Hey Bruce, you’ve just been MEN-bull-DOZA-ed”

    Comment by Boone's is Back Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 5:21 pm

67. 44 point plan topped by a 44 year old winner

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 5:27 pm

68. “Give up my own paycheck? Ha!”

    Comment by Wensicia Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 5:30 pm

69. “And I can’t believe how nice the Governor has been - he said he’d make a documentary all about me!”

    Comment by peon Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 5:37 pm

70. I’m on boss madigan.com?

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 5:40 pm

71. What woman is he going to hide behind now?

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 5:46 pm

72. My multiplication table skills are better than the last chick . . . . .my reading with comprehension skills in relation to the Constitution . . . . .about the same.

    Comment by Truthseeker Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 5:56 pm

73. Mr freeze is cold hearted

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 6:04 pm

74. “Mike! C’mere and get a big hug! Say what? You don’t do hugs? I never hearda sucha thing!”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 6:43 pm

75. “Bear with me as I mess this up even more.”

    Comment by Deft Wing Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 6:55 pm

76. I’m the message the voters sent govenor

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 6:59 pm

77. First Dunkin, then Munger, who’s next?

    Comment by Anonymous Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 7:11 pm

78. The State is in the red — like me!

    Comment by Anonymous Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 7:13 pm

79. Oh, ha! You thought by electing me you were magically going to get your money?!?!?!

    Comment by Just Me Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 8:17 pm

80. Sit down Goldie we’ll talk later

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 9:22 pm

81. You have a constitutional office on one hand, and a few local reps on the other

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 9:28 pm

82. Super star for super majority

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 9:31 pm

83. Wasn’t tthat a special election

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 9:36 pm

84. “And oh what heights we’ll hit, on with the show this is it!”

    Comment by Captain Obvious Monday, Dec 5, 16 @ 10:06 pm

85. Look there is tacks on the govenor’s chair

    Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Dec 6, 16 @ 5:06 am

86. Is this the way you tip the cow Evelyn?

    Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Dec 6, 16 @ 5:25 am

87. Because Madigan

    Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Dec 6, 16 @ 5:36 am

88. I voted for mike didn’t hurt me any

    Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Dec 6, 16 @ 5:38 am

89. Mendoza: “I could not wait to get out of that toxic environment that is City Hall. Is this the Emerald City?”

    Welcome to another toxic environment Susana.

    Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Dec 6, 16 @ 7:44 am

90. Superstar dimmer switch

    Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Dec 6, 16 @ 7:52 am

91. So what our president voted for him too

    Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Dec 6, 16 @ 8:01 am

92. Calling out the Turnaround Agenda, it was that easy.

    Comment by Grandson of Man Tuesday, Dec 6, 16 @ 8:26 am

93. I have a good feeling about this particular public official…haven’t felt that way for some time.

    Fate (and Ms. Mendoza)…please don’t let me/us down.

    Comment by Stumpy's bunker Tuesday, Dec 6, 16 @ 9:12 am

94. Rich,

    Did you see this? http://www.rblandmark.com/News/Articles/11-22-2016/New-comptroller-wore-Judy’s-suit-during-acceptance-speech/

    I figured you would appreciate it.

    Comment by LyonsTwnshp Wednesday, Dec 7, 16 @ 2:02 pm

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