* From the ILGOP…
Next Wednesday is Gov. Rauner’s birthday.
This past year was a milestone, both for Bruce and for the great state of Illinois. I can’t think of a better way to say “Happy Birthday” than by showing him how much his team, family, supporters, and friends have his back.
Will you join me? It’s quick and easy – all you have to do is click this link to sign the card. It’ll only take a minute, and it will mean a lot to him, and to me.
We’ve got an important year ahead of us, and Gov. Rauner has gotten it started on the right foot with fiscal discipline, bold decisions, and exactly the kind of leadership we expected when we voted for him.
I hope you’ll join me in showing our appreciation!
Thanks,
Tim Schneider
Chairman
Illinois Republican Party
P.S. – Here’s that link one more time: click here to wish Bruce Rauner a Happy Birthday. Thanks again – Tim.
I didn’t post the link because, frankly, I don’t trust y’all to be nice on that page. Tensions are a teeny bit high these days, after all.
You can express your fondest birthday wishes here in comments. However, make extra sure to follow our rules. If you’re deleted on this one, you’re also banned. Thanks.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 11:07 am:
Happy Birthday.
OW
- 47th Ward - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 11:08 am:
Get well soon Governor.
- Mouthy - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 11:12 am:
Found the form/birthday card and it does have a big section on it for comments. I’ll, of course, keep the link to myself…
- Hon. John Fritchey - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 11:14 am:
For those who understand it, the headline of this post is the best part about it…
- South of Sherman - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 11:15 am:
Dear Governor:
Happy Birthday! We cordially invite you to blow [these candles out] and bite [into some birthday cake].
Sincerely,
All Public Sector Unions
- ash - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 11:16 am:
Happy birthday, governor, may the universe give you everything you deserve.
- Gathersno - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 11:17 am:
He’ll be giving US a present….his budget.
- Amalia - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 11:19 am:
Happy Birthday, Governor. May you find some people of color to stand behind you the next time you make an announcement.
- chi - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 11:20 am:
*too frightened of banishment to write anything
- Trooper - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 11:22 am:
Rich, that is a clever headline and your removal of the link shows an unbelievable amount of wisdom on your part.
“Tensions just a we bit high”…………
YOU THINK???
- lots of laughs - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 11:23 am:
Happy Birthday Governor. Thanks for standing up for the taxpayers. Your State thanks you
- Give Me A Break - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 11:25 am:
Happy Birthday Gov. Please know every morning I pray for your good health and hope at least for the next four years you eat healthy and take of yourself. And by the way, don’t eat any Horseshoes Evelyn offers you.
- NewWestSuburbanGOP'er - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 11:25 am:
Eh!
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 11:25 am:
BTW, Rich,
Love the title of the Post. lol
- Carhart Representative - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 11:25 am:
Happy Birthday Governor. Thanks for empowering us. Who knew that expired lunch meat is cheaper?
- A guy - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 11:25 am:
Happy Birthday Governor. Thank you for choosing public service as so many before you have. I wish you wisdom and strength going forward. My fellow commenters here want a successful state too. They won’t always agree with you, but they love our state just as you do. Always pledge to at least hear them out. I’ve learned they have a good idea now and then. Sometimes even more often. Godspeed and Happy birthday!
- Louis G Atsaves - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 11:26 am:
Happy Birthday Governor Rauner! Xronia Polla!
- Gone, but not forgotten - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 11:26 am:
I’m just here so I won’t get fined (taxed). Happy Birthday!
- Skeptic - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 11:26 am:
To paraphrase, “Hate the politics, love the politician.” Happy birthday.
- IrishPirate - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 11:27 am:
Ok, this is tricky. Don’t want to get deleted, but do want to make snarky comment. Hmmm.
Ok no words beginning with that letter of the alphabet.
No references to taxpayer funded private jets and a Bruce/Aaron Schock selfie.
Probably could mention a Carhartt gift certificate, but that’s too easy.
Well I guess I will just wish him good health as I suspect his Lt Governor would be worse.
- 6184life - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 11:28 am:
Happy Birthday Rauner! Good luck makin Illinois a better place.
- Ducky LaMoore - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 11:29 am:
Dear Governor,
I don’t necessarily not wish you a happy birthday.
-Bill Brady
- Left of Central IL - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 11:33 am:
Governor, Many Happy Returns (to Winnetka…soon, please)
- anon - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 11:34 am:
I see MJM has an entry on the e-card. It reads:
Happy B-day Governor, you’ll be fine.
- Stones - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 11:34 am:
With all the sincerity of a clean Carhartt, garbage can van and an $18 watch I wish you a very Happy Birthday!
Signed - Tier I employee
- walker - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 11:37 am:
Dear Governor Rauner:
Best wishes on your birthday. Let it be a reminder that there are many more important things in life than this or any future job.
