“I’m going to make statement, then my ole pal ‘ck’ will spend the rest of the afternoon walking it back to ‘Speaker Madigan and the legislators he controls…’, so, let’s begin”
hisgirlfriday beat me to the punch. Why speak to a few reporters if you are asking something of the legislature? Why not just contact Mike Madigan directly (after all he controls all things legislative).
More importantly, please fill me in why he would be asking to wait until tomorrow for an override? What am I missing here?
Springfield reporters interview Mr. B.V. Rauner, from Winnetka, who won second prize in the annual Howdy Doody look-alike contest today at the State Fair.
“Well, of course I have the ‘Double-Veto’, the ’second veto’ I have… or something or another… if I get overridden, if they override, so…I can… override… something… Hey. You guys seen my Harley, that’s a ride… “
Bruce takes questions from the press at the Capitol, “ck” draws short stick and goes with. Diana struggles, while learning to say “Speaker Madigan and the legislators he controls” with her state worker. Lance tweets a picture of himself going down the big State Fair slide, Goldberg goes to the State Fair to drop off scathing letter to the Butter Cow. Comedy, 61 minutes
“Yeah, I know I said I’d be in the floor, twistin’ arms, workin’ bills, attendin’ committee meetins, being a cheerleader, but I guess not bein’ there might help more…”
- Arthur Andersen - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 3:22 pm:
“What, exactly, is it that you do here?”
- Hawkeye in Illinois - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 3:25 pm:
(Thought bubbles):
Bruce R: Who are these people and why are they in a dungeon?
ck: Maybe this was not a good idea.
Kurt E.: I was going to the fair this morning but this doofus had to drop by.
Doug F: Maybe it’s time to do something else–I can’t stand much more of this.
- Give Me A Break - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 3:32 pm:
Finke: The only thing this thing ever plays back for me is, “Controlled by Mike Madigan”.
- hisgirlfriday - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:06 pm:
why is he going to the pressroom to ask lawmakers to do something?
- okgo - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:07 pm:
“Governor Rauner gets lost on the way to legislative chambers.”
…cause they don’t read newspapers.
- Wordslinger - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:10 pm:
“Geez, your bunker is not nearly as nice as mine.”
- Norseman - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:11 pm:
Would you guys mind switching space with Madigan?
- Anonymous - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:12 pm:
Where do I drop my pants off for pressing?
- Dave Dahl - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:13 pm:
” … and the little girl pointed at me and said — Mayor Daley !!”
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:13 pm:
“I’m going to make statement, then my ole pal ‘ck’ will spend the rest of the afternoon walking it back to ‘Speaker Madigan and the legislators he controls…’, so, let’s begin”
- That Guy - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:13 pm:
Looks like it’s casual Tuesday at the Capitol.
- Joe M - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:13 pm:
Once again the Governor talks to the General Assembly through the Press.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:14 pm:
“ck”, thinking: Please say “Speaker Madigan and the legislators he controls”. Please…
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:15 pm:
“ck” ponders the governor’s shirt choice
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:16 pm:
“Let me be crystal clear, as clear as I can be; I dunno what to do next”
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:17 pm:
“I like the Fair, but give me a Portillo’s strawberry shake anyday.”
- Anonymous - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:17 pm:
This place smells like an orchard
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:18 pm:
“ck” preparing her flash cards to help the governor.
- Chicago Cynic - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:18 pm:
“Gov. Rauner explains to press corps their part in shaking up Springfield.”
- Wensicia - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:18 pm:
“ck, what was I going to say, again?”
- ILPundit - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:18 pm:
The answer lies in the extreme, not in moderation
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:19 pm:
“Sure it’s gonna pass Single-Subject. The subject is ‘What Bruce Wants’, so…”
- 47th Ward - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:19 pm:
Hi, I’m Bruce.
- Stones - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:19 pm:
hisgirlfriday beat me to the punch. Why speak to a few reporters if you are asking something of the legislature? Why not just contact Mike Madigan directly (after all he controls all things legislative).
More importantly, please fill me in why he would be asking to wait until tomorrow for an override? What am I missing here?
- Michelle Flaherty - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:20 pm:
It’s not every day that Finke is the best dressed of those assembled.
Good for you Doug.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:20 pm:
“ck” tries with her “look” to discourage the governor from saying he talked with President Cullerton again.
- Stones - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:21 pm:
Misread the quote. Please disregard my second sentence. I still agree with mygirlfriday however.
