Speaker Madigan: House Democrats are fighting to provide for a #FairTaxNow to build an economy that works for the middle class, not millionaires and billionaires like Bruce Rauner and Donald Trump.
IPI so confident they’ve turned madigan into a ghoul they’ll post video of madigan promoting a progressive tax/attacking rauner knowing it’ll turn people off to the idea
Have you ever wondered what Governor Rauner does to relax and have fun?
Well here’s your chance to find out with our very first Brewskis with Bruce video!
Bruce loves catching up (and grabbing some beers) with folks around the state, listening to their concerns and just enjoying good conversation — whether about the issues facing Illinois or his love of ice skating. We’re excited to feature the first of these stops in a new series, Brewskis with Bruce!
Check out the video here
Enjoy!
Anthony Sarros
Political Director
P.S. Keep an eye out for YOUR CHANCE to participate in Brewskis with Bruce.
It’s going to be pretty hard for Gov. Junk to stand on a debate stage with another billionaire and argue why they should pay the same tax rate as their secretary.
=== - Oswego Willy - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 10:58 am
You would think, starting July, Rauner would try to run positive ads, sprinkled here and there, to try to rehabilitate himself.
Anything, even Diana Rauner speaking to how Bruce has empathy, and trying for a better Illinois… anything to seem less combative, more “likable”… to seem engaged… a positive message of Rauner, the man…===
This is a case of a “blind squirrel - nut” comment
I do have some really sweet footage with focus groups and “Bruce” talking “Dad’s Home State”… if they wavt the footage.
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Rauner needs to rehabilitate himself.
With a 26% approval, this type of web-thingy is not only needed, it would be malpractice not to do these.
Aren’t the clients of Madigan and Getzendanner almost exclusively “millionaires and billionaires”
When 7 figure a year Mike Madigan states that he is against property tax reform, what he really means he wants to help himself and all of his billionaire and millionaire friends.
I can see why he keeps a low profile, this isn’t a good issue for him
When I saw Rauner at the State Fair for Veterans Day a few years ago, he didn’t seem particularly interested in talking with anyone, just shaking hands.
I have heard Rauner hangs out at the bars in Springfield. But since I have a real job, I don’t spend any time at those bars myself.
- The Dude Abides - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 4:26 pm:
The Rauner video comes off a lot better. Madigan would be better suited to radio as previously mentioned. Rauner is smooth and disingenuous. You had to laugh at the comment stating that he likes to ride his motorcycle with his Union buddies. A lot of folks bought his act in 2014 but now he has a dismal record to look at. It will take more than this, a lot more.
I loved the bit about raking leaves and cutting grass to save up for his first motorcycle at 14. That is good. Very relatable. Probably phoney baloney. But nice and relatable.
Can’t wait for the video of Bruce having a beer with state employees…need to figure out if the Canaryville MC club actually exists and is BVR a member.
“We want everyone off-script now, we want this to look spontaneous and that Bruce cares about what we wrote for you to say. Please smile, ‘Bruce’ is likable. We’ll do 3-4 takes, then edit. Questions?”
They picked the worst time ever to finally go for the progressive tax.
With the state and local tax being capped starting next year (and the IRS likely to ban state work arounds) higher income people in Illinois are going to get hit with a big hike.
Throwing in a big state tax hike on top of that when we are already a top 5 tax state seems like a Kamikaze mission as people are going to be mad about their increased tax bill as it is.
The change in federal law is going to put a serious crimp in the progressive tax plan, and is just a case of terrible timing.
“Proper Upkeep for Carhartts”
Drag new jacket behind pickup for rapid broken in look. Patch holes with bear grease (fabric glue). Wash when stands in corner by self.
“Proper Upkeep for Carhartts”
Worn cuffs, holes, stains, patches are badges of honor for those who wear carhartts for work. Something 1.4% doesn’t understand.
===If they’re serving Yuengling====
It’s inching its way here. They have it in Indiana but they are distributing in Illinois yet. I can’t believe even Bruce, who loves Indiana would bootleg some to bring back here
Even though their approval ratings are both in toilet at least Rainer appears with real people
Madigan doing it by himself not a good look. He continues to say he thinks he is doing a good job but does he actually ask anyone outside of his little world of minions what they think. He continues to believe he is bigger than the entire process.
We would benefit if both men move on after this year but have a feeling only one of,them is moving on
==Have you ever wondered what Governor Rauner does to relax and have fun?==
No - because I haven’t see him do anything that would necessitate relaxing afterwards. Besides, he told us that his wife said he never looked so happy.
- So_Ill - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 4:07 pm:
It’s going to be pretty hard for Gov. Junk to stand on a debate stage with another billionaire and argue why they should pay the same tax rate as their secretary.
- 47th Ward - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 4:08 pm:
Who said the Chicago accent was dead?
MJM missed his cawling. He would have been great in the radio era.
- Michelle Flaherty - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 4:10 pm:
Perhaps Bruce could do less drinkin’ and more governin’
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 4:11 pm:
To the Rauner Ad…
=== - Oswego Willy - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 10:58 am
You would think, starting July, Rauner would try to run positive ads, sprinkled here and there, to try to rehabilitate himself.
