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* As you already know, Gov. Pat Quinn attended yesterday’s court hearing over the challenge to his legislative salary veto. From the Trib…
Keep it clean, folks.
Funniest commenter wins a free Illinois State Fair beverage with yours truly.
* Yesterday’s winner was OneMan…
The winner of Governor Quinn’s I’ll appoint the person closest to me at 12:47 PM to run a state department contest celebrates her good fortune.
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:17 pm
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Why is the media still following me?
Comment by chitown3 Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:19 pm
This is my populist face. Course Madigan and Cullerton can’t see it cause they’re not here.
Comment by PublicServant Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:20 pm
“Damm that Brown…now everyone will be asking my list of ‘yes’ votes. Quick get Squishey ready for the fair”
Comment by CircularFiringSquad Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:21 pm
“Mad-i-Gannn”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:23 pm
Lips so pursed it’s by Coach®
Comment by Cincinnatus Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:23 pm
“Hey guv, Sheila Simon just switched to run for Governor! Comment?”
Comment by Timmeh Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:23 pm
“I-L-L…I-N-I!”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:24 pm
It’s Governor Quinn, doing his famous Frasier Thomas impression.
Comment by Chavez-respecting Obamist Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:26 pm
“Governor, the General Assembly is storming the Mansion…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:26 pm
“Governor, sign my Squeezy Coloring Book?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:28 pm
“Look at this purple tie. Man buys a purple tie like this, he should get a free bowl of soup … but it looks good on you, Governor…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:30 pm
“Wasn’t me..”
Comment by chitown3 Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:30 pm
Darn,I knew I should have been a judge instead of governor.
Comment by boat captain Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:31 pm
“Hey look! It’s ANOTHER Illinois governor in a courtroom!”
Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:32 pm
MadAgain!
Comment by Ghost Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:32 pm
I know that Madigan is somehow immune to my Jedi powers, but I thought if I stared at the judge and said “these are not the constitutional provisions you are looking for” the case would be dismissed right away.
Comment by Anonymour Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:33 pm
“Say ‘What’ again…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:33 pm
I have to work on some better rymes for the judge
Comment by Todd Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:33 pm
The stance of the peoples’ business in action.
Comment by Steve Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:33 pm
Historic! Illinois Governor Visits Courthouse Enters Court Room Not As A Criminal Defendant.
Comment by OneMan Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:35 pm
“Hello Newman…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:35 pm
Lisa changed her mind!
Comment by Ghost Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:39 pm
That Ditka line about ‘get your mouth shut!’ was brilliant.
Comment by woodchuck Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:39 pm
Quinn mocks Cullerton and then yells at Madigan “Hey Mike you like apples? September court date, how you like dem apples!”
Comment by Empty Suit Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:39 pm
What do you mean the AG’s office responded on my behalf by pleadining insanity!
Comment by Ghost Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:40 pm
I’m on a mission from God.
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:40 pm
“Hey Governor!” *snicker* “The property tax appeals courtroom is over there!”
Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:42 pm
The spirit of Dan Walker expressing discomfort at having possessed Pat Quinn’s body.
PS: I know he’s still alive, it’s the humorous sentiment that I will be judged (and fail) on.
Comment by MEP Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:43 pm
“Read my lips…no permanent tax increase”…oh wait, I have no lips. Nevermind.
Comment by enoughalready Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:44 pm
“This gesture isn’t me saying ‘You’re Number One’, governor…
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:45 pm
“If I look to my right and dodge to my left, maybe I won’t wind up in another caption contest.”
– MrJM
Comment by MrJM Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:45 pm
I am so glad that I learned Madigan’s secret — his powers do not work against anyone wearing purple clothing.
Comment by Anonymour Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:46 pm
- Ron Burgundy -,
Well done!
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:46 pm
Governor Quinn reacting as he discovered what a Juggalo is, after he informed his staff he found himself an event to speak at in Southern Illinois
Comment by OneMan Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:47 pm
Now where are those TV cameras.
