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Democratic state Senate President John Cullerton on Sunday continued his push for legislation that would give a special driver’s license to illegal immigrants.
Cullerton told congregants at a packed Spanish-language service at St. Pius V Church in Pilsen that though the bill sailed through the Senate, he would need their help to get it through the House.
“The reason why we need to pass this legislation is not just so that illegal immigrants can drive, but also so that everyone will be safe,” said Cullerton, whose talk was translated into Spanish. “I hope you can continue to encourage your legislators in the House of Representatives to vote for the bill.”
Under the measure, an estimated 250,000 illegal immigrants would be eligible for three-year renewable driver’s licenses. The special licenses would require drivers to pass vision, written and road tests. It could not be used as an official form of identification.
* Cullerton photo…
Caption?
posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 1:13 pm
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“And now some prayers for some in the congregation today.
Pray for my son, who is not feeling well…
Pray for safe travels for my parents, coming to America for the first time …
Pray that Christine Radogno continues to lead the Senate Republicans for a long time …
Pray for …”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 1:19 pm
President Cullerton, in silent prayer:
“Hello, It’s John. I asked you, a long time ago, to be the Illinois Senate President. It came to Pass. I ask you to give Pat Quinn victory against Bill Brady. That too came to be. Then, after drawing that Map, and outworking the GOP again, I asked for you to make sure Christine Radogno retains her spot as Minority Leader, and that came to be. One more question …when is that other shoe going to drop? …Oh, and Amen.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 1:25 pm
I travel in the Beardstown area frequently, where there are a lot of immigrants driving. Just because they pass a driver’s test doesn’t mean they are safe drivers. They need to arrest and deport illegals instead of encouraging them. This didn’t work in New Mexico, so why would it work here?
Comment by Gabby Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 1:27 pm
“Man I just cannot get this song out of my head…Maria Maria…She reminds me of a west side story
Growing up in Spanish Harlem ….Played by Carlos Santana.
Man that Santana can play a mean guitar…”
Comment by Boone's is Back Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 1:27 pm
Oops! I just noticed this is a caption contest! Sorry!
Comment by Gabby Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 1:28 pm
Red rover, red rover, send all undocumented immigrants on over [to Illinois].
Comment by just sayin' Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 1:31 pm
“Let us pray …
Dear Lord, Section 4, letter B, That pursuant to …”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 1:41 pm
Cullerton: “We answer to a higher authority - the DMV. Let us pray…”
Comment by Wensicia Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 1:45 pm
…and dear Lord, I pray that the only heat my caucus is packing is the passion to do good for the people of Illinois.
Oh, and while we’re talking if you haven’t covered it already a Notre Dame win against those crackers would be great, too.
Thanks.
I think I’m good now. “
Comment by Arthur Andersen Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 1:45 pm
President Cullerton beseeches the Lord for help in getting the Capitol Architect to expand Dem. sitting in Senate Chamber due to recent events.
Comment by Give Me A Break Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 1:46 pm
Senator Cullerton’s unique celebration of Hanukkah, dancing the horah.
Comment by amalia Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 1:55 pm
DeLeo says giving them drivers licenses is a slam dunk. Now I’m stuck here holding hands in church and he’s watching the game somewhere or out buying a new car. Well, things could be worse, like if somebody gets a photo of this to Miller.
Dear Lord, please don’t make me the victim of a caption contest.
Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 1:55 pm
Senate President relaxes during this year’s “London Bridges Falling Down” tournament.
Comment by Norseman Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 2:04 pm
Lord? This is John. Please, please, please don’t let this congregation tar-and-feather me for having used the non-PC phrase “illegal immigrants” in front of them.
Comment by Oh Yeah Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 2:04 pm
In silent prayer, President Cullerton states his intentions…
“Thank you for immigrants. They are what make this country great…
And thank you for this controversy for us to overcome …
And thank you for allowing those who disagree be so loud. ..
And thank you for ‘litmus tests’ and ‘purity’, it has helps alot…
And thank you for Jim Oberweis…and …
Dear Lord, finally, thank you for Twitter …
Thank you for my new Friend @SenatorMcCarter, or as we now call him the ‘Holy Tweeter’…
Please keep Twitter working, now and forever, Amen.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 2:08 pm
Man, what I wouldn’t give for Our Lady of Guadalupe to scratch my nose right now.
Comment by County Mountie Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 2:13 pm
John Cullerton - Gangnam Style
Comment by Cincinnatus Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 2:17 pm
Greek dancing breaks out in Latino Catholic Church featuring Senate President Cullerton!
Comment by Louis G. Atsaves Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 2:22 pm
Senate President Cullerton seeks a solution to the state’s overdue bills and pension problems using the only means remaining.
Comment by Pot calling kettle Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 2:26 pm
We now pray to the patron saint of feel good legislation.
Comment by Bemused Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 2:53 pm
@ gabby at 1:27 pm
How do you know which of the unsafe drivers you see in Beardstown were immigrants? Did you stop them and ask them?
Comment by olddog Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 4:23 pm
where’s Sandoval
Comment by railrat Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 6:11 pm
We give thanks for this Supermajority.
Comment by Boone Logan Square Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 6:19 pm
Oh, my…Cullterton find a day his Catholicism is cool.
Comment by RightGirl Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 6:26 pm
Could Quinn lose in a primary?
Comment by just asking Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 6:27 pm
Oh heavenly father, we ask that you would relieve Senator Dan Duffy of his accursed red light camera ticket. He knoweth not why he turned right on red without coming to a complete stop.
Comment by Michelle Flaherty Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 7:25 pm
That’s actually a pic of what a Senate Dem caucus meeting looks like.
Comment by Michelle Flaherty Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 7:26 pm
Cullerton: Lord, protect those naive Republicans that backed my Hispanic political play and publicly supported SB 957. Ahhh, on second thought Lord, don’t worry about em. I got what I wanted. Besides, they won’t be in Springfield any longer after they come up for re-election.
Comment by Hard To Believe Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 7:35 pm
Jake Cullerton: The band? The BAND.
Reverend Mike Madigan: DO YOU SEE THE LIGHT?
Jake Cullerton: THE BAND!
Reverend Mike Madigan: DO YOU SEE THE LIGHT?
Elwood Quinn: What light?
Reverend Mike Madigan: HAVE YOU SEEEEN THE LIGHT?
Jake Cullerton: YES! YES! JESUS H. TAP-DANCING CHRIST… I HAVE SEEN THE LIGHT!
Comment by Jack Straw from Wichita Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 8:43 pm
Well. I guess that’s one way to keep a politician’s hand out of your pocket.
Comment by Du Jour Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 10:00 pm
I gota do all of this, and none of them can vote!
Comment by Joe Schmoe Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 10:33 pm
==That’s actually a pic of what a Senate Dem caucus meeting looks like. ==
Actually, I think its a picture of the joint House-Senate Dem Caucus when The Speaker enters the room.
Comment by Pot calling kettle Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 10:46 pm
This JC will bear no Cross — he doesn’t have to.
Comment by wordslinger Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 11:22 pm
Boone’s: “She fell in love in East L.A. to the sound of the guitar played by Carlos Santana.”
Not a bad way to fall in love. Not a bad way at all.
Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Dec 11, 12 @ 1:51 am
===- wordslinger - Monday, Dec 10, 12 @ 11:22 pm:
This JC will bear no Cross — he doesn’t have to.
===
Winner!!
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Dec 11, 12 @ 6:43 am
kumbaya
Comment by Surprised Tuesday, Dec 11, 12 @ 8:09 am
word for the win.
Comment by Arthur Andersen Tuesday, Dec 11, 12 @ 8:16 am