Looking out across the assembled legislators, Governor Rauner sees an equal number of Democrats and Republicans and declares that the House chamber is as balanced as his budget.
Losing a bet to Goldberg, the Governor extends his middle fingers each time he says “Democratic” or “Madigan” during his speech; providing unanticipated entertainment for the interpreter.
There are two schools of thought on holding your hands behind your back like that. One is that is makes you appear untrustworthy, you are hiding something. The second one is that it makes you appear vulnerable to criticism.
I think that is pretty funny in this case, as one is probably the reason why Rauner did it, but the other is obviously closer to the truth.
I know what you’re thinkin’, “Did he overspend by seven billion or only four?” Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement, I kinda lost track myself. But bein’ that this is a $38 billion budget, the best, most balanced budget in state history, you’ve gotta ask yourself one question: “Do I feel lucky?”
Rauner: (Thinking) … and at the “right” time, I’ll unplug the extension cord I’m holding and the TelePrompTer will stop… just before it gets too serious…
My professional guess is that he was told to do that after the SunTimes edit board.
Go watch. His hands are all over the place. He is literally flailing.
Whoever advises him on such matters probably told him to hold his hands behind his back so they’d be occupied and he wouldn’t talk with his hands, which distracts from the message.
- First Gentleman - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:15 pm:
“It’s simple, I’ll just hide my hands; budget doesn’t count if my fingers are crossed!”
- A guy - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:15 pm:
He’s simply proposing his budget to the hearing impaired.
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:19 pm:
Governor Rauner hides his hands, stopping his inclination to “pointing fingers” at everyone…
- 47th Ward - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:20 pm:
Looking out across the assembled legislators, Governor Rauner sees an equal number of Democrats and Republicans and declares that the House chamber is as balanced as his budget.
- Archiesmom - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:20 pm:
First Gentleman beat me to it! Either that or he’s flipping off Madigan the whole time.
- Cubs in '16 - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:20 pm:
Losing a bet to Goldberg, the Governor extends his middle fingers each time he says “Democratic” or “Madigan” during his speech; providing unanticipated entertainment for the interpreter.
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:21 pm:
Using his “Boy Band” training, Governor Rauner stands, feet shoulder width apart, hands behind his back, the “Power” move of all “Boy Band” members…
- walker - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:22 pm:
Skating on thin ice.
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:24 pm:
Governor Rauner, waiting patiently, with hands behind his back and swaying front to back, for someone to admit they ate the Frozen Strawberries…
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:26 pm:
Governor Rauner sheepishly hides his hands, realizing now that eating Cheetos before a speech is a bad idea…
- Henry Francis - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:28 pm:
There are two schools of thought on holding your hands behind your back like that. One is that is makes you appear untrustworthy, you are hiding something. The second one is that it makes you appear vulnerable to criticism.
I think that is pretty funny in this case, as one is probably the reason why Rauner did it, but the other is obviously closer to the truth.
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:29 pm:
Not to embarrass Mayor Emanuel with is beautiful 8 fingers and 2 thumbs, Governor Rauner hides his hands, thoughtfully.
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:32 pm:
There’s a “The Princess Bride” reference here… somewhere…
- 47th Ward - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:33 pm:
In one of my hands I’m holding a veto pen. In the other, the income tax hike. Who wants to guess first?
- HangingOn - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:41 pm:
That manicure will ruin my “down home, one of you” vibe. Better hide it…
- 47th Ward - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:42 pm:
I know what you’re thinkin’, “Did he overspend by seven billion or only four?” Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement, I kinda lost track myself. But bein’ that this is a $38 billion budget, the best, most balanced budget in state history, you’ve gotta ask yourself one question: “Do I feel lucky?”
Well, do ya punk?
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:45 pm:
Realizing his nail polish clashes with his tie, Governor Rauner didn’t want anyone to see the fashion mistake…
- Mama - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:46 pm:
Could he be giving the two Dems standing behind him the old finger salute?
- 47th Ward - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:46 pm:
“This administration is running like a fine-tuned machine.”
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:47 pm:
Rauner, still excited receiving a Friendship bracelet from Speaker Madigan, felt it was best not to have it accidentally appear…
- Mama - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:47 pm:
He is using his fingers to count the number of votes he needs to pass his budget.
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:49 pm:
Holding a snow globe behind his back and muttering “Rosebud”, Governor Rauner begins his Budget Address…
- don the legend - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:51 pm:
I have to keep my hands behind my back so I don’t rip this necktie off.
- 47th Ward - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:52 pm:
It was at that very moment when he realized that, while he remembered to wear the neck tie, he had completely forgotten to put on his pants.
- Railrat - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 2:56 pm:
Governor watched Terror Island night before and is thinking Harry Houdini being held by cannibals
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:03 pm:
Rauner: (Thinking) … and at the “right” time, I’ll unplug the extension cord I’m holding and the TelePrompTer will stop… just before it gets too serious…
- titan - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:06 pm:
Given the illustrious history of Illinois Governors past, one has to at least contemplate the idea of handcuffs.
- Michelle Flaherty - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:08 pm:
Because he is literally pulling this out of his “behind” with both hands
- Southside Markie - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:08 pm:
Picture at his recent address, Governor Rauner shows where he is pulling his budget proposals from.
- Rabid - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:10 pm:
You have the right to remain silent, put your hands behind your back
- AlfondoGonz - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:11 pm:
“Pick a hand. In one hand is a budget with reforms, in the other is a plan to do nothing and blame Madigan”
- Rabid - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:14 pm:
Goldie told me to lip snyc
- JoanP - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:19 pm:
“The IPI handcuffed me.”
- 47th Ward - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:25 pm:
I bet you chuckled a little when you deleted that last one Rich.
- Rabid - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:26 pm:
Are those pack of Kool-Aid taped up
- Deft Wing - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:31 pm:
There was no backup plan. That’s bush league.
- Michelle Flaherty - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:32 pm:
My professional guess is that he was told to do that after the SunTimes edit board.
Go watch. His hands are all over the place. He is literally flailing.
Whoever advises him on such matters probably told him to hold his hands behind his back so they’d be occupied and he wouldn’t talk with his hands, which distracts from the message.
- Rabid - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:37 pm:
Forced to walk the plank
- Rabid - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:42 pm:
I’am I funny do I amuse you?
- Earnest - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:43 pm:
Magic trick. It looks like his hands are behind his own back when they are really behind the Senate Republicans and ready to stab.
- Rabid - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:47 pm:
You got the campaign ad mixed up with the budget speech
- 47th Ward - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 3:55 pm:
“I don’t know what to do with my hands.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqhkdHlCHLk
- Rabid - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 4:12 pm:
It’s like everybody on boss madigan is here
- Anonymous - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 4:14 pm:
As the Democrats laugh, the Governor keeps his clenched fists behind his back while presenting a calm demeanor to his audience.
- enoughalready - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 4:23 pm:
Hiding his “Trump” hands.
- Elliott Ness - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 4:35 pm:
No surprise, he isn’t all that handy at governing.
- Rabid - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 4:35 pm:
Failure to communicate
- Rabid - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 4:37 pm:
Thats good… Very…
- Elliott Ness - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 4:41 pm:
It is in your hands, not mine, that the budget lies……
- Rabid - Friday, Feb 17, 17 @ 4:41 pm:
Driving the ship of state nuts