Should I stay Speaker when I annoint her Governor, or should I retire to avoid any conflicts, and continue to help the poor taxpayers of Illinois in my lucrative law practice?
- Fan of the Game - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 11:52 am:
“And Daddy said, ‘you didn’t feed your goldfish and they died. How are you going to take care of a pony?’ So, to answer your question, no, I did not have a pony like all the other girls….”
In the midst of her announcement supporting Senate hopeful Alexi Giannoulias, Attorney General Lisa Madigan suddently breaks out into singing “Daddy Please Don’t…”
- Way Way Down Here - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 11:56 am:
I have this funny feeling that someone is watching me all the time.
Thought balloon above MJM;s head: “Soon we shall reveal ourselves to the Jedi”
- late night anon - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:07 pm:
After years of maneuvering a monarchy is formally adopted by the Illinois leadership and blessed by the Illinois attorney general. Pat Quinn (not pictured) is rumored to be in hiding in an attempt to avoid the guillotine.
- Way Way Down Here - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:10 pm:
Lisa -”No, I won’t be running for Governor in the near future. I will wait until this mess that my father has created is cleared up by somebody else and then I will announce my intention”
Mike - apple good mmmm heh heh (drool)
OR
Lisa - “No, actually we are not blood relatives. I get my ability to work with others from my mother.”
“I am here to dispel these ‘Madigan Rules’ I hear over and over. My father makes choices on what bills get out of the House strictly on merit … and at NO time…does ‘keeping the Democratic majority’ … even in discussions on any bill … become an issue in doing the people’s business.
Further, … my father never contemplates how political decisions will affect me, … the Democrat Attorney General of Illinois…
The Madigan family … is about good government,… doing what is right for Illinois,… and let the chips fall where they may … house majority or not … Lisa Madigan or not …”
“Ok, lemme try it again, and this time, Dad, look focused, but not so disenchanted, it will make you stop laughing”
- One of the 35 - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:14 pm:
The reason I chose not to pursue the investigation is that, as it says in the Bible, “He who troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind.”
You’re the end of the rainbow, my pot of gold,
You’re daddy’s little girl to have and hold.
A precious gem is what you are,
You’re mommy’s bright and shining star.
You’re the spirit of Christmas, my star on the tree,
You’re the Easter bunny to mommy and me.
You’re sugar you’re spice, you’re everything nice,
And you’re daddy’s little girl.
You’re the end of the rainbow, my pot of gold,
You’re daddy’s little girl to have and hold.
A precious gem is what you are,
You’re mommy’s bright and shining star.
You’re the treasure I cherish so sparkling and bright,
You were touched by the holy and beautiful light.
Like angels that sing a heavenly thing,
And you’re daddy’s little girl.
- Phineas J. Whoopee - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:17 pm:
Attorney General Madigan denies her father is behind her decisions.
“Their crimes of fraud, negligence, and incompetence have caused long-lasting harm to the citizens of our state. Therefore, today my office is announcing criminal charges against Governor Pat Quinn and the members of the Illinois State Senate. The members of the State House of Representatives will not be charged.”
“I am announcing today, and this might suprise my Dad … but I am leaving public service and will be pursuing my dream … an acting career … as Kristen Stewart’s stand-in during the filming of the new Twilight movie. The books are awesome, and who dosen’t like vampires?…”
Madigan: (Deep in Thought) I’m sure glad we’ve handled this pesky little separation of powers thingy. Let’s see, if I could only get a kid installed as Chief Justice, Gov and most of all U.S. Attorney I would be set for life!
Thanks Dad for being there when my mom and I were alone and struggling. Thanks for embracing me as you own and helping to install the values that have made me the person I am today. Thanks for supporting my dream of public service. Thank you for being a loving Grandfather to my daughters. I Love You Dad!
I’ll bounce off that one with that funny line from the aliens in Mars Attacks!, spoken while they are marching down the street blasting the townsfolk with their laser guns”
“I am here to announce a suit I have filed against the speaker of the house for repeatedly violating the constitution I have a sworn duty to uphold.” Daddy, you’ve been served!
YDD…It is not sexist, it is a point of FACT.
When you are a 44 year old who has never had a single accomplishment without banking on the fact your father will crush anyone who opposes him, it is fair game.
