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Wednesday, Oct 9, 2024 - Posted by Rich Miller

* The jury selection process continues in the federal corruption trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan. Click here to follow along, but here’s a fun little quote…


* The Question: What would you ask the potential Madigan jurors to find out if they will be neutral? Explain if necessary, snark is not discouraged.

       

46 Comments
  1. - JoanP - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:02 pm:

    What are your views on apples? (The fruit, not the computers.)


  2. - Not Aagin - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:05 pm:

    Will you be voting yes on the House Rules?


  3. - Amalia - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:06 pm:

    have you ever written a friends and family letter?


  4. - Parent - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:09 pm:

    Are you the missing 7th member of the Chicago School Board?


  5. - Give Me A Break - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:11 pm:

    Have you ever, or do you plan to visit and or dine at Saputos or Island Bay Yacht Club?


  6. - lake county democrat - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:13 pm:

    If your kid got rejected from University of Illinois and you learned his idiot friend got accepted thanks to Speaker Madigan, would that make you mad?


  7. - DuPage Saint - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:18 pm:

    Did you ever vote for Lee Daniels?


  8. - Who else - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:21 pm:

    What does the phrase “moody brothers” mean to you?


  9. - Donnie Elgin - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:22 pm:

    Do you own a crystal clock, or have you ever worked at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago?


  10. - Excitable Boy - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:24 pm:

    Is your name Scott Drury and are you still upset about the clock?


  11. - DS - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:27 pm:

    Are you John Kass?


  12. - hystorically - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:29 pm:

    Do you know anyone who has been the victim of a velvet hammer?


  13. - @misterjayem - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:32 pm:

    Is your incredibly fragile ego bruised whenever someone conflates ‘MrJM’ with ‘MJM’?

    – MrJM


  14. - Huh? - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:38 pm:

    Do you have a land line telephone? If so, how often do you use it to make or receive calls?

    Do you have a cell phone? If so, how often do you use it to make or receive calls?

    Do you use email? If so, how often do you use it to send or receive messages?

    Relative to your residence or place of work, where is the nearest pay phone?

    How often do you have an underling receive or return calls by using that pay phone?


  15. - Anyone Remember - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:41 pm:

    Are you on the Christmas Card List maintained by the Editorial Board of the Chicago Tribune?


  16. - Captain Obvious - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:42 pm:

    Do you have any relatives, friends, or acquaintances named Bruce? Do they often dress in odd costumes?


  17. - Lurker - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:44 pm:

    Seriously, I’d simply ask if you’ve ever heard of Mike Madigan. I know so many people in Sangamon County that do not know who he is and they have no opinion about him. I’d select those people personally.


  18. - Huh? - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:46 pm:

    How adept are you at sending messages using innuendo or obtuse language? Please provide an example of sending a message using innuendo.

    Have you ever been a ghost candidate for the the Illinois House of Representatives?

    Have you ever been at a roundtable petition signing party?


  19. - Huh? - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:55 pm:

    Describe your understanding of “The Combine”.


  20. - Give Us Barabbas - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:59 pm:

    What does the word “noted “ mean to you?


  21. - lloyd - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:59 pm:

    Are you now or have you ever been a “former federal prosecutor”?


  22. - Old days - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 1:09 pm:

    Does the number 60 mean everything to you?
    What do you think of when I say the word minion?


  23. - Anon - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 1:10 pm:

    Have you ever watched The Quiet Man? If so did you understand understand the use of the phrase: Himself?


  24. - Ned Nederlander - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 1:13 pm:

    “Mike Madigan is my mortal enemy”
    It says here the potential juror’s name is Ruce Brauner…that’s an odd name.


  25. - Dance Band on the Titanic - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 1:18 pm:

    Do you close your correspondences with:
    With kindest personal regards, I remain


  26. - Biker - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 1:27 pm:

    Are you now or have you ever been registered to vote in the 13th Ward? And if so, will you sign this petition?


  27. - Donnie Elgin - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 1:27 pm:

    Have you ever read Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!. If so did you understand understand the use of the phrase: himself?

    “And he, he himself…the Grinch…carved the roast-beast!”


  28. - Unionman - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 1:39 pm:

    Have you ever commented on Capitol Fax


  29. - Michelle Flaherty - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 1:42 pm:

    Have you ever been accused of operating in the extreme?


  30. - Huh? - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 1:45 pm:

    Are you a real estate lawyer providing property tax services in Cook County?

    Have you ever needed a property tax attorney for a building in Cook County?


  31. - JoanP - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 1:52 pm:

    Do you think the “Springfield Way” is like “the Chicago Way”?


  32. - Give Me A Break - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 1:52 pm:

    Unionman for the win: “Have you ever commented on Capitol Fax”


  33. - Henry Francis - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 2:02 pm:

    How high do you wear your pants?


  34. - bhartbanjo - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 2:07 pm:

    Mike Mulligan? Like with the steam shovel?


  35. - Phineas - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 2:09 pm:

    Were you ever asked to share your Christmas card list with the Lisa Madigan campaign?


  36. - Southside - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 2:24 pm:

    If Bob Rita was to speak poorly about someone, would it have any impact on you at all?


  37. - Southside - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 2:24 pm:

    If Bob Rita was to speak poorly about someone, would it have any impact on you at all?


  38. - 47th Ward - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 2:38 pm:

    Have you ever visited the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture?


  39. - OneMan - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 2:54 pm:

    Has Dan Proft ever asked you for money?
    Has a host of WLS Radio show ever swam in your pool?


  40. - Huh? - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 3:19 pm:

    What is your opinion of Richard J. Daley?

    What is your opinion of Richard M. Daley?

    Were you born during the mayoral tenures of either Daley?


  41. - Annonin' - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 3:31 pm:

    Have you heard of US Supreme Court’s Snyder decision and could unwind whatever you do over next 2-3 months?


  42. - Frumpy White Guy - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 3:34 pm:

    Have you ever seen Mr. Madigan in his private seating area at Palermo’s Italian restaurant?


  43. - Dirty Red - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 3:43 pm:

    If you can only have one meal for the rest of your career, what is it and why is it grilled chicken with Sweet Baby Rays?


  44. - Steve - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 5:20 pm:

    When did you first hear of Mike Madigan’s name?


  45. - Jason Gonzales - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 8:10 pm:

    Are you me?


  46. - YungDonald - Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 9:02 pm:

    Have you (or a relative) ever designed mail for the House Republican Organization?


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