14 Degrees Mr. President, but it feels like -3 with the wind. When you get to the House Chamber, it’ll feel like -70….that would include the Speaker, but not Rep. Dunkin.
Gov. to Potus: How was the trip?
Potus to Gov: Cut the BS I need funding for my library
Gov. to Potus: Tell M.G. to take my calls and I will see what I can do
“What are you doing out here? Why aren’t you back behind the rope line where you belong? Just like you were in the audience at the Pullman Historic Site signing.”
Rauner: “Just last week I opened Illinois for business. Now people can self organize and exchange good and services. But his can’t happen yet, because there is no right to work in Illinois. Work is illegal here. Can you help us get Government off our backs so we can legally go to work and get paid?”
POTUS: What the heck is this clown on? Another example of what goes wrong when Reagan stopped funded mental health services? Security!
Rauner: Hi, I’m Bruce, and I have billions in tax free munibonds to sell. How much can I put you down for?
POTUS: No thanks, I’m good. Tony Rezko left me a golf bag stuffed with cash.
“(Pssst): Hey prez, go with me on this one: if you and I embrace for a good long 5 seconds, we’ll read tomorrow about how Madigan fell out of his chair!”
OK, I may have to apologize to the Governor. I was told to look closer at the picture, and it appears he may be wearing a light colored tie that tends to blend with the shirt. If so, I will only grumble about the Carhartt.
I can’t believe BVR welcomed the POTUS wearing a nylon windbreaker - show a little class. After all, you are a billionaire, you can afford a good top coat!
“Yes, I do remember the old days. While you were in the ‘hood community-organizin’, I was a few miles away, in a different world, sipping a fine Bordeaux and workin’ on a little long range financial plan for the state.”
Don’t get your hopes up, Guv. Gerrymandering is a national issue and can’t be resolved by just a few states.
Also, thanks for the offer to drink beer. Unlike you and Rich Miller, I don’t drink before 5 pm, and I’ve got to hit the road.
“…and I’ll be bringing this Ken Dunkin guy back with me. His country needs him to monitor Taliban activity at a remote outpost in Afghanistan.”
“You sure? How do you know he won’t switch teams?”
- Jack Stephens - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 3:20 pm:
“The attitude dictates that you don’t care whether she comes, stays, lays, or prays. I mean whatever happens, your toes are still tappin’. Now when you got that, then you have the attitude.”
If you don’t get back on that plane, you’ll regret it. Maybe not today or tomorrow, but soon, and for the rest of your life. They’re about to foreclose on the runway.
Play nice, I know people who can tie you up in knots with an audit.
I will see your State police and raise you the Secret Service for protection.
You can keep your friend’s charter plane, I have Air Force 1. My plane flies when ever I am ready, goes wherever I want and I don’t get delayed by air traffic control.
- AC - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 12:57 pm:
“So, it has come to this.”
- A guy - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 12:59 pm:
Welcome to Springfield! Sorry, but the Military Honor Guard left with Chanute a while back.
- AC - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 12:59 pm:
Rauner: “Thank you Mr. President, I’d never considered working together with my political opponents toward a common goal.”
- AC - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:01 pm:
Obama: “Is it chilly here, or is it just your, cold, cold heart?”
- A guy - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:01 pm:
14 Degrees Mr. President, but it feels like -3 with the wind. When you get to the House Chamber, it’ll feel like -70….that would include the Speaker, but not Rep. Dunkin.
- Spliff - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:01 pm:
No Bruce I will not endorse Jason.
- I read Minds - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:02 pm:
Gov. to Potus: How was the trip?
Potus to Gov: Cut the BS I need funding for my library
Gov. to Potus: Tell M.G. to take my calls and I will see what I can do
- Squround - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:04 pm:
At least Rauner didn’t pull a Jan Brewer.
- Visitor - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:05 pm:
POTUS to Gov:
“What are you doing out here? Why aren’t you back behind the rope line where you belong? Just like you were in the audience at the Pullman Historic Site signing.”
- Miss Marie - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:06 pm:
So is that a “no” on the beer after your speech is done?
- crazybleedingheart - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:07 pm:
I’d rather caption Radogno, who really says it all:
https://twitter.com/vj44
- crazybleedingheart - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:08 pm:
Sorry, mistake in link:
https://twitter.com/vj44/status/697488977016688640
- crazybleedingheart - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:10 pm:
POTUS to Gov: Yes, this is the one place I literally had to walk through. Enjoy your 60 seconds — but don’t bring me down, Bruce.
- Anon221 - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:11 pm:
I can’t tell from the picture angle- is Rauner NOT wearing a tie?
- GOP Extremist - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:11 pm:
Yeah, I wanted to wear my carhart but they say this get up polls better.
- RNUG - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:11 pm:
- crazybleedingheart -
to your link … Which chair is going to be for sale on eBay this afternoon?
