Very interesting graphic. I’d love to hear an explanation as to why certain cities were visited. Is he playing to his base? Is he simply constructing his echo chamber.
Lord, I am just a Ramblin Man.
Travelin the state and going after Madigan.
But when it’s time for governin, I hope you understand.
I am just a Ramblin Man
He should invite the four tops along on all these trips; maybe they could discuss the budget during all that time traveling… (Would be interesting to see Madigan in some outdoor clothes: probably wouldn’t be Carharts, but there are other, better, brands out there)
“Rauner professed both to abominate and despise all mystery, refinement,
and intrigue, either in a prince or a minister. He confined the knowledge
of governing within very narrow bounds, to his common sense and reason, to
his justice and lenity, to the speedy determination of civil and criminal
causes, and the dissolution of unions.”
“In relating these and the following laws, I would only be understood to
mean the original institutions, and not the most scandalous corruptions,
into which these people are fallen by the degenerate nature of man. For,
as to that infamous practice of acquiring great employments by dancing
on the ropes, or badges of favour and distinction by leaping over sticks
and creeping under them, the reader is to observe, that they were first
introduced by the Speaker of the House now reigning, and grew to the
present height by the gradual increase of party and faction.”
Rauner, “This graphic demonstrates how my Turn-Around-Agenda can have a positive “impact” and help curb Chicago violence that has migrated across the state thanks to the politicians controlled by Madigan.”
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:01 am:
Zero Budget…
Guess the SuperStars forgot about that Pesky Budget thingy, right? Exactly right.
- Century Club - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:03 am:
Is Rauner patient zero? This looks like a map of an epidemic spreading.
- Aldyth - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:03 am:
I’d rather be travelin’ than governin’!
- jls - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:04 am:
Rambling Man in speech and in action.
- zatoichi - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:05 am:
The Measles season map.
- Stones - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:06 am:
Never mistake activity for achievement.
- Urbs In Horto - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:06 am:
Bruce Rauner: Spending Your Money on Gas, and Absolutely Nothing Else, Since 2015
- Big Joe - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:06 am:
So Many Places to Visit, He Forgot to Present A Balanced Budget.
- Reality Check - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:07 am:
So he’s been on camel rides as much or more than he’s visited most of the state?
- Big Joe - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:12 am:
Spreadin’ the Short Term Pain All Over the State
- Norseman - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:12 am:
I wanted a leader for governor to improve the operation of state government and all I got is a map with red dots.
- Homer J. Quinn - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:12 am:
“the 2016 Bruce Rauner calendar features 12 inspiring images of Dear Leader standin’ an’ lookin’ at things.”
- Honeybear - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:13 am:
Very interesting graphic. I’d love to hear an explanation as to why certain cities were visited. Is he playing to his base? Is he simply constructing his echo chamber.
- Amalia - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:13 am:
Rauner puts a red nose on the face of Illinois
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:14 am:
“I can drive to Quincy with my eyes closed!”
- Louis G. Atsaves - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:14 am:
LOL! I’m in one of the photos. And I remember that scene. Perhaps you should retitle this “Where’s Louis?” (Where’s Waldo?)
- LizPhairTax - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:16 am:
BFD. It is 2016 not 1816. Travel is not an accomplishment anymore. How’s about staying put and getting things done?
To the contest: Looking for love in all the wrong places
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:18 am:
“Samplin’ milk shakes all over this great Land of Lincoln!”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:18 am:
“Playin’ bovine bingo with the citizens of Illinois!”
- How Ironic - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:19 am:
Bruce Rauner’s “Gettin’ out the vote for Charlie Parker tour map”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:20 am:
The Forrest Gump of Illinois government.
- chiatty - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:21 am:
Red Dots do not a Red State make.
- RNUG - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:22 am:
Has a way to go before he ties Dan Walker …
- Enemy of the State - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:22 am:
Is there a cure for this or do I have to wait to out grow it?
- Carhartt Representative - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:23 am:
Connect the dots and learn the identity of his Lieutenant Governor.
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:25 am:
Paper is the first year anniversary gift
- Lt Guv - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:26 am:
Ketchup stains on the map from all the hot dogs.
- Earnest - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:26 am:
I like it. Caption: See you soon!
- There is power in a union... - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:26 am:
Maybe he’s traveling around so much searching for the budget?
“Indiana Rauner and the Search for the Lost Budget.”
- Joe M - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:27 am:
Selling the turnaround agenda one city at a time
(ck says we are doing great, with more cities signing on daily)
- sal-says - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:29 am:
Lot’s of Visitin’; No Accomplishments.
- Timmeh - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:29 am:
Caption: “How many of those red dots are in Madigan’s office?”
