Question of the day
Monday, Apr 10, 2017 - Posted by Rich Miller
* The Sun-Times has a story on Rep. Scott Drury’s announcement that he’s exploring a run for governor…
Drury — who was an assistant U.S. attorney in Chicago before taking office in 2013 — said he plans to set up meetings and travel the state to talk to “real people” to determine if he’ll run.
“Let’s face it. Illinois is defined as having no budget, defined by bickering and is defined by violence. It is defined by public corruption. By any measure I have the experience, the skill and the background and the history of showing that I tackled these issues and have worked on these issues instead of just getting wrapped up in the partisanship which has left our state a disaster,” Drury said.
Drury said he hasn’t talked to his fellow Democrats about his decision: “I don’t believe that my candidacy is going to be the one that’s going to be propelled by establishment politicians.”
* You know what comes next…
* The Question: Caption?
- Stark - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:19 pm:
Should I tell them I’m a former federal prosecutor? I’m gonna tell them I’m a former federal prosecutor.
- Keyrock - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:20 pm:
Someone’s got it in for me.
They’re planting stories in the press.
- Dude McDude - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:21 pm:
The vacant sadness of a man with no clock.
- SinkingShip - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:21 pm:
You might know Rep. Drury, a former federal prosecutor, from his days as a federal prosecutor.
- Cubs in '16 - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:25 pm:
‘WWDD’ (What Would Dylan Do?)
- The Captain - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:25 pm:
“My fellow Democrats … I’m here to lecture you and to win a popularity contest decided by you. This plan is airtight.”
- Morty - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:27 pm:
I’m not sure if you heard, but rumor has it he’s a former federal prosecutor.
At least that’s the word on the street.
Huggy Bear told me
- Cubs in '16 - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:30 pm:
Rep. Drury thoughtfully ponders how pressing a button could ruin his perfect manicure.
- EVanstonian - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:30 pm:
If he had been given a clock, it may have pointed towards “time to run” but without that clock…
- Leatherneck - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:30 pm:
“I am a former federal prosecutor–in Paris.”
- Boone's is back - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:32 pm:
“Because the State of Illinois isn’t Drury enough”
- Frightening - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:38 pm:
” I know how to win friends and influence people. I read the book in college.”
- Rich Miller - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:43 pm:
Oswego Willy picked the wrong day to go to a Cub game.
- Cubs in '16 - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:43 pm:
Rep. Drury privately contemplates if there are “real people” in Wayne Co.
- don the legend - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:43 pm:
“I’ve been all over Edgar County and I can’t find that big steel structure anywhere.”
- Dance Band on the Titanic - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:44 pm:
Well, someone has to come in last place.
- DuPage Bard - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:45 pm:
“What is that smell?”
- Cubs in '16 - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:47 pm:
===Oswego Willy picked the wrong day to go to a Cub game.===
Somehow I think seeing the WS banner raised will take the sting out of missing the caption contest.
- Cubs in '16 - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:49 pm:
===Well, someone has to come in last place.===
Or, ‘Who says only nice guys finish last?’
- wordslinger - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:49 pm:
–By any measure I have the experience, the skill and the background and the history of showing that I tackled these issues and have worked on these issues instead of just getting wrapped up in the partisanship which has left our state a disaster,” Drury said.
Maybe not. But he’ll always have Paris.
- Earnest - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:50 pm:
Potential gubernatorial candidate with his photo of the leaning tower of Eiffel.
- Anonymous - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:52 pm:
If I don’t win Paris is nice in the spring.
- Annyong - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:52 pm:
“Come on guys… a no name staet with a 50% rating from the AFL-CIO, no establishment support, no significant fundraising base and no name recognition can win this primary! Who’s with me!??? ….guys?
- Anonymous - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:54 pm:
My supporters will stand up to Madigan just like I did. By not voting for or against me.
- Cubs in '16 - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:56 pm:
“Why don’t I get invited to the frat parties? I’d make a good frat boy…”
- Rocky Rosi - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 3:00 pm:
“Why is the word Why always in my mind?”
- Anonymous - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 3:04 pm:
@boone’s is back “Because the State of Illinois isn’t Dreary enough”
@earnest “Potential gubernatorial candidate with his photo of the leaning tower of Awful.”
There, fixed.
- Jocko - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 3:07 pm:
Counting on his hands the time he’s said “I’m a former federal prosecutor.” during his conversations with colleagues.
- A guy - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 3:24 pm:
Thinking this deeply is unique. To me. This picture captures it. For you.
- Boone's is back - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 3:42 pm:
@anonymous- it’s a play on words. I’m well aware how dreary is actually spelled. But happy Monday to you too.
- walker - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 4:03 pm:
“The camera’s over here Scott. Stop looking in the mirror.”
- lake county democrat - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 4:35 pm:
I never *#$@! anyone’s kid out of going to a charter school OR a university - that’s gotta count for something, right?
- 47th Ward - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 4:53 pm:
A coalition of one.
- Norseman - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 6:58 pm:
Go ahead, make my day!
- Amalia - Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 7:33 pm:
Time has come today.
- Anonymous - Tuesday, Apr 11, 17 @ 9:14 am:
What? I’ve got to write a $60 million check?
- Anonymous - Tuesday, Apr 11, 17 @ 9:28 am:
What’s next?
Rep. Drury PROSECUTED the MADIGAN agenda!
- Bruce Rauner