Comment by Obama's Puppy Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:47 pm
Where’s Mikey and Johnny? They said they would see me in court. Not funny guys.
Comment by Decaf Coffee Party Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:48 pm
Come all without, come all within
You’ll not see nothing like the mighty Quinn
Comment by Tommydanger Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:49 pm
A very rare sighting of an Illinois Governor in court as a civil, rather than criminal, defendant.
Comment by VomKlutzenplatz Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:49 pm
The White Sox lost again?!?
Comment by Jake From Elwood Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:50 pm
“The judge brought us down here, accomplished nothing, and then said we should get something done in a few months? Gosh, that’s a strange way to lead.”
Comment by VomKlutzenplatz Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:54 pm
Who you callin the man!?! I am not the man!
Comment by Ghost Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:54 pm
“Welcome to the DALEY Center, Governor! Is the PRIMARY reason you’re here in the DALEY Center that BILL you vetoed?”
Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:54 pm
What? The White Sox actually WON last night–beating the Yankees?
Comment by Leatherneck Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:54 pm
Delayed ruling? Judge no do his job, Judge no get HIS paycheck, either.
Comment by Downstate weed chewing hick Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:56 pm
If those Capitol Fax clowns don’t quit making fun of my tie I’ll suspend their pay too!
Comment by Stones Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:57 pm
“I was hoping we’d get in front of ol’ Judge Wapner, now there is a like-minded Soy-boy of imminent reason if ever there was one. If he makes the right call, bet we find a “quid-pro quo” spot for him at METRA….”
Comment by anonymoose Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 12:57 pm
“Hey Mom, look, it’s Bill Daley…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:00 pm
“Hey guv, Blagojevich just got out and he wants to be your Lt. Governor.”
“Bill Daley eloquently bashes the Governor for the second day in a row: ‘All the CapFax posters can make up better comebacks than Pat Quinn.’ “
Comment by Timmeh Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:02 pm
“I can’t believe Miller is giving beer away at MY expense…at MY State Fair!”
Comment by Phenomynous Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:03 pm
Gov quinn; the z team isn’t a race car group? it isn’t in transportation?
Reporter; ahh, no
Gov; Bites lip.
Comment by purple ty Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:03 pm
Well at least I showed up for the hearing. And they say I’m not involved. . .
Comment by siriusly Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:04 pm
Even with all of his efforts he couldn’t keep his eyss off the thing he truly love, the one thing he kept going back to, no matter how much harm it caused him and the pain it caused those who cared for him…
Pat Quinn was going to stand in front of those microphones and cameras and mention the people of Illinois good and true…
Comment by OneMan Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:07 pm
Governor Quinn reacts when he sees Zuccarelli walking into the building in a bailiff uniform.
Comment by OneMan Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:09 pm
Gov. Quinn looks skeptical, as trust-fall exercises have gone poorly for him in the past.
Comment by So. ILL Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:10 pm
Just wait, you son of a female dog.
Comment by Hickory Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:12 pm
Larry and Moe if you hit me one more time…well I oughta….
Comment by kerfuffle Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:13 pm
You can tell I’m not taking a check because I wear the same purple tie every day.
Comment by 1776 Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:13 pm
Governor Quinn shows off his famous “cat clock” impression.
Comment by Pot calling kettle Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:13 pm
Oswego, are you a U of I grad?
Comment by PublicServant Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:15 pm
“What do you mean I’m in the wrong room? I thought this is where I go to sign up for employment benefits.”
Comment by humm Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:15 pm
“Sorry, force of habit for Illinois governors. I thought when I was a named defendant I had to come to court to plead not guilty. Forget it was a civil case.”