Mark
- Aldyth - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 11:39 am:
Dear Governor Rauner,
Will I be invited to the party?
Sincerely,
Lt. Governor Sanguinnetti
- D.P.Gumby - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 11:41 am:
I hope you spend a happy birthday at one of your homes…outside Illinois…for the next four years…with no connection to the outside world…but with plenty of food and wine. After all, distance makes the heart grow fonder.
- PolPal56 - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 11:43 am:
Happy Birthday, Governor. A donation has been made in your honor to the AFSCME legal fund. Have a special day.
- Mr.Moto - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 11:49 am:
Fritch for the win!
- facts are stubborn things - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 11:59 am:
I would like to do my “fair share”.
- Angry Republican - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 12:26 pm:
Happy Ash Wednesday Governor
- Joe M - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 12:29 pm:
Gov’s Executive Order on his birthday: If they don’t have bread, let them eat birthday cake. But not any of mine.
- Rhino Slider - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 12:30 pm:
A billion Birthday Wishes!
- Ann - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 12:30 pm:
I had to do some googling to figure out what’s so funny about the title of this post, but it was well worth it. I have nothing more to add.
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 12:33 pm:
wheres the barf bags again?
- LizPhairTax - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 12:41 pm:
Dear Bruce,
Wishing you good health and many returns. Happy 58th!
Sorry to hear that you’re living in a run-down home, wearing worker clothes, and not too popular at the new job (that I hear you’re doing for free!?!).
Keep at it. You’ll be fine.
- WhoKnew - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 12:45 pm:
Happy Birthday Governor!
If I was there I would sing my usual Happy Birthday descant:
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
Misery & despair,
People dyin’ everywhere!
But, Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
- Wensicia - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 12:54 pm:
Many happy returns of the day.
- siriusly - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 12:56 pm:
have a nice day,
D. Arduin
- Pot calling kettle - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 1:02 pm:
correction: UFCW (with apologies for the error)
- Future Powerball MegaMillionaire - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 1:08 pm:
Governor, best regards in advance of your birthday, in honor of which I have purchased a Powerball ticket; and if I win the $500 million I will happily donate the bulk of it to the many Illinoisans in need, following your inspiring post-election words: “I am personally committed to making Illinois the most compassionate state in America,… I believe very strongly there is an important role for government to help those who are vulnerable, those who are in need, those who need assistance from our society, from our community.”
But if I don’t win the megabucks, I still hope the birthday glad-tidings will further inspire you to keep your pledge of compassion and help millions of people, as it is now fully in your power to do so.
- IB Strapped - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 1:09 pm:
Happy Birthday Gov: Wishing for you many tax reductions ad infinitum.
- Black Ivy - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 1:17 pm:
Another reason that I am enamored by your willingness to lead in the face of opposition - were both Aquarians! Remember, “heavy is the head that wears the crown”! Happy early birthday!
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 1:29 pm:
===Remember, “heavy is the head that wears the crown”!===
Rauner is governor, not King, no crowns.
You’re welcome
- Mama - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 1:41 pm:
Dear Governor of IL,
May you live to be a hundred years,
With one extra year to repent!
Happy Birthday
- Soccermom - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 1:54 pm:
Dear Governor,
Here’s wishing you four more years of good health. The alternative is too horrible to contemplate.
- Belle - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 1:58 pm:
Love Soccermom’s and Aldyth’s posts.
- Maryville Sparky - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 2:01 pm:
Happy Birthday. May you get your term limits approved and you receive one term.
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 2:03 pm:
Happy birthday your on the right foot,but you can not go foreword without your left foot in tow
- northshore cynic - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 2:07 pm:
I was wondering….are the cooks and bakers at the Executive Mansion members of SEIU or AFSCME?? Has the Gov. appointed a royal food taster?
- Mr. Moto - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 2:30 pm:
Too horrible to contemplate?
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 2:35 pm:
===Too horrible to contemplate?===
The first rule of hoping Evelyn doesn’t ascend to be governor is not talking about Evelyn ascending to become governor.
- Aldyth - and - Soccermom -, well played.
- Bluefish - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 3:01 pm:
Happy birthday…and 53 million more.
- Rowdy Yates - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 3:40 pm:
Happy Birthday Bruce. I certainly appreciate your being willing to take a stab at unraveling that Gordian knot called Illinois state government. We know you needed the job like a hole in your head. Many thanks to your wife and kids as well. Good luck.
- Mama - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 6:37 pm:
1:41 pm: Oops.. this should state
Dear Governor of IN
not IL
- Juvenal - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 8:19 pm:
Dear Governor:
Enjoy the birthday cake on the day of your first budget address.
Save room for eating your own words, crow, and humble pie.
- The Equalizer - Wednesday, Feb 11, 15 @ 8:40 pm:
Happy Birthday Governor. You are a much better politician than Pat Quinn! (the faintest of damn praise).