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* From a press release…

Statement from Governor Pat Quinn on President Obama’s Visit to Illinois

CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn issued the below statement following President Obama’s visit to Illinois. Attached are photos of the President with Governor Quinn at today’s campaign event in Chicago:

“I am thrilled to have President Obama here in Illinois today supporting my re-election campaign.

“President Obama laid out a bold economic vision to support the growth and success of our middle class. That’s exactly what we’ve been working to do here in Illinois.

“Today, unemployment in Illinois is at its lowest point in more than six years, with more people working today than in the first month of my administration. We’ve added more than 39,000 new businesses, and workers are earning the 8th highest wages in the country right here in Illinois. We have more work to do, but we’re making a comeback.

“We stand in strong support of President Obama’s agenda as we work to build on our success, creating more jobs and economic growth for the future.

“With the President’s help - and the support of the people of Illinois - we will continue getting the job done for working families and keep Illinois moving in the right direction.”

* The photo…

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 2:57 pm

Comments

Security!!!

Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 2:57 pm
“You remember Roland? Right…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:00 pm
“The Aristocrats”

Comment by Nonplussed Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:00 pm
“Pat, you’re likable enough!”

Comment by D.P.Gumby Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:00 pm
Rich: Can we compete for second place?

Comment by walker Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:01 pm
“You remember…when we went to Manny’s….and uh, you were there with me …and we ate…food? Nember?”

“Yes, I remember Pat.”

“That was awesome…now you ‘renember’ …”

“That’s enough Pat…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:03 pm
POTUS to himself: ISIL, Ebola, Russia, Hong Kong, the GOP House aren’t enough? Now I have to listen to a long story about how he just opened up a new Olive Garden?

PQ: Unlimited breadsticks!!!

Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:04 pm
No I’m not kidding Mr. President, this Rauner guy’s firm actually sold its nursing home business to a poor elderly man who had no idea what he was getting. No seriously.

Comment by too obvious Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:04 pm
No, no, I’ve got the more difficult House of Representatives to deal with!

Comment by Earnest Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:04 pm
“You can come over to the house if you like. I mowed the lawn, and I think I have some Mayo, butter, and apple juice in the fridge…”

“I’ll pass Pat”

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:05 pm
Mr. President, do you think I could get a loan for 100 billion to shore up the pension fund?

Pat, for the 100th time-NO!

Comment by tsavo Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:08 pm
“Now, Mr. President, I heard you had to land in Gary. Your usual plane, just too big, right? Bet it’s got loads of flight time too. Hear me out, hear me out … I got 9, count ‘em 9 placne you can just fly one out if you’d like…”

“Pat I have a real Air Force, but thanks..’sell me an airplane’…”

“C’mon, it worth a shot.”

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:09 pm
===Mr. President, do you think I could get a loan for 100 billion to shore up the pension fund?

Pat, for the 100th time-NO! ===

OK, then how about a Winnetka drone strike?

Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:09 pm
O: Sure Pat, you want the job again? It’s really not as good the second time around.
PQ: Dude, unlimited bread sticks.
O: Can we have that in my library?

Comment by Walter Mitty Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:09 pm
PQ: “Melvina, Paulina and Lunt”

Comment by Nonplussed Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:11 pm
No. I don’t speak for the late Mayor Washington.

Comment by VanillaMan Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:11 pm
PQ-Can you believe she said I was the luckiest politician in the world?
O- Yes I can

Comment by DuPage Bard Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:12 pm
“Hey, Prez…remember that time I jumped your fence?!”

Comment by Team Sleep Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:12 pm
“Cutting schools, supporting more prisons, opposing rehabilitation programs, slamming pensions, slamming unions, and this guy Rauner thinks he’s gonna win 20% of black voters?”

Comment by Precinct Captain Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:13 pm
POTUS to himself: If I pretend to be sleeping standing up, maybe, just maybe, he will finally stop talking. How can one guy talk so much and say so little?

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:13 pm
Golf.
Yup.
I’m there.
On the green.
I can so sink this putt.

Comment by VanillaMan Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:13 pm
“The guy keeps saying he’ll cut taxes and increase spending to fix our finances. How messed up is that?”

Comment by MikeMacD Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:13 pm
PQ: Really! Rahm and I get along fine …

Comment by RNUG Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:14 pm
So Mr. President I hear you have an opening for AG? You know if this whole election thing goes sideways i might be able to help.

