* I was in Madison County Saturday night, but chose to attend Worden Mayor Frank Dickerson’s “Hillbilly Ball” at the Worden American Legion instead of the county Republicans’ Lincoln Day Dinner. I wore a tuxedo jacket and pants, with a camouflage Jim Beam t-shirt, a bright orange hunting vest and a camo cap with “headlights.” It was a lot of fun. Proceeds benefited the Worden Frisbee Golf Course, believe it or not.

I’m told that state Sen. Bill Brady said at the GOP event that he’ll be formally announcing his gubernatorial campaign in June.

Both Congressman Rodney Davis and failed congressional candidate Jason Plummer attended the Lincoln Day Dinner. Brady, who ran with Plummer in 2010, is in the background of this pic that was posted to Facebook…

* A longtime reader graciously donated two $25 gift certificates to Springfield’s legendary restaurant Magic Kitchen last week. Funniest comment wins one of those certificates.

Our previous winner is Arthur Andersen.

       

91 Comments - OneMan - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:26 am: Wonder if I can get one of those congressional pins too? I have to ask my dad… - Irish - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:26 am: “Hey, Jason here again. I have more entries on Cap Fax than Oswego Willy” - Spliff - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:26 am: RD - (in his head) would this he-haw just get away from me. JP - Hey, Rod you think i should run for US Senate? - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:29 am: @FakeJasonPlummer - I told Congressman Davis I was a legacy, so I got to be on the Bank Board automatically. #Flounder - OneMan - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:29 am: I bet I can get a crew together here and go after that Oswego Willy Guy… - OneMan - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:30 am: I hear that at the Magic Kitchen on Tuesday there is a clown that does magic, lets go… - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:32 am: @FakeJasonPlummer - I told Cong. Davis to take this picture back to Cong. Enyart. I signed it too; “Dad’s still mad at you. Jason.” That should scare him. #DidJasonEverConcede? - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:33 am: @FakeJasonPlummer - Honest, I met Tobey McGuire, “Spiderman” #JasonLovesHisComicBookMovies - OneMan - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:33 am: So let me get this straight, Miller is going to do a caption contest on this for Thai food, I wear a tie… Yes, finally winning him over… - OneMan - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:33 am: Jason, have you considered running for State Senate? - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:36 am: @FakeJasonPlummer - Uncle BIll is AWE-SOME! He made sure I talked to everyone, and not just “hang” with him. Always helping me out! #DistanceMakesTheHeartBreakEasier - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:38 am: @FakeJasonPlummer - I asked Congressman Davis if he would help at my Telethon next time I run. He just said for me to smile and take the picture already #WeAreBudsJustAskMe - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:39 am: @FakeJasonPLummer - I am on Uncle Bill’s “short list” for LG. Honest, he told me right before this picture! #SomeShortListsAreNegative - zatoichi - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:40 am: I tell ya JP, that Insanity stuff cut 3″ from my neck size. - Rich Miller - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:42 am: “Miller wears a crazy costume to some hillbilly ball and this is the photo he uses? Unfair!” - So. ILL - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:43 am: Photo found on the cutting room floor of Men’s Wearhouse’s failed “You’re gonna be OK with the way you look…” marketing campaign. - 3rd Generation Chicago Native - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:43 am: This is the reaction to Rich’s outfit as he takes their picture. Rich you need to post a picture of the outfit you describe, or maybe you don’t want us to comment? - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:44 am: @FakeJasonPlummer - Madison County GOP invited me to hang streamers for the Lincoln Day Dinner. They were suprised when I showed up in a suit and stayed for dinner. You’re Welcome #YouWantJasonYouGotJason @FakeJasonPlummer - Cong. Davis needed a seat at the Lincoln Day Dinner @ Madison County. Thank Goodness Dad bought 10 tables for me. Most were empty, so I was able to hook Cong. Davis up. #JasonIsWorth10TablesInCash - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:47 am: @FakeJasonPlummer - After this Dinner, I am heading to the Hillybilly Ball. This time I will wear orange so no one thinks I am a target like last time. #SticksOutLikeASoreLoser - hisgirlfriday - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:47 am: No labels? Is that a protest against