Kinda puts it all in perspective when it’s clear that making a deal with me and having a “%^%*&^(* problem” is a better option than a deal with Governor “Junk”.
SA: I came here because there is gonna be another special session. I want you to know about it before it happens so that there’s no danger of starting another war.
MJM: Nobody wants another war.
SA: Governor Rauner came to our caucus and demanded we vote No on the override. When I refused, he threatened to have me primaried. He was stupid, I was lucky; I’ll visit him soon. The important thing is that nothing interferes with our plans for the future. Yours and mine.
MJM: You’re a wise and considerate young man.
SA: And you’re a great man Mr. Speaker. There’s much I can learn from you.
MJM: Whatever I can do to help. You’re young, I’m old and sick. What we’ll do together in the next few months will make history, Steve, history. It’s never been done before. Not even the Governor would dream that such a thing could be possible.
SA: Then Rauner’s agenda for the special session is dead, you don’t object?
“Thank you sir. Now we wait for Moody’s to downgrade us to junk, the rich all leave, manufacturing will become non-existent and no income. Then we have it all to ourselves. WaHaHaHa”
- Lance Mannion - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 12:51 pm:
“Thanks, Mr. Andersson. I’m here to help you too.”
- Annonin' - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 12:52 pm:
Meetin’ of the SensibleCaucu after defeatin’ Gov “Happy”Junk
- Just Sayin' - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 12:52 pm:
Posing for the picture for his primary opponent’s mailers….
- Curl of the Burl - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 12:52 pm:
“We will miss you, Steve.”
- John-on-the-spot - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 12:53 pm:
Past meet future?
- Huh? - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 12:54 pm:
Be my friend … Mr. Speaker.
- Agent Smith - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 12:56 pm:
Mister Andersson…
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 12:56 pm:
“We had to stop Bruce… “
- Anonymous - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 12:57 pm:
Bipartisanship at its best
- @MisterJayEm - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 12:58 pm:
Sometimes governing entails governing.
– MrJM
- RNUG - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 12:59 pm:
Thanks … and from now on, I suggest you sit facing the door with your back to a wall.
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 1:00 pm:
Goldberg: You know how they’re going to come at you?
Rauner: They want to arrange a meeting between me and Madigan. In Andersson’s district. Where I’ll be safe.
[Goldberg is silent for a long moment]
Goldberg: Andersson. I always thought it would be Demmer.
Rauner: It’s the smart move. Andersson was always smarter.
- Streator Curmudgeon - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 1:01 pm:
“Steve, don’t be surprised if you find a tuna fillet on your doorstep.”
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 1:02 pm:
“Steve, you’ll be fine”
- so... - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 1:02 pm:
Sorry, Steve. The Moody brothers are not available for your primary.
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 1:04 pm:
“Durkin will get over it, Steve. Bruce? Well… “
- 10th ward - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 1:05 pm:
“So, what job will I get at Metra? I’d like $150,000 and I am willing to show up and actually do my job, Mr. Speaker.”
- Anonymous - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 1:05 pm:
MM: “Did the threats of violence you endured from your own constituency make it easier or harder for you to face reality?”
- DuPage Saint - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 1:05 pm:
Hey don’t worry I can farm out some property tax work to you
- Allen D - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 1:09 pm:
You belong to me now… Welcome to the Dark Side…
- Anon221 - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 1:10 pm:
Two words. Thank you.
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 1:14 pm:
Madigan: You can be my wingman any time.
Andersson: It was one time, Speaker. This ain’t “Top Gun”… and I’m not Munger..
- Redraider - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 1:17 pm:
Ask Sam McCann, you will be fine
- sonny chiss - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 1:17 pm:
Kinda puts it all in perspective when it’s clear that making a deal with me and having a “%^%*&^(* problem” is a better option than a deal with Governor “Junk”.
- Eddy - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 1:21 pm:
I ignore Dan Proft 24/7/365.
- Kan_Man - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 1:34 pm:
David Harris in the back waiting his turn to kiss the ring.
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 1:38 pm:
“Representative Andersson, remember, no good deed goes unpunished…. “
- 47th Ward - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 1:51 pm:
SA: I came here because there is gonna be another special session. I want you to know about it before it happens so that there’s no danger of starting another war.
MJM: Nobody wants another war.
SA: Governor Rauner came to our caucus and demanded we vote No on the override. When I refused, he threatened to have me primaried. He was stupid, I was lucky; I’ll visit him soon. The important thing is that nothing interferes with our plans for the future. Yours and mine.
MJM: You’re a wise and considerate young man.
SA: And you’re a great man Mr. Speaker. There’s much I can learn from you.
MJM: Whatever I can do to help. You’re young, I’m old and sick. What we’ll do together in the next few months will make history, Steve, history. It’s never been done before. Not even the Governor would dream that such a thing could be possible.
SA: Then Rauner’s agenda for the special session is dead, you don’t object?
MJM: Bruce Rauner is small potatoes.
- Jeff - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 1:58 pm:
“Thank you sir. Now we wait for Moody’s to downgrade us to junk, the rich all leave, manufacturing will become non-existent and no income. Then we have it all to ourselves. WaHaHaHa”
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 2:00 pm:
“Representative Andersson, here’s what I know. Ken Dunkin isn’t here, Sam McCann is here. You did good.”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 2:02 pm:
“Remember, Steve, in your new job at HyVee, the apples always go in the top of the bag.”
- Earnest - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 2:02 pm:
Thank you. My power is very important to me but I actually care about Illinois some too. If I had a heart, it would go out to you.
- Streator Curmudgeon - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 2:05 pm:
MM: “No, no. It feels like a regular suit jacket to me. Who’s been telling you it’s a turncoat?”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 2:07 pm:
SA: “You look much more lifelike up close.”
MM: “You’re too kind. I’ve been taking probiotics, ya know.”
- Oswego Willy - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 2:08 pm:
“Representative, tell Durkin no hard feelings, it wasn’t personal… “
- Streator Curmudgeon - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 2:09 pm:
SA: “And you’re really not using a joy buzzer now?”
MM: “Nope. That’s just how it feels to shake hands with me.”
- jerry 101 - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 2:09 pm:
“It was nice working with you. Enjoy your retirement.”
- Lakeview Dude - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 2:10 pm:
MJM: Oh don’t worry Steve, I’m here to help. Everything will be alright.
SR: Was that a camera flash behind you?
MJM: Hm? Oh no… just sun glare (snickers)
- Ducky LaMoore - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 2:15 pm:
Mike Madigan: Sorry Steve, I guess both you and Bruce will be out of a job. Me? I think he’ll run another Latino that doesn’t speak Spanish again.
- Streator Curmudgeon - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 2:18 pm:
SA: “If I’m walking kind of funny, it’s because the Governor gave me a wedgie.”
MM: Heh. I hadn’t noticed.”
- Winnin' - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 2:49 pm:
“Some day, you could be Don.”
- Winnin' - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 2:57 pm:
I know I should be saying ‘thank you’. But why should I be thanking you or anyone else for doing their job?
- Southside Markie - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 2:59 pm:
Congratulations on winning this year’s Skip Saviano Memorial Award. I hope it works out better for you than it did for Skip.
- Just Bored - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 3:39 pm:
You’ve been taking dance lessons, haven’t you.
- Han's Solo Cup - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 3:48 pm:
Steve, do you like clocks?
- LouLecture - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 4:18 pm:
Mr. Andersson,
Representative Paul Froehlich may be able to offer you some advice.
- sal-says - Friday, Jul 7, 17 @ 4:20 pm:
LEADER Madigan Congratulates an IL Patriot for the Budget