Comment by Mason born Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:14 pm
Please don’t remind me about my Blagojevich endorsement.

Comment by VanillaMan Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:14 pm
Get this, then Bruce Rauner said he was going to shake-up Springfield.

Comment by AFSCME Steward Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:15 pm
But Prez, she has huge . . . tracts of land!

Comment by Concerned Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:15 pm
That Grimm guy looks better and better…

Comment by VanillaMan Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:16 pm
You just think VanillaMan’s parodies are funny because he doesn’t do them on you.

Comment by VanillaMan Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:17 pm
that mannys sandwich was this big

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:17 pm
Mr. President, here’s the song I’m singing in my next campaign ad.

Comment by AFSCME Steward Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:17 pm
looks like it’s time for another new secret service director.

Comment by Michelle Flaherty Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:18 pm
PQ: Can you believe it? This Rauner guy is selling hope and change in Springfield …

Comment by RNUG Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:19 pm
I’m quite the golfer - the last time I played I beat everyone by 50 points.

Comment by VanillaMan Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:20 pm
Well, you got me there, Barack - when I’m in Springfield, it is Saputos, not Olive Garden.

Comment by VanillaMan Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:21 pm
PQ: So, I woke up this morning and I couldn’t find my purple tie. I’m going to Northwestern with the President and can’t find my lucky purple tie. I looked everywhere. I looked in my closet, I looked under the bed, I looked in my dog’s bed, I looked in the kitchen, I looked in the bathroom, I even looked in the basement. Couldn’t find it. Turns out, I had it on the whole time. Isn’t that funny?

POTUS: Security!!! Seriously, do I have to fire another Secret Service director?

Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:21 pm
then sqeezee wraped around me like this and i grabed him like this

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:21 pm
I’m only the THIRD-creepiest guy to try to get close to you lately!

Comment by Ron Burgundy Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:25 pm
what`s your take on pardons?

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:26 pm
“…and we both painted them as ruthless, evil, vulture capitalist, (uncontrollable laughter) and the best part (more laughter), the best part is someone who got wealthy from working in private equity will never be able to run for a major office again. Hilarious!”

Comment by Jimmy CrackCorn Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:27 pm
PQ: just think, Rod could have appointed me to that Senate seat !

Comment by RNUG Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:27 pm
“So Rauner says he couldn’t find a single qualified African-American to work for and represent his firm…”

Comment by Stuff Happens Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:28 pm
PQ: Can you talk to Eric about this NRI investigation …. and make it go away, please?

Comment by RNUG Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:30 pm
You gotta admit it though, other than the Mormon thing, they’re practically the same person.

Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:32 pm
Obama: “Did you pay the required amount to get this close to me?”

Comment by Wensicia Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:32 pm
“Do I get one of your bro-hugs?”

Comment by Stuff Happens Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:32 pm
“Whadda think, I loan you some troopers, you come back one or two more times…huh? Troopers…they’re good…think about it”

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:33 pm
Quinn: Brother, can you spare a dime cuz I need all the dollas I can get my hands on to dismantle Rauner.
Obama (smiling): Dude, I told you my money’s all tied up in the economic recovery, the military response to ISIS beheadings, and the Ebola outbreak. I’m doing all that I can.

Comment by Black Ivy Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:34 pm
Quinn: “You’re voting for me, right?”

*President Obama laughs nervously*

Comment by Angel's Sword Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:35 pm
so tell me, you are Oswego Willy. Right?

Comment by Oneman Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:35 pm
So Michelle and the girls love Say Yes To The Dress

Comment by Oneman Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:36 pm
PQ: There’s this guy Rich Miller … he’s about this big.

Comment by RNUG Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:37 pm
In hindsight Pat it might have been better for all of us if Rod had appointed Bill to the senate

Comment by Oneman Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:37 pm
“Seriously, your secret service guys told you they’re running late because they’re guarding Admiral Theater…..”

Comment by wordslinger Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:37 pm
Really, they have a jack a lope at Hot Doug’s. Should I add them to the protected species list? What? They are not real?

Comment by FormerParatrooper Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:38 pm
Yes or no, Michelle running for Senate ?

Comment by AFSCME Steward Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:39 pm
“So Kirk and Illinois GOP want you to check why disaster funds went to NRI? Did you see my polling back then? I’d say that was a disaster…”

Comment by Stuff Happens Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:39 pm
How would you like a Chipotle in your Presidential Library? We could arrange it! You could reach over the sneeze guard any time you want!