- Huh? - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:21 pm:
We’re in Springfield because this is where my administration actually pretends to work.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:23 pm:
“I didn’t fire my IDHS chief, I just said the services are no longer required or something smooth like that.”
- Anonymous - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:23 pm:
Finke: “Wow, this floor is filthy”
- Mama - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:23 pm:
The Governor talks to the General Assembly through the Press. He seems to think the press can do something he can not or will not do.
- 47th Ward - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:24 pm:
Springfield reporters interview Mr. B.V. Rauner, from Winnetka, who won second prize in the annual Howdy Doody look-alike contest today at the State Fair.
- Mouthy - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:25 pm:
I’m afraid we’re gonna haft to start charging you rent. Let’s see….about $6,000 a square foot per month should do it…
- Anonymous - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:26 pm:
You all work at the dry cleaners too?
- conn smythe - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:26 pm:
“Kurt Erickson silently regrets wearing the shorts/black socks combo”
- Mama - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:27 pm:
Gee everybody looks so happy to see the governor. LOL!
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:27 pm:
“Well, of course I have the ‘Double-Veto’, the ’second veto’ I have… or something or another… if I get overridden, if they override, so…I can… override… something… Hey. You guys seen my Harley, that’s a ride… “
- 1776 - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:27 pm:
I may have to hire Erickson & Finke because they make me look like a snazzy dresser.
- 47th Ward - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:28 pm:
Mike Z told me there was a nice little restaurant down here somewhere.
- AC - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:31 pm:
Governor Rauner struggles to explain the difference between legislation he disagrees with, and legislation that’s a sham.
- Streator Curmudgeon - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:32 pm:
Governor Rauner, in a shirt he borrowed from a Butternut Bread delivery man.
- Streator Curmudgeon - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:33 pm:
ck puts one foot against the wall to propel herself in front of the Governor the second he misspeaks.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:34 pm:
“I have a great relationship with the GA., I’m sure I’ll get whatever I want in the end, and my veto won’t be overridden.”
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:36 pm:
Why are there so many u-turns with Rauner, and why can’t he find his stride?
U-turns lack vision, and lead to illusions, and U-turns save face when denied.
So we’ve been told and some choose to believe it.
I know they’re right wait and see.
Someday Bruce finds it, the GA connection.
The Leaders, the “screamers” and me.
“Who” said agendas would be passed and made law, when stacked with the poison pills?
Rauner thought they could, and Sandack believed it.
Look what it’s done so far.
What’s so amazing that keeps us all guessing, and what do we think we might see?
Someday Bruce finds it, the GA connection.
The Leaders, the “screamers” and me.
All of us under his “spell”.
Ev knows that it could use some “magic”.
Have Unions been half asleep and have they heard voices?
They’ve heard them calling distain.
Is this the “sweet” sound that calls the shop stewards.
Their calls are to hope to remain.
I’ve heard it too many times to ignore it.
It’s something they’ve all got to believe.
Someday Bruce finds it, the GA connection, the Leaders, the “screamers” and me.
Someday Bruce finds it, the GA connection, the Leaders, the “screamers” and me.
- Streator Curmudgeon - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:36 pm:
“Any of you guys got one of those GPS thingies? I’m tryin’ to find the legislators.”
- 47th Ward - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:38 pm:
Wow, that is news. I didn’t know Rich Miller even had a heart.
- Streator Curmudgeon - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:38 pm:
“You in the shorts! That’s a good look, but next time lose the argyle socks.”
- Gruntled University Employee - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:38 pm:
Let us all bow our heads
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:39 pm:
“The Rauner YMCA has plenty of programs, plenty. I wouldn’t worry about them.”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:40 pm:
BR: “No, really. Somebody told me it was Plaid Day. ck, you and the reporter guy got stripes on. Did I get the date wrong again?”
- Anonymous - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:41 pm:
Executive order seersucker day
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:44 pm:
HBO - “Dad’s Home State” - Season 1, Episode 30
Bruce takes questions from the press at the Capitol, “ck” draws short stick and goes with. Diana struggles, while learning to say “Speaker Madigan and the legislators he controls” with her state worker. Lance tweets a picture of himself going down the big State Fair slide, Goldberg goes to the State Fair to drop off scathing letter to the Butter Cow. Comedy, 61 minutes
- VanillaMan - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:47 pm:
“Who do I buy around here to make this happen?”
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:47 pm:
“I’m not worried I’ll be overridden, I’m worried about people finding out all I want passed. That’s terrifying.”
