“Remember; this is the Governor’s voting key, not yours. When you come up to get the Governor’s key for your seat, make sure you sign it out and return it here when you’re done with today’s votes… Ok, let’s startt calling you up one at a time… “
While most think of metaphors as just that, metaphors, Sen. Murphy was so impressed with what he heard today, he, indeed, had his socks knocked off his feet.
Matthew Beauregard Murphy sits the rear pew of St. Raunerite Church, wearin’ his dark seersucker suit and sippin’ on the sweetest tea south of the Chicago River while readin’ this mornin’s Talking Points.
Tell Murphy not to call the cops. It was a simple mistake. CMS packed them up and shipped them over to 676 N LaSalle with the rest of Quinn’s stuff and some really cool posters.
“Hey, Karen. Listen to this constituent poll. It says 60 percent think my no-socks look is shakin’ up Springfield, 39 percent think I’ve lost my mind, and one percent think I’m the dreamiest guy in the Senate.”
- phocion - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:26 am:
“Calling Dr. Scholl!”
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:28 am:
“Remember; this is the Governor’s voting key, not yours. When you come up to get the Governor’s key for your seat, make sure you sign it out and return it here when you’re done with today’s votes… Ok, let’s startt calling you up one at a time… “
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:30 am:
Synchronized sitting
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:30 am:
Thinking, “Even if I did wear my luck socks, it wouldn’t help… “
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:31 am:
Sen. Murphy, thinking, “Well I’ll be, waxing is better than shaving…”
- Give Me A Break - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:32 am:
I’m telling you Karen, this would never be allowed on the House Floor.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:32 am:
Sen. Murphy, thinking, “I keep working out, my cankles should just fade away… “
- Honeybear - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:33 am:
ewwww
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:34 am:
Sen. Murphy, thinking, “… ‘No flip flops’… I’ll show em… how about no socks… “
- Norseman - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:36 am:
When I asked my lovely wife to pack socks, she misunderstood and packed the BOX of Rauner talking points.
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:36 am:
The double cross
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:36 am:
Sen. Murphy, thinking, “I call this my ‘Fritchey’ look… “
- Wordslinger - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:36 am:
In addition to the missing socks, Sen. Murphy said he is also missing a kidney after waking up a bathtub full of ice in a strange hotel room.
- Jordan - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:37 am:
Sen. Murphy, thinking, “Wow, now I know what those lobbyists feel like. This is so liberating. I can get used to this.”
- Slippin' Jimmy - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:37 am:
It’s so bleepin hot, hot I tell you!
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:39 am:
Sock the GOP
- Anon. - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:39 am:
Wasn’t “Sockless Matt Murphy” the original name for the Moonlight Graham character in “Field of Dreams”?
- Norseman - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:39 am:
I’m not doing the beard thing, I’m going sock-less until the impasse is broken.
- cdog - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:40 am:
heh, whatever. Our Emperor has no clothes. snicker,snicker. I can get away with this no sock look……
- LizPhairTax - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:40 am:
Roll call. Thank God we only have 20 members.
- LBJ - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:41 am:
Hey, somebody turn on Hee-Haw!
- LaFlare1017 - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:42 am:
“32 pairs of socks in revenue, 36 pairs of socks missing”
I always knew Murphy was a hippie at heart.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:42 am:
Sen. Murphy, thinking, “No socks means vote no, no socks means vote no, no socks means vote no, got to remember, no socks means vote no… “
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:44 am:
“Without his socks hiding his toes, Sen. Murphy was able to count the members of the Senate GOP caucus without any trouble…”
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:45 am:
Sen. Murphy, thinking, “The first place your tan fades is your ankles, why is that?”
- 35/Shields - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:48 am:
Hey Karen, look! Twinsies!
- Arizona Bob - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:49 am:
This makes ankle biting so much easier!
- Stones - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:49 am:
“Do you feel a draft?”
- JS Mill - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:50 am:
“Karen, I don’t know why…but I just feel lovely today!”
- Anon221 - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:50 am:
Watching the video to remember next time-
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KaQe09P5Qzo
- Anon - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:50 am:
“When folks say something stinks in Springfield, I say I know. It’s my feet!”