- 47th Ward - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:12 pm:
My name is Jacob Stein. I’m from the American Federation of Music. I’ve been sent to see if you gentlemen are carrying your permits.
- RNUG - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:13 pm:
Rauner: So you flew Air Force 1 … I would have had one of my 1% friend’s loan you a nicer jet.
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:21 pm:
POTUS:
Who are you and where is my buddy Mike?
- Just Jack - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:21 pm:
Bruce wore his fancy, black, “dress” Carhart jacket.
- jls - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:27 pm:
Rauner: When I said Democrats are corrupt and didn’t mean you Mr. President.
- Earnest - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:30 pm:
President Obama kept his lips closed to avoid being further misquoted by Governor Rauner.
- Jack Stephens - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:30 pm:
“You underestimate the power of the Dark Side. If you will not fight, then you will meet your destiny.”
- Boone's is Back - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:31 pm:
Rauner: Please tell that guy behind you to shut up
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:37 pm:
BR: “Think I’ve got a chance at the White House?”
BO: “Well, we can always HOPE you’ll CHANGE.”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:40 pm:
BR: “I always enjoy meeting with world leaders.”
POTUS: “Who are you again?”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:42 pm:
BR: “I’m a billionaire, ya know.”
POTUS: “Yet you can’t afford a decent topcoat.”
- Beaner - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:42 pm:
Rauner: “Just last week I opened Illinois for business. Now people can self organize and exchange good and services. But his can’t happen yet, because there is no right to work in Illinois. Work is illegal here. Can you help us get Government off our backs so we can legally go to work and get paid?”
POTUS: What the heck is this clown on? Another example of what goes wrong when Reagan stopped funded mental health services? Security!
- @MisterJayEm - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:42 pm:
“Welcome, Mr. President. Do you follow me on Instagram?”
– MrJM
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:44 pm:
BR: “Umm, yes, I DID know Rahm is a friend of yours, Mr. President.”
POTUS: “Then what the heck was the deal with the tuna fillets?”
- Formerly Known As... - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:44 pm:
If government had a dollar for every ==g== these two dropped, there would be no budget deficit.
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:46 pm:
BR: “When the Secret Service frisked me, they confiscated all my g’s.”
POTUS: “So that explains it. I thought I landed in Cornfield County.”
- Archiesmom - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:48 pm:
“Sorry, left my tie in the pocket of my suit coat back at the office. No disrespect intended, Mr. President.”
Really? Can’t wear a tie to meet the President of the United States when your governor? What was he, raised by wolves?
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:48 pm:
BR: “I’m thinkin’ of buildin’ a big wall around Illinois.”
POTUS: “I thought you already had.”
- No Longer A Lurker - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:50 pm:
“Hello, Mr. President. I want you to know I actually penciled your full name in on my official calendar rather than just using your initials.”
- Beaner - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:52 pm:
Rauner: Hi, I’m Bruce, and I have billions in tax free munibonds to sell. How much can I put you down for?
POTUS: No thanks, I’m good. Tony Rezko left me a golf bag stuffed with cash.
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:53 pm:
BR: “Ya know, Mr. President, if we could get ridda unions, all this country’s problems would be solved.”
POTUS: “Really? Joe Biden says the same thing about Republicans.”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:57 pm:
BR: “Mr. President, I wonder if you could have the IRS look at a guy named Rich Miller.”
POTUS: “Yeah? I’ll bet he’s one of those guys with, like, NINE houses!”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:59 pm:
BR: “Gonzo said to tell you ‘Hi’.”
POTUS: “Is he still alive? He was one old chimp when he made that movie with Reagan.”
- Stoic the Vast - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:00 pm:
“Bruce, you wouldn’t believe the deal that Ken Dunkin made in exchange for a joyride in the Presidential limo.”
- Stumpy's bunker - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:03 pm:
“(Pssst): Hey prez, go with me on this one: if you and I embrace for a good long 5 seconds, we’ll read tomorrow about how Madigan fell out of his chair!”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:04 pm:
BR: “Maybe after your speech we could sit down together and have a nice glass of a rare Merlot.”
POTUS: “Nothing fancy for me. An apple will do.”
- Archiesmom - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:04 pm:
OK, I may have to apologize to the Governor. I was told to look closer at the picture, and it appears he may be wearing a light colored tie that tends to blend with the shirt. If so, I will only grumble about the Carhartt.
- Soccermom - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:07 pm:
Crazybleedingheart — thanks for the link to the Radogno photo. I literally shrieked with laughter.
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:10 pm:
BR: “You’re not gonna mention that, uh, budget thing in your speech, are you?”
POTUS: “That depends. Do I have to ride to the capitol in that smelly old van over there?”
- SWSM - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:13 pm:
Sorry Mr. President,
The airport has no fuel due to the budget, but we have a lovely room at the LaQuinta for you until we resolve this.
