Democrats will have what they asked for - and a lot that they didn’t.
The sudden shift seems strange. While many people will be happy to see Madigan leave, there are many who will miss his leadership. It is important to look at the big picture. 50 years in office - to the day and counting -is no small feat.
- Ok - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:00 pm:
That’s a nice suit
- 47th Ward - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:03 pm:
Almost looks like the new speaker is holding a victory cigar.
- Karen - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:04 pm:
Leadership: violating social distancing and mask requirements is ok when politicians need a photo op.
- Perrid - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:04 pm:
Changing of the Guard
- Passer in the wind - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:04 pm:
MJM: One other thing though. Jesse told me he went to a cookout at your house.
CW: Yeah.
MJM:
The speaker doesn’t wears shorts.
- Give Me A Break - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:04 pm:
Jessie to Madigan: And you thought you would outlast me. Not a chance.
- @misterjayem - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:06 pm:
Jesse White may well bury us all.
– MrJM
- Captain Obvious - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:09 pm:
Stick with us kid, we’ll teach you everything you need to know.
- Fav Human - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:09 pm:
Do I also get the checkbook to the campaign funds?
- Kayak - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:15 pm:
Proud Historic Day for Illinois
- DuPage Saint - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:17 pm:
Well in another 30 years or so we can come back for another picture
- Mal - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:18 pm:
Madigan: I should have thought about this a long time ago.
- West Side the Best Side - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:18 pm:
JW: “Why are you wearing your tie like Trump?”
- dbk - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:19 pm:
Illinois Illinoising.
Seriously: historic moment with huge implications both statewide and nationally.
- thechampaignlife - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:20 pm:
“Wikipedia is already updated, so that’s that.”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emanuel_Chris_Welch
- Nuke the Whales - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:25 pm:
==Leadership: violating social distancing and mask requirements is ok when politicians need a photo op.==
They all got tested prior to session have been in the same bubble. Pedantic.
- Fav Human - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:36 pm:
Jessie White is also the sharpest dresser of the three. Maybe sartorial expertise == electoral success??
- TheUpperRoom - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:41 pm:
Democrats will have what they asked for - and a lot that they didn’t.
The sudden shift seems strange. While many people will be happy to see Madigan leave, there are many who will miss his leadership. It is important to look at the big picture. 50 years in office - to the day and counting -is no small feat.
- Rich Hill - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:42 pm:
Peaceful Transition of Power
- TheUpperRoom - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:43 pm:
I forgot to post a caption…
“Everybody look over there and say it on the count of three… ‘Durkin will never be speaker!’
- West Sider - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:46 pm:
How it started/How it’s going
- Dotnonymous - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:49 pm:
That’s my pocket, Mike.
- Earnest - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:50 pm:
Though of three men collectively older than the state itself, the photo may say more about Illinois’ future than its past.
- NastyNader - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:53 pm:
Masks for thee but not me
- outwestofthecapitol - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:58 pm:
If we wait here, the wrestlers, or the band members, or the monster trucks, come right by here…..
- thechampaignlife - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 2:02 pm:
Based on their signal strength height arrangement: More bars in more places.
That is, gymnastic bars on the right, prison bars in the center, and raising the bar on the left.
- Independent - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 2:18 pm:
Wear your masks, gentlemen. Without them you give ammunition to the anti-maskers. It’s right there in Madigan’s left hand, use it.
- JS Mill - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 2:20 pm:
“Illinois and MJM show the nation how a peaceful transfer of power is done”.
- SandyC - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 2:22 pm:
Welch: “Did you leave the fancy chair?”
Madigan: “Sure did, might want to check the screws”
Jesse: “Now, now boys, smile for the camera.”
- pool boy - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 2:26 pm:
I could have sworn it was a picture of Oswego Willy, Vanilla Man and Arizona Bob, in no particular order.
- Cheswick - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 2:26 pm:
Tumblers… and all that entails.
- Amalia - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 2:28 pm:
In and out with the State Party Chair.
- Jocko - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 2:31 pm:
One of these things is not like the others. And by that I mean owns a cell phone.
- Columbo - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 3:02 pm:
(l-r) Future, Past, Immortal
- Demoralized - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 3:12 pm:
Mike Madigan with past and current Mr. Clean representatives.
- Lurker - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 4:25 pm:
“Remember when we were first elected? Vests were a thing like 50 years ago. I guess they’re a thing again.”
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 5:52 pm:
“So Be It… Jedi.”