- Tom Brady's Air Pump - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:52 am:
I guess that makes him an “UINO” - Underwear in Name Only.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:57 am:
At least he’s not wearing golf spikes…
- Jocko - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:57 am:
Miami Vice called…they want their look back.
- The Colossus of Roads - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:58 am:
No socks, no budget, no votes.
- @MisterJayEm - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 8:59 am:
He’s one pastel t-shirt away from landing a role on Palatine Vice.
– MrJM
- Mittuns - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:00 am:
I’ve made a huge mistake.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:00 am:
While most think of metaphors as just that, metaphors, Sen. Murphy was so impressed with what he heard today, he, indeed, had his socks knocked off his feet.
- Gabe - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:02 am:
“So Murph, I assume I shouldn’t bother asking if you remember what happened last night?”
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:03 am:
Panhandling to heal the budget
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:04 am:
I’m not wearing socks till there’s a budget.
- Mittuns - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:08 am:
Matthew Beauregard Murphy sits the rear pew of St. Raunerite Church, wearin’ his dark seersucker suit and sippin’ on the sweetest tea south of the Chicago River while readin’ this mornin’s Talking Points.
- Last Bull Moose - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:10 am:
The 9 percent of the wardrobe not required by court orders.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:10 am:
- LizPhairTax -,
Apologies, I didn’t see your comment.
“Caption?”
Sen. Murphy only wears his dark dress socks… with his shorts and sandals while mowing his lawn..,
- A guy - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:14 am:
The annual “legs contest” was looking like a landslide and then….out of nowhere….it was surprisingly close.
- train111 - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:15 am:
Karen
That new hair removal kit you suggested worked wonders for my legs. They are smooth as silk-see!!
- A guy - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:15 am:
She knocked his socks off. Good for her.
- Team Sleep - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:18 am:
There’s the White Sox Caucus and the No Sox Caucus.
- Team Sleep - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:18 am:
And here you can see Senator Murphy reading his “Dan Kotowski Retort” cheat sheet…
- Amalia - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:20 am:
Who didn’t wear it better?
- VanillaMan - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:25 am:
It was between not wearing socks, or wearing white ones - and I didn’t want to look silly.
- 47th Ward - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:41 am:
Tell Murphy not to call the cops. It was a simple mistake. CMS packed them up and shipped them over to 676 N LaSalle with the rest of Quinn’s stuff and some really cool posters.
- jls - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:43 am:
Without out socks, it’s easier to toe the line.
- Proper - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:48 am:
The gentleman’s guide says that in the summer, a gentleman doesn’t have to wear socks, not even to church. Fair game.
- @MisterJayEm - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:48 am:
“Without socks, it’s easier to toe the line.”
Very nice.
– MrJM
- Empty Suit - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:50 am:
“With legs like that you should show them off..oh sorry Karen I was talking to Matt”
- illinoised - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:55 am:
“I normally use my per diem to buy socks and underwear. This overtime session is the pits.”
- ddp76 - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 9:59 am:
Illinois Senators demonstrate their support for the “Free the Socks” Movement.
- Michelle Flaherty - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 10:04 am:
Paired sacrifice
- D.P.Gumby - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 10:07 am:
“You think its only sox I’m not wearing…he, he, he…”
- Tommydanger - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 10:10 am:
“Can I borrow your Eplilight Matt?”
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 10:13 am:
Sen. Murphy knew.
If he wore socks today, it would ruin his Pedi.
- Nick Name - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 10:19 am:
“Nice gams,” she said.
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 10:22 am:
At least they match
- Commonsense in Illinois - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 10:22 am:
Sen. Murphy flips through the latest Jos. A. Banks catalogue looking for the matching shorts for his sport coat.
- Tournaround Agenda - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 10:30 am:
Sen. Murphy: “Actually, I am wearing socks, Karen. They’re flesh-colored.”
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 10:30 am:
I guess the governor needed 2 more sock puppets to make a point?
- Rusty618 - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 10:31 am:
“I thought this was Miami Vice day?”
