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* Hmm. Things are a little slow around here today. So how’s about a caption contest to get the juices flowing? Here’s Rahm Emanuel and Pat Quinn sharing a stage the other day…

posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 10:51 am

Comments

1. I see Bruce there in the gallery. Thumbs up, buddy!

   Comment by PublicServant Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 10:53 am

2. I don’t think your thumb will fit Rahm. Mine’s already in there.

   Comment by lovecraft Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 10:53 am

3. Governor Quinn looks away in horror as Rahm Emanuel appears following surgery to literally add the head of the CFL to his diminutive frame.

   Comment by phocion Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 10:54 am

4. Publicservant nailed it right out of the box! Contest over for today people!;)

   Comment by William j Kelly Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 10:55 am

5. “Rahm! How was the Ranch, Rahm? Tell Arne I said hello, will you?”

   Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 10:56 am

6. Bye Bye Miss American Pie! Took My Chevy to the Levy but the Levy was Dry.

   Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 10:56 am

7. “Pat, let me check which way the wind is blowing.”

   Comment by Darienite Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 10:58 am

8. “Rahm, make sure you say Pat is your favorite governor, like we talked about in Montana. ok?”

   Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 10:59 am

9. Rich, you mean to tell me that you found a picture of sharing a stage together at Garfield on the Red Line before that line re-opened for service? I can only imagine being in the room with those two guys. I have little idea if I would feel the ice between them!

   Comment by Levois Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 10:59 am

10. PQ: “I cannot believe you invited him. You promised.”
    RM: “Relax Patty, he writes me big checks.” “Yo BC! Good call on the Carhart!”

    Comment by The Muse Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 11:00 am

11. Ahh Public Servant beat me to it. Nice one good sir.

    Comment by The Muse Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 11:00 am

12. Pat Quinn’s tie is almost as angry as he is.

    Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 11:01 am

13. “Rahm, Northwestern loves you!”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 11:04 am

14. “Yep, the governor says he’ll take the cinnamon challenge again, but this time with cayenne pepper. Bring it on down!”

    Comment by Yossarian Lives Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 11:06 am

15. “Rahm, I am getting an award again, can you introduce me like last time?”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 11:07 am

16. “You told Pat we are taking him out, right? Dinner next week?”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 11:10 am

17. Rahm: “Little higher… little higher… now move the anvil a bit to the left… There. That’s perfect!”

    Comment by Ron Burgundy Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 11:11 am

18. The large dead carp is for over this way.

    Comment by Aldyth Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 11:15 am

19. “Is that Rauner for Governor billboard going to be ok there, Mayor Emanuel?”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 11:16 am

20. “Release the hounds!”

    Comment by Tommydanger Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 11:17 am

21. Quinn: “How did I end up at a Rauner event?”

    Comment by Wensicia Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 11:23 am

22. One thumb up from the City of Chicago and two stares down from the State of Illinois.

    Comment by Dark Side of the Moon Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 11:32 am

23. Sorry - the American Pie reference was me - new computer

    Comment by Stones Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 11:36 am

24. As you can see, Governor, it is my finger that is missing, not my thumb. Bwah-hahaha!

    Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 11:40 am

25. “Park Grill for lunch after this shindig? Sounds good. Thumbs up!”

    Comment by Denny Savard Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 11:44 am

26. We bring you the best that Illinois Government has to offer! Lol

    Comment by earl shumaker Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 11:50 am

27. Governor, be afraid, be very, very afraid–Rahm

    Comment by BIG R. Ph Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 11:52 am

28. Of course, when it comes to Illinois state retirees ,we support very strongly the Illinois Constitution when it comes to making sure retiree’s pensions and COLAs are protected

    Comment by earl shumaker Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 11:55 am

29. “Gentlemen, Start Your Engines!”

    Comment by Arthur Andersen Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 12:00 pm

30. RE: It’s ok Mom, I’ve got my temper under control. I haven’t called this guy a #€+€>% yet even though he’s the worst. #€+€>% I ever met.

    PQ: If that little ballet dancer calls me a #€+€>%, I’m going to deck him. I don’t care how many people are here.

    Comment by Quizzical Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 12:03 pm

31. “Lois Scott’s doing a great job. Thumbs up all the way. She has my confidence.”