When you have served two terms as AG and failed to do anything about the most corrupt governor in the history of the United States (even though you said you would have indicted George Ryan)because your daddy endorsed him, it is fair game.
When you refuse to uphold your sworn duty to protect the constitution, law, and citizens of the state because your daddy is the one violating all of the above, it is fair game.
When Lisa Madigan makes a decision on her own without being told what to do by her father, I will stop with the daddy comments. Most people when they hit 14 or so stop asking daddy what to every day of eheir life and stop calling him Daddy. Until Lisa stops asking daddy every move to make like a 12 year old, it is fair game.
Must be a full moon or something because I completely agree with YDD today too.
Women for generations to come will thank the Madigans for their public service and for paving the way to top public office in Illinois.
While it’s true she has enjoyed opportuntities that other young female lawyers might not have been able to achieve in such a short period of time, she has done a great job as State Senator and as our state’s top lawyer.
I thank both MJM & Lisa for stepping up and for proving gender doesn’t matter in politics, in fact, in cases of gridlock like we are experiencing, it’s an advantage to have high-placed female constitutional officers.
Caption:
“Ooh - that Braeburn doesn’t go down as easy as the Golden Delicious. I won’t make that mistake again…”
Join me, and we can put an to this destructive conflict and bring order to the galaxy!
- Yellow Dog Democrat - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 1:44 pm:
@wordslinger:
The repeated use of the term “daddy”, “girl”, and “little girl” is grossly sexist, I think even you should be able to admit it.
Like it or not, in politics — just like medicine, law, business, law enforcement, military service, nearly every profession — children often follow in their parent’s footsteps.
Is it worth commenting on? Maybe. Is it fair to say that Lisa Madigan wouldn’t be AG if she weren’t the daughter of Mike Madigan? Sure.
But what should be out-of-bounds is to portray her as a spoiled 12 year-old little girl under her father’s control and constantly seeking his approval.
Let’s not forget, after all, that Michael Madigan tried to convince his daughter NOT to run for the Senate, NOT to run for Attorney General, and since she’s been there, they’ve often disagreed.
In fact, if you want to make an argument, its fairer to argue that the Speaker defers to the AG, not the other way around, which is why major legislation impacting consumers rarely goes anywhere without a green light from her office.
Unlike most politicians who retire to “spend more time with the family”, Lisa Madigan announces she will seek re-election to … “spend more time with her family”
I was going to make the Star Wars comment, but alas was beaten to it.
Personally, I think the ventriliquist comments were the best.
As for calling her Little Lisa or daddy’s girl that’s fair game.
Many of us badmouth Daley, Lipinski, Hynes, Beavers, Stroger, and whoever the hell else I am forgetting. Oh let’s not forget Denny Hastert’s kid just to stick it to the GOP.
That photo and others like it could be well used against her when she runs for higher office.
I can picture a “ventriliquist” ad being run by the opposition to great effect.
- Commonsense in Illinois - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 2:04 pm:
Okay, so I’m here, my father is here…two branches of government and right now we don’t need the courts, although we know a few judges, if you know what I mean. As the state’s legal officer, I hereby declare that henceforth Illinois shall be known as Madigan and the capitol will be moved to Chicago where there are better…well everything.
“I see absolutely no conflict of interest in the Speaker’s wife being head of the arts council and receiving state funding.”
- Joe from Joliet - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 2:07 pm:
L - OMG Is that Rod?
M - (subliminally, staring at security person)
You know what to do.
- Jake from Elwood - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 2:09 pm:
The Attorney General introduces the oddly lifelike Michael Madigan garden gnome bust that she intends to place at the entrance of a state-owned apple orchard.
I agree with YDD. My early comment uses the phrase “Daddy” from a line in a very bad song from the 70’s (recently reprised in “Glee”) that was appropros to the caption I posted.
I always defend female candidates when they are subject to misogynistic attacks - regardless of whether their name is Madigan, Clinton, or Palin. YDD, how consistent is your outrage?
C’mon. Daley is always compared to his father, and not always in a great way. Hynes’ daddy was an issue in the last campaign. Ramey’s local nickname is “Little Pate.”
