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* I was in Madison County Saturday night, but chose to attend Worden Mayor Frank Dickerson’s “Hillbilly Ball” at the Worden American Legion instead of the county Republicans’ Lincoln Day Dinner. I wore a tuxedo jacket and pants, with a camouflage Jim Beam t-shirt, a bright orange hunting vest and a camo cap with “headlights.” It was a lot of fun. Proceeds benefited the Worden Frisbee Golf Course, believe it or not.
I’m told that state Sen. Bill Brady said at the GOP event that he’ll be formally announcing his gubernatorial campaign in June.
Both Congressman Rodney Davis and failed congressional candidate Jason Plummer attended the Lincoln Day Dinner. Brady, who ran with Plummer in 2010, is in the background of this pic that was posted to Facebook…
* A longtime reader graciously donated two $25 gift certificates to Springfield’s legendary restaurant Magic Kitchen last week. Funniest comment wins one of those certificates.
Our previous winner is Arthur Andersen.
posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:23 am
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Wonder if I can get one of those congressional pins too? I have to ask my dad…
Comment by OneMan Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:26 am
“Hey, Jason here again. I have more entries on Cap Fax than Oswego Willy”
Comment by Irish Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:26 am
RD - (in his head) would this he-haw just get away from me.
JP - Hey, Rod you think i should run for US Senate?
Comment by Spliff Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:26 am
@FakeJasonPlummer - I told Congressman Davis I was a legacy, so I got to be on the Bank Board automatically. #Flounder
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:29 am
I bet I can get a crew together here and go after that Oswego Willy Guy…
Comment by OneMan Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:29 am
I hear that at the Magic Kitchen on Tuesday there is a clown that does magic, lets go…
Comment by OneMan Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:30 am
@FakeJasonPlummer - I told Cong. Davis to take this picture back to Cong. Enyart. I signed it too; “Dad’s still mad at you. Jason.” That should scare him. #DidJasonEverConcede?
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:32 am
@FakeJasonPlummer - Honest, I met Tobey McGuire, “Spiderman” #JasonLovesHisComicBookMovies
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:33 am
So let me get this straight, Miller is going to do a caption contest on this for Thai food, I wear a tie…
Yes, finally winning him over…
Comment by OneMan Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:33 am
Jason, have you considered running for State Senate?
Comment by OneMan Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:33 am
@FakeJasonPlummer - Uncle BIll is AWE-SOME! He made sure I talked to everyone, and not just “hang” with him. Always helping me out! #DistanceMakesTheHeartBreakEasier
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:36 am
@FakeJasonPlummer - I asked Congressman Davis if he would help at my Telethon next time I run. He just said for me to smile and take the picture already #WeAreBudsJustAskMe
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:38 am
@FakeJasonPLummer - I am on Uncle Bill’s “short list” for LG. Honest, he told me right before this picture! #SomeShortListsAreNegative
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:39 am
I tell ya JP, that Insanity stuff cut 3″ from my neck size.
Comment by zatoichi Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:40 am
“Miller wears a crazy costume to some hillbilly ball and this is the photo he uses? Unfair!”
Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:42 am
Photo found on the cutting room floor of Men’s Wearhouse’s failed “You’re gonna be OK with the way you look…” marketing campaign.
Comment by So. ILL Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:43 am
This is the reaction to Rich’s outfit as he takes their picture.
Rich you need to post a picture of the outfit you describe, or maybe you don’t want us to comment?
Comment by 3rd Generation Chicago Native Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:43 am
@FakeJasonPlummer - Madison County GOP invited me to hang streamers for the Lincoln Day Dinner. They were suprised when I showed up in a suit and stayed for dinner. You’re Welcome #YouWantJasonYouGotJason
@FakeJasonPlummer - Cong. Davis needed a seat at the Lincoln Day Dinner @ Madison County. Thank Goodness Dad bought 10 tables for me. Most were empty, so I was able to hook Cong. Davis up. #JasonIsWorth10TablesInCash
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:44 am
@FakeJasonPlummer - After this Dinner, I am heading to the Hillybilly Ball. This time I will wear orange so no one thinks I am a target like last time. #SticksOutLikeASoreLoser
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:47 am
No labels? Is that a protest against those mattress tag things my daddy says I can’t pull off?
