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* Chew on this for a bit…

posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 8:51 am

Comments

  1. Cubs and White Sox and Cardinals all win World Series this year!

    Comment by Anon Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 8:53 am

  2. “Sorry, can’t talk right now. I have to climb into my old Ford and travel the state talking to real people like me.”

    Comment by Old Shepherd Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 8:54 am

  3. “Who can I throw under next?”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 8:58 am

  4. Rauner hangs his head in disappointment as his attempt to derail Rutherford’s campaign backfires.

    Comment by countyline Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 8:59 am

  5. “When this bus is a rockin’, I can assure you it is a boy and a girl, married and christian and doing it for the purposes of having a child”

    Comment by Nonplussed Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:00 am

  6. “I shouldn’t have left ‘Slip and Sue’ behind, … but, … it had to be done.”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:02 am

  7. I don’t care how much I pay… (Too much, Magic Bus!)

    Comment by Southwest Cook Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:03 am

  8. “Sure, Rahm picks Chicago, and I have to get on a bus and wear a work coat …wait till we talk in Montana again.”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:03 am

  9. Hey Bruce, did Tom Bodett leave the lights on for you at the Motel 6 last night?

    Comment by No Longer A Lurker Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:03 am

  10. “This used to be my Winnebago I would go camping with Rahm in Montana during the summers. That’s why there are Montana license plates.”

    Comment by Almost the Weekend Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:04 am

  11. See these mismatched hubcaps? I got ‘em for 18 bucks!

    Comment by Senator Clay Davis Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:04 am

  12. this bus runs on the tears of lower minimum wage earners

    Comment by PoolGuy Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:04 am

  13. If that was my car I’d write “lower the gas tax” on the side of it too.

    Comment by The Captain Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:06 am

  14. Ya know, was thinking of voting for the guy for a second there. But, too much chaos from Bruce “Ruiner” Rauner.

    My suggested caption….”The farce is strong in this one.”

    The photo makes me think, fittingly, of a dark, shadowed Sith Lord from Star Wars. I think “Ruiner” is the apprentice. I wonder who the Master Sith might be?

    Comment by anonymoose Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:08 am

  15. That be the bus that ran over the other “3″.

    Comment by Bemused Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:08 am

  16. “I don’t believe I was ticketed for double parking outside of the Tribune Tower yesterday!! One call to Rahm should fix this for me….”

    Comment by Wensicia Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:09 am

  17. “Phew. They didn’t put the line about raising everyone’s property taxes to pay for this on the bus.”

    Comment by From the 'Dale to HP Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:10 am

  18. Is the jet ready?

    Comment by BR Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:11 am

  19. Rauner’s Fantasy Tour

    Comment by Grandson of Man Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:11 am

  20. cut spending, cut taxes, cut pensions, cut salaries, cut minimum wage. protect the rich, I mean, uh, fiscal discipline…

    Comment by PoolGuy Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:12 am

  21. Cue Meatloaf’s “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad”

    Comment by The Muse Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:13 am

  22. A “Shout out” to - Southwest Cook -,

    “Magic Bruce”

    Every day I get in the queue (TV, Magic Bruce)
    To get on TV that takes me to you (TV, Magic Bruce)
    Bruce is nervous, he’ll just sit and smile (TV much, Magic Bruce)
    You house is only another buy (TV, Magic Bruce)
    Thank you, TV, for getting me here (TV, Magic Bruce)

    They’ll be no inspection, have no fear (TV, Magic Bruce)
    I would like to cause a fuss (TV, Magic Bruce)
    But can I sell a Magic Bus? (TV, Magic Bruce)

    Nooooooooo!

    I don’t care how much I pay (TV, Magic Bruce)
    I wanna drive my bus to fool voters each day (TV, Magic Bruce)

    I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it … (You can’t “own” it!)
    Millions and Millions every week
    Just to drive the Ads for me
    Millions and Millions each week
    Just to drive my bus show every way

    Magic Bruce, Magic Bruce, Magic Bruce …

    I said, now I’ve got my Magic Bus (TV, Magic Bruce)
    I said, now I’ve got my Magic Bus (TV, Magic Bruce)
    I drive my Message every way (TV, Magic Bruce)
    Each time I speak a different way (TV, Magic Bruce)

    I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it …

    Every day you’ll see the Ads (TV, Magic Bruce)
    As I drive my Message in my Magic Bus (TV, Magic Bruce)

    Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:18 am

  23. Carhart 1 parked in front of Wal Mart while aide picks up $18 watches.

    Comment by Norseman Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:19 am

  24. :I’m not sure I can afford the gas for this big thing.”

