Rauner sets another money record
Wednesday, Aug 17, 2016 - Posted by Rich Miller
* SJ-R…
Gov. Bruce Rauner was among a group of buyers who paid $104,000 Tuesday for the Grand Champion Steer, besting the previous Illinois State Fair record of $100,000.
The steer was shown by Lucas Wisnefski, 18, of Wyoming, Illinois. Speaking to reporters afterward, Wisnefski explained his formula for success.
“It’s hard work and dedication,” he said. “Always try to work the hardest you can.” […]
The previous record paid for a champion steer was two years ago. Last year, it brought $62,000, and then was resold for another $12,000. Wisnefski’s steer was bought by Bruce and Diana Rauner and a group calling itself Friends of the Exhibitor (Wisnefski).
The governor wasn’t available for comment after the sale.
* Tribune…
Congratulations to Gov. Bruce Rauner — the Usain Bolt of buying expensive cattle at the Illinois State Fair — who on Tuesday night became the proud owner of a $104,000 steer. […]
Wearing blue jeans, cowboy boots and a red and blue plaid shirt, Rauner confidently fended off rival bidders to scoop up a 1,324-pound cross-breed named “David L.”
Just as Bolt celebrated before the crowd in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday night with his trademark “lightning” pose, the governor acknowledged the audience at the state fairgrounds in Springfield with his trademark “thumbs up” gesture.
Rauner got a big cheer for setting a new record at the charity auction, which benefits 4-H clubs and the Illinois Future Farmers of America.
- MSIX - Wednesday, Aug 17, 16 @ 9:55 am:
His money buys a lot of bull.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Aug 17, 16 @ 9:56 am:
“I spent millions”
The Rauner way to cover himself so when the time comes for FFA funding… Rauner will just zero it out.
“I paid for steers!”
Welp, good on you, Governor. So what about FFA?
- Saluki - Wednesday, Aug 17, 16 @ 9:57 am:
Named “Dave L.”
Are we sure Rauner didn’t think he was buying Senator Luectefeld?
- 47th Ward - Wednesday, Aug 17, 16 @ 10:05 am:
But he’s not gonna race it, he’s gonna put it out to stud.
- Almost the Weekend - Wednesday, Aug 17, 16 @ 10:08 am:
The best thing Rauner has done for higher education in Illinois as governor is donate that meat to UIUC.
Second comparing Bruce Rauner to Usain Bolt how did that get passed the editorial desk or was Sam Zell guest editing at the Trib yesterday.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Aug 17, 16 @ 10:08 am:
- 47th Ward -
Well played my “German-Irish” friend…
- Handle Bar Mustache - Wednesday, Aug 17, 16 @ 10:09 am:
Where the heck is AFSCME? Why aren’t they rallying at the State Fair anymore?
- Shemp - Wednesday, Aug 17, 16 @ 10:18 am:
Doing something good can’t even get the guy an atta boy?
- Deft Wing - Wednesday, Aug 17, 16 @ 10:19 am:
“Let the non-legislators eat steak … for a day.”
- @MisterJayEm - Wednesday, Aug 17, 16 @ 10:25 am:
Something something Rauner in Springfield buying castrated something.
– MrJM
- Skeptic - Wednesday, Aug 17, 16 @ 10:28 am:
“Doing something good can’t even get the guy an atta boy?” Well, there is that, but there’s also a point of view that sees it as a cynical “See, I can buy anything I want you can’t stop me” light to it.
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Aug 17, 16 @ 10:29 am:
MSIX and 47th ward, MrJM gets it right. It’s a steer.
- The Dude Abides - Wednesday, Aug 17, 16 @ 10:32 am:
The Governor gave a short speech yesterday expressing support for our local farmers. In the budget he submitted earlier this year he zeroed out funding for FFA which previously had only been about 3 million annually if I recall. His actions yesterday sounds like a bunch of bull.
- Sir Reel - Wednesday, Aug 17, 16 @ 10:36 am:
He does realize that steers can’t vote, right?
- Fairness and Fairness Only - Wednesday, Aug 17, 16 @ 10:38 am:
Good for him! He also promoted the event on Twitter, noting that money raised is used for Scholarships. I appreciate his efforts to promote the fair.
- Deft Wing - Wednesday, Aug 17, 16 @ 10:48 am:
Bull with the mess …
- Huh? - Wednesday, Aug 17, 16 @ 11:52 am:
“… he’s gonna put it out to stud.”
The steer will be as productive as 1.4%.
- Toffee - Wednesday, Aug 17, 16 @ 12:20 pm:
Seems appropriate to put this here, from the best band in America: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiLyebT-sjOAhWM7yYKHbouDpoQyCkIHzAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DazxqztGJqiQ&usg=AFQjCNHXC13zqKxd4L6xsStOiiMF3fWyDQ&sig2=UWC9sfT_bY7daxH8_IduRQ&bvm=bv.129759880,d.dmo
- Toffee - Wednesday, Aug 17, 16 @ 12:22 pm:
I’m sorry, that URL was ridiculous. Here they are, Wussy performing “Grand Champion Steer” a few years back: http://bit.ly/2bsCxT0
- Dr X - Wednesday, Aug 17, 16 @ 1:24 pm:
Horrible decision - I thought this guy was a business man - buy low, sell high. At market prices that cow is around 4000.
Hey Bruce - I got a 2001 Chevy Lumina I can sell you……hmmmmm… how about 13,000?
- Ghost - Wednesday, Aug 17, 16 @ 1:26 pm:
Good for him fo supporting the 4h. I wonder which ranch gets his bull.
If he dripped the union hatred and anti middle class/ anti state worker stuff most of his other decaisions and actions arent bad.
- MSIX - Wednesday, Aug 17, 16 @ 1:48 pm:
=MSIX and 47th ward, MrJM gets it right. It’s a steer.=
My statement is bovine gender neutral.
- Ron - Wednesday, Aug 17, 16 @ 4:34 pm:
State workers are over paid and coddled. Basically hated by the general population.
- Arthur Andersen - Wednesday, Aug 17, 16 @ 4:45 pm:
That steer shoulda been named “Ron.”
- HRC2016 - Wednesday, Aug 17, 16 @ 7:18 pm:
He just continues to buy things and people. Gotta love our Gov!
- tinsel town - Wednesday, Aug 17, 16 @ 8:03 pm:
Now despite the generous $104,000 for the bull, Mr Rauner has failed down state municipalities, damaged domestic violence and drug treatment programs, untold harm in not funding higher education and we can go on and on and on…..
His gestures appear hollow. This will be his only highlight until he leaves office.