Question of the day
Friday, Jun 10, 2016 - Posted by Rich Miller
* And here it is…
Gov. Bruce Rauner Announces Staff Transitions
Richard Goldberg Named Chief of Staff
CHICAGO - Governor Bruce Rauner announced today that Mike Zolnierowicz will transition from the Administration at the end of June. Richard Goldberg will be promoted to Chief of Staff.
“Z is a tremendous leader and a great Chief of Staff. He has done an amazing job leading our team through some very difficult circumstances,” Gov. Rauner said. “I am grateful that he will remain a close ally and adviser. I look forward to continuing to work with Z in the months and years ahead.”
Effective July 1, Richard Goldberg will assume the role of Chief of Staff.
“No one will work harder to fix the State than Richard. He is extremely smart, loyal and relentless,” Rauner said. “Richard has my full support and trust. I know he will do a great job in his role.” […]
About Richard Goldberg
Rich Goldberg currently serves as Deputy Chief of Staff for Legislative Affairs and Strategic Initiatives in the Governor’s Office. Previously, Rich served as Deputy Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Mark Kirk of Illinois. A former National Security Fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies and a former Congressional Scholar at the Foreign Policy Initiative, Rich also serves our country as a Navy Reserve intelligence officer holding the rank of Lieutenant. In 2011, he deployed to Afghanistan as the senior intelligence officer for Electronic Attack Squadron 209 where he helped plan more than 200 air combat operations. For his service at home and overseas, Rich has been awarded two Joint Service Commendation Medals, a Joint Service Achievement Medal, a Navy Achievement Medal, the Afghan Campaign and NATO Medals, and other various decorations. Raised in Skokie, Rich attended Solomon Schechter Day School and Ida Crown Jewish Academy before earning a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University. He is also completing a Master’s in Public Policy and Administration at Northwestern.
* Our new overlord…
* The Question: Caption?
…Adding… Heh…
Harmon is the guy who coined the phrase “grass bowl” when describing Goldberg.
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 2:26 pm:
“Remember what the therapist said… ‘Be nice’…. ‘Be nice… “
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 2:26 pm:
“Bradley… Bradley… Bradly… Slam Bradley… “
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 2:27 pm:
“These are the dot points… Welp, I’ll just wing it… “
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 2:29 pm:
“I thought I’d have more lines this week. I’m the break out star, ‘Dad’s Home State’ would be nothing without me… Don’t they know that… 4 lines… Ugh”
- 360 Degree TurnAround - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 2:29 pm:
How many bills did Goldberg pass as deputy chief of staff for legislative affairs under Governor Rauner?
- Huh? - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 2:29 pm:
Why do I have to sit here and listen to these maroons?
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 2:30 pm:
“Oooh. Hmm… I don’t think that word would clear the censors… “
- walker - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 2:30 pm:
Probably more appropriate for his skills than previous job. Best wishes to him.
- Rich Miller - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 2:31 pm:
===How many bills did Goldberg pass===
Did you miss all of those very important criminal justice reforms? C’mon, man. Open up your eyes.
Also, he killed a whole lot of overrides. Heh.
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 2:31 pm:
“When I don’t look at them, they get madder… Don’t look, don’t look, don’t look… “
- Cubs in '16 - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 2:33 pm:
“Nope, not snarky enough. *sigh* Return this to CK and tell her to try again…”
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 2:33 pm:
“Nothing is better than a pre-written press release… Now… What do I have to say… Oh, here it is… “
- Man with a plan - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 2:37 pm:
You’re good enough, you’re smart enough, and doggone it, you can destroy everyone in your path.
- 360 Degree TurnAround - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 2:37 pm:
Rich,
Which of those criminal justice reform bills were the Governor’s initiatives? Easier to kill bills, than to pass them.
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 2:40 pm:
“Where is this town… Madeupville… Geez… Ok, whatever… “
- Dance Band on the Titanic - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 2:41 pm:
“That’s Chief of Staff Grass Bowl to you, Senator Harmon.”
- Hedley Lamarr - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 2:43 pm:
I can hear Bruce now, “Goldberg!”