Comment by West Side the Best Side Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:15 pm
Insert montage of governor running up and down stairs of courthouse in a sweatsuit and purple tie while rocky theme “eye of the tiger” plays in background
Comment by Blazer Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:17 pm
- PublicServant -,
Purple Tie on Quinn, and someone chanting Illini cheer with that look seemed funny to me…
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:22 pm
Mmmm- are those calhoun county peaches over there?
Comment by Patty T Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:22 pm
You. Will. Pay. For. That!
Comment by Ready To Get Out Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:25 pm
Good one, Blazer.
Now all I can picture is Quinn walking into the courtroom, entourage behind him, and Jack Lavin carrying a boombox blasting Eye of the Tiger.
Comment by humm Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:25 pm
Mummm…Man! Not that’s some good cherry ChapStick! Wonder if they’re made in Illinois.
Comment by Tex Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:27 pm
“Why I oughta…”
Comment by Howell Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:28 pm
Scott Lee Cohen (out of picture): “Here if you need me, Governor!” *finger guns*
Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:28 pm
“Serenity now!”
Comment by Harness Racing Fan Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:30 pm
Oswego, Oh I see. I thought since you knew the cheer, you might have attended. But the Illini colors are orange and navy blue…purple is more Northwestern, so
Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah,
U Northwestern!
Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah!
Comment by PublicServant Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:33 pm
Governor Quinn becomes upset when he only sees one camera in the courtroom.
Comment by Norseman Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:35 pm
What do you mean you forgot Betsy? How am I going to prove his neck isn’t injured now?
Comment by Small Town Liberal Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:37 pm
I wanted to be known as a “War Horse” but it looks like I’ll go down as a “Tired Horse” - you know, overridden.
Comment by aufjunk Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:38 pm
I said WE NEED PENSION REFORM NOW
Comment by central illinois Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:38 pm
Guess they need a fresh one: “make that 2 lost paychecks”.
Comment by A guy... Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:47 pm
“What’da’ya mean Captain Kangaroo passed away today?”
Comment by Name Withheld Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:51 pm
Robot do-se-do.
Comment by ryan Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:53 pm
Of all the possible Judges, I have to get one who’s a real piece of work. Madigan did this!!
Comment by Rufus D Doofus Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:54 pm
I still got my veto stamp and some extra pens, Judge…and I’ve got next year’s judicial budget on my mind.
Comment by anon Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:54 pm
How’s Crash Test Dummies song go again?
Comment by ChrisB Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:55 pm
“Go Blue”?
To the Caption,
“Governor, that Disney lawyer is waiting for you on Judge’s Chambers on that Squeezy thing. Two birds with one visit he said or something..,”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:55 pm
“They called him ‘Gadfly Patty’… No disrespect…. ‘Governor’ …Now go get your shine box…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 1:59 pm
Oh, God. It’s State Fair time again. How will I ever find the Executive Mansion with all those damned one-way streets in Springfield?!?
Comment by LincolnLounger Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 2:00 pm
Governor Quinn as he is singing…
“It’s the eye of the tiger
i’m feeling so good
Rising up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And he’s watching us all
With the eye of the tiger”
Comment by Harry Callahan Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 2:03 pm
Hmm I wonder if I can get in on the Capitol Fax caption contest and make Miller buy me a drink since I’m pretty sure that nobody else will. But first I need to think of a good Nickname…………I know Eskimo as in the Mighty Quinn…
Comment by nobody Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 2:04 pm
One Man, an ICP reference!? Seriously!
Comment by Mongo Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 2:05 pm
Mongo yes, yes it is…..
Comment by OneMan Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 2:07 pm
“I think I’ve made a huge mistake”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwQW3KW3DCc
Comment by gobbluth Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 2:09 pm
I knew I should’ve gotten that botox injection in my lips last week.
Comment by Demoralized Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 2:11 pm
OK, what joker put Squeezy in my pocket?
Comment by Decaf Coffee Party Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 2:11 pm
As an aside, - AA - & - OneMan-, well done on your wins.