- Yellow Dog Democrat - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 3:09 pm:
@phocion:
Thanks for backing me up — I think.
Like you, I don’t think that gender has anything to do with Hillary Clinton’s accomplishments as U.S. Senator or Secretary of State, nor do I think it has anything to do with Sarah Palin’s accomplishments as governor.
I was critical of those who argued Hillary Clinton wasn’t feminine enough and those who said her husband would really be running the White House. Although to be fair, Clinton’s campaign opened the door by making the “Two for the price of one” argument.
To those who argued that Palin was only handed the VP slot because she was an attractive woman, I pointed out that Dan Quayle set a pretty low bar for the GOP in filling that slot.
@Patriot -
What exactly are the Constitutional violations and rampant corruption happening under Lisa Madigan’s nose that she is supposedly ignoring?
She successfully prosecuted State Rep. Pat Bailey, who was not only one of Madigan’s members, but also won her office thanks to Mayor Daley’s support.
The sale of the Thompson Center and issuance of the 10th casino license to Rosement, which the Speaker had supported, she successfully opposed.
In every other case that I’m aware of, she’s deferred not to the Speaker, but to the U.S. Attorney, which is what she’s supposed to do.
I’m not drinking the koolaid, just looking at the facts. I think you need to take off your tinted spectacles and look at them as well.
“Why can’t she be as evil as I am!. The Dark Side is the key to unlocking power. Soon, she wil be as evil and insane as i am,” said Darth Madigan. “Then, She will be invincible, like me!”
BTW - Kudos to Jake from Elwood. That one cracked me up.
- Yellow Dog Democrat - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 4:16 pm:
@Irish - you may not “believe” that the Speaker defers to anyone, and in fact the media, the GOP, and others have benefited from the myth that he’s all-powerful.
He’s powerful, but no one is all powerful.
The idea that he is makes it easier for reporters and editorial boards to write over-simplified stories and opinion pieces, and easier for the GOP to write direct mail and claim that they have nothing to do with the current budget mess.
The Republicans would blame him for bad weather if they thought the press would print it.
I’m the furthest from PC you can find and the most likely to make that inappropriate joke that goes over the line. And I think we all need to lighten up. All that said, YDD is correct about the ‘daddy’ stuff. Lisa Madigan is an adult and has proven to be a pretty good AG. I’m not going to say it’s unfair because they are both out there in the public and it’s fair game. I will say is unoriginal, cheap and petty and really just proves how unfunny most of you are.
That’s it… no critical mistakes… safe targets… no one likes predatory mortgage lenders. Quinn or Brady will be stuck with the tax hike and you’ll sail in ‘14.
This is the next great Governor of Illinois, sorry but you’ll have to wait 4 years. Quinn will lose and will we stick Brady with the Dem budget mess and he’ll be toast
You people make me sick. All of this “Daddy” talk is just offensive. She has built her reputation on her own. If you’re so good, you run for AG. Get a life!!!
The ‘daddy stuff’ makes me uncomfortable, but not nearly like that Tribune cartoon last week…that was tough. But should we feel that way? Hey folks, its 2010. PC stuff about being extra sensitive to women should have expired. Want to be in a big job? take the same flack that men do, especially white men. I though about that cartoon afterward, and wondered if I’d been so offended if it was an ‘old daley’ & ‘new daley’ cartoon….probably not…I’d have really enjoyed it. So she has to suck it up just like men targeted for this type of snark.
By the way…where’s the righteous indignation over Sarah Palin night at topless bars. She’s not a woman?
Why does she always insist on talking to the press like this? The press is not the politician’s friend. How many times did I teach her to just give a pained smile and a, ‘you’ll find out later’?
- heet101 - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 11:48 am:
And the cat’s in the cradle and the silver spoon…
- Vole - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 11:48 am:
The State of Madigans.
- Cubs2010 - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 11:50 am:
I am getting really good at this ventriloquist thing.
- Lefty - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 11:52 am:
Should I stay Speaker when I annoint her Governor, or should I retire to avoid any conflicts, and continue to help the poor taxpayers of Illinois in my lucrative law practice?