    Comment by The End Is Near Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 12:04 pm

32. Rahm, “Yo Bruce, thanks for the tweet on the Union Rally last week. Yeah, I saw who was there!!”

    PQ - Oh c#$&!

    Comment by Irish Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 12:14 pm

33. I love reruns of “Gladiator”

    Comment by A guy... Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 12:17 pm

34. “Ok, I got McDonalds, McDonalds, Wendy’s, Wendy’s, Mcdonalds, …. Who go the Arby’s?”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 12:26 pm

35. Hey Gov….. want a seat?

    Comment by Union man Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 12:28 pm

36. Rahm approves lunch request from Bill Daley.

    Comment by anon sequitor Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 12:30 pm

37. Must. Look. Away.

    Comment by the unknown poster Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 12:34 pm

38. Governor, I’d give you a different finger but this is a family blog.

    Comment by AFSCME Steward Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 12:43 pm

39. Caption: Mayor Emanuel and Governor Quinn immediately before the pie was thrown.

    – MrJM

    Comment by MrJM Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 12:54 pm

40. MrJM zooms into the lead!

    Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 12:56 pm

41. See, he’s down a quart.

    Comment by 13th One Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 1:30 pm

42. Mayor Emanuel and Governor Quinn react to a man who had shouted at the Governor and gave him an obscene gesture.

    Comment by Siriusly Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 2:13 pm

43. Upon observing that Governor Quinn can’t hold it much longer, Mayor Emanuel signals for another pitcher of water.

    Comment by Anon1 Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 2:19 pm

44. ” See my thumb ?…gee you’re dumb ! “

    Comment by OleYellerstain Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 2:22 pm

45. The appeal to the first base umpire.

    Comment by A guy... Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 2:36 pm

46. Mayor Emmanuel and Governor Quinn react as all three Republicans living in the city of Chicago chant “Rauner for Governor.”

    Comment by Jaded Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 2:39 pm

47. sorry, only one “m” in Emanuel

    Comment by Jaded Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 2:39 pm

48. Mayor Emanuel celebrates his most recent starring contest victory against Gov. Quinn. Going into the contest, the two men agreed the loser would have to take a swing at the last Sankey Tower with a sledge hammer.

    Comment by Dirty Red Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 2:54 pm

49. Jordan Lynch for the Heisman.

    Comment by wordslinger Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 3:07 pm

50. Rahm caught flirting with Bruce while Pat shoots Death-Ray Stare.

    Comment by Realist Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 3:13 pm

51. Sorry, that was me above. I think all my devices have my new nick now.

    Comment by PolPal56 Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 3:14 pm

52. Yes Rahm, we know who is number one.

    Comment by Hit or Miss Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 3:44 pm

53. That’s right — NIU Huskies.

    More wins against Big Ten teams than Northwestern and Illinois combined.

    Ranked higher than every Big Ten team but Ohio State.

    Ranked higher than Notre Dame, Texas, USC…..

    Comment by wordslinger Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 3:46 pm

54. Is it Halloween already? Great costume, Rahm.

    Comment by walkinfool Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 3:56 pm

55. At the bachelor auction, Rahm gives the thumbs up to the highest bidder for Pat, ‘Sheila Simon’.

    Comment by Just for Kix Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 4:01 pm

56. Get the hook this guy has to go.

    Comment by haha Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 4:24 pm

57. That’s right Governor, Madigan just loaned me his thumb.

    Comment by AFSCME Steward Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 4:26 pm

58. If Quinn loses will you appoint Patty boy to be Illinois’s Obama Care Czar?

    Comment by Rollo Tomasi Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 5:14 pm

59. If I hold my thumb like this and close one eye it’s as if Quinn isn’t even here.

    Comment by kerfuffle Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 8:17 pm

60. Rahm learns he has been appointed to be ambasador to Israel.

    Comment by fake county chairman Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 8:25 pm

61. In a costing saving measure Dan R ups the ante on cost savings.He has the heads of legislatures surgically implanted together just in time for halloween.

    Comment by fake county chairman Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 8:30 pm

62. I can cover his whole head with my thumb….!

    Comment by OLD BRASS Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 10:37 pm

63. Gov. Quinn desperately searches the room for a kitty.

    Comment by Cheswick Tuesday, Oct 22, 13 @ 11:17 pm

64. Wordslinger- regarding all NIU references: True Dat!!!

    Comment by Tommydanger Wednesday, Oct 23, 13 @ 7:32 am

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