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:50 pm:
“…’What am I going to do?’… That’s why I’m here, any suggestions? Let’s start with Finke and go around the room… “
- ihpsdm - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:50 pm:
I know it’s hot out there, but please remember to wear pants next time.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:52 pm:
“Well, I left a message for Madigan on his cell phone, for one…”
- AC - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:52 pm:
Governor Rauner attempts to control legislators, so that they can remain independent and free of attempts to be controlled.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:53 pm:
“Believe me, I know. It’s really hard to get 71 and 36 votes. I wish them luck, actually”
- Anonymous - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:53 pm:
Masonic cornerstone ceremony
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 2:58 pm:
“Yeah, I know I said I’d be in the floor, twistin’ arms, workin’ bills, attendin’ committee meetins, being a cheerleader, but I guess not bein’ there might help more…”
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 3:00 pm:
“I might have Evelyn work one chamber, me the other, and stop all this overriddin’ business…”
- State Engineer - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 3:02 pm:
No governing is not my job it’s a spare time hobby kind of thing,
breaking AFSCME is my job. Now let me do my job.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 3:03 pm:
“I can’t help that Unions seem to not like me. What have I ever done to them?”
- zatoichi - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 3:16 pm:
Bruce started doing his act from the comedy club. Crowd became kinda thin.
- Anonymous - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 3:20 pm:
“All those in favor of heading over to the Butter Cow, raise your foot”
- @MisterJayEm - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 3:21 pm:
“Excuse me — I was looking for the men’s room.”
– MrJM
- Arthur Andersen - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 3:22 pm:
“What, exactly, is it that you do here?”
- Hawkeye in Illinois - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 3:25 pm:
(Thought bubbles):
Bruce R: Who are these people and why are they in a dungeon?
ck: Maybe this was not a good idea.
Kurt E.: I was going to the fair this morning but this doofus had to drop by.
Doug F: Maybe it’s time to do something else–I can’t stand much more of this.
- Give Me A Break - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 3:32 pm:
Finke: The only thing this thing ever plays back for me is, “Controlled by Mike Madigan”.
- Michelle Flaherty - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 3:44 pm:
First day of Mr. Rauner’s PAR internship.
- Grandson of Man - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 3:46 pm:
“I left the legislators’ checks in the trashcan van.”
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 3:50 pm:
“Do I do U-turns? Depends if there’s enough room for the trashcan van can do one, ok?”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 4:44 pm:
“Anybody wants those autographed photos of Pat Quinn leaning against the wall there, feel free to take ‘em home.”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 4:45 pm:
“Good thing you guys got such tiny tape recorders, ’cause I only got one talkin’ point: Because…Madigan.”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 4:47 pm:
“Hey, it’s kinda cool down here. Like the root cellar over at the Mansion.”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 4:51 pm:
ck holds up a very small cue card that says, “Compromisin? That ain’t how you shake up Springfield.”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 4:53 pm:
“When I’m up in Chicago, I like to wear a coat and tie, but when I’m down here in the sticks, I do my clothes shoppin’ at Blain’s Farm and Fleet!”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 4:56 pm:
(Note to self: Keep a bottle of Tums handy for when you see a guy like that wearin’ a pair of shorts.)
- Streator Curmudgeon - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 4:58 pm:
“Too hot for your white suit today, Colonel Sanders? Ha! Just joshin’ you, Finke.”
- walker - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 5:00 pm:
“You’re not helping.”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 5:01 pm:
“Donald Trump? Nah. Rich guys like him got no place in government. They’re too stubborn and used to gettin’ their own way.”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 5:03 pm:
“How much would it cost for you guys to start reportin’ this squabble from MY point of view?”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 5:06 pm:
“Oh, I reckon we’ll get this thing settled by the time it’s Carhartt weather again.”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 5:08 pm:
“Impasse, impasse, impasse. Why can’t we talk about somethin’ fun for a change, like fly fishin’ for Asian carp?”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 5:10 pm:
“Say, I haven’t seen Miller around for a while, but he sure ain’t missed a beat on those bitey columns he writes.”
- sal-says - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 5:32 pm:
“Like my doofus shirt? Ya know, I’m just a man of the people.” “Oh, ha-ha-ha.”
- sal-says - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 5:33 pm:
== Gov. Rauner makes rare visit to Capitol pressroom ==
“Just like I’m making a rare visit as Governor, not Governot.” “Oh, ha-ha-ha.”
- Hedley Lamarr - Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 9:52 pm:
Don’t be like this me.