Comment by hisgirlfriday Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:47 am
Those Republican events look about as fun as a barrel of monkeys!
Comment by Stones Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:48 am
Congressman Rodney Davis -” Miller looks like the poster child for concealed carry in that outfit.”
Jason - “Yeah, but what is he concealing?”
Comment by Irish Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:48 am
@FakeJasonPlummer - Can anyone help. I asked Congerssman Davis who was his Lt. Congressman and he said to ask around. This government-thing is so confusing! #FeelBadForNavalIntellegence
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:49 am
JP: You hear that Rich? Rodney said he’s going to get me an office, with a desk, and rabbits, and I’m gonna feed ‘em alfalfa, and we’re gonna live off the fatta the land!
Comment by Small Town Liberal Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:50 am
@FakeJasonPlummer - Dad says I have about 100 or more “wears” for this suit before I get a new one. Between the Bank stuff and dinners, I will get that new suit soon! #GreenLanternSuitIsSoClose
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:51 am
- Small Town Liberal -
Well done!
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:52 am
@FakeJasonPlummer - I told Cong. Davis I am going to run for Congress again. What is so cool, Cong. Davis said he aint’ gonna tell nobody even! #KeppingSecretsIsKool
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:54 am
@FakeJasonPlummer - Why is everyone calling me “Rich Nephew Quarterbeers”. I play Monopoly at the Bank all the time during meetings and the Top Hat guy is “Rich Uncle Moneybags”. Duh! #TheBestMonopolyBankerEver
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:57 am
@FakeCongDavis - To my followers; Sorry. #TakingPicturesSometimesStings
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:58 am
Hey Rodney, I tried to sell a ticket for this dinner to Patrick Quinn. But he said he would only buy one if I could promise him that he would get to sit next to Bill Brady
Comment by Joe M Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:00 am
@FakeCongDavis - @FakeJasonPlummer, I took the picture with you, that doesn’t mean I am coming to your Birthday Party. Stop calling my office to schedule. #NoGoodDeedGoesUnpunished
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:01 am
At least I can get close to a guy who will serve 1 term in Congress. Winning!
Comment by just sayin' Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:03 am
@FakeJasonPlummer - I was told to wear a costume, so I came as a Banker, just like at work! #DadKeepsJobsFreshAndNew
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:03 am
“Congressman Rodney Davis and failed ___________ Jason Plummer attended the Lincoln Day Dinner”
– MrJM
Comment by MrJM Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:04 am
@FakeJasonPlummer - I was the winning bid for “Shadow a Congressman For A Day”. Cong. Davis said the day will be spent in the District Offfice, doing the hard work away from the spotlight. #NoItsNotHidingItsWorking
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:06 am
“Arnold Schwartzenegger and Danny DeVito are pleased to announce “Twins 2″ will be hitting local theaters this summer…”
Comment by Knome Sane Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:08 am
It’s OK Rodney, don’t worry about me. I’m just on the the Oberweis plan… first I lose statewide, then regionally, but I’ll be a member of the State Senate soon!
Comment by Dazed & Confused Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:10 am
@FakeJasonPlummer - What is cool, Congressman Davis said he’d meet me for “Quarter Beers” at the U of I next Monday. Going to work early at the bank early to get a couple rolls ready! #KamsOrBust
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:10 am
@FakeJasonPlummer - Glad I was there to help Cong. Davis with his remarks. He forgot to mention Madison was President, and wrote the Magna Carta. You’re Welcome Cong.! #HistoryIsMyStrength.
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:13 am
Seriously Dude, that new Anode Eclipse Glow Proton is a sweet disc for night play. It holds a straight line with distance. Got two in my bag in the car. Let’s go play a round.
Comment by zatoichi Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:16 am
@FakeJasonPlummer - Interesting fact; Congressman Davis told me he as a little fridge and Cable TV in his Office @ the Capitol. Kinda like at the Bank. Wonder if he has popsicles like me too! #WonderWhatTheDormsAreLike
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:17 am
JP to RD
I think the person who just took our photo had a Gil for Congress Sticker on his car.
