Question of the day
Tuesday, Feb 22, 2022 - Posted by Rich Miller
* I mentioned this twice earlier today, but it was buried both times, so let’s give it its own post…
Tom DeVore, the downstate lawyer behind many of the legal challenges to Gov. JB Pritzker’s use of emergency powers in the name of fighting COVID-19, and the main architect behind the successful bid, to date, to undo Pritzker’s school mask mandates, appears poised to seek statewide office, potentially as Illinois Attorney General.
* DeVore announced his campaign last night via Facebook video…
* The Question: Your own suggestions for Tom DeVore for Attorney General campaign slogans?
…Adding… From comments…
I’m still laughing at field 5a on his newly filed D-1.
What could possibly go wrong with the top law enforcement office in the state being unable to read directions on a one page form?
The question on the form is what counties or districts the campaign will be operating in and then instructs candidates: “if operating statewide or supporting/opposing statewide candidates or ballot Initiatives, leave blank.)”
DeVore didn’t leave it blank. Instead he wrote “Statewide.” Nothing earth-shattering, but kinda funny.
…Adding… DPI…
Democratic Party of Illinois Executive Director Abby Witt released the following statement regarding Tom DeVore’s announcement he would see the Republican nomination for Illinois Attorney General:
“For nearly two years, Tom DeVore has used the pandemic as his personal publicity tour, filing countless absurd and frivolous lawsuits in an attempt to grab headlines, enrich himself, and undermine our state’s public health apparatus. Now, DeVore wants to take his circus act statewide, running for Attorney General in a pathetic gambit to extend his 15 minutes of fame and further gin up his followers against the local leaders who are working to protect the public. Sadly, the Illinois Republican Party has seemingly abandoned any shred of decency, inviting extremists like DeVore to the forefront. Illinois voters want sensible, honest, reasonable leadership from their elected officials, and there is no better example than Kwame Raoul.”
- Big Dipper - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 12:46 pm:
I will be the first to be both AG and Fifth District Justice simultaneously.
- Cheryl44 - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 12:47 pm:
The White People’s* Attorney
*and not even all of them
- Mr. Know-it-All - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 12:48 pm:
“DeVore for AG: Imma need somethin’ to do when this pandemic ends.”
- Fixer - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 12:48 pm:
I’ll get past the window lickers post this time.
- Pundent - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 12:48 pm:
For those that are finally tired of all that winning.
- Roadrager - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 12:48 pm:
“For just $5,000, you and concerned parents like you in your district can learn what my campaign slogan is.”
- Colin O'Scopy - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 12:50 pm:
“Tom DeVore. Before It’s Too Late”
- train111 - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 12:50 pm:
For grift and more … vote DeVore
- Keyrock - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 12:51 pm:
I don’t even own a tie.
Or a law book.
Or a computer.
- Colin O'Scopy - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 12:51 pm:
“Tom DeVore. “Do You Want Fries With That?”
- JP - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 12:56 pm:
Grifters gonna grift.
- MisterJayEm - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 12:57 pm:
Tom DeVore: I wont bow to apostrophes.
– MrJM
- PublicServant - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 12:59 pm:
DeVore: Making everyone a victim…For Illinois.
- PublicServant - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:02 pm:
Devore: Are you just dying to elect me? Wait…
- NonAFSCMEStateEmployeeFromChatham - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:03 pm:
No wonder he’s the People’s Attorney. He’s not wearing formal attire.
- Hmmmm - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:05 pm:
“If my actions have not caused your death I would appreciate your vote so I can finish the job”
- Steve - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:06 pm:
DeVore: long shots can pay off.
- Rabid - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:07 pm:
DeVore shut the front door
- Big Dipper - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:11 pm:
“I will lick my opponents, not windows.”
“Steve Kim is shaking in his boots.”
- Colin O'Scopy - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:14 pm:
“Tom DeVore: Brought to you by Kelloggs. The same cereal company that gave me my law license.”
- Mason Born - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:14 pm:
I’ve had the misfortune of dealing with this guy on a non covid case with a client. I fear his may be too truthful for a slogan.
Tom Devore, Because Darn it Competence is Overrated.
- Avocado Toast - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:15 pm:
Did he just announce he was running for office in a Levi’s T-Shirt? Woof.
- Omay - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:15 pm:
Dewey, Cheatem, and Howe…
Nyuk, nyuk, nyuk
Better than the other Hammond Eggers.
- NonAFSCMEStateEmployeeFromChatham - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:18 pm:
“I feel like I gotta belch now.”
- Back to the Future - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:18 pm:
Honest Tom Devore for Attorney General
You Can Bet on Him to Represent “US”
(you just can’t bet with him)
- Club J - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:21 pm:
Vote DeVore - - I’ll Chase Corruption is just like Ambulance’s.
Paid for by Tom DeVore your self proclaimed constitutional attorney.
To donate just join a lawsuit. Multiple to choose from.
- Donnie Elgin - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:26 pm:
Devore, now more than ever
- Huh? - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:29 pm:
I’m in it for me.
If you’re not a client, I’ll see you in court.
The billable hour clock starts when the retainer check clears.
How much is the AG salary? All that money and I don’t have to do a thing to earn it.
- Southern - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:31 pm:
“Tom Devore: Because the children are our future — unless we stop them now!”
- TheInvisibleMan - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:33 pm:
I can’t come up with anything witty. But I’m still laughing at field 5a on his newly filed D-1.
What could possibly go wrong with the top law enforcement office in the state being unable to read directions on a one page form?
- Arsenal - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:35 pm:
Tom DeVore for Attorney General: Because Kwame Raoul Deserves Four More Years
- NonAFSCMEStateEmployeeFromChatham - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:37 pm:
“After eating 4 Big Macs and 4 Supersize Fries for lunch, I feel like I could doze off on camera.”