To the Caption,
“No governor, this is the fast tracking, by thanksgiving it should be smooth sailing.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 2:11 pm
They don’t know who their messing with!!
I guess its back to Night and Day (or was it Day and Night?) until this goes to trial!!
Comment by WhoKnew Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 2:13 pm
Crap, wrong plastic surgery reference.
“I knew I should’ve gotten that lip collagen injection last week”
Comment by Demoralized Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 2:15 pm
“What do you mean, ICE raided the Mansion and got Squeezy?”
Comment by Arthur Andersen Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 2:16 pm
I have had enough from those Wisenheimers.
Comment by zatoichi Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 2:19 pm
There’s Madigan….get me a cream pie, now!
Comment by zatoichi Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 2:22 pm
“When I say I want a football, I don’t mean a hair brush, how many times we going to go over this?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 2:23 pm
Uh, no, Governor, you were supposed to appear in Federal Court on that Squeezie/Squeegee copyright infringement lawsuit.
Comment by dupage dan Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 2:29 pm
“Governor, sorry but Senator Raoul did call an emergency meeting of the Pension Committee down the hall so you could appear in person.”
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 2:33 pm
Madigan and Cullerton will NOT make me eat my spinach.
Comment by SAP Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 2:35 pm
“I told you guys, I want this on ‘Judge Judy’…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 2:36 pm
Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue.
Comment by siriusly Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 2:37 pm
I took the caption idea a bit further.
http://i.imgur.com/O1XIbuQ.gif
Comment by Patrick Yeagle Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 2:38 pm
I hope I didn’t tie my white horse in a No Parking zone
Comment by Hank Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 2:40 pm
Hey Waterboy…. You’re fired!!!!
Comment by Kissfreak Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 2:41 pm
I’m Pat Quinn, immune from temptation.
Comment by Steve Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 2:47 pm
I didn’t get a harrumpf out of that guy!
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 2:49 pm
“Who the heck stole my easel and pointer?”
Comment by Jake From Elwood Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 2:50 pm
Why does this stare thing work for Madigan but not for me? What am I doing wrong?
Comment by RNUG Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 2:51 pm
Not one reporter here to interview me?
Where is my security detail?
I don’t know the way home.
I feel so lonely.
Where’s my binky and squeezie?
Comment by Rollo Tomasi Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 2:58 pm
If I catch the guy who put that KICK MY SQUEEZY sign on my back, I’m gonna veto his paycheck!
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 3:14 pm
“The boy Speaker has discovered our secret. Come now Squeezey, I must keep you safe.”
Comment by siriusly Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 3:15 pm
George Sweeney!
Comment by Art Tryon Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 3:17 pm
They’ll show up. Any minute they will come through that door. Just you wait. An-y minute….
Comment by doomed in illinois Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 3:17 pm
Quinn looks to the right “hmmm look at all those candidates for governor, i am the only guy on the left.”
Comment by Publius Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 3:18 pm
They made me room with Walker at the Governor’s conference!
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 3:18 pm
I thought Mike was going to be here — or at least call in on his cell.
Ed Burke told me not to worry; he has more judges than Madigan does.
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 3:20 pm
Governor Quinn as he stands outside of the entrance to Bill Daley’s most recent fundraising event, monitoring and noting every individual entering or leaving the event.
Comment by Smash Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 3:23 pm
I wish they had filed in Springfield. It sure is going to be hard to find lunch for under $5 in downtown Chicago.
Comment by Quizzical Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 3:25 pm
Oh crap that looks like the NRA and their lawyers going in that court room — what are they doing now?
Comment by Todd Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 3:29 pm
“Oh no you didn’t”!!!
Comment by Firefighter 56 Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 3:34 pm
Twelve hours of work and I still can’t sleep. Damn. Days go on and on. They don’t end.
Comment by the unknown poster Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 3:36 pm
THe Quinn “yss votes” caption looks like the likely winner!