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:14 pm:
POTUS: “You know, Bruce, a house divided against itself cannot stand.”
BR: “How about nine houses?”
- SWSM - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:14 pm:
Mr. President,
Do you say governin, or governing?
- illini - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:15 pm:
I can’t believe BVR welcomed the POTUS wearing a nylon windbreaker - show a little class. After all, you are a billionaire, you can afford a good top coat!
- 47th Ward - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:15 pm:
They cleaned the snow from the whole tarmac except for this exact spot?
- crazybleedingheart - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:16 pm:
Glad you enjoyed it, Soccermom!
===
- No Longer A Lurker - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:50 pm:
“Hello, Mr. President. I want you to know I actually penciled your full name in on my official calendar rather than just using your initials.” ==
+10
- Nearly Normal - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:19 pm:
BR: Nice to see ya. You are leavin’ on time, right? My friend Ken Griffin is flyin’ in and he needs the space for his jet.
- Ryan - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:20 pm:
Stop dropping g’s and pass a budget.
- Anon221 - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:26 pm:
Rauner did have a tie on. The News-Gazette had a better picture angle.
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2016-02-10/live-obama-springfield.html
- Mama - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:30 pm:
The president to the governor “What the H is wrong with you?
- Stumpy's bunker - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:46 pm:
“Yes, I do remember the old days. While you were in the ‘hood community-organizin’, I was a few miles away, in a different world, sipping a fine Bordeaux and workin’ on a little long range financial plan for the state.”
- Austin Blvd - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:54 pm:
Don’t get your hopes up, Guv. Gerrymandering is a national issue and can’t be resolved by just a few states.
Also, thanks for the offer to drink beer. Unlike you and Rich Miller, I don’t drink before 5 pm, and I’ve got to hit the road.
- Stumpy's bunker - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 3:08 pm:
“…and I’ll be bringing this Ken Dunkin guy back with me. His country needs him to monitor Taliban activity at a remote outpost in Afghanistan.”
“You sure? How do you know he won’t switch teams?”
- Jack Stephens - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 3:20 pm:
“The attitude dictates that you don’t care whether she comes, stays, lays, or prays. I mean whatever happens, your toes are still tappin’. Now when you got that, then you have the attitude.”
- Rabid - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 3:29 pm:
Are you stag?
- Vole - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 3:38 pm:
Mr. President, you took a big risk flying in here today with these millions of snow geese in the sky. Me, I just rode my horse in.
- Rabid - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 3:45 pm:
Im about to brow beat you without mentioning your name
- Enviro - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 3:46 pm:
Help me Obi-Wan Obama. You are my only hope.
- Rabid - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 3:55 pm:
Enjoy Illinois friend?
- A guy - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 4:01 pm:
Maybe….they just said….Hello.
- Wensicia - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 4:06 pm:
Rauner: “If you mention term limits my way, there will be a nice $500 million donation to your library.”
Obama: “Now that’s golden!”
- Rabid - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 4:08 pm:
Sorry about the red carpet I sent it to Dunkin’s office
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 4:19 pm:
BR: “Didja hear Chris Christie dropped out?”
POTUS: “Oh, the humanity!”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 4:25 pm:
BR: “I’m shakin’ up Springfield.”
POTUS: “Like the sign says in souvenir shops, ‘You break it, You own it.’”
- Rabid - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 4:32 pm:
Goldberg said to give you a loral and hardy handshake
- Stumpy's bunker - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 4:43 pm:
“Bernie??? Ha! You think you guys got problems? WE have Donald Trump!”
- Jack Stephens - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 4:48 pm:
Aloha, Mr Hand!
- Rabid - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 5:33 pm:
There will be a budget when lame ducks fly
- Huh? - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 5:39 pm:
Help me obi Wan obama
You must turn away from the dark side, give up the turn around agenda and pass a budget.
- Rabid - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 5:44 pm:
Primary education,your about to be schooled in the primary governor
- Whatever - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 5:45 pm:
If you don’t get back on that plane, you’ll regret it. Maybe not today or tomorrow, but soon, and for the rest of your life. They’re about to foreclose on the runway.
- Huh? - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 5:47 pm:
Play nice, I know people who can tie you up in knots with an audit.
I will see your State police and raise you the Secret Service for protection.
You can keep your friend’s charter plane, I have Air Force 1. My plane flies when ever I am ready, goes wherever I want and I don’t get delayed by air traffic control.
- Huh? - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 5:54 pm:
How do you deal with recalcitrant opposition?
Pass a budget.
- Gordon Willis - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 8:31 pm:
POTUS….”now go home and get your shine box!”
- Rabid - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 10:36 pm:
I’m here to endorse Juliana Stratton who are you?
- Rabid - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 10:54 pm:
Who in H do you think you are a superstar? Governor?
- Rabid - Thursday, Feb 11, 16 @ 7:19 am:
You coming to my stag party?