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* Saturday is, by far, the lowest traffic day of the week on this website. I’m not expecting too many comments today, but after I close everything down when the House adjourns I’ll reopen all the posts on Monday morning before the House comes back.

In an admittedly desperate effort to attract some comments, let’s do a funny caption contest instead of a question today. Speaker Madigan and Leader Cross with staff…

posted by Rich Miller
Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 9:32 am

Comments

MIB 4

Comment by Plutocrat03 Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 9:37 am
Who’s this bozo in my seat? Security!

Comment by PublicServant Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 9:40 am
The focus of evil in the modern world

Comment by western illinois Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 9:47 am
I just had my intern text the guy behind me and let him know he was standing a little close.

Comment by Nieva Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 9:51 am
Isn’t the funniest thing that Miller actually got up this morning? Was he afraid of another IL Channel world exclusive?

Comment by CircularFiringSquad Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 9:54 am
Beige…I think we should paint the walls beige…

Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 9:54 am
Oh look…a kitty…

Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 9:59 am
What’s sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander…Or, what sauce for whose goose?

Comment by Das Man Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 10:01 am
Satan and his imps

Comment by Burning Down da House Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 10:03 am
We just gave Tom Cross his sippy cup. He should be good till about 11:30 when he starts getting a little fussy.

Comment by just sayin' Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 10:05 am
Why are they talking about term limits?

Comment by Resign, Dudes Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 10:07 am
Quick open the door I need to take the pension money down to my car.

Comment by Anonymous Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 10:13 am
Tell Brown to quit following me - he’s creeping me out.

Comment by Anonymous Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 10:15 am
Dante’s Inferno awaits!

Comment by Anonymous Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 10:17 am
Quick … fix Cross’s strings so we don’t have to stand here and push his button.

Comment by Spliff Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 10:20 am
Thank you for the crumbs, Speaker.

Comment by Dave Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 10:24 am
Maybe if I pretend they aren’t behind me…..

Comment by ash Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 10:25 am
MJM: “I hate musical chairs.”

Comment by dan linn Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 10:28 am
Jedi Mind Tricks:

MJM: “You will put 19 votes on a cigarette tax increase.”

Cross: “I will put 19 votes on a cigarette tax increase. Wait, what did I just say.”

Comment by wordslinger Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 10:33 am
Speaker Madigan serves Tom Cross’s head on a platter.

Comment by Old Milwaukee Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 10:34 am
Whose turn is it to carry around this head?

Comment by Cheswick Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 10:39 am
No, I said get me an apple, not a head.

Comment by Cheswick Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 10:45 am
Cross tells staff to just tweetmail and facetube the same stuff the guy behind him is doing.

Comment by Zuckerburger Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 10:47 am
“Let’s just see Madigan come down here and tell ME how things are going to go. I’d like to see that!”

Comment by Oswego Willy Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 10:54 am
That guy in the gallery still has a nickle in his pocket. How can I get it? Hmmmm.

Comment by Philo - The Center of the Universe Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 10:59 am
House leadership morphs Cheap Trick:

http://www.cheaptrickstore.com/cheaptrickstore/cd-the-latest-/index.html

Comment by Anonymous Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 11:07 am
Posing for the Illinois version of Mt. Rushmore, legislative leaders and staff swear nothing is written in stone.

Comment by Anonymous Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 11:16 am
oh. oh….Tell Billboards that his buddy, Gags Brady, is in trouble….Some WingNut named Kelly sez,” I will support SB35 which calls for direct elections of State Republican Party leaders on the State Central Committee. This will bring accountability to our party and restoreIllinoisto a two party political system once more.

“I will call on current Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady to resign from his position. It is my opinion and those of many other Republicans that he has injured the Party’s efforts inIllinoisthrough his: election losses, loss of remap control, schemes that have called into question to party’s finances, and direct interference in Republican primary campaigns.”

Shaw get me a plan to save Billboards & Gags they are our best assets. Get WhackyJackRoeser on the phone. Remind him that we saved him a ton by getting MicheleForIllinois to admit she was for the Dream Act. He owes us to help save Biilboard and Gags!

Comment by CircularFiringSquad Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 11:18 am
“When I see Mike Madigan, I am going to make it quite clear a new day is here and the House GOP is a force he better take seriously …”

“I’m on the 5th Hole, dogleg right, and my call rings … it’s Madigan … so I tell him I am reading the bill, all the while I’m laughing at him… I mean it’s a nice day and Madigan working! So I hit my second shot …”

Comment by Oswego Willy Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 11:30 am
“If I had a member of MY caucus shaking down a nursing home, I would handle it a bit different.”

“You mean a day care?”

“A day care too? Geez, what’s going on over there?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 11:32 am
Madigan thinking to himself….” I dream of an Illinois in which politicians can cross the road without having their motives questioned…. It’s so exhausting…. “.

Comment by Tired of it.... Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 11:43 am
Is it just me or does that profile shot look like an older Conan O’brian with a shorter haircut?

Comment by Dave Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 11:51 am
All the King’s Horses and All the King’s Men couldn’t put the budget back together again

Comment by prairiestatedem Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 11:55 am
Cross, surrounded by Democrats on all sides, uses the slink and smile technique to avoid detection.

Comment by bipartisan Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 12:00 pm
“Continue to wander around aimlessly. Those in the gallery will think we’re discussing serious matters and not setting up golf matches.”

Comment by Wensicia Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 12:08 pm
“When I said I wanted Cross’s head, I meant it figuratively.”

Comment by Pot calling kettle Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 12:09 pm
Cross sits back and smiles as he realizes he’s finally mastered the art of hiding out in the open. (Gentlemen, warriors, and warriors who are also gentlemen–always prefer walking over running…so having a third option often comes in handy.)

Comment by Anonymous Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 12:24 pm
Having said that, this might just be one of those times that running is NOT a bad idea.

Comment by Anonymous Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 12:26 pm
You see “Curly” sitting down in the center? What is he looking at?

Comment by Levois Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 12:28 pm
we all know i’m not really funny, but i love the quality of the photo!

Comment by bored now Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 12:30 pm
If Madigan was wearing a blue cape and matching underwear…. I would swear he looks like he is ready to take off…. Hmmmm maybe someone should check on what he is wearing under his suit….LOL

Comment by Too funny Saturday, May 26, 12 @ 12:31 pm
why bother? I don’t understand what was wrong with what I posted yesterday. Was it offensive? rude? I’m a little bewildered on how the choices are made?

Comment by repub bub Sunday, May 27, 12 @ 11:24 am
===I’m a little bewildered on how the choices are made? ===

Comments were off. Don’t be such a whiny newbie.

Comment by Rich Miller Monday, May 28, 12 @ 11:32 am