Comment by Bemused Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:18 am
@FakeJasonPlummer - I asked Cong. Davis to put gum on Enyart’s chair and take his lunch money. Fingers Crossed! #JasonLovesToSeemPetty
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:22 am
I think Rich won his own award with comment about Bill Brady running for Governor again. I teared up from laughter (maybe it was laughter).
Comment by jwscott72 Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:23 am
Rahaha MrJM!
Comment by So. ILL Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:25 am
@FakeCongDavis - You asked, here he is. THIS is Jason Plummer! You, all, better have my money when I get back to DC #JasonIsNotFable
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:25 am
@FakeJasonPlummer - Awesome-ist news ever! Cong. Davis told me the NRCC thinks I would make an Awsomer Senator, and I should run for US Senate next time & not be a Congress. Look out Sen. Durbin! #TheNRCCKnowsHowKoolJasonIs
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:30 am
Dim, Nit, and Half (in background)…The Wit brothers.
Comment by PublicServant Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:34 am
“Dad buys me the “Tall” Ties at the Big & Tall Shop! What ones does your Dad buy for you Rodney?”
Comment by Arthur Andersen Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:49 am
===Wonder if I can get one of those congressional pins too? I have to ask my dad… ===
Well Played! You have a few really good ones, - OneMan -
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:50 am
@FakeJasonPlummer - Nope, I am not going anywhere. I told Cong. Davis that Southern Illinois will “wise-up” and elect me as a Congress real soon #SelfAwarenessIsThinkingOnlyAboutYourself
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:55 am
@FakeJasonPlummer - I told Cong. Davis I was studying how Congress works, and showed him what I was reading on it, and can you believe it, Cong. Davis signed my coloring book right then and there! #Score!
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:58 am
@FakeJasonPlummer - Lincoln Day Dinners are so long and boring. I told Cong. Davis next time we should go sledding and get Hot Cocoa instead. #WinterWonderland
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 12:01 pm
Oswego Willy wants my picture? Cool!
Comment by Anonymour Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 12:08 pm
@FakeJasonPlummer - I asked Cong. Davis if he was going to Pledge a Fraternity or was he more worried about grades? The first semester is the toughest. #47DaysTillSpringBreak
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 12:09 pm
@FakeJasonPlummer - I told Cong. Davis I know ALL about the “Sequester”. Uncle Jerry & Uncle Bill called it the “Plummer Border County Strategy” Yeah, he thanked me. #SomeThingsNeedSequestering
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 12:12 pm
BB: “Whose that giant with Davis? I think I met him once.”
Comment by wordslinger Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 12:13 pm
@FakeJasonPlummer - I told Cong. Davis we should go thru the Dad’s Bank Drive Through and ask “Is the Timing Lock on the vault running?” #LoveThatJoke
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 12:16 pm
@FakeCongDavis - Jason, signing this photo of us, and sending to ME to keep seems a bit odd. How about you just keep it. #JasonNeverSeemsToAmaze
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 12:20 pm
@FakeCongDavis - This is the guy that asked me if I had Gym or Art with Cong. Enyart. Now it makes sense, right? #PleaseStopHumoringJasonMrPlummer
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 12:24 pm
@FakeJasonPlummer - Nothing like a Lincoln Day Dinner in Madison County. They brought my dinner in a box again this year, and the Toy was really kool too. They “get” me! #HappyMealsMakeJasonSmile
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 12:28 pm
@FakeJasonPlummer - After this picture, this was the last I saw of Cong. Davis. He is fast! #Gotcha
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 12:31 pm
@FakeJasonPlummer - After talking to Cong. Davis, I guess everyone is right; I have more in comon with Dr. Gill. #TheFifthOrSixthTimeMightBeTheCharm
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 12:33 pm
“I heard ‘Delta’ was the worst house on Campus …”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 12:44 pm
Rich
Thank you for attending the Worden Mayors Ball. We raised a total of $1,965 dollars. I have two more fund raisers which will hopefully help me reach the goal of $3800.00. It really meant a lot for you to be at the event. There was fun had by all. Once again, thank you for attending. A Special note, State Representative Wayne Rosenthal dropped in as well. Frank
Comment by Mayor Frank Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 12:52 pm
Baby Bear’s shirt collar was tooo small. Papa Bear’s shirt collar was tooo big. But Brady Bear’s collar was just right.