Comment by Ron Burgundy Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:40 pm
“You got any good lines left over from Romney that I could use?”

Comment by Stuff Happens Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:41 pm
Listen to me Mr. President, I really am the lucky one . . .

You’re the lucky one? My name is Barack Hussein Obama and I’m President of the United States.

Comment by Bill White Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:42 pm
Quinn: “So I said, lets eliminate the COLA…”

*President Obama laughs*

Quinn: “That wasn’t a joke.”

Comment by Angel's Sword Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:44 pm
“So what’s the secret to getting along with Rahm?”

Comment by Stuff Happens Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:45 pm
President Obama and Governor Pat Quinn joke about the famous “Hendon vs. Obama” fight of 2002.

Comment by John A Logan Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:50 pm
yeah,bruce sent a basket of money this big for your library

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:52 pm
“Still can’t get anything you want through the legislature? Yea, me neither.” -Either one

Comment by Jimmy CrackCorn Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:53 pm
“- OneMan - I came back for Oswego-Oswego East tomorrow!”

“Mr. President, you want a cigarette? New smoking area…no one will know…have your brand in there too…”

“Pat, Michelle knows all, stop it…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:55 pm
PQ: “You wouldn’t believe this rich guy I’m running against.”
BO: “Try me.”

Comment by Edwardsburg Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 3:55 pm
Nonplussed 3:11 - LOL! My fave Chicago joke.

Comment by Original Rambler Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 4:01 pm
bruce said we could be his hunting partners,just like chenney

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 4:04 pm
“That time in the capitol when I yelled at you to put out that @*$#@ cigarette — I was just kidding, ok?”

Comment by Anon. Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 4:06 pm
No, Mr President, I don’t need a boatload of money, just this much.

Comment by dupage dan Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 4:08 pm
PQ: If weren’t spending all that money on all those wars, there would be plenty of resources to better take care of Illinoisans and Americans who actually need help, like the fine folks of Washington, IL I stepped in to assist when you had different priorities.

BO: Haters to the left, Governor.

Comment by Jeff Trigg Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 4:11 pm
Bruce Rauner, Mitt Romney. You say ‘tomato’ I say ‘tomato’

Comment by Almost the Weekend Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 4:12 pm
Us tax raisers need to unite more often.

Comment by Steve Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 4:16 pm
I don’t think a “This is a Neighborhood Watch house” sign scares anybody!

Comment by MrGrassroots Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 4:16 pm
“Whatever Rauner is donating towards your presidential library, figure Mikey and Me at Double that if i’m re-elected…:)

Comment by THEGUN Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 4:17 pm
“Oh thank goodness, I was afraid you were going to bro-hug me.”

Comment by Don't Worry, Be Happy Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 4:18 pm
Nonplussed @ 3:11 pm:

Wow, the version I always hear is: “Paulina, Regina and Lunt” Either way, a classic.

Comment by 32nd Ward Roscoe Village Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 4:22 pm
My deficit is slowly gaining on yours! Will you let me print some money?

Comment by Louis G Atsaves Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 4:22 pm
PQ: “I know how to stop ISIS: get GTCR to take them over.”

Comment by bott Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 4:22 pm
I heard you might have some openings Mr. President. I just want you to know I have a law degree, 20+ years experience, and could probably get Speaker Madigan as a reference.

Comment by bott Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 4:30 pm
“So then me and Pauly V grabbed as many breadsticks as we could, and ran out before they could say anything, hehehe”

Comment by bott Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 4:36 pm
“So Mr. President, when are we going to give Blago a Presidential Pardon” (as they both burst out laughing)

Comment by tsavo Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 4:39 pm
PQ:”Heyyy Barrry…sooo I heard ole Ruthy Ginsberg is on her way out. Just wanna say I have a law degree and people tell me I’m real good with the constitution.”

BO:”Mmhm. Ok Pat.”

Comment by bott Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 4:48 pm
So, am I really the only Democratic officeholder to be photographed with you this year!?

Comment by Sangamon GOP Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 4:52 pm
Pat, I’m just glad that I’m not running for office this year because your poll numbers might cause me to lose Illinois.

Comment by 4 percent Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 5:15 pm
So I says, YO Rahm !

Comment by tankr Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 5:21 pm
“Did you like the Soy pancakes I dropped off at the house for your breakfast?”