Comment by CircularFiringSquad Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 3:36 pm
“I was told there’d be no math…”
Comment by Snucka Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 3:48 pm
“This years State Fair winner of the JFK ‘half dollar’ pose contest is the young man to my right. Congratulations!”
Comment by Endangered Moderate Species Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 3:59 pm
I just vetoed the Judicial salaries. MMMM, its good to be the Gov
Comment by What's in a name? Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 4:04 pm
Director Rowell looks on as he contemplates what impact Governor Quinn’s eventual unemployment will have on the IDES stats.
Comment by Midstate Indy Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 4:15 pm
I’m thinking of a number…… its monthly salary. It’s between 0 and 0…. what is it.
Comment by Sckoolguy Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 4:16 pm
“I wonder who has the best chance to win the next race for Governor, Squeezy or me?”
Comment by Small Town Taxpayer Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 4:22 pm
I’m sorry, sir, but “Il Duce” is already taken.
Comment by dupage dan Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 4:31 pm
“So, Lisa knew her father wasn’t going to retire? Can I veto her pay, too?”
Comment by phocion Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 4:38 pm
How is it Rod never showed up, but I show up everyday and Sundays and things are still screwed up
Comment by Todd Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 4:41 pm
Whaddiya mean it’s gonna be $35 bucks to park.
Comment by A guy... Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 4:47 pm
Gov. Quinn reacts to new polls showing popularity trailing Alex Rodriguez by 3 points in Illinois.
Comment by Woody Rivers Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 4:50 pm
What…is your name? Pat Quinn.
What…is your quest? To seek pension reform.
What…is your favorite color? Blue. No, purple, aaaagh!
Comment by Anon in Chicago Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 5:20 pm
If I close my mouth tight enough, maybe they’ll realize I have nothing to say, and not ask me any questions.
Comment by IllinNoise Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 5:21 pm
“Dammit, I forgot to paste the white stripes on my favorite tie!”
Comment by Gentlemen, behold! Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 5:31 pm
Judge: I hope you brought enough gum for everyone!
Comment by Anon. Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 5:31 pm
Are you happy to see me or is that Squeezy in your slacks?
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 5:37 pm
Ummmmm …that’s the best I’ve got
Comment by concern1 Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 7:13 pm
Todd, well played sir.
Comment by Arthur Andersen Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 7:27 pm
“That kid at Security made fun of ‘Betsy.’ He must be a Republican.”
Comment by Arthur Andersen Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 7:58 pm
–I didn’t get a harrumpf out of that guy!–
I think 47 got it. Gov. Quinn seems to be channeling Gov. Lepetomane.
http://www.journalstandard.com/topstories/x776194900/On-Stephenson-County-Board-Let-s-harrumph-the-harrumphers?photo=0
Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 8:07 pm
“Think it’s funny? I can stop your pay too..”
Comment by Hopeful Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 10:02 pm
From the back of the crowd the Bill Daley Choir taunts the Governor and sings: “But when Quinn the Eskimo gets here,
all the pigeons gonna run to him.”
Comment by Calhoun Native Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 10:28 pm
Hopeful wins.
Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 10:47 pm
Governor Quinn challenges the plaintiffs to a breath holding contest.
Comment by Cheswick Wednesday, Aug 7, 13 @ 11:40 pm
“I hope I actually vetoed the right line item… I should be OK. It’s not like these are income taxes.”
Comment by Stuff happens Thursday, Aug 8, 13 @ 1:57 am
Sir, the Pension Reform Committee requests your presence to help come up with a solution.
“Forget them, this is THEIR job to do, they need to send me a blah blah blah bill I can sign blah blah…”
Sir, there is a hearing today on the challenge to your legislative salaries veto, and…
“I’LL BE THERE!”
Comment by The Lowly LA Thursday, Aug 8, 13 @ 8:49 am
It’s medicinal marijuana- not POT
Comment by Jerry Thursday, Aug 8, 13 @ 6:16 pm