- Fan of the Game - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 11:52 am:
Say it just the way we rehearsed it…
- wordslinger - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 11:52 am:
“And Daddy said, ‘you didn’t feed your goldfish and they died. How are you going to take care of a pony?’ So, to answer your question, no, I did not have a pony like all the other girls….”
- VanillaMan - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 11:52 am:
“I’m a little verklempt, so talk amongst yourselves.”
- last chance - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 11:54 am:
All that I am, all that I do, I do for you.
- 47th Ward - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 11:55 am:
“…and so today I am announcing my opposition to the legislative scholarship program.
Crap, he’s standing right behind me, isn’t he?”
- late night anon - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 11:56 am:
They cropped out the angel on her other shoulder?
- phocion - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 11:56 am:
In the midst of her announcement supporting Senate hopeful Alexi Giannoulias, Attorney General Lisa Madigan suddently breaks out into singing “Daddy Please Don’t…”
- Way Way Down Here - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 11:56 am:
I have this funny feeling that someone is watching me all the time.
- Vote Quimby! - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 11:58 am:
Then he said as soon as he has complete control of the state, THEN I can run for governor…
- Small Town Liberal - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 11:58 am:
Ever the master of ventriloquism, Speaker Madigan’s lips never move at all during Lisa’s speech.
- Responsa - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 11:59 am:
Lisa: And in conclusion, I hate political dynasties. I hate everyone always putting their expectations on me. I just want to me a normal girl.
- Ghost - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 11:59 am:
“A house divided against itself can not stand…”
- Give Me A Break - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:01 pm:
And behind me is the reason I did not start my career in the House, this would have been going on every vote.
- chuckT - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:02 pm:
Thought balloon above MJM;s head: “Soon we shall reveal ourselves to the Jedi”
- late night anon - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:07 pm:
After years of maneuvering a monarchy is formally adopted by the Illinois leadership and blessed by the Illinois attorney general. Pat Quinn (not pictured) is rumored to be in hiding in an attempt to avoid the guillotine.
- Way Way Down Here - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:10 pm:
We come in peace.
- Irish - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:13 pm:
Lisa -”No, I won’t be running for Governor in the near future. I will wait until this mess that my father has created is cleared up by somebody else and then I will announce my intention”
Mike - apple good mmmm heh heh (drool)
OR
Lisa - “No, actually we are not blood relatives. I get my ability to work with others from my mother.”
- Oswego Willy - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:14 pm:
“I am here to dispel these ‘Madigan Rules’ I hear over and over. My father makes choices on what bills get out of the House strictly on merit … and at NO time…does ‘keeping the Democratic majority’ … even in discussions on any bill … become an issue in doing the people’s business.
Further, … my father never contemplates how political decisions will affect me, … the Democrat Attorney General of Illinois…
The Madigan family … is about good government,… doing what is right for Illinois,… and let the chips fall where they may … house majority or not … Lisa Madigan or not …”
“Ok, lemme try it again, and this time, Dad, look focused, but not so disenchanted, it will make you stop laughing”
- One of the 35 - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:14 pm:
The reason I chose not to pursue the investigation is that, as it says in the Bible, “He who troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind.”
- Oswego Willy - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:16 pm:
“Did she say ‘legislative investigation’?”
- VanillaMan - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:16 pm:
Daddy’s Little Girl - Al Martino
You’re the end of the rainbow, my pot of gold,
You’re daddy’s little girl to have and hold.
A precious gem is what you are,
You’re mommy’s bright and shining star.
You’re the spirit of Christmas, my star on the tree,
You’re the Easter bunny to mommy and me.
You’re sugar you’re spice, you’re everything nice,
And you’re daddy’s little girl.
You’re the end of the rainbow, my pot of gold,
You’re daddy’s little girl to have and hold.
A precious gem is what you are,
You’re mommy’s bright and shining star.
You’re the treasure I cherish so sparkling and bright,
You were touched by the holy and beautiful light.
Like angels that sing a heavenly thing,
And you’re daddy’s little girl.
- Phineas J. Whoopee - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:17 pm:
Attorney General Madigan denies her father is behind her decisions.
- Oswego Willy - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:22 pm:
“Yes. I agree. Two terms as Speaker, and nout you go.”
