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* The guy below with the slightly off-kilter halo is Sen. Matt Murphy, a Republican candidate for lt. governor…

* The Question: Caption?

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 12:57 pm

Comments

1. Easy. “I have exorcised the demons!”

   Comment by Obamarama Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 12:58 pm

2. Simon, my goal is to be a professional singer and my song is, “I Dreamed a Dream.” But if this doesn’t pan out, I guess I might try politics.

   Comment by Team America Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 1:02 pm

3. “I dreamed a dream….”

   Comment by Some Guy Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 1:06 pm

4. With Tinkerbell as my partner, I’ll proactively get us on a good path.

   Comment by KeepSmiling Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 1:06 pm

5. “I, state your name, do hereby pledge allegiance to the frat, with liberty and fraternity for all.”

   Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 1:07 pm

6. ..you do the hoky poky and you turn it all around…

   Comment by zatoichi Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 1:09 pm

7. “That little guy I am running with comes right about to here on me”

   Comment by wise guy Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 1:10 pm

8. “I promise to do my duty, to God and my country, … and to follow the law of the pack.”

   Comment by in the know Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 1:13 pm

9. Sen. Murphy demonstrates his uncanny ability to shoot fireballs out of his palms whenever he sings the National Anthem.

   Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 1:13 pm

10. Future Governor

    Comment by Rudy Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 1:16 pm

11. Following the endorsement of Leader Radogno and many other colleagues, Sen. Murphy announces the endorsement of the Lord God, manifested here in a heavenly orb.

    Comment by Sewanee Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 1:23 pm

12. I come in peace from a galaxy far, far away. I am not a Vulcan and cannot do their salute as you can see.

    Comment by Nearly Normal Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 1:30 pm

13. Matt “Guitar” Murphy: “We’re on a mission from God”

    Comment by Scooby Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 1:30 pm

14. HIIIDUUKIN

    Comment by UISer Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 1:36 pm

15. is practicing the new requirement for office in Illinois - “taking the witness stand and being sworn in”.

    Comment by Furloughed Illini Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 1:37 pm

16. “Jesus Christ and I are proud to endorse Andy McKenna for governor.”

    Comment by T.J. Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 1:38 pm

17. The Holy Spirits saves….. but Matt Murphy loses in the primary.

    Comment by TJ Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 1:38 pm

18. I was hesitant to open this link for fear of being “Rickrolled”.

    Comment by Six Degrees of Separation Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 1:38 pm

19. With God as my witness, I swear I will run for anything.

    Comment by Joe from Joliet Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 1:38 pm

20. “I solomnly swear I never did a deal with Stooie Levine, The AntiChrist or his boss — who have never charged with wrongdoing — George Ryan or a partrich in a pear tree.

    Comment by CircularFiringSquad Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 1:45 pm

21. Marcellus Murphy

    “…and I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who would attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee.”

    “You know what they call a quarter pounder in Amsterdam? A royale with cheese.”

    Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 1:46 pm

22. Then I took the holy hand grenade and launched it at Dillard, to my chagrin, Dillard was more resilient then the killer bunny

    Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 1:46 pm

23. “So when I take my hand off my ear, this ball of light comes out of my ear…just like Pat Quinn. And that’s why I’m qualified to be Lt. Gov.”

    Comment by D.P. Gumby Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 2:01 pm

24. I swear that even I’m not voting for Andy McKenna.

    Comment by just sayin' Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 2:18 pm

25. Trying feebly to sell himself and his running mate as “outsiders” candidate Murphy today, under a laser light asterism, announced he is an alien.

    Comment by Dr. Spock Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 2:19 pm

26. I’m not perfect, see no stigmata.

    Comment by Big Paddy Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 2:37 pm

27. “I know I am more charismatic and have a much better presence in front of the camera and crowd, not to mention an endorsement from the Lord, but Andy has the money, so I am now running for Lt. Governor”.

    Comment by Moderate REpub Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 2:41 pm

28. “Hi Mom!”

    Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 2:50 pm

29. “You won’t believe what happened to me! I was in one of those big state cars, you know, with the tinted windows - sitting in the back - and I just finished a second Big Mac Value Mean that Andy said I just had to finish for him, when all of a sudden I felt sick. So I rolled the window down to get some fresh air, you know, to air out that icky Big Mac Value Meal smell in the car, when the car stopped and this cute little black girl points towards me and yells out, “Look! It’s Mayor Daley!” I kid you not!”

    Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 2:57 pm

30. “You see this hand! This folks is the hand that shook the hand of Sarah Palin! I haven’t washed it since November!”

    Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 2:59 pm

31. In the name of Jeheeesus KeyrIstah, Ah heeeeel you!

    Comment by dupage dan Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 3:00 pm

32. “You see the difference between me and Rahm Emanual, right here!”

    “He lost his finger making a Beef ‘n Cheddar at Arby’s, but I’ve only deef fat fried my soul making McNuggets for an Andy Happy Meal!”

    Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 3:06 pm

33. Wait, what do you want me to run for now, Andy?

    Comment by OMR Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 3:47 pm

34. I got the Halo IV beta version for Christmas. It still needs some fine-tuning.

    Comment by Captain Flume Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 4:00 pm

35. I swear not to trash and tarnish the other Republican candidates as outlined by my running mate Party Chairman McKenna.

    Comment by Running Mate Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 4:02 pm

36. “I swear I honestly believe the State can afford to cut the income tax.”

    Comment by Reformer Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 4:37 pm

37. “I hope to God I don’t get paired on the fall ticket with one of the guys Andy and I are badmouthing.”

    Comment by Reformer Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 4:39 pm

38. I am smarter than a fifth grader.

    Comment by Joe Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 4:59 pm

39. That’s not a light at the end of a tunnel… it’s a freight train…

    Comment by xdtact Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 5:31 pm

40. @UISer Thanks for the laugh. Damn near fell off my chair. For extra geek points proper spelling is hadoken.

    Caption: This photo was given to us by paranormal researchers as proof that the ghost of George Ryan’s career continues to haunt GOP candidates.

    Comment by Blue Dog Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 6:03 pm

41. “I do believe in lieutenant governors! I do believe in lieutenant governors!”

    Comment by MrJM Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 6:27 pm

42. That flash is my district disappearing.

    Comment by P. Wednesday, Jan 6, 10 @ 7:38 pm

43. “Can I get an Amen?”

    Comment by Beowulf Thursday, Jan 7, 10 @ 8:18 am

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