    Comment by Gathersno Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:21 am

  25. All right!!!! Who put Rutherford’s sticker on the side of MY BUS?!?!?

    Comment by South of I-80 Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:23 am

  26. A dark figure descended upon the Illinois Republican Gubernatorial Primary.

    Comment by Chaucer Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:23 am

  27. What’s he mean by “reverse” Quinncome Tax Hike? He’s aware that when he takes office that the tax increase will no longer be in effect (assuming it’s allowed to expire), right?

    Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:26 am

  28. “Usually by this time, the lawyers are working to just hand the company to the Firm, I don’t get this …”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:27 am

  29. My other bus is an Airbus.

    Comment by Casual Observer Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:27 am

  30. How would I fit it in my trailer park?

    Comment by Mokenavince Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:31 am

  31. Bruce..” Come on back on back just a little more… STOP! Dan my wife Diana says it only hurts a little”

    Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:32 am

  32. “I think my bus is more attractive than Willie’s Whiskey River bus!”

    Comment by For Whatever It's Worth Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:32 am

  33. “Strawberries …Frozen Strawberries … attack Ads are coming … Unions… Unions … Strawberries, frozen strwaberries … Attacks …Union attacks … PACS are coming, coming after me … Strawberries …”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:33 am

  34. “Why not Montana, or Florida? Why did I choose Illinois? I got all these houses all over, and I choose, ‘Illinois’ … it’s 75 degrees in Miami, and I had to get my own coffee, not even an espresso …”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:35 am

  35. “…’Sangerenelli’? No. ‘Sangetullini’? No. Think Bruce. Ok, Ev, I got that, but … ‘Santerfanucci’? What. Is. Her. Name?”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:38 am

  36. “The bus company won’t let that ‘Ev’ on the bus without a deposit? I should have bought the bus, had ‘Sanguenerietti’ sign the silly waiver and been done with this Dopey tour.”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:39 am

  37. Who knows what evil lucks in the hearts of the other candidates? And, hey, even if it doesn’t we can always use innuendo and third party ads!

    Comment by Pot calling kettle Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:41 am

  38. Wait till they see the fleet that hits the road after I win the primary. LED imaging, rolling wifi to catch the mobile devices, donations at the food pantries.

    Comment by Cook County Commoner Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 10:05 am

  39. And I suppose that bus was also payed for by a sketchy Ohio not-for-profit with absolutely no coordination with the Rauner campaign whatsoever…

    – MrJM

    Comment by MrJM Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 10:07 am

  40. I can’t wait to get my name on all the toll booth plazas across the State.

    Comment by Samurai Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 10:12 am

  41. As the morning sun rises over the vast waste of the southland. Beside the bus stands a dark man with a dark purpose.

    Comment by Bemused Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 10:22 am

  42. No, actually the bus is solar powered.

    Comment by I'm Strapped Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 10:27 am

  43. Greyhound starts using ads to help the bottom line.

    Comment by zatoichi Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 10:31 am

  44. A soon as the bus starts. Our song plays. It’s certainly been a mystery.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnrsqf33MXA

    Comment by John Lennon Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 10:36 am

  45. We sign Zepplin for the summer reunion tour,… they use this bus,..this sign…we make some serious coin …. POTUS?.. It could happen!

    Comment by zatoichi Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 10:42 am

  46. Cut spending - Rauner “I’m going to give back all the $ I made off the pension plans” Reverse Tax Hike - Rauner “I’m going to give back all the $ I made off the pension plans” Pass Term limits “Rauner “no more career politicians - see what I have because I’m not a career politician - I just make money off the pensions and my connections.”