- Hank - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:23 pm:
I really want to launch an investigation, but dad will send me to my room if I do
- MrJM - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:26 pm:
“He’s the re-form candidate, Daddy.”
“Yeah?”
“A lot of people like that re-form. Maybe we should get us some.”
O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)
- Upstate - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:27 pm:
No that’s not true. I got into college on my own!
- Siriusly - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:28 pm:
“Their crimes of fraud, negligence, and incompetence have caused long-lasting harm to the citizens of our state. Therefore, today my office is announcing criminal charges against Governor Pat Quinn and the members of the Illinois State Senate. The members of the State House of Representatives will not be charged.”
- Oswego Willy - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:30 pm:
“I am announcing today, and this might suprise my Dad … but I am leaving public service and will be pursuing my dream … an acting career … as Kristen Stewart’s stand-in during the filming of the new Twilight movie. The books are awesome, and who dosen’t like vampires?…”
- just sayin' - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:30 pm:
Mike: “Soon the entire Universe will be ours!! Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha!!!…….Wait, did I just say that out loud?”
- polisciguy - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:31 pm:
Uhhh, Dad…I said, “Get behind the curtain.”
- Anonymous - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:32 pm:
Daddy paid to have my teeth cleaned, see.
- Siriusly - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:32 pm:
“See dad, this is a podium. This is a microphone. They have these here in the Blue Room so we can talk to the reporters.”
- Wait a Minute - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:35 pm:
MJM: For God’s sake, not “Ole Man River”!
- A.B. - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:38 pm:
Dad when they call me a puppet, it is figurative. It really hurts when you try to make it a literal reference.
- Reality - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:41 pm:
Madigan: (in his best Darth Vader Voice) Join with me Lisa and together we shall rule the galaxy as father and daughter!!!
- the Other Anonymous - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:43 pm:
Wizard of Oz, revised for Illinois: “Ignore the man in front of the curtain.”
- Cincinnatus - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:44 pm:
Lisa Madigan and her three best friends.
- Constitution - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:45 pm:
Madigan: (Deep in Thought) I’m sure glad we’ve handled this pesky little separation of powers thingy. Let’s see, if I could only get a kid installed as Chief Justice, Gov and most of all U.S. Attorney I would be set for life!
- Cincinnatus - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:45 pm:
Miley and Billy Ray…
- fedup dem - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:46 pm:
“Anyone have any ideas on a really good Fathers’ Day gift for a guy who already has an entire state?”
- OneMan - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:50 pm:
Pride
- Oswego Willy - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:55 pm:
“…Is this the little girl I carried ….”
- Yellow Dog Democrat - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 12:58 pm:
Lisa Madigan is 44 years-old. All of these “Daddy” comments are extremely sexist and insulting.
Mike Madigan’s father was a leader in the Cook County Democratic Party. Did we ever call him Daddy’s Little Boy?
How about Mayor Daley, Dan Hynes, Randy Ramey…anyone think Mark Beaubien would be an officeholder if not for his family connections?
Back to the topic at hand:
“Madigan looks to the Future”
- Siriusly - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 1:00 pm:
YDD is right, today at least.
- Freddy - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 1:00 pm:
Thanks Dad for being there when my mom and I were alone and struggling. Thanks for embracing me as you own and helping to install the values that have made me the person I am today. Thanks for supporting my dream of public service. Thank you for being a loving Grandfather to my daughters. I Love You Dad!
- sidepocket - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 1:02 pm:
She-devil!
- John Bambenek - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 1:03 pm:
I call Mayor Daley “Little Richie”, now that you meantion it.
(Actually, it’s something else, but Rich would ban me if I typed it here).
- just sayin' - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 1:08 pm:
I think the winner so far is WWDH with:
“We come in peace.”
I’ll bounce off that one with that funny line from the aliens in Mars Attacks!, spoken while they are marching down the street blasting the townsfolk with their laser guns”
“Do not run, we are your friends.” Zap.
- Anonymous - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 1:08 pm:
I agree with YDD. It’s totally sexist and insulting. No wonder no one good wants to run for office in Illinois.
If there were any truth to any of those comments, she wouldn’t have the highest approval ratings in Illinois and would have a much stronger opponent.
