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* A photo of Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-Chicago) during his attempt at disrupting a suburban candidates’ forum last weekend…
Sandoval was eventually escorted out of the church building by Melrose Park police.
* Ray Hanania, by the way, has a far different take on the event than has been reported so far…
Allies of [Rep. Skip Saviano] organized a phony “community forum” in the west suburbs last week. [Democratic challenger Kathleen Willis] went to defend her record. When she got there, she was ridiculed and attacked personally. But she had one key ally, Southwest Side Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-12th).
As soon as Sandoval got up to speak to defend Willis, the organizers tried to shout him down. Sandoval’s message was clear.
“The Republicans have never cared about the concerns of the Latino community. It’s the Democrats who have supported Hispanics,” Sandoval said over and over again.
The meeting erupted into confusion. Saviano’s activists tried to push Sandoval to stop talking. But he refused to budge. Sandoval is not called “El Cabello” for nothing.
* Best comment gets an invite to my election night party, co-hosted by Google and NBC5. Yesterday’s winner was Small Town Liberal, for his funny spoof of a famous “Goodfella’s” scene…
Now the guy’s got Luis as a partner. Any problems, he goes to Luis. Trouble with the bill? He can go to Luis. Trouble with the cops, deliveries, Madigan, he can call Luis. But now the guy’s gotta come up with Luis’ votes every election, no matter what. Business bad? “#@%! you, deliver them.” Oh, you had a fire? “#@%! you, deliver them.” Place got hit by lightning, huh? “#@%! you, deliver them.”
posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 5:42 am
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“Exuse me … excuse me…. Sister … exuse me … I have to the bathroom …”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 5:48 am
“Now Marty, can’t this wait until after story time?”
Comment by Skeeter Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 6:22 am
Next Halloween, Marty is considering dressing and acting like a State Senator.
Comment by Skeeter Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 6:24 am
On a serious note, can anybody remember way back when Ray used to be a serious reporter? There was a time when Ray would speak and people would not smirk. That was a very long time ago.
Comment by Skeeter Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 6:27 am
Marty was out of line, but what he said is accurate…the Speaker wants this seat very badly…
Comment by Anonymous45 Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 6:40 am
Judges quickly conferred and determined that sitting on the floor violated the spirit of the Hokey Pokey marathon.
– MrJM
Comment by MrJM Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 7:03 am
Strong opener today, Willy.
Otis, my man!
Comment by Arthur Andersen Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 7:11 am
Ooh, ooh, Senor Kottair, Senor Kottair
Comment by wordslinger Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 7:32 am
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna
Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama
Rama Rama Hare Hare
Comment by Champaign Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 7:33 am
It is always good for a laugh when Ray complains about someone else being biased. How many payrolls is this guy on?
Comment by Bill Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 7:43 am
Sister Maria cannot hide her disappointment seeing who the charity put up for the “Dream Date Auction.”
Comment by phocion Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 7:52 am
The Senator was embarrassed to realize this was not the room with the yoga class.
Namiste
Comment by OneMan Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 8:06 am
Senator it is now called criss-cross apple sauce, not sitting Indian Style..
Comment by OneMan Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 8:10 am
When it came time to share campfire ghost stories the Senator had everyone enthralled with the story of a man who had jobs at the water reclamation district, streets and san and the cook county jail all at the same time…
Comment by OneMan Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 8:25 am
“I love karaoke! Can I be next? I wanna sing ‘My Way’”
Comment by Arthur Andersen Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 8:27 am
I’m Mestizo, can’t you see i’m sitting Mestizo style
Comment by I'm Just Saying Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 8:30 am
Exercise or Exorcise. You decide.
Comment by amalia Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 8:38 am
Cripes! I forgot the gas can and matches!
Comment by Stones Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 8:40 am
Taking on the GOP machine … no holds barred (how many of Skip’s precinct ‘volunteers’ are on the state-funded immigrant group payroll?)
Comment by Other side of the story Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 8:41 am
Sister Mary Elephant is getting ready to demonstrate that she does not need a microphone.
Comment by zatoichi Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 8:45 am
Sister works on displaying kindness as she tries to figure out how to stop her oldest fourth grade pupil from disrupting class again.
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 8:53 am
“Excuse me …I was told … there would be cake…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 8:56 am
Sister sighed, she had seen this sort of behavior over the years by her students, others said that kids have changed over the years, but she knew in her heart they had not. Some just crave attention and need a little love, some get upset when things don’t go their way and need a gentle reminder that they were not the center of things.
And some, just needed some time with the ruler.
Comment by OneMan Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 8:58 am
“Can someone give me an example of ‘Disorderly Conduct’ …raise your hands, please”
“I just want to say, that Sally called me name first!”