those mattress tag things my daddy says I can’t pull off? - Stones - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:48 am: Those Republican events look about as fun as a barrel of monkeys! - Irish - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:48 am: Congressman Rodney Davis -” Miller looks like the poster child for concealed carry in that outfit.” Jason - “Yeah, but what is he concealing?” - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:49 am: @FakeJasonPlummer - Can anyone help. I asked Congerssman Davis who was his Lt. Congressman and he said to ask around. This government-thing is so confusing! #FeelBadForNavalIntellegence - Small Town Liberal - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:50 am: JP: You hear that Rich? Rodney said he’s going to get me an office, with a desk, and rabbits, and I’m gonna feed ‘em alfalfa, and we’re gonna live off the fatta the land! - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:51 am: @FakeJasonPlummer - Dad says I have about 100 or more “wears” for this suit before I get a new one. Between the Bank stuff and dinners, I will get that new suit soon! #GreenLanternSuitIsSoClose - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:52 am: - Small Town Liberal - Well done! - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:54 am: @FakeJasonPlummer - I told Cong. Davis I am going to run for Congress again. What is so cool, Cong. Davis said he aint’ gonna tell nobody even! #KeppingSecretsIsKool - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:57 am: @FakeJasonPlummer - Why is everyone calling me “Rich Nephew Quarterbeers”. I play Monopoly at the Bank all the time during meetings and the Top Hat guy is “Rich Uncle Moneybags”. Duh! #TheBestMonopolyBankerEver - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:58 am: @FakeCongDavis - To my followers; Sorry. #TakingPicturesSometimesStings - Joe M - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:00 am: Hey Rodney, I tried to sell a ticket for this dinner to Patrick Quinn. But he said he would only buy one if I could promise him that he would get to sit next to Bill Brady - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:01 am: @FakeCongDavis - @FakeJasonPlummer, I took the picture with you, that doesn’t mean I am coming to your Birthday Party. Stop calling my office to schedule. #NoGoodDeedGoesUnpunished - just sayin' - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:03 am: At least I can get close to a guy who will serve 1 term in Congress. Winning! - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:03 am: @FakeJasonPlummer - I was told to wear a costume, so I came as a Banker, just like at work! #DadKeepsJobsFreshAndNew - MrJM - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:04 am: “Congressman Rodney Davis and failed ___________ Jason Plummer attended the Lincoln Day Dinner” – MrJM - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:06 am: @FakeJasonPlummer - I was the winning bid for “Shadow a Congressman For A Day”. Cong. Davis said the day will be spent in the District Offfice, doing the hard work away from the spotlight. #NoItsNotHidingItsWorking - Knome Sane - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:08 am: “Arnold Schwartzenegger and Danny DeVito are pleased to announce “Twins 2″ will be hitting local theaters this summer…” - Dazed & Confused - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:10 am: It’s OK Rodney, don’t worry about me. I’m just on the the Oberweis plan… first I lose statewide, then regionally, but I’ll be a member of the State Senate soon! - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:10 am: @FakeJasonPlummer - What is cool, Congressman Davis said he’d meet me for “Quarter Beers” at the U of I next Monday. Going to work early at the bank early to get a couple rolls ready! #KamsOrBust - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:13 am: @FakeJasonPlummer - Glad I was there to help Cong. Davis with his remarks. He forgot to mention Madison was President, and wrote the Magna Carta. You’re Welcome Cong.! #HistoryIsMyStrength. - zatoichi - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:16 am: Seriously Dude, that new Anode Eclipse Glow Proton is a sweet disc for night play. It holds a straight line with distance. Got two in my bag in the car. Let’s go play a round. - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:17 am: @FakeJasonPlummer - Interesting fact; Congressman Davis told me he as a little fridge and Cable TV in his Office @ the Capitol. Kinda like at the Bank. Wonder if he has popsicles like me too! #WonderWhatTheDormsAreLike - Bemused - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:18 am: JP to RD I think the person who just took our photo had a Gil for Congress Sticker on his car. - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:22 am: @FakeJasonPlummer - I asked Cong. Davis to put gum on Enyart’s chair and