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Thursday, Nov 19, 2020 - Posted by Rich Miller

* Commenter Lucky Pierre last Friday on a post about Secretary of State Jesse White

Call me crazy but as far as the most popular politician, Illinois is still the Land of Lincoln not the Land of White

My response

Maybe, but Abe never won all 102 counties.

lol

* I just spoke to Secretary White on the phone a few minutes ago and we had a good laugh about that comment. His people sent me this pic shortly after my conversation…

* The Question: Caption?

       

53 Comments
  1. - very old soil - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 12:51 pm:

    “That’s funny. How do you spell Pierre? Do you have an address?”


  2. - Norseman - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 12:52 pm:

    Secretary White writing his IOU to Rich Miller.


  3. - Oswego Willy - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 12:54 pm:

    “Lemme see… can it fit… yes… the bottom of the license plates… “Land of Jesse”… in bigger font too”


  4. - Dotnonymous - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 12:55 pm:

    Tell Lucky to fertilize after he mows…Thanks.


  5. - Give Me A Break - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 12:55 pm:

    Let me check the list:
    Pate Gone
    Daniels Gone
    Cross Gone
    Watson Gone
    Cullerton Gone
    Brady Leaving Soon
    Rod Gone
    PQ Gone
    Rauner Gone
    MJM TBD
    Me Still Here


  6. - MakePoliticsCoolAgain - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 12:55 pm:

    JW: “I’ve won all 102 counties, and I’m NOT going anywhere until I say so. Don’t like it? Win all 102 counties then come talk to me.”


  7. - PMS - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 12:57 pm:

    note to self……change all license plates to “Land of Jesse 102″


  8. - Oswego Willy - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 12:58 pm:

    “I need an update on the John Prine etching on the library… I’ll hold… (doodles while on hold)”


  9. - pool boy - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:00 pm:

    Hello Dominos, I’d like a large pepperoni with mushrooms and green peppers.


  10. - Ok - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:01 pm:

    Dearest Lucky,

    Bite me

    With warmest regards,

    SOSW


  11. - Lucky Pierre - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:02 pm:

    I had the pleasure of sitting next to Secretary White getting a shoe shine across from the State of Illinois building a while back.

    He is a very pleasant man to everyone and would have made a great Governor although he would no longer be able to maintain his popularity in that role.


  12. - Ron Burgundy - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:03 pm:

    Pictured: “Jesse White calling in his favor for endorsing Speaker Madigan while he can.”


  13. - NIU Grad - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:03 pm:

    Having an industrial-strength shredder next to your desk is considered a “best practice” in Illinois politics.


  14. - Dotnonymous - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:04 pm:

    I’m going to put you on hold…while I check with Lucky.


  15. - Rich Miller - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:04 pm:

    “Dear rumor-mongers…”


  16. - Oswego Willy - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:04 pm:

    “Be. Sure. To. Drink. Your. Ovaltine? A crummy commercial?”


  17. - Swampy Corn - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:05 pm:

    “All I’m saying is I want my statue to be just a few inches taller than Abe’s. 102 inches tall sounds like a good number. is it subtle enough?”


  18. - @misterjayem - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:10 pm:

    “Does that goof even know what a ‘Lucky Pierre’ is? Hold on — I’ll draw him a diagram…”

    – MrJM


  19. - DuPage Saint - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:10 pm:

    Dear Rich: do you want vanity plate to read CapFax in all caps?


  20. - Oswego Willy - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:11 pm:

    “Yeah, even that spelling… you can’t put it on a plate… ok… yes… yeah… no, can’t try that one either… “


  21. - Huh? - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:14 pm:

    Yes, Santa. I’m checking my list twice, he’s on my naughty list …


  22. - Oswego Willy - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:14 pm:

    “…4127… and I’m suppose to call Mr. Ricketts… at that number… to be the GM of the Cubs… “


  23. - Oswego Willy - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:17 pm:

    “I’ll read it back, I’d like 17 beefs… 12 with peppers, of those… 5 just sweet… and you deliver, right?… “


  24. - Anonamoose - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:20 pm:

    “Thank you, Lucky Pierre, for reminding all Illinoisans that I’m Jesse White, and you’re not.”


  25. - Oswego Willy - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:21 pm:

    “C-A-N-N-O-L-I… well, yeah, it’ll fit, is it taken… if you add O-N-E… yeah, that’s too many letters… no, no cannoli specialty plate… “


  26. - Pelonski - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:21 pm:

    “The last of the Universally Liked Politician in his natural habitat”


  27. - Stones - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:21 pm:

    Last man standing to still use a flip phone.