- @MisterJayEm - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:35 am:
Oh well, I roam from town to town
I go through life without a care
And I’m as happy as a clown
I got two fists of iron
and I’m going nowhere
– MrJM
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:35 am:
“Goldberg says ‘Don’t stand still long enough for them to draw political cartoons of you.’”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:38 am:
“Tryin’ to stay one step ahead of the Capitol’s utility bills.”
- Wensicia - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:38 am:
Rauner: “Here’s my union target practice board.”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:39 am:
“Little people. Ya gotta love ‘em. Ya don’t have to do anything for ‘em, but ya gotta love ‘em.”
- jls - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:42 am:
Lord, I am just a Ramblin Man.
Travelin the state and going after Madigan.
But when it’s time for governin, I hope you understand.
I am just a Ramblin Man
- Huh? - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:42 am:
All the places where rauner has looked for his missing g.
All the places that have more g’s than they know what to do with.
All the places that will sell you a g to pay for the unpaid utility bills that the State owes.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:48 am:
My Caption
“Never mistake activity for achievement.” - John Wooden
Dunno if I can do better.
- Cheap Seats - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:51 am:
“Here are some of the holes in the turnaround agenda”
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 10:53 am:
I like how he included both state capitals.
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 11:00 am:
Rookie card
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 11:02 am:
“I’m gonna get me one of those self-driving cars. I’ve already got the governor’s office on auto-pilot.”
- walker - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 11:09 am:
== “Rookie card” ==
Great!
(just wish you had a name)
- RIJ (formerly PolPal56) - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 11:26 am:
Rauner as plotted on a Cartesian graph, clockwise from upper left: compassion, hatred of unions, ability to govern, greed.
- Huh? - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 11:31 am:
Diagram from a medical examiner’s report of acute acne on the face of the State of Illinois.
- Sir Reel - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 12:01 pm:
“Visits” portrayed as governing. What next? # of memos read?
- Stuff Happens - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 12:12 pm:
*From released, non-redacted calendar activities
- downstate commissioner - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 12:15 pm:
He should invite the four tops along on all these trips; maybe they could discuss the budget during all that time traveling… (Would be interesting to see Madigan in some outdoor clothes: probably wouldn’t be Carharts, but there are other, better, brands out there)
- 47 Chief - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 12:23 pm:
“Bruce Rauner - I traveled my *** off 24/7 in 2015″
- Bill F. - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 12:24 pm:
My governor traveled all over Illinois and all I got was this lousy infographic.
- Square Pegs - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 12:28 pm:
Artery map to show where Illinois is bleeding out.
- Triple fat - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 12:28 pm:
I didn’t know Morocco and Spain were in Illinois. I know Paris is.
- Stuff Happens - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 12:34 pm:
From “Governor’s Travels,” by Jonathan Swift:
“Rauner professed both to abominate and despise all mystery, refinement,
and intrigue, either in a prince or a minister. He confined the knowledge
of governing within very narrow bounds, to his common sense and reason, to
his justice and lenity, to the speedy determination of civil and criminal
causes, and the dissolution of unions.”
“In relating these and the following laws, I would only be understood to
mean the original institutions, and not the most scandalous corruptions,
into which these people are fallen by the degenerate nature of man. For,
as to that infamous practice of acquiring great employments by dancing
on the ropes, or badges of favour and distinction by leaping over sticks
and creeping under them, the reader is to observe, that they were first
introduced by the Speaker of the House now reigning, and grew to the
present height by the gradual increase of party and faction.”
- siriusly - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 12:37 pm:
See you don’t need a FOIA request, they are totally giving out details about his schedule.
- South Central - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 12:49 pm:
Bruce Rauner: bursting those bubbles all over the state.
- ryan - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 12:50 pm:
Looks like they’re counting bathroom stops down I-57.
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 12:58 pm:
Rauner, “This graphic demonstrates how my Turn-Around-Agenda can have a positive “impact” and help curb Chicago violence that has migrated across the state thanks to the politicians controlled by Madigan.”
- Anonymity - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 1:33 pm:
Let’s ask Dexter for help with this one.
- Nobody - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 2:07 pm:
Meetin with world leaders.
- ToughGuy - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 3:06 pm:
Illinois’ version of Carmen SanDiego.
- flea - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 4:57 pm:
The Rauner POX on Illinois
- Lynn S. - Thursday, Jan 14, 16 @ 12:01 am:
@ ryan - Wednesday, Jan 13, 16 @ 12:50 pm:
Looks like they’re counting bathroom stops down I-57.
Looks more like I-55 to me.
- Rabid - Thursday, Jan 14, 16 @ 7:59 am:
Tripping across Illinois
- Courser - Thursday, Jan 14, 16 @ 8:10 am:
Total number of voters by geographic region who maintain a favorable opinion of the Rauner Administration.