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* We haven’t had one on this guy in a while. But he’s inching himself back into the game, so let’s put him back in play. Kurt Erickson reported over the weekend that state Sen. Bill Brady is cranking up the fundraising again…
Supporters of Brady, meanwhile, received a fundraising solicitation in the mail recently.
Brady told me Thursday that he’s not yet decided whether he’ll make another run for governor in 2014. But, he said with new campaign fundraising limits, it makes sense to continue trying to raise cash while he mulls his political future.
The piece was about Brady sponsoring a bill to allow beer sales at Illinois State University’s golf course. Anyway, Brady Tweeted this photo today from a panel discussion with the Illinois Partners for Human Services…
Winner gets a free “premium” beverage from me at this year’s House vs. Senate softball game, which I’m once again proudly co-sponsoring.
posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 11:58 am
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Brady “Very good question. By concealed carry, I mean…..”
Comment by Downstate weed chewing hick Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 12:04 pm
You’ll have to excuse me for a moment. I just got off the back nine at ISU, and like they say, you don’t really buy beer, you only rent it.
Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 12:06 pm
He’s running for Secretary of State
Comment by breaking Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 12:08 pm
I get these sharp pains when I think how in the best Republican environment in my lifetime that I couldn’t beat a guy who promised to raise taxes and who was the former running mate of a convicted felon.
Comment by just sayin' Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 12:08 pm
Now, see, if we had concealed carry you wouldn’t have to worry if I made a motion like this with my left hand because I’m right-handed. However, if I switched hands, better duck.
Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 12:09 pm
downstate was good, that’s what I was thinking.
Comment by shore Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 12:09 pm
“Spaulding, this one calls for the old Billy Ború. Oh, Billy, Billy, Billy. This is a biggie!”
Comment by Judge Smails Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 12:12 pm
Jason’s tax returns have been right here the whole time…right next to my heater.
Comment by just sayin' Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 12:18 pm
“When I said cut 10% across the board, I meant my new diet. Check out the waistline!”
Comment by Pat Robertson Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 12:23 pm
When the returns started coming in from Chicago my heart dropped to here, and then more came in and…..
Comment by Highland, IL Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 12:23 pm
Dumb Founded - Dumb Look ( a winning combination ?)
Comment by x ace Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 12:30 pm
(Lady in purple)
My dogs say, “HI!”
Comment by Newsclown Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 12:31 pm
You know last year when I played the course I had to drink milk and by the time I hit the 18th hole it had soured and really upset my stomach. Beer never does that.
Comment by Fed-Up Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 12:37 pm
So then I see Caesar put his hand over his stomach like this and say “Et tu, Brute”, and then keel over. And I was like “Man, I gotta get into politics!”
Granted, it was nothing like when I rode into battle with Teddy R, but it was still cool.
So if there aren’t any questions I’ve got to go prep for my Mars landing in 2 weeks.
Comment by How Ironic Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 12:49 pm
How Ironic, this is Bill Brady, not Mark Kirk.
Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 12:51 pm
“Then I would say … no Jason, your belly-button is ‘here’ … Jason would just giggle and ask again ‘where is my belly-button, Uncle Bill?’… I miss the kid.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 12:52 pm
“They say that the Republican party isn’t crazy enough to nominate me again — but I say they have no idea how crazy we are!”
– MrJM
Comment by MrJM Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 12:53 pm
When I first agreed to P90x, I thought it was an assault rifle, but now that I’ve seen the results, I like it better than stray puppies at the pound.
Comment by DC Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 12:56 pm
Ask me again! … Ask me about Scott Lee Cohen again! …
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 12:58 pm
As you can see, I’ve slimmed down a little… unlike the State budget.
Comment by Ahoy Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 1:01 pm
People, please, enough with the gas jokes, OK? Thanks. I’ve deleted about ten of them. C’mon.
Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 1:06 pm
“I’m running for Gov… stop laughing, that wasn’t a punch line.”
Comment by SpartanPride Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 1:13 pm
My abs are Aaron Shock like…….Seriously.
Comment by John A Logan Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 1:16 pm
“Do I believe the ‘conceal-carry’ polls? …Look fella, I believed polls up to the November election day and I am STILL in the Illinois Senate … so you really want my take on that poll?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 1:16 pm
This is what happens when you actually eat all the mystery chicken dinners on the campaign trail … you end up bloated just like state government. … I pledge to solve that problem if you elect me next time …
Comment by Retired Non-Union Guy Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 1:23 pm
“I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and dog-gone it, people like me.”
Comment by Ed Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 1:23 pm
“I like a single-breasted button coat. That is no secret.