  28. - fs - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:22 pm:

    Secretary of State Jesse White pens his latest fax to Rich Miller.

    “These are the challenges Illinoisans have overwhelmingly entrusted to Democrats. I believe Speaker Madigan’s strong, tested leadership will help us address them.”


  29. - DuPage Dave - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:29 pm:

    Used to see him all the time at JRTC. Friendly guy.


  30. - Oswego Willy - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:32 pm:

    “So… Wehrli, Cabello… Skillicorn… no parking for them after January… got it.”


  31. - BigLou - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:33 pm:

    Jesse on the Phone: “JB, I am writing down a name to be personally delivered to you as who to appoint as my replacement when I step down in February.”

    Like I said in my other post, I’m a cynic.


  32. - Earnest - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:36 pm:

    Boss, use the phone. Rich almost never lets handwritten comments make it through moderation.


  33. - Oswego Willy - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:38 pm:

    “… ok… yep… I’ll check, but I’m not really, personally, the librarian, but I’ll ask to see if we have these titles… “


  34. - Grandson of Man - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:42 pm:

    “In case you can’t understand ‘winner,’ let me spell it out for you.”


  35. - Bourbon Street - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:42 pm:

    “Legal pad? I don’t need no stinkin’ legal pad.”


  36. - MakePoliticsCoolAgain - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:45 pm:

    “To be clear, if you want to come for me and start rumors, best to have your facts in order. And don’t ever call me again. Thanks, JW”


  37. - MakePoliticsCoolAgain - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:48 pm:

    “If you come for the King, you best not miss.”
    -Omar Little


  38. - Springfieldish - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:55 pm:

    Signing the appointment of Keith Richards as Deputy SoS, bring some youth into the staff.


  39. - zatoichi - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 2:02 pm:

    I’m playing Dots right now. Two more lines and done…


  40. - Downstate - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 2:06 pm:

    Jesse is 86 years old. Meeting him in person, he comes off as 25 years younger.


  41. - Res Melius - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 2:06 pm:

    Still time and room on the wall for a few more award plaques.


  42. - This Just In - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 2:07 pm:

    “Of course I am available to be the Cubs GM. I am barely older than Tony LaRussa.”


  43. - JoanP - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 2:10 pm:

    “I’m not retiring until I’ve filled that entire wall with plaques.”


  44. - Red Ketcher - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 2:19 pm:

    Vanity Plate ” 51st STATE ”
    Dear Rep Bailey
    Your request must be Denied - The Plate has already been allocated to Javier Baez …..


  45. - Father Ted - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 2:22 pm:

    In a sign of respect to Abraham Lincoln, Secretary White keeps Honest Abe’s flip phone front and center on his desk every day.


  46. - don the legend - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 2:29 pm:

    “Candace Wanzo, huh? Give me your name and number and I’ll get back to you.”


  47. - Candy Dogood - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 2:35 pm:

    Secretary of State Jesse White inks his endorsement deal with Jitterbug


  48. - Curious George - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 3:10 pm:

    Move on , nothing to see here


  49. - Frank talks - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 3:20 pm:

    Darn right it’s a flip phone let me write down the guys number for you to get your own.


  50. - Sal - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 3:30 pm:

    For God’s sake, pick on someone else.


  51. - thisjustinagain - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 5:03 pm:

    “Dear Rich. So good to talk wit you today. Please don’t quit your day job; the politics blog thing might not take off. Warm Regards, Jessie.” :)


  52. - Boone's is Back - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 5:17 pm:

    Yeah idk about that popularity rating in light of him closing all downtown offices for the last year while enacting the “Real ID” program. Recently drove out to the burbs to renew, after completing the pre-registration mind you, and the process took two hours. No joke there was a paid employee dusting counters while the line stretched around the block.

    He may have been a popular politician at some point but his office is a mess. Clean it up dude.


  53. - 47th Ward - Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 6:07 pm:

    Uh huh, yeah, uh huh…listen Mike, I get it. I do. You had no knowledge. Yeah, that’s what I’m saying. Uh huh, OK, but you should put that in the statement. Right. Just say something like, here, do you have a pen? Say the indictment- quote- alleges no criminal conduct on my part, nor does it allege I had knowledge of any criminal conduct by others-unquote. Boom. Done.

    Uh huh, sure thing. No need to thank me. Happy to help. Anytime. You too. Good luck.


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