    Comment by Marie Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 10:50 am

  47. PoolGuy at 9:12 for the win!

    Comment by Roadiepig Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 10:59 am

  48. Rauner doesn’t do Greyhound.

    Comment by Jake From Elwood Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 11:01 am

  49. That loud “beep beep” sound? That’s the Baron backing all over the Republican parties chances to win up and down the ballot this November

    Comment by Roadiepig Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 11:02 am

  50. The first generation of the Death Star. The evil Carhartt Empire it’s about the strike!!!

    Comment by Chunga's Revenge Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 11:04 am

  51. Note to self…hire more staff. This “it’s your turn to wash the Beast, Bruce” just doesn’t get it…

    Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 11:07 am

  52. Alfred Hitchcock walks the set of his newest horror movie.

    Comment by Gabe Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 11:17 am

  53. The innuendo express.

    Comment by Siriusly Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 11:29 am

  54. Darkman

    Comment by veritas Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 11:33 am

  55. Anything can lead to mudslinging in this campaign.

    Reporter: Nice bus Bruce.

    Rauner: I want you to know that one of my opponents used to drive a VW bus, had long hair, smoked dope, and went to rock festivals.

    Reporter: Which opponent?

    Rauner: I’m not at liberty to say.

    Reporter: Why not Bruce, is it because you made that up?

    Rauner: I’m not at liberty to say. The facts speak for themselves.

    Comment by Joe M Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 11:41 am

  56. “Bruce? He’s over there. I’m just a roadie.”

    Comment by walker Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 11:42 am

  57. He saw his shadow. Six more weeks of TV commercials.

    Comment by Arthur Andersen Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 11:55 am

  58. HAHAHAHA

    - Casual Observer - Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:27 am:

    My other bus is an Airbus.

    Comment by crazybleedingheart Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 11:57 am

  59. Hitchcock?

    Comment by Stones Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 12:09 pm

  60. Key Question! How many bathrooms or thrones does the rig have?

    Comment by roscoe tom Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 12:19 pm

  61. If you look closely you can almost see where this candidate stands.

    Comment by Siriusly Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 12:20 pm

  62. When I asked you for $5 or $10 to put gas in the Old Ford - I forgot I had a bus. Heck, I can’t even remember when I bought that penthouse in Chicago.

    Comment by veritas Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 12:29 pm

  63. (@F*#, where is my *#@&(@ Limo???

    Comment by One day at a time Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 1:38 pm

  64. Billionaire Bruce Rauner stands outside of his campaign bus.

    In other gubernatorial campaign news, Reduction Man promises massive cuts to state spending while Bust ‘Em Up Man promises to bust unions in Illinois. Neither one is the governor Illinois deserves nor the one it needs right now.

    Comment by Precinct Captain Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 4:19 pm

  65. Weird Al Yankovic has this one covered:

    “Another One Rides the Bus”

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuSpgHiGTXY

    I’m outta here.

    Comment by Third Reading Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 4:37 pm

  66. “Magic Bruce” - good one Willy!

    Comment by Mama Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 4:49 pm

  67. - Mama -,

    I thank you.

    “Caption?”

    “Great, who hired the Teamster to drive my bus?”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 5:30 pm

  68. “No, DON’T be deceived, my young Radio Show Listeners, for when it comes to THIS one’s shadow, ‘the SHADOW don’t KNOOOOOOOOOOOW!!! Ha–ha ha ha ha ha!”

    Comment by Just The Way It Is One Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 5:33 pm

  69. Contrary to what others may think, I could so easily and totally bug out in that thing. (The next great adventure awaits. ;) )

    Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 6:21 pm

  70. Campaign bus $500,000, Carhart coat $85, cheap watch $18, throwing Dan Rutherford under the campaign bus..priceless!

    Comment by Empty Suit Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 7:15 pm

  71. Third, Willy, and Empty-well done! Weird Al, well played.

    Comment by Arthur Andersen Tuesday, Feb 4, 14 @ 9:49 pm

  72. Rauner buddy Vladimir Putin boards the campaign bus for one last prairie joyride before heading out to Socchi.

    Comment by Sorry State Wednesday, Feb 5, 14 @ 3:31 am

  73. Treat the voters like the ignorant rubes they are… Check

    Comment by Jimbo Wednesday, Feb 5, 14 @ 11:13 am

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