- wordslinger - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 1:14 pm:
Lighten up, Francis. The Bushes, Kennedys, Daleys, Browns, Stevensons, Tafts, etc. have all got the ribbing.
- Oswego Willy - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 1:18 pm:
“Oh yeah, well, my Dad can beat up your Dad …
Any more questions … yeah, that’s what I thought…”
- zatoichi - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 1:26 pm:
LM: I am working with the Governor to…
MJM: (thought)..what the..that’s not the script!
- the Patriot - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 1:31 pm:
“I am here to announce a suit I have filed against the speaker of the house for repeatedly violating the constitution I have a sworn duty to uphold.” Daddy, you’ve been served!
YDD…It is not sexist, it is a point of FACT.
When you are a 44 year old who has never had a single accomplishment without banking on the fact your father will crush anyone who opposes him, it is fair game.
When you have served two terms as AG and failed to do anything about the most corrupt governor in the history of the United States (even though you said you would have indicted George Ryan)because your daddy endorsed him, it is fair game.
When you refuse to uphold your sworn duty to protect the constitution, law, and citizens of the state because your daddy is the one violating all of the above, it is fair game.
When Lisa Madigan makes a decision on her own without being told what to do by her father, I will stop with the daddy comments. Most people when they hit 14 or so stop asking daddy what to every day of eheir life and stop calling him Daddy. Until Lisa stops asking daddy every move to make like a 12 year old, it is fair game.
- Loop Lady - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 1:33 pm:
Ouch!! Daddy, you’re pulling my string too hard!
- Amalia - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 1:34 pm:
Power is thicker than blood.
- dupage progressive - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 1:36 pm:
Must be a full moon or something because I completely agree with YDD today too.
Women for generations to come will thank the Madigans for their public service and for paving the way to top public office in Illinois.
While it’s true she has enjoyed opportuntities that other young female lawyers might not have been able to achieve in such a short period of time, she has done a great job as State Senator and as our state’s top lawyer.
I thank both MJM & Lisa for stepping up and for proving gender doesn’t matter in politics, in fact, in cases of gridlock like we are experiencing, it’s an advantage to have high-placed female constitutional officers.
Caption:
“Ooh - that Braeburn doesn’t go down as easy as the Golden Delicious. I won’t make that mistake again…”
- Oswego Willy - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 1:39 pm:
It’s a caption contest … this is not a policy summit.
Humor and satire are part and parcel in politics … Lisa has thick skin.
- rdb - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 1:39 pm:
Join me, and we can put an to this destructive conflict and bring order to the galaxy!
- Yellow Dog Democrat - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 1:44 pm:
@wordslinger:
The repeated use of the term “daddy”, “girl”, and “little girl” is grossly sexist, I think even you should be able to admit it.
Like it or not, in politics — just like medicine, law, business, law enforcement, military service, nearly every profession — children often follow in their parent’s footsteps.
Is it worth commenting on? Maybe. Is it fair to say that Lisa Madigan wouldn’t be AG if she weren’t the daughter of Mike Madigan? Sure.
But what should be out-of-bounds is to portray her as a spoiled 12 year-old little girl under her father’s control and constantly seeking his approval.
Let’s not forget, after all, that Michael Madigan tried to convince his daughter NOT to run for the Senate, NOT to run for Attorney General, and since she’s been there, they’ve often disagreed.
In fact, if you want to make an argument, its fairer to argue that the Speaker defers to the AG, not the other way around, which is why major legislation impacting consumers rarely goes anywhere without a green light from her office.
- 10th Indy - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 1:45 pm:
Stand back Illinois!
Because you ought to know what’cha gonna get in me
Just a little touch of star quality!
- lakeview - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 1:48 pm:
We’re the good dynasty! Save your wrath for the Strogers.
- Oswego Willy - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 1:52 pm:
Unlike most politicians who retire to “spend more time with the family”, Lisa Madigan announces she will seek re-election to … “spend more time with her family”
- Been There - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 1:56 pm:
Even my own daughter bores me.
- IrishPirate - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 1:56 pm:
I was going to make the Star Wars comment, but alas was beaten to it.
Personally, I think the ventriliquist comments were the best.
As for calling her Little Lisa or daddy’s girl that’s fair game.