Anything, even Diana Rauner speaking to how Bruce has empathy, and trying for a better Illinois… anything to seem less combative, more “likable”… to seem engaged… a positive message of Rauner, the man…===
This is a case of a “blind squirrel - nut” comment
I do have some really sweet footage with focus groups and “Bruce” talking “Dad’s Home State”… if they wavt the footage.
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Rauner needs to rehabilitate himself.
With a 26% approval, this type of web-thingy is not only needed, it would be malpractice not to do these.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 4:11 pm:
===Keep an eye out for YOUR CHANCE to participate in Brewskis with Bruce.===
Will they be serving Yuengling?
Asking… for a friend.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 4:12 pm:
To Madigan,
All that’s missing is the newspaper with the date for “proof of life”…
For the love of Pete… (sigh)
- Reality Check - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 4:13 pm:
Props to the Speaker for doing a web video. At all. Welcome to 2006.
The Rauner video is his typical obsequious garbage. And way, way better than the Madigan one.
- Cubs in '16 - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 4:16 pm:
Madigan should counter Rauner’s ad with ‘McIntoshes With Mike’.
- Lucky Pierre - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 4:17 pm:
A lecture about fair taxes from Speaker Madigan?
Aren’t the clients of Madigan and Getzendanner almost exclusively “millionaires and billionaires”
When 7 figure a year Mike Madigan states that he is against property tax reform, what he really means he wants to help himself and all of his billionaire and millionaire friends.
I can see why he keeps a low profile, this isn’t a good issue for him
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 4:21 pm:
===Madigan should counter Rauner’s ad with ‘McIntoshes With Mike’.===
Well played, - Cubs in ‘16 -
I was thinking “Mostaccioli With Mike”, have it at Saputo’s…
- A Jack - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 4:22 pm:
When I saw Rauner at the State Fair for Veterans Day a few years ago, he didn’t seem particularly interested in talking with anyone, just shaking hands.
I have heard Rauner hangs out at the bars in Springfield. But since I have a real job, I don’t spend any time at those bars myself.
- The Dude Abides - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 4:26 pm:
The Rauner video comes off a lot better. Madigan would be better suited to radio as previously mentioned. Rauner is smooth and disingenuous. You had to laugh at the comment stating that he likes to ride his motorcycle with his Union buddies. A lot of folks bought his act in 2014 but now he has a dismal record to look at. It will take more than this, a lot more.
- Henry Francis - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 4:26 pm:
The Guv wasn’t droppin’ his g’s with this crowd.
I loved the bit about raking leaves and cutting grass to save up for his first motorcycle at 14. That is good. Very relatable. Probably phoney baloney. But nice and relatable.
- Cheryl44 - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 4:26 pm:
Brewskis with Bruce
That makes my skin crawl.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 4:29 pm:
Rauner despises organized labor, why would he want to say he enjoys riding with…
Ah…
#BaloneyBrewskisWithBruce
- AFSCME Alfred - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 4:31 pm:
Can’t wait for the video of Bruce having a beer with state employees…need to figure out if the Canaryville MC club actually exists and is BVR a member.
- Cubs in '16 - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 4:31 pm:
===Well played, - Cubs in ‘16 -
I was thinking “Mostaccioli With Mike”, have it at Saputo’s…===
Even better. lol
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 4:34 pm:
Other notable topics to be covered by
#BaloneyBrewskisWithBruce
CPS Selective Enrollment Nightmares
Trashing Trash Can Vans
Proper Upkeep for Carhartts
23 Pieces of Flair
Tie Worthy Folks
Stag Beer Is Good Once You…
How I Met Rahm
Steelers Fans In Illinois - Red Sox Fans In Illinois
That’s just until August.
#BaloneyBrewskisWithBruce
- Anon0091 - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 4:42 pm:
Brewskis with Bruce? O.M.G. Anyone over there actually want to win?
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 4:43 pm:
===Anyone over there actually want to win?===
If they’re serving Yuengling…
- AC - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 4:43 pm:
==Have you ever wondered what Governor Rauner does to relax and have fun?==
Does it involve AFSCME green shirted voodoo dolls?
Never mind, I see it’s fake folksyism.
- view from the cheap seats - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 4:47 pm:
Second the yuengling push.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 4:48 pm:
“We want everyone off-script now, we want this to look spontaneous and that Bruce cares about what we wrote for you to say. Please smile, ‘Bruce’ is likable. We’ll do 3-4 takes, then edit. Questions?”
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 4:52 pm:
Lots of diversity in the Rauner video too.
Interesting.
- Real - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 5:15 pm:
JB should start a parody series on Brewskies with Bruce. That would be worth watching.
- Streamwood Retiree - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 5:36 pm:
“The media could not be played”
Isn’t it HTML5?
- wordslinger - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 6:19 pm:
–Have you ever wondered what Governor Rauner does to relax and have fun?–
Slow walk med-mar apps?