Comment by Arthur Andersen Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 5:26 pm
“I’ve got a guy named Monken who would be great as head of the Secret Service.”

Comment by Arthur Andersen Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 5:28 pm
OOOOOOH Cisco! OOOOOH Pancho!

Comment by Ed Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 5:51 pm
I got $750,000 from the IUOE 150 you’d have to make the “boss” an ambassador …lol

Comment by railrat Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 6:10 pm
Really. Look at these hands! I give a killer massage.

Comment by Everett D. Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 6:25 pm
Please note- pillowy couch behind principal figures..

Comment by Everett D. Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 6:46 pm
“What do you think? Over or under on a hundred comments?”

Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 8:16 pm
“Mr. President, I’ll take the under, you take the over…we’ll bet Manny’s…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 8:19 pm
“You see Rauner in that Carharrt? His arms are stiff…like ‘this’, like he can’t move in it, he just stands there…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 8:21 pm
“You see that van…Yeah, I’m trying to get Rahm to boot it, I mean how funny would that be. We could paint the circle like a watch face…I see you laughing, it’s funny.”

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 8:24 pm
“Wait till Paul debates his opponent. I told him to wear garlic, and see someone to protect him from all the magic. You laugh all you want Mr. President, I mean it has to be some sort if spell she used to have Rauner pick her.. Told Paul not to take ANY chances…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 8:27 pm
“Really, you won’t do an ad? Really? It’s not that funny, will ya? It’s not that funny, Mr. President”

(Push)

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 8:32 pm
“So, so…you know what’s coming Mr. President, I need a Republican endorser…I know you see this coming…so, yep I call Dillard…I know…so I call Dillard…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 8:34 pm
I’m not sure… but I think the conversation was pretty similar to this….

http://www.hulu.com/watch/26211

Comment by Ducky LaMoore Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 8:39 pm
So when we were at the Trib editorial offices, I had all this oppo on the nursing homes, the payoffs, Merlin, Synagro, HomeBanc. And he had that smirk going. I wanted to hammer him then, but she whispered “stick to the plan, we’ll leak it all piece by piece later”. Man it was tempting.

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 8:41 pm
Hey Pat, how’s the Neighborhood Recovery Initiative investigation going?
Really, where’s the money?

Comment by Hotel Ibiza Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 8:48 pm
Mr President, who does your pearly whites? I need a new set!

Comment by Everett D. Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 8:50 pm
But I was away from Springfield on the business of Illinois. really. you let Rahm say that…

Comment by Madison Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 8:52 pm
yes I like Rahm even better than you do. Well except when he swears at me. i hate it when rahm talks to me like Rod did.

Comment by Madison Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 8:53 pm
Barry our national guard needs just 1 hellfire missile, although a drone to fire it with would be the icing on the cake.

Comment by Madison Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 8:56 pm
Do you want to dance? I’ll let you lead.

Comment by Mama Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 10:36 pm
that`s the best air guitar yet

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 10:39 pm
cold cuts salesman meat

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 10:42 pm
here,let me help get this “kick me~sign off your back

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 10:47 pm
you got time for my ten point plan?

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 10:52 pm
quinning

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 11:03 pm
durbin can`t make it so here i am

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 11:07 pm
hey,i still have all my fingers after shakeing bruce`s hand

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 11:24 pm
ok,that`s ten cornbeef to go right?

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 11:32 pm
With all that’s going on, don’t you sometimes just want to get the Choom Gang back together?

With the need for tax dollars and all, you know that all that stands between Illinois and legalized weed is Bruce Rauner.

Comment by Quizzical Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 11:33 pm
your making me blush,pat

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 11:41 pm
just flew in,man my arms are tired

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 11:46 pm
i got a box of wine like this big

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 11:50 pm
keep your hands in the open,they shoot to kill

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Oct 2, 14 @ 11:57 pm
your medical marijuna card got lost in springfield

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Oct 3, 14 @ 12:10 am
you have to hold your hands like this if you want the cow to tip

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Oct 3, 14 @ 12:17 am
you hear banjo music?

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Oct 3, 14 @ 12:22 am
When I lose can I be the Health and Human Services Director?

(that is such an insider joke, but if you get it, it’s hilarious, trust me.)

Comment by Just Me Friday, Oct 3, 14 @ 1:43 am
shucky ducky you don`t look lame

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Oct 3, 14 @ 7:00 am