Comment by Knee Jerk Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 12:52 pm
“Rod, who is that guy behind you? He looks familiar! Should we get our picture taken with him?”
Comment by Arthur Andersen Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 1:03 pm
(Whisper) “Take it now, that IS Jason being relaxed”
————–
“Congressman … instead of ‘Cheese’, I say, ‘I-L-L..’ and you say …”
“Jason, just smile…”
—————-
“Congressman, I can get you a summer job at the Lumber Yard, and now I can get you one at the Bank. Your choice.”
@FakeJasonPlummer - Cong. Davis looked great after a long day traveling from DC. I guess the West Coast is agreeing with him. #JasonKnowsHisCompass
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 1:04 pm
Jason: “Congressman Davis, nice to meet you. What brings you some the West Side to the Metro East? Lincoln’s not here, you know.”
Comment by wordslinger Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 1:11 pm
===…Lincoln’s not here, you know.” ====
Outstanding!
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 1:16 pm
One of these boys is not like the others . One of thes boys just don’t belong….
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 1:17 pm
Well played Word!
Comment by Arthur Andersen Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 1:39 pm
“Hey, are you packin’?” “Always”. “Wearin your boots?” “Always”. “Then, let’s ditch the ties and do the GA Shuffle” Party on down……….
Comment by Annie Oakley Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 2:01 pm
Gort/Klaatu - 2014
“Klaatu Barada Nikto!”
Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 2:12 pm
“No Congressman. These are my “big-boy” pants, I don’t understand when people say that …”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 2:27 pm
“I hope Uncle Jerry won’t be too mad, but can I get a picture with you?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 2:33 pm
“Thanks for the picture, Congressman. Hey,…I was wondering … are you … LOOKING….for interns? If you aren’t I understand …”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 2:38 pm
“Congressman Schock! Take a picture with me to make Uncle Bill jealous, like you are gonna choose me to run with you and stuff …”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 3:15 pm
He will soon be moving out to California to run against Pelosi Galore.
Comment by clear and present Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 4:23 pm
“This is real cool, Congressman Davis. Usually I have to get a cardboard cut-out of people to get these pictures…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 4:30 pm
“No Congressman, I take these pictures so my Dad knows where I am after the street lights come on…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 4:32 pm
Hey, Congressman, where’d you get that ridiculous right arm?
Comment by Atticus III Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 4:38 pm
@FakeCongDavis - Ran into @FakeJasonPlummer at the Lincoln Day Dinner in Madison County. No, RAN into him. He was sprinting for the last piece of cake & knocked me down, After eating his cake, we took this picture & he ran for the baloons. #JasonLovesPartyCake
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 4:41 pm
Congressman Rodney Davis (R-IL) poses for a photo with one of his constituents, Jason Plummet.
Comment by clear and present Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 5:10 pm
“Rod, that’s a cool pin! Are you in the Secret Service, too?”
Comment by Arthur Andersen Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 5:11 pm
“I picked this tie ‘cuz it reminds me of “Tie A Yellow Ribbon”, but Dad said he could only think of “Old Yeller.”
Comment by Arthur Andersen Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 5:16 pm
“I got this yellow tie from Congressman Enyart. A note came with it. ‘Jason, this color suits you. Maybe you will be reminded to concede nexttime you lose. “Congressman” Enyart” …
I read it and read it … I still don’t get what he’s saying.
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 5:26 pm
i am a clam
Comment by county chairman Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 8:26 pm
“No, Jason, I can’t sneak you into the House. And no, I’m not buying beer for you either!”
Comment by Steve Downstate Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 8:46 pm
Madison County Republicans announced winners of their “What I’ve done since Election Day” essay contest during Saturday night’s Lincoln Day Dinner. At right is runner-up U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, whose essay was succinctly titled “Evade FEC Investigators”. At left is winner Jason Plummer, who responded, “Convert to Catholicism, rent a luxury villa in Vatican City, and announce my candidacy for Pope”.
Comment by unreliable sources Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 10:30 pm
“My dear guests, I am Mr. Plummer, your host. Welcome to Fantasy Island.”
Comment by Qbert Monday, Mar 4, 13 @ 11:53 pm