Promise homeless kids he’ll find a shelter, than renege?
Cut off Autism funds?
Run up $12 billion in overdue bills?
Threaten GOP lawmakers?
Get dizzy trying to understand the amendatory veto process?
Lie, and lie, and lie some more?
The possibilities for fun are endless when you’re the governor.
- low level - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 6:28 pm:
Yes we remember how he had the $18 watch to supposedly relate to common people. Now its this.
Sadly, he could give a rats u know what about the average people who were hurt by his failed time as governor.
- Anon - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 6:42 pm:
They picked the worst time ever to finally go for the progressive tax.
With the state and local tax being capped starting next year (and the IRS likely to ban state work arounds) higher income people in Illinois are going to get hit with a big hike.
Throwing in a big state tax hike on top of that when we are already a top 5 tax state seems like a Kamikaze mission as people are going to be mad about their increased tax bill as it is.
The change in federal law is going to put a serious crimp in the progressive tax plan, and is just a case of terrible timing.
- SSL - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 6:50 pm:
Madigan is right not to spend much time in front of the cameras. Not very effective.
Rauner was trying too hard.
Neither one cares about anyone but themselves. Thankfully we have the tax dodging JB to lead us out of the desert. When does his next video come out?
- Huh? - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 6:50 pm:
“Proper Upkeep for Carhartts”
Drag new jacket behind pickup for rapid broken in look. Patch holes with bear grease (fabric glue). Wash when stands in corner by self.
- Nick Name - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 6:51 pm:
That’s an awfully monochromatic group gathered around the table with Bruce.
- Huh? - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 6:53 pm:
“Proper Upkeep for Carhartts”
Never show up on first day of job with new carhartts and boots. Wait at least 1 week. Don’t want to look like neophyte.
- Huh? - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 6:56 pm:
“Proper Upkeep for Carhartts”
Buy new jacket when old one falls off body because it is so worn and tattered that patches no longer hold together.
- Huh? - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 6:58 pm:
“If they’re serving Yuengling…”
Do they have to drink it while in dame room as 1.4%? Why spoil taste of good beer?
- Huh? - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 7:02 pm:
“Proper Upkeep for Carhartts”
Worn cuffs, holes, stains, patches are badges of honor for those who wear carhartts for work. Something 1.4% doesn’t understand.
- Huh? - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 7:04 pm:
BTW - I wear my worn, faded, and stained carhartts proudly.
- Huh? - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 7:06 pm:
“Proper Upkeep for Carhartts”
Forgot to add, hang outside,in sun, on line to start fading for aged look.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 7:17 pm:
- Huh? -
You ever get out Oswego way… you let me know
#CarharttBrotherhood
- walker - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 8:22 pm:
“Have you ever wondered what Governor Rauner does at work?”
- Ducky LaMoore - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 11:13 pm:
===“Have you ever wondered what Governor Rauner does at work?”===
No, but whatever it is, it is less effective than Blago hiding in his bathroom.
- Been There - Wednesday, May 2, 18 @ 11:50 pm:
===If they’re serving Yuengling====
It’s inching its way here. They have it in Indiana but they are distributing in Illinois yet. I can’t believe even Bruce, who loves Indiana would bootleg some to bring back here
- South Sider - Thursday, May 3, 18 @ 8:15 am:
OW:
To Madigan,
All that’s missing is the newspaper with the date for “proof of life”…
For the love of Pete… (sigh)
Comment of the year.
- Back to the Future - Thursday, May 3, 18 @ 8:51 am:
“All that is missing” comment had me laughing out loud.
Lot’s of humor on the blog today, but the “proof of life” line was really spot on.
- VanillaMan - Thursday, May 3, 18 @ 8:52 am:
“Brewskis with Bruce”
You mean the guy who said he never had a “brewski”, (Polish beer), until last week?
Who - who - would be foolish enough to think such an event name should be uttered by anyone over the age of 21?
Juvenile and embarrassingly frat-level unprofessional.
- Etown - Thursday, May 3, 18 @ 9:00 am:
Even though their approval ratings are both in toilet at least Rainer appears with real people
Madigan doing it by himself not a good look. He continues to say he thinks he is doing a good job but does he actually ask anyone outside of his little world of minions what they think. He continues to believe he is bigger than the entire process.
We would benefit if both men move on after this year but have a feeling only one of,them is moving on
- VanillaMan - Thursday, May 3, 18 @ 9:01 am:
==Have you ever wondered what Governor Rauner does to relax and have fun?==
No - because I haven’t see him do anything that would necessitate relaxing afterwards. Besides, he told us that his wife said he never looked so happy.
- VanillaMan - Thursday, May 3, 18 @ 9:04 am:
Madigan looks like a man trapped in an elevator explaining to the emergency operator why he was using the elevator to get to the second floor.
- VanillaMan - Thursday, May 3, 18 @ 9:08 am:
Neither leader is relaxing me with these painful attempts to communicate.
I don’t want either of them to be my friend. I wouldn’t have brewskis with Bruce, and I don’t want oatmeal with Michael.