Many of us badmouth Daley, Lipinski, Hynes, Beavers, Stroger, and whoever the hell else I am forgetting. Oh let’s not forget Denny Hastert’s kid just to stick it to the GOP.
That photo and others like it could be well used against her when she runs for higher office.
I can picture a “ventriliquist” ad being run by the opposition to great effect.
- Commonsense in Illinois - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 2:04 pm:
Okay, so I’m here, my father is here…two branches of government and right now we don’t need the courts, although we know a few judges, if you know what I mean. As the state’s legal officer, I hereby declare that henceforth Illinois shall be known as Madigan and the capitol will be moved to Chicago where there are better…well everything.
- Robert - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 2:05 pm:
“I see absolutely no conflict of interest in the Speaker’s wife being head of the arts council and receiving state funding.”
- Joe from Joliet - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 2:07 pm:
L - OMG Is that Rod?
M - (subliminally, staring at security person)
You know what to do.
- Jake from Elwood - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 2:09 pm:
The Attorney General introduces the oddly lifelike Michael Madigan garden gnome bust that she intends to place at the entrance of a state-owned apple orchard.
- envelop - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 2:09 pm:
uttered by Lisa, absent irony - “all it takes for the triump of evil is for good people to do nothing”
- phocion - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 2:25 pm:
I agree with YDD. My early comment uses the phrase “Daddy” from a line in a very bad song from the 70’s (recently reprised in “Glee”) that was appropros to the caption I posted.
I always defend female candidates when they are subject to misogynistic attacks - regardless of whether their name is Madigan, Clinton, or Palin. YDD, how consistent is your outrage?
- dupage dan - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 2:28 pm:
(With apologies to Slim Whitman
Ack, ack, ACK ACK.
- lobby-man - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 2:48 pm:
What corruption?
- The End Is Near - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 2:56 pm:
“Today I settled all Family business, so don’t tell me you’re innocent, Carlo.”
- Anonymous - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 2:59 pm:
YYD - Calm down. Have we gotten so PC that we can’t even laugh at ourselves.
- Rich Miller - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 3:08 pm:
===Mayor Daley, Dan Hynes, Randy Ramey===
C’mon. Daley is always compared to his father, and not always in a great way. Hynes’ daddy was an issue in the last campaign. Ramey’s local nickname is “Little Pate.”
- Yellow Dog Democrat - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 3:09 pm:
@phocion:
Thanks for backing me up — I think.
Like you, I don’t think that gender has anything to do with Hillary Clinton’s accomplishments as U.S. Senator or Secretary of State, nor do I think it has anything to do with Sarah Palin’s accomplishments as governor.
I was critical of those who argued Hillary Clinton wasn’t feminine enough and those who said her husband would really be running the White House. Although to be fair, Clinton’s campaign opened the door by making the “Two for the price of one” argument.
To those who argued that Palin was only handed the VP slot because she was an attractive woman, I pointed out that Dan Quayle set a pretty low bar for the GOP in filling that slot.
@Patriot -
What exactly are the Constitutional violations and rampant corruption happening under Lisa Madigan’s nose that she is supposedly ignoring?
She successfully prosecuted State Rep. Pat Bailey, who was not only one of Madigan’s members, but also won her office thanks to Mayor Daley’s support.
The sale of the Thompson Center and issuance of the 10th casino license to Rosement, which the Speaker had supported, she successfully opposed.
In every other case that I’m aware of, she’s deferred not to the Speaker, but to the U.S. Attorney, which is what she’s supposed to do.
I’m not drinking the koolaid, just looking at the facts. I think you need to take off your tinted spectacles and look at them as well.
- Earnest - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 3:11 pm:
My rule will be eternal, for she is not my daughter, but my clone!
- The REAL Anonymous fka Anonymous - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 3:11 pm:
Won’t let nobody hurt you,
I’ll stand by you
(What?!!! I’ll bet she’d beat the heck out of anyone who’d dare pick on him.)
- Oswego Willy - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 3:37 pm:
this IS a caption contest… not a resume’ reciter….right?
- Irish - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 3:48 pm:
YDD - I do not believe the Speaker defers to anyone!
- truthman - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 3:48 pm:
So let it be written, so let it be done!