- GA Watcher - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 10:32 am:
Senator Murphy: I could get used to this. I’m thinking about dialing it up a notch and going commando.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 10:33 am:
Sen. Murphy, thinking, “I don’t care what Fritchey says, my feet still sweat no matter how cool it makes me look”
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 10:38 am:
Not knowing the other available options, I’m glad Sen. Murphy chose the “no sock” option
- walker - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 10:49 am:
Fratboy spokesman.
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 10:55 am:
MM: “Ah, it’s not as smart as it looks. What I save on socks, I more than lose on Odor Eaters.”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 10:56 am:
“Karen, I warned you my herbal tea was kinda bitter. Don’t take such a big drink next time.”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 10:58 am:
“It says here in the southern Illinois edition of GQ that the big fad is WHITE socks. Darn!”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 10:59 am:
“Tomorrow I’m going to wear no socks and SPATS!”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 11:00 am:
KM thinking; (What IS that odor? What in the heck IS that odor?)
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 11:02 am:
“Socks? We don’t need no stinkin’ socks!”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 11:09 am:
MM: (Even Schock wasn’t as cool as me. I am Mr. Fashion!)
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 11:11 am:
KM: (Who came up with these unisex restrooms anyway? Now the line is TWICE as long!)
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 11:13 am:
MM: “I was going to wear a kilt, but I’m saving that for when the temp goes over 100.”
- Six Degrees of Separation - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 11:22 am:
“See, there’s more than one Sox fail in this state!”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 11:24 am:
“Matt, we need to have a talk about…well, maturity.”
- Enviro - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 11:25 am:
Fashion Police Alert:
Only go sockless when your shoes are open toe.
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 11:28 am:
MM: “Who? I look like Jethro Bodine? Never heard of him, but he must be one cool guy.”
- Joe M - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 11:38 am:
Dress down Friday
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 11:40 am:
“Hey, Karen. Listen to this constituent poll. It says 60 percent think my no-socks look is shakin’ up Springfield, 39 percent think I’ve lost my mind, and one percent think I’m the dreamiest guy in the Senate.”
KM (Is there LSD in his coffee?)
- nona - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 11:44 am:
“Did I vote for the heroin bill the guv AVed? Opposing an override wouldn’t really be a flipflop, right?”
- Blago's Hare - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 11:48 am:
Unfortunately, “sock puppetry” is not forbidden on the Senate Floor. I hope Sullivan give them back when he is done with his speach.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 11:49 am:
“Senator Matt Murphy; he will give you the shirt off his back, or the socks off his feet. Your choice.”
- Michelle Flaherty - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 12:17 pm:
New game. Every time Matt Murphy votes “present” he takes off an article of clothing.
Please God let this end quickly and unanimously.
- Das Man - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 12:23 pm:
“I’m expecting September to get a bit deeper around here - I’ll be rolling up my pants legs above the knee next week”
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 12:31 pm:
Just like Nixon “sock it to me”
- PoolGuy - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 12:42 pm:
socks are for closers
- Michelle Flaherty - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 12:58 pm:
The longest wait of Karen McConnaughay’s life
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 1:52 pm:
Senator Matt Murphy brushes up on The Four Noble Truths while contemplating his inner soles.
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 1:55 pm:
“You really should try this Chai-Oolong blend, Karen. It’s fabulous.”
KM:(I wish I had a large rubber mallet.)
- A guy - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 2:16 pm:
Skin to win. Next week Birkenstocks!
- Ed - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 2:35 pm:
” Wonder if he goes Commando too?”
- A guy - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 3:35 pm:
KM: Please tell me there’s a rule that states you cannot remove your shoes…please, please!
- the Cardinal - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 4:12 pm:
Ankles V Kankles
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 4:18 pm:
Loafers
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 4:29 pm:
“Z gave me this neat book. It’s called ‘The Joy of Socks.’”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 4:31 pm:
KM (Keep biting your lip. Don’t say anything you’ll be sorry for. Keep biting your lip…)
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 5:07 pm:
Barefoot shoeshine
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 5:16 pm:
Bug light operators
- Fr. Murphy - Wednesday, Sep 2, 15 @ 7:47 pm:
Wasn’t Cary Grant the first one to adopt the bare feet with the leather shoes look? Looked much better on him than this one. Much.