- Huh? - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:39 pm:
What do you mean I have to quit private practice?
- New Day - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:41 pm:
Devore: Before it’s too late
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:42 pm:
DeVore: if you need to ask…
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:43 pm:
DeVore: Make Checks Payable
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:43 pm:
DeVore: I’m in it to Grift it
- Wensicia - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:45 pm:
Tom DeVore: DONATE HERE
- Suburban Mom - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:46 pm:
Tom DeVore: Living Proof that the Bar Exam is Too Easy
- Rabid - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:46 pm:
DeVore is sore
- H-W - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:48 pm:
Elect me and I’ll get a TRO against governing.
- Pot calling kettle - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:51 pm:
Ignorance is Strength
- Big Dipper - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:51 pm:
If you think Justice should be blind (and deaf and dumb)
- Rudy’s teeth - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:55 pm:
Gravitas, we don’t need no stinking’ gravitas.
- Captain Obvious - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:59 pm:
Devore - Wielding Dehammer Statewide
- New Englander - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 1:59 pm:
I thought he was running for appellate court ?
- Jocko - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 2:01 pm:
Works on contingency?
No, money down (exclamation point)
- SAP - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 2:06 pm:
Re: Field 5a
Success is 1% inspiration, 98% perspiration, and 2% attention to detail.
- Rudy’s teeth - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 2:08 pm:
From DeVore…six hunnert and fifty. Such an articulate candidate for AG.
- Huh? - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 2:09 pm:
“Gravitas, we don’t need no stinking’ gravitas”
Oh, the things one could do with that line. Unfortunately, would likely be ground for a permanent ban.
- SAP - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 2:09 pm:
Tom Devore, Because Maybe Uihlein has another $1 Million to Burn
- Leap Day William - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 2:10 pm:
Tom Devore: Vote here to like and subscribe!
- Huh? - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 2:14 pm:
Tom debore - the law is what my pet judges say it is.
- JoanP - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 2:18 pm:
@SAP 2:06 p.m. -
I saw what you did there.
- JoanP - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 2:25 pm:
What do you mean, I’d have to represent state government?
- Dotnonymous - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 2:28 pm:
“Green money matters”
- Vote Quimby - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 2:31 pm:
==Works on contingency? No, money down (exclamation point)==
Love the Lionel Hutz reference, but possibly doing the late Hutz a disservice by comparing him to Levi Devore…
- Vote Quimby - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 2:35 pm:
DeVore for AG: Because I always wanted to serve in the military.
- Streator Curmudgeon - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 2:40 pm:
“Tom DeVore: Da Richard Irvin of Downstate.”
- Bruce( no not him) - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 2:40 pm:
Just how many stars does the attorney general get to wear?
- someonehastosayit - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 2:40 pm:
In your guts, you know he’s nuts.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 2:44 pm:
DeVore: Slate This.
- JS Mill - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 2:52 pm:
Devore for AG- “I am too drunk to taste this chicken”
- JS Mill - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 2:58 pm:
Devore for AG- “I’m your huckleberry”
- Interim Retiree - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 3:03 pm:
DeVore: I’m slimier than Saul Goodman, and proud of it.
- Rahm's Parking Meter - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 3:10 pm:
Tom DeVore - Making irrational terrible again
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 3:10 pm:
DeVore: He hits the Mark.
- Colin O'Scopy - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 3:11 pm:
Vote DeVore: I promise to visit Chicago for the first time if I am elected.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 3:12 pm:
DeVore: Losing Gracefully, For Us
- Colin O'Scopy - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 3:13 pm:
Vote Tom: “I won’t mask my love for you”
- Huh? - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 3:44 pm:
“I’m your huckleberry”
This assumes debore is the right person for the job. He may think so, but the evidence in his lawsuits say otherwise.
- Anonsense - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 3:50 pm:
Tom DeVore - Maddog 2022.
- Rabid - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 3:55 pm:
Win more with DeVore
- West Side the Best Side - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 4:06 pm:
“Out of State Dark Money, send me contributions, I’m not running for judge.”
- allknowingmasterofraccoondom - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 4:12 pm:
I can’t add anything more, I have spit and coughed on my monitor at least a dozen times.
But I just had a thought: can you imagine a world where Darren Bailey was our Governor and Tom DeVore our AG?
I just puked a little in my mouth.
- thisjustinagain - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 4:20 pm:
“Tom DeVore: Maskless and clueless”.
“Tom DeVore: Making reality meaningless again.”
- Rich Miller - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 4:25 pm:
JS Mill, that is just about the funniest thing I’ve ever read here. It’s obvious that somebody has been to a lot of campaign chicken dinners. lolol
- Dotnonymous - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 4:38 pm:
- Anonsense - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 3:50 pm:
Tom DeVore - Maddog 2022.
WHEEEE!
- Three Dimensional Checkers - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 5:33 pm:
He filed his paperwork on Glen Lerner Day - 2/22/22.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Feb 22, 22 @ 5:46 pm:
DeVore: You Know You Is My Constituency
- sal-says - Wednesday, Feb 23, 22 @ 7:33 am:
Vote for a Tax Payer Supported Grifter
- ILCorruption4daBlind - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 11:59 am:
You just have to love all the comments from the “so-called” intellects in this forum. I left IL 22yrs ago and found TX as my permanent home. Given the rampant and ongoing corruption that IS Illinois Politics (mainly Chicago), you would think the vast majority of Illinois residents would seek ANY kind of change from the norm. Keep following blindly fools… I will continue enjoying the TX economy driven by the Republicans. Had I stayed in Illinois, I am 100% sure I could not have built a $50M telecom company from the ground up without being forced to put a significant % in the back pocket of a politician.