“Can someone tell me what are …’Bad Manners’ …”
“…Very good …Now can someone tell me what the Senate does …”
“Raise your hand if you are not afraid to ridicule?”
“Show of hands … who is banned from the End Of Session Party hosted by st. Rep. Saviano?”
“Who here believes … sho of hands … that @Stanley77 is real?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 9:01 am
Hmmmm, write in Spanish what gets censored in English.
Comment by Arthur Andersen Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 9:04 am
“But Sister … I really DO have to go this time …”
“Excuse me, when is it my turn so I can be distruptive?”
“Show of hands … who thinks the moral of the story is ‘being crazy works in making a point’…”
“Who were dropped off by their parents … thank you .. and who was dropped off by their day care…and finally, who was dropped of by Speaker Madigan’s Office?… thank you Martin.”
“Raise you hand if you just say jibberish to get attention …”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 9:06 am
“No, Marty, please put your hand down. I already told you Larry Dominick was not the first president of the United States”
Comment by wordslinger Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 9:07 am
“No, seriously … where is my cake?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 9:07 am
Is my time out over? Can I get up and play again?
Comment by 3rd Generation Chicago Native Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 9:16 am
Raise your hand if your silly antics helped Skippy win this game.
Comment by Fr. Guido Sarducci Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 9:20 am
“I just want to say, Rep. Saviano does not represent YOU …”
“Uh, senator, this ‘Sister Mary’s Happy Talk’ class for pre-schoolers …”
—–
“Will you guys have milk when I get my cake?”
—-
“Let my People Go … Let My People GO! …”
“Senator, you can go any time … any time …”
—-
“I want to see Sister come her and move me … where o’ where are you Sister?”
“Sister Margaret, show Martin the door please …”
—–
“And napkins and forks … even a ’spork’ … with my cake .. and the milk … when is that all coming …”
“Martin, cake is after …”
“and the milk?”
“Yes Martin, the milk …Yes, Martin?”
“And the napkins… and a fork or something?”
Yes. Martin. Yes …Sister Margret is getting that for you, please stop intterrupting …YES, Martin!”
“Can I get a piece of cake to go, too?”
—–
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 9:20 am
I’m on a mission from god … err … the Speaker.
Comment by Michelle Flaherty Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 9:22 am
Senator Sandoval confesses his sins of exaggeration to Barbara Bellar who fortunately for Sandoval has forgotten her ruler.
Comment by Ahoy! Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 9:29 am
I’m unhinged, I’m a democrat, and I’m here to make things better.
Comment by AFD Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 9:36 am
‘Sister, the devil made me do it’
‘Now Martin, tell the truth. Who possessed you?’
‘Sister, it was Michael the Arch Angel…he came to me in a dream’
‘Martin, what did this powerful Angel say?’
‘He told me that Skip has been naughty and must be punished’
‘Well Martin, isn’t that special. I handle Skip…you go back to your Michael friend and tell him to play nice’
Comment by Suburbs Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 9:42 am
“I’m raising my right hand and swear I’m telling the truth.”
Comment by Soccertease Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 9:45 am
I’m next! Said the sitnator at the karaoke marathon!
Comment by Dude, dude Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 9:45 am
Sit se puede! Sit se puede! Exclaimed the senator- sit se puede ….
Comment by Dude, dude Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 9:46 am
I’m so tired- I just helped the 12 legislative scholarship winner move in with his roommates in a studio apartment in my district!
Ha
Comment by Dude, dude Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 9:49 am
“Now we are all going to line-up and sister will take you down the hall so Father can hear your confessions. Yes Marty?”
“But what if I have nothing to confess because I never do anything wrong.”
“I’m sure you can think of something.”
Comment by QC Transplant Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 9:51 am
“Can I finish? Cannnnnnn I finish?”
Comment by Boone's is Back Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 9:52 am
Duck, duck, GOOSE!
Comment by Loop Lady Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 9:52 am
I have exorcised the demons!
Comment by Fred Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 9:53 am
=== - Michelle Flaherty -
I’m on a mission from god … err … the Speaker.===
Very Well Played on so many levels …
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 9:53 am
“I’m sitting here to prove that voting for immigrant rights doesn’t count if you’re a Republican.”
Comment by reformer Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 9:53 am
I didn’t mean to blaspheme, Sister, how long do I have to sit on the floor??
Comment by Wensicia Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 9:59 am
Duck…Duck…GOOSE!!
Comment by Kane Gal Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 10:02 am
Sister Jude is about to teach the senator he made a big mistake disrupting the community room at the Briarcliff Asylum.
Comment by Bluefish Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 10:11 am
Yes over here, I ordered the pizza.
