Rauner and his eventual successor share a quite moment before the battle beings in earnest. Not only is Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerich’s taller, younger and better looking than Bruce, he’s smarter too! After Bruce slashes the state budget, raises our taxes and a few of his close allies are arrested for corruption, Big Mike Frerich’s will be a shoe-in.
All your “backwards games” against Mike Frerichs will turn out like they have so far — poorly. Fact is, Senator Frerichs is among the smartest public servants I have ever met. A little grey hair around Treasurer Frerichs’ temples will quell questions raised by the likes of Willey.
The one thing nobody in Illinois can do is save Bruce Rauner from his ambitious self! Watch this rich boy fall, burn and end up in jail. Meanwhile, Big Mike Frerichs is going to SHAKE IT OFF and play it straight!
It doesn’t matter if Mike Frerichs’ runs in 2018, 2020 or 2024.
While the likes of “old Willey” ends their days in a government subsidized nursing home the likes of Big Mike Frerichs will be elected Governor of Illinois before he turns 55!
- Sage - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 1:21 pm:
Treasury and Treasurer
- Waffle Fries - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 1:21 pm:
Now see this pic actually captures how tall Rauner actually is
- Stan in Ascent - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 1:21 pm:
That’s one photo more than Cross took with Rauner.
- Yellow Dog Democrat - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 1:21 pm:
Standing Four Inches Taller for Illinois
- Confused - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 1:23 pm:
Gee, I didn’t know Frerichs was so tall.
- SO. ILL - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 1:24 pm:
Center. Forward.
- Gooner - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 1:24 pm:
One man who will try to use magic to balance the budget, and one who will tell him that it is impossible.
- Stones - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 1:26 pm:
Bruce, you might want to comb over that bald spot.
- Anon - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 1:32 pm:
Front court for the Springfield travel team
- Bored Chairman - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 1:39 pm:
Tall and Taller-er.
- kj - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 1:40 pm:
The Governor-elect, Lt. Governor-elect and the Treasurer-elect pose for photographs at an event in Rosemont
- Bogey Golfer - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 1:46 pm:
“Bruce, own any white shirts?” “No, you?”
- Judgment Day (on the road) - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 1:50 pm:
“Yeah, you got length, but that’s all you got. I got game. I’m already meeting and working out with the guys. You ain’t got no game!”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 1:50 pm:
BR: “Hey, Leia! Want to get your picture taken with Jar-Jar here?”
ES: “In a minute! I’m checking out the wax job on this floor.”
- Arthur Andersen - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 1:50 pm:
“My vault is bigger than yours.”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 1:52 pm:
MF: “My orange tie represents Washington, IL, a year since they had their tornado.”
BR: “My tie represents state government. We’re bleeding money, here, pal.”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 1:57 pm:
BR: “You say you’re actually taller than Lincoln?”
MF: “And handsomer, too!”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 2:00 pm:
BR: “Hold still. I’ll have my butler take a selfie of me.”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 2:02 pm:
MF: “Is that a TV camera?”
BR: “No, it’s my new idea to turn the economy around: Portable video gaming!”
- Wordslinger - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 2:04 pm:
They say no Stephens can refuse a request on his daughter’s wedding day.
- Streator Curmudgeon - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 2:04 pm:
MF: “Is that guy by the door holding your budget plan?”
BR: “Nah. It’s a list of everybody who made fun of me on Capitol Fax.”
- Namaste - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 2:39 pm:
My vote goes to KJ. (1:40)
- Arthur Andersen - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 2:42 pm:
“You’re not as tall as you look.”
“You’re not as rich as you look.”
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 2:52 pm:
Although miles from Great America, two characters were present today to amuse onlookers
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 2:53 pm:
People stood in awe as phoniness oozed from their pores
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 2:54 pm:
Two winners who will learn what it means to run for an office and actually have to do the job.
- Black Ivy - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 3:14 pm:
Governor-Elect Rauner: You may have 4 inches on me, but you won by the skin of your teeth. Me? By a much more comfortable margin.
Treasurer-Elect Frerichs: Potatoes, patatoes, Governor-Elect. I’m gonna shake things up in Springfield too…while standing tall for Illinois.
- Amalia - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 3:37 pm:
Two Ivy Leaguers make nice while wearing Illinois orange ties.
- A guy... - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 3:51 pm:
One of these guys will write checks that clear.
- A guy... - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 4:08 pm:
By the way, Who you calling dull??
- Insideout - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 4:45 pm:
Rauner and his eventual successor share a quite moment before the battle beings in earnest. Not only is Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerich’s taller, younger and better looking than Bruce, he’s smarter too! After Bruce slashes the state budget, raises our taxes and a few of his close allies are arrested for corruption, Big Mike Frerich’s will be a shoe-in.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 4:50 pm:
- Insideout -,
How about we like @FakeMikeFrerichs make a fool out if himself before he runs for governor.
Never heard people say so much about people who haven’t done the job they’ve been elected to first, before moving up, lol
“Caption?”
@FakeMikeFrerichs - golly, Bruce knew my mane and everything. #BewareOfBrightLightsTheyShowAll
- Formerly Known As... - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 5:04 pm:
Mike Frerichs standing tall.
- horse w/ no name - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 5:44 pm:
Height joke, something something, wealth joke.
- Rich Miller - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 5:54 pm:
horse wins.
- Angry Chicagoan - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 6:13 pm:
You got savaged by the Chicago Machine too? Darned heightists!
- Yellow Dog Democrat - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 6:23 pm:
Willy:
I believe Frerichs said repeatedly on the campaign trail that he plans on running for re-election in 2018.
I know the Treasurer’s office has a reputation as a “stepping stone,” but it seems misplaced. Alexi’s run was accidental.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 6:52 pm:
- YDD -,
I have no reason not to believe him or you;
I think some over zealous “fans” should slow their roll, lol.
I hope that Frerichs gets complete control of that twitter before it’s too late too.
I am trying to …help(?)
- Insideout - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 7:42 pm:
Willy,
All your “backwards games” against Mike Frerichs will turn out like they have so far — poorly. Fact is, Senator Frerichs is among the smartest public servants I have ever met. A little grey hair around Treasurer Frerichs’ temples will quell questions raised by the likes of Willey.
The one thing nobody in Illinois can do is save Bruce Rauner from his ambitious self! Watch this rich boy fall, burn and end up in jail. Meanwhile, Big Mike Frerichs is going to SHAKE IT OFF and play it straight!
It doesn’t matter if Mike Frerichs’ runs in 2018, 2020 or 2024.
While the likes of “old Willey” ends their days in a government subsidized nursing home the likes of Big Mike Frerichs will be elected Governor of Illinois before he turns 55!
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 7:48 pm:
- Insideout -,
“You’re not helping”
OW
@FakeMikeFrerichs - I’m head bad shoulders dopier than a guy who used props #WishPongeeCameWithTheOfficeToo
…
- walker - Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 10:25 pm:
At least he won’t sue me.
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Nov 26, 14 @ 9:13 am:
Hey if I dump that little gal will you be my big guy.