take his lunch money. Fingers Crossed! #JasonLovesToSeemPetty - jwscott72 - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:23 am: I think Rich won his own award with comment about Bill Brady running for Governor again. I teared up from laughter (maybe it was laughter). - So. ILL - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:25 am: Rahaha MrJM! - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:25 am: @FakeCongDavis - You asked, here he is. THIS is Jason Plummer! You, all, better have my money when I get back to DC #JasonIsNotFable - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:30 am: @FakeJasonPlummer - Awesome-ist news ever! Cong. Davis told me the NRCC thinks I would make an Awsomer Senator, and I should run for US Senate next time & not be a Congress. Look out Sen. Durbin! #TheNRCCKnowsHowKoolJasonIs - PublicServant - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:34 am: Dim, Nit, and Half (in background)…The Wit brothers. - Arthur Andersen - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:49 am: “Dad buys me the “Tall” Ties at the Big & Tall Shop! What ones does your Dad buy for you Rodney?” - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:50 am: ===Wonder if I can get one of those congressional pins too? I have to ask my dad… === Well Played! You have a few really good ones, - OneMan - - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:55 am: @FakeJasonPlummer - Nope, I am not going anywhere. I told Cong. Davis that Southern Illinois will “wise-up” and elect me as a Congress real soon #SelfAwarenessIsThinkingOnlyAboutYourself - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:58 am: @FakeJasonPlummer - I told Cong. Davis I was studying how Congress works, and showed him what I was reading on it, and can you believe it, Cong. Davis signed my coloring book right then and there! #Score! - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 12:01 pm: @FakeJasonPlummer - Lincoln Day Dinners are so long and boring. I told Cong. Davis next time we should go sledding and get Hot Cocoa instead. #WinterWonderland - Anonymour - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 12:08 pm: Oswego Willy wants my picture? Cool! - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 12:09 pm: @FakeJasonPlummer - I asked Cong. Davis if he was going to Pledge a Fraternity or was he more worried about grades? The first semester is the toughest. #47DaysTillSpringBreak - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 12:12 pm: @FakeJasonPlummer - I told Cong. Davis I know ALL about the “Sequester”. Uncle Jerry & Uncle Bill called it the “Plummer Border County Strategy” Yeah, he thanked me. #SomeThingsNeedSequestering - wordslinger - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 12:13 pm: BB: “Whose that giant with Davis? I think I met him once.” - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 12:16 pm: @FakeJasonPlummer - I told Cong. Davis we should go thru the Dad’s Bank Drive Through and ask “Is the Timing Lock on the vault running?” #LoveThatJoke - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 12:20 pm: @FakeCongDavis - Jason, signing this photo of us, and sending to ME to keep seems a bit odd. How about you just keep it. #JasonNeverSeemsToAmaze - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 12:24 pm: @FakeCongDavis - This is the guy that asked me if I had Gym or Art with Cong. Enyart. Now it makes sense, right? #PleaseStopHumoringJasonMrPlummer - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 12:28 pm: @FakeJasonPlummer - Nothing like a Lincoln Day Dinner in Madison County. They brought my dinner in a box again this year, and the Toy was really kool too. They “get” me! #HappyMealsMakeJasonSmile - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 12:31 pm: @FakeJasonPlummer - After this picture, this was the last I saw of Cong. Davis. He is fast! #Gotcha - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 12:33 pm: @FakeJasonPlummer - After talking to Cong. Davis, I guess everyone is right; I have more in comon with Dr. Gill. #TheFifthOrSixthTimeMightBeTheCharm - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 12:44 pm: “I heard ‘Delta’ was the worst house on Campus …” - Mayor Frank - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 12:52 pm: Rich Thank you for attending the Worden Mayors Ball. We raised a total of $1,965 dollars. I have two more fund raisers which will hopefully help me reach the goal of $3800.00. It really meant a lot for you to be at the event. There was fun had by all. Once again, thank you for attending. A Special note, State Representative Wayne Rosenthal dropped in as well. Frank - Knee Jerk - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 12:52 pm: Baby Bear’s shirt collar was tooo small. Papa Bear’s shirt collar was tooo big. But Brady Bear’s collar was just right. - Arthur Andersen - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 