Bruce and Diana Rauner thank the Pritzkers publicly for saving The Ounce from Bruce’s administration.
- Political Animal - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:44 am:
Not mine originally, but this sums it up:
“Rauner is long and lean and angular, with the hangry look of a marathon swimmer on an unnecessary diet; Pritzker is short and round and fleshy, with the well-fed, self-satisfied look of a man who long ago decided diets were for losers. On the debate stage it’s as if Jack Sprat (who would eat no fat) and his wife (who would eat no lean) are in the midst of an ugly child-custody battle.”
I know this isn’t in keeping with the joy/snark of the caption contest - but, given what’s going on in WI and MI, this picture, and the peaceful transfer of power it represents, is just a welcome sight.
“JB, MK? Diana and I kind of like this whole rich people initials thing your family does, so you can call us BV and DE from now on. Whaddaya say we all go get crazy and buy some ridiculously expensive stuff?”
1.4% thought bubble - “Pritzker better start working on the number of flair he wears. I’ve got him beat with just 2. Hell, he isn’t even wearing a State of Illinois pin or US flag.”
- Evanstonian - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:39 am:
You know, having the people rise up and exporpriate the wealth of just these 4 would go a long way to fixing the state’s financial problems…
- Pot calling kettle - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:39 am:
One of these things is not like the others…
- Dance Band on the Titanic - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:44 am:
Beautiful buffer.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:44 am:
Bruce and Diana Rauner thank the Pritzkers publicly for saving The Ounce from Bruce’s administration.
- Political Animal - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:44 am:
Not mine originally, but this sums it up:
“Rauner is long and lean and angular, with the hangry look of a marathon swimmer on an unnecessary diet; Pritzker is short and round and fleshy, with the well-fed, self-satisfied look of a man who long ago decided diets were for losers. On the debate stage it’s as if Jack Sprat (who would eat no fat) and his wife (who would eat no lean) are in the midst of an ugly child-custody battle.”
https://www.weeklystandard.com/andrew-ferguson/illinois-is-a-mess-heres-why
- Anon E Moose - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:44 am:
3 Democrats and a Vulture
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:45 am:
The changing of the net worths…
- VanillaMan - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:47 am:
“Sorry Bruce, but with you still around, I don’t drink the water at these veteran’s events.”
- Whatever - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:47 am:
“Your turn is up, Bruce. Let go of the mic.”
- Jocko - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:47 am:
DR (through clenched teeth): “Sorry about calling you ‘the status quo who got us into this mess’. Can I put you down for another $5 million?”
JB (through clenched teeth): “Not a chance.”
- Pot calling kettle - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:50 am:
Two people I’d like to have dinner with and two people who are moving to Italy.
- Steve - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:51 am:
“Hey Bruce at least you aren’t going through what Eddie Burke is…”
- Give Me A Break - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:53 am:
Hey Bruce, did you include a new toilet in the mansion upgrades?
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:55 am:
The Status Quo… ties included.
- Been there, done that - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:56 am:
New boss, same as the old boss.
- Cubs in '16 - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:56 am:
“Governor, that’s not a baton. We said you were to pass the baton…”
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 10:00 am:
The Rauners thank the Pritzkers for this photo as the brand rehabilitation begins.
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 10:03 am:
Charity event idea: JB & Rauner dress up and do a blues brothers rendition. It’s not a caption contest, but I think it’s a great idea.
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 10:04 am:
In the end the Governor got what he wanted: term limits.
- lakeside - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 10:07 am:
I know this isn’t in keeping with the joy/snark of the caption contest - but, given what’s going on in WI and MI, this picture, and the peaceful transfer of power it represents, is just a welcome sight.
- Ron Burgundy - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 10:11 am:
“JB, MK? Diana and I kind of like this whole rich people initials thing your family does, so you can call us BV and DE from now on. Whaddaya say we all go get crazy and buy some ridiculously expensive stuff?”
- Nick Name - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 10:15 am:
Reporters, experts scramble to figure out what that red thing is hanging from Gov. Rauner’s neck.
- Anotheretiree - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 10:22 am:
We’ve tried a tall rich Governor, lets try a short rich Governor !
- VanillaMan - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 10:22 am:
No JB, that’s a microphone, not the salt shaker.
- A guy - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 10:23 am:
Orange is the new leather.
- Arsenal - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 10:25 am:
Oh, look, four people that are pro-choice.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 10:25 am:
“Oh, I’ll take a picture with Bruce. Tell him to wear a tie… “
- 47th Ward - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 10:29 am:
An ounce of prevention meets a pound of cure.
- Kayak - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 10:33 am:
Chris Farley right before changing into his Superfan attire.
- Stones - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 10:41 am:
JB shows he is comfortable hanging out with the peasants as well as the hoi polloi.
- Tommydanger - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 11:23 am:
This picture causes me to exhale and hold my breath.
- Responsa - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 11:24 am:
“Heh, wait till they check out the toilet situation in the Governor’s Mansion.”
- @misterjayem - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 11:46 am:
– MrJM
- Huh? - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 11:50 am:
1.4% thought bubble - “Pritzker better start working on the number of flair he wears. I’ve got him beat with just 2. Hell, he isn’t even wearing a State of Illinois pin or US flag.”
- Henry Francis - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 2:03 pm:
As much genuine warmth between these 2 couples as the Trumps and Obamas.
- Boone's is Back - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 2:50 pm:
“I hear Tuscany is beautiful this time of year.”
- Mod Dem - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 4:33 pm:
Not a big fan of Gov Rauner, but will give him credit for the class he has shown in the transition. I wish Quinn could have been as gracious.
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 4:37 pm:
Let’s line up from shortest to tallest.
- Billinois - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 5:57 pm:
“At least I’m taller than my wife.”
- Billinois - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 6:01 pm:
Laurel and Hardy double date.
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 8:11 pm:
Happy New Year, Illinois.
- Jerry - Thursday, Dec 6, 18 @ 8:45 am:
Red (striped) and blue ties. How appropriate.