- Pickles!! - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 3:49 pm:
“Why can’t she be as evil as I am!. The Dark Side is the key to unlocking power. Soon, she wil be as evil and insane as i am,” said Darth Madigan. “Then, She will be invincible, like me!”
- Irish - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 3:54 pm:
BTW - Kudos to Jake from Elwood. That one cracked me up.
- Yellow Dog Democrat - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 4:16 pm:
@Irish - you may not “believe” that the Speaker defers to anyone, and in fact the media, the GOP, and others have benefited from the myth that he’s all-powerful.
He’s powerful, but no one is all powerful.
The idea that he is makes it easier for reporters and editorial boards to write over-simplified stories and opinion pieces, and easier for the GOP to write direct mail and claim that they have nothing to do with the current budget mess.
The Republicans would blame him for bad weather if they thought the press would print it.
- really? - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 4:24 pm:
yes, Lisa did call me Grandpa Mike in public. Guess she hears it at home a lot.
- Rich Miller - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 4:26 pm:
Irish, you’re wrong.
- L.S. - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 4:28 pm:
I’m the furthest from PC you can find and the most likely to make that inappropriate joke that goes over the line. And I think we all need to lighten up. All that said, YDD is correct about the ‘daddy’ stuff. Lisa Madigan is an adult and has proven to be a pretty good AG. I’m not going to say it’s unfair because they are both out there in the public and it’s fair game. I will say is unoriginal, cheap and petty and really just proves how unfunny most of you are.
As for my entry:
“Can it be an evil petting zoo?”
- Independent - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 4:52 pm:
That’s it… no critical mistakes… safe targets… no one likes predatory mortgage lenders. Quinn or Brady will be stuck with the tax hike and you’ll sail in ‘14.
- No Comment - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 4:53 pm:
The past, present, and future of Illinois politics!
- 4 percent - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 5:03 pm:
…and Steve Kim is a do-nothing like Tom Cross…
- Yellow Dog Democrat - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 5:18 pm:
@No Comment -
That’s a pretty good one.
- Crafty Girl - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 5:19 pm:
Speaker: “The same thing we do every night, Lisa–try to take over the world!”
- Steve - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 5:24 pm:
A family business.
- Yeah Baby - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 6:01 pm:
This is the next great Governor of Illinois, sorry but you’ll have to wait 4 years. Quinn will lose and will we stick Brady with the Dem budget mess and he’ll be toast
- Anon - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 6:40 pm:
You people make me sick. All of this “Daddy” talk is just offensive. She has built her reputation on her own. If you’re so good, you run for AG. Get a life!!!
- rick - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 6:56 pm:
dumb and dumber
- Chathamite - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 7:04 pm:
The daddy comments are indeed sickening.
- Park - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 7:14 pm:
The ‘daddy stuff’ makes me uncomfortable, but not nearly like that Tribune cartoon last week…that was tough. But should we feel that way? Hey folks, its 2010. PC stuff about being extra sensitive to women should have expired. Want to be in a big job? take the same flack that men do, especially white men. I though about that cartoon afterward, and wondered if I’d been so offended if it was an ‘old daley’ & ‘new daley’ cartoon….probably not…I’d have really enjoyed it. So she has to suck it up just like men targeted for this type of snark.
By the way…where’s the righteous indignation over Sarah Palin night at topless bars. She’s not a woman?
Still like LM a lot. Wish she’d switch parties.
- Quizzical - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 7:16 pm:
Why does she always insist on talking to the press like this? The press is not the politician’s friend. How many times did I teach her to just give a pained smile and a, ‘you’ll find out later’?
- Zoble21 - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 8:15 pm:
Come on Lisa, you can do it…just say what I told you to say, all my Reps do!
- Its Just Me - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 8:25 pm:
Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!
- One to the Dome - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 9:34 pm:
MJM thinking “Now There’s My Future Governor!”
- Patrick McDonough - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 10:59 pm:
Daddy bankrupted the entire state, Illinois is the laughing stock of the country, and the suckers will vote us back in!!!! Yeah Baby!
- Anonymous - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 11:05 pm:
Mona Lisa
- Say Who You Are - Thursday, May 13, 10 @ 11:22 pm:
He wasn’t standing behind the curtin.