1:03 pm: “Rod, who is that guy behind you? He looks familiar! Should we get our picture taken with him?” - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 1:04 pm: (Whisper) “Take it now, that IS Jason being relaxed” ————– “Congressman … instead of ‘Cheese’, I say, ‘I-L-L..’ and you say …” “Jason, just smile…” —————- “Congressman, I can get you a summer job at the Lumber Yard, and now I can get you one at the Bank. Your choice.” @FakeJasonPlummer - Cong. Davis looked great after a long day traveling from DC. I guess the West Coast is agreeing with him. #JasonKnowsHisCompass - wordslinger - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 1:11 pm: Jason: “Congressman Davis, nice to meet you. What brings you some the West Side to the Metro East? Lincoln’s not here, you know.” - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 1:16 pm: ===…Lincoln’s not here, you know.” ==== Outstanding! - Anonymous - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 1:17 pm: One of these boys is not like the others . One of thes boys just don’t belong…. - Arthur Andersen - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 1:39 pm: Well played Word! - Annie Oakley - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 2:01 pm: “Hey, are you packin’?” “Always”. “Wearin your boots?” “Always”. “Then, let’s ditch the ties and do the GA Shuffle” Party on down………. - VanillaMan - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 2:12 pm: Gort/Klaatu - 2014 “Klaatu Barada Nikto!” - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 2:27 pm: “No Congressman. These are my “big-boy” pants, I don’t understand when people say that …” - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 2:33 pm: “I hope Uncle Jerry won’t be too mad, but can I get a picture with you?” - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 2:38 pm: “Thanks for the picture, Congressman. Hey,…I was wondering … are you … LOOKING….for interns? If you aren’t I understand …” - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 3:15 pm: “Congressman Schock! Take a picture with me to make Uncle Bill jealous, like you are gonna choose me to run with you and stuff …” - clear and present - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 4:23 pm: He will soon be moving out to California to run against Pelosi Galore. - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 4:30 pm: “This is real cool, Congressman Davis. Usually I have to get a cardboard cut-out of people to get these pictures…” - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 4:32 pm: “No Congressman, I take these pictures so my Dad knows where I am after the street lights come on…” - Atticus III - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 4:38 pm: Hey, Congressman, where’d you get that ridiculous right arm? - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 4:41 pm: @FakeCongDavis - Ran into @FakeJasonPlummer at the Lincoln Day Dinner in Madison County. No, RAN into him. He was sprinting for the last piece of cake & knocked me down, After eating his cake, we took this picture & he ran for the baloons. #JasonLovesPartyCake - clear and present - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 5:10 pm: Congressman Rodney Davis (R-IL) poses for a photo with one of his constituents, Jason Plummet. - Arthur Andersen - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 5:11 pm: “Rod, that’s a cool pin! Are you in the Secret Service, too?” - Arthur Andersen - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 5:16 pm: “I picked this tie ‘cuz it reminds me of “Tie A Yellow Ribbon”, but Dad said he could only think of “Old Yeller.” - Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 5:26 pm: “I got this yellow tie from Congressman Enyart. A note came with it. ‘Jason, this color suits you. Maybe you will be reminded to concede nexttime you lose. “Congressman” Enyart” … I read it and read it … I still don’t get what he’s saying. - county chairman - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 8:26 pm: i am a clam - Steve Downstate - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 8:46 pm: “No, Jason, I can’t sneak you into the House. And no, I’m not buying beer for you either!” - unreliable sources - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:30 pm: Madison County Republicans announced winners of their “What I’ve done since Election Day” essay contest during Saturday night’s Lincoln Day Dinner. At right is runner-up U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, whose essay was succinctly titled “Evade FEC Investigators”. At left is winner Jason Plummer, who responded, “Convert to Catholicism, rent a luxury villa in Vatican City, and announce my candidacy for Pope”. - Qbert - Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:53 pm: “My dear guests, I am Mr. Plummer, your host. Welcome to Fantasy Island.” Sorry, comments for this post are now closed.