What some of you may NOT know, is that with single breasted coats, you may not be quicker to get your ‘heater’ than with the double-breasted coats.
It’s a ’style’ choice, for me, to wear a single-breasted coat. I feel very confident I can get to my sidearm in either.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 1:24 pm
Miss me yet? Another chance comn soon!
Comment by A Citizen Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 1:26 pm
Watch me as I pull back my suit to reveal a Red suit and Santa will explain how you are all going to finally get paid by the state.
Comment by OneMan Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 1:29 pm
Rod should have used my tailor …
Comment by Retired Non-Union Guy Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 1:32 pm
Pat Quinn keeps his money belt filled with union kickbacks right here.
Comment by Cincinnatus Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 1:36 pm
” I pledge allegiance, to the flag…”
Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 1:39 pm
“Everyone likes a cold beer and a hot dog on the 19th hole. And by hot dog, I mean authentic, if you catch my drift…”
Comment by wordslinger Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 1:40 pm
“I went up to John Cullerton, very quiet-like …put my hand about here and as he sat at his desk on the senate floor.
I whispered, ‘You aren’t going to draw me out of the map, are you Johhny? I have one question for you if you do … do you feel lucky, punk? Do you? …’
So I feel pretty good about having a safe seat…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 1:42 pm
“A year ago I was running for Governor, now the best I can do is guest star on the Muppet Show.”
Comment by Rod's Hair Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 1:56 pm
>>>Lois Henderson, resident of rural Covell, Illinois, and lifelong owner of cats and dogs, looks on as former gubernatorial candidate Bill Brady tries to explain his true position about the euthanasia of dogs and cats. Brady later said it was a “gut-wrentching” decision to reverse his earlier position.
Comment by PaGo Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 2:00 pm
Under the watchful eye of legendary JC Penney fashion designer Alotta Oreos, aspiring model Bill “Zoolander” Brady strikes “the look” in his audition for the Spring catalog.
Comment by wordslinger Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 2:27 pm
“I have something under my jacket, and I will reveal it to you after I win the 2014 election.”
Comment by JBilla Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 2:34 pm
“my abs? hey I’m no aaron schock, but I do think lite beer both tastes great AND is less filing and at my age who doesn’t need to keep an eye on the waist line.”
Comment by gfalkes Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 2:38 pm
“And when I’m not holding this mic, I can pat my head at the same time. Let’s see Quinn do THAT!”
Comment by D.P. Gumby Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 2:39 pm
Lady in purple, ” I don’t care if you have lost weight, I ain’t buyin’ what y’er sellin’”
Comment by What's in a name? Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 2:42 pm
Lady in Purple: “You’re a little tall for a Napoleon complex”
Comment by What's in a name? Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 2:44 pm
Yes, I’m packing….six pack ladies!
Comment by amalia Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 2:54 pm
An observer from Illinois Partners for Human Services looks on as 2010 Illinois GOP Gubernatorial candidate Bill Brady proves that he is not a marsupial, thus remaining eligible for matching campaign funds.
Comment by Kasich Walker, Jr. Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 2:57 pm
To run or not to run! That is the question.Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer
the slings and arrows of outrageous campaign promises
or to take arms against a sea of troubles,
and by opposing everything end them?
Comment by WRMNpolitics Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 3:02 pm
If I had been elected governor, you still wouldn’t be getting paid.
Comment by Aldyth Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 3:07 pm
Tap
Comment by zatoichi Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 3:11 pm
Tap my head and chew gum?
Comment by zatoichi Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 3:11 pm
” . . . brackets! Butler AND UConn? I’m gonna be sick . . .”
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 3:33 pm
“See, all I have to do is mention I might run for governor, again, and the women can’t take their eyes off me.”
Comment by Wensicia Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 4:10 pm
When dancing, I like to step away from my partner, put my hand on my stomach, like this, and solo for a minute.
Comment by BB Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 4:24 pm
Quinn raised your taxes and you guys are STILL not getting paid any sooner. Now if you’ll excuse me, Jason just texted me my cart is ready…
Comment by Vote Quimby! Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 4:24 pm
If Sen. Dillard didn’t learn his lesson last year, I’ll teach him again in ‘14.
Comment by reformer Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 4:45 pm
…and now a little rendition of “Mambo Italiano”
Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 4:53 pm
hmm, should I take the jacket off? or just open it up?
Comment by 3rd Generation Chicago Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 4:58 pm
Hey Word — Maybe Bill “Zoolander” Brady is for concealed carry because of confusion about the meaning of “Blue Steel”?
Comment by soccermom Monday, Apr 4, 11 @ 5:12 pm