- Honeybear - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 2:43 pm:
Wow, okay….I did not know that. Huh….Goldberg and I have quite a bit of commonality. Both Navy Reserve Lieutenants. I know understand some things knowing that he came from Intelligence. He’s an NU grad, same here. It also tells me a lot that he came out of Medill. Interesting
- Abe the Babe - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 2:53 pm:
==Also, he killed a whole lot of overrides. Heh==
Im not saying he didnt help. But im pretty sure those entrenched HGOPers were not voting against their district because of Goldberg…Rather it might have been that endless source of Rauner campaign cash that was either going to be their godsend or their guillotine.
- Rich Miller - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 2:55 pm:
360, c’mon. His office was very involved in those bills. If you’re truly ignorant, use the Google. I’m betting you’re a blind partisan, however.
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 2:58 pm:
“Fools… A bunch of fools… Ok, well, they want me to testify… “
- Arthur Andersen - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 2:59 pm:
“Don’t call me ’soldier’, you &@$#%! Wanna be hung from the yardarm?”
Snark aside, thanks for your service. Lt. Goldberg very possibly served in combat in close proximity to Lt. AA Jr.
- 360 Degree TurnAround - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 3:01 pm:
Everyone in the capitol is “involved” with bills. How many of the Governor’s initiatives did Goldberg pass through both chambers?
- 360 Degree TurnAround - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 3:02 pm:
I will say that Goldberg’s resume is beyond impressive, better than mine, with service to his country.
- LINK - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 3:03 pm:
Goosfraba. Goosfraba. Goo….
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 3:03 pm:
Goldberg,
You’re my favorite, and I hope you serve both the Governor and the State to your best ability.
I’d send cannoli but your Crew have made it clear you don’t trust me.
All the best.
Oswego Willy
“Caption?”
“If Sandack could ever do his job I wouldn’t have to be here… “
- Union Leader - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 3:07 pm:
I’ll show Madigan who is the boss.
- Highland Il - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 3:15 pm:
Serious question: Why are so many politicians/operatives Navy Reserve intelligence officers? Plummer, Kirk and Goldburg to name a few….
- Huh? - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 3:20 pm:
I should have sent a snarky letter instead of showing up.
- illini - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 3:24 pm:
Highland - you beat me to it about Plummer!!!
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 3:26 pm:
Please don’t include Plummer in terms of operative and only refer to Plummer being IN intelligence very specifically.
Thank you
“Caption?”
“1-A… 1-A… (Rolls Eyes)… 1-A”
- Vote Quimby! - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 3:29 pm:
Caption: “I better not use this word that rhymes with ‘trick’ during my testimony…”
- Highland Il - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 3:30 pm:
Jebs! son George P. Bush is another politician that come to mind that is, or was, a Navy Reserve intelligence officer
- illini - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 3:33 pm:
Willy - Excellent. I knew you would pick up on this. Still miss him.
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 3:34 pm:
(Tips cap to - illini -)
“Hmm… Pesky Constitution… )
- @MisterJayEm - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 3:38 pm:
in a five pound sack.
– MrJM
- SweetLou86 - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 3:39 pm:
“Good Faith” negotiations continue next week
- 47th Ward - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 3:40 pm:
Wartime consigliere.
We’re going to the mattresses.
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 3:47 pm:
“Make sure Sen. Geary reads this as it is… “
- A guy - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 3:49 pm:
We’ve set some expectations and covered the flanks…now we may be able to give them a shot at kindness. How they respond will set the agenda going forward.
- Rabid - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 3:53 pm:
Wow my hands are small
- zatoichi - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 4:00 pm:
I am just resting my eyes.
- Rabid - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 4:01 pm:
Tricky dick two
- Anonymous - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 4:05 pm:
Yep, he is Rauner’s lapdog, just like the majority of the state GOP- a wholly owned subsidiary of Rauner.
- Rabid - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 4:34 pm:
Expert on planning destruction, don’t let your skills go to waste
- Rabid - Friday, Jun 10, 16 @ 4:45 pm:
How do you think that opium gets here?