Comment by just sayin' Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 10:12 am
Of Mice and Men
Comment by Irish Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 10:14 am
Kum By Ah My Lord
Kum By Ah…..
train111
Comment by train111 Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 10:14 am
say I,your name,sir may i have another,
Comment by bullet53 Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 10:32 am
Kum Ba Yah…or Kumbayah…Come by here, my Lord…
Train111…I cracked up when I read your post…perfect visual. I also thought…”We Shall Overcome”.
Comment by Sideline Watcher Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 10:35 am
Call on me! I know it! I know it! Call on me!
Comment by Jim Bob Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 10:40 am
Mr. Speaker, I made a boo boo!
Comment by Anonimo Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 10:41 am
Waaaaaaaaah! They are talking to Republicans! Waaaaaaaaah!
Comment by Louis G. Atsaves Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 10:49 am
The public clamors for something other than “cookie cutter career politicians” and when one pops up the press savages them! Think about other more “milk toast politicians” would have done when faced with Sen. Sandoval’s situation? I am pleased Sen. Sadoval has the courage to stand against the grain and on his own feet! You go Marty!!!!
Comment by redrum Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 10:51 am
“Ayuda he caído y no puedo levantarme!”
Comment by WazUp Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 11:14 am
“Ok …sorry … enough… I’ve waited long enough … I want the cake … not asking .. I want the cake …and my ‘to go’ cake too … enough of this talking business …Cake”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 11:26 am
redrums is the funniest entry yet. Waitaminnit…
What? No. Really?
Nevermind.
– MrJM
Comment by MrJM Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 11:27 am
Just FYI - there is a typo in the first story quote. I’m pretty sure his nickname is “El Caballo” and not “El Cabello.”
Caballo means horse.
Cabello means hair or tresses of hair. I have also heard that in some countries it can also refer to a horse’s mane.
So again to clarify, I’m pretty sure his nickname is El Caballo, not El Cabello
Comment by Southside_info Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 11:31 am
“Ok next we liked to do a skit from Cheech and Chong called Sister Mary Elephant.”
Comment by WazUp Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 11:32 am
“Sing with me..If your crazy and you know it raise your hand..”
Comment by WazUp Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 11:42 am
Can I get an invite to the Google party?! I want to go to the party!
Comment by today Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 11:54 am
“My name is Marty and I’m a rage-aholic.”
Comment by KGB Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 12:09 pm
Sister prayed “Give me strength dear lord, and thy will be done, especially if thy will is a penalty kick with this dope’s…, either way lord, give me strength.”
Comment by 10th Indy Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 12:20 pm
Martin Sandoval entertains the nuns with his impression of Manny Sanchez at Wednesday’s ISFA board meeting.
“Mr. Chairman, what happened to my seat?”
Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 12:33 pm
“Who wants to watch the World Series!!!”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 12:47 pm
47th, excellent!
Comment by Arthur Andersen Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 12:59 pm
I have been healed ! I have been healed !Praise the Lord, I have been healed ! I can speak ! I can speak! I have been healed !
Comment by Jimbo Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 1:17 pm
“Hey, where’s my sitar?”
Comment by Zool Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 1:59 pm
“Raise your hand and swear to yell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?”
Comment by KGB Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 2:00 pm
“Bless me Father, for I have sinned…”
Senator, this isn’t the confessional. This is the “Duck Duck Goose” circle.
Comment by 312 Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 2:01 pm
AMENDED (sent prematurely)
“Raise your hand and swear to yell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?”
“ES UNA TRAMPA!! LOS REPUBLICANOS MIENTEN!!”
Comment by KGB Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 2:02 pm
Since the state is broke, I propose we sell all the furniture and have the senators sit on the floor like me.
Comment by AFSCME Steward Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 2:11 pm
Sister (thinking to herself) “This is the lesser of 2 evils ?”
Comment by AFSCME Steward Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 3:04 pm
The good news this ends in 5 days.The Nun whips Louie with a cat o nines.
Boy I’m showing my age.
Comment by mokenavince Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 3:44 pm
Sister Mary Stigmata didn’t appreciate Marty’s “Sitting Senator” shenanigans and silently bemoaned forgetting her special long rosary beads that day. And the college girl sings, “Doo, doo-doo, doo-doo, doo-doo-doo…”
Comment by Former Titan Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 4:25 pm
mikey mikey pick me!!
Comment by palatine Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 5:28 pm
The senator’s meteoric rise began at an early age when he eagerly volunteered to clean the erasures. It was at that moment that he learned the importance of making himself useful to the powers that be.
Comment by Du Jour Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 5:30 pm
“I’m saved praise the Lord.”
Comment by ChicagoDem Thursday, Nov 1, 12 @ 11:29 pm
“Hi Mom!”
Comment by Dawn Smith